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Which fish are commonly caught through the ice?

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Bass fishing in Charles county, Md. — fishing The most popular gamefish in the United States is the largemouth bass, and boats are specially designed for bass fishing.

Ice fishing is a popular recreational activity in regions where heavy winter freezing occurs, such as the northeastern United States, the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence valley, and parts of Europe and Scandinavia. Anglers typically use specialized short rods or tip-up devices to catch a variety of species through holes cut in the ice.1

Commonly caught fish include:

Panfish: Such as crappies, bluegills, and perch.1
Game fish: Including pike, walleye, bass, and lake trout.1