Ice Fishing Double Header - Lake Iowa and F.W. Kent Park Lake

OXFORD – The winter season is upon us and that means that it's time to hit the ice. But sometimes going back to that same old fishing hole may not be as productive as it once was. Expand your knowledge of the local fisheries on Saturday, Feb. 12, with an Ice Fishing Clinic Double Header.

Staff from the Iowa and Johnson County Conservation Boards will begin the day at Lake Iowa from 9:30 a.m. to noon and move to F.W. Kent Park in the afternoon from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Participants will learn about the basics of ice fishing and ice safety. Instruction will also cover equipment needs, fishing techniques and fish identification.

Ice fishing is a great winter activity, but ice safety must be the priority of everyone that's heading to the ice. A minimum of 4 inches of solid ice is the general rule for ice safety.

Equipment and bait will be limited. Participants are urged to bring something to sit on as well as any ice fishing equipment that may be available to them. F.W. Kent Park and Lake Iowa are open to ice fishing all winter and have good ice fishing opportunities.

Participants should dress for outdoor activity in accordance to the weather, remember to check the wind chill and bring extra clothes if necessary. For more information about this program, contact the Iowa County Conservation Board at (319) 655-8465 or the Johnson County Conservation Department at (319) 645-1011. The day of the event Brad can be reached by cell phone at (319) 331-7513. All winter programs are weather dependent.