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Just when you think ice fishing season is coming to an end, things turn around. Most New Englanders are likely sick of snow, but the avid ice anglers know that this snow could extend their season.

Winter is still hanging on for ice anglers, but southern New England is beginning to send murmurs of open water fishing.

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It was a busy weekend with cold temps and snow bringing a lot of anglers out onto the ice. Fishing reports have been quite good, with many anglers, shops, and guides reporting great catches of panfish, trout, and even salmon in parts of Maine.

Well, the ice seems to be hanging in there despite the more spring or fall-like weather. Just when some anglers were starting to look at their winterized boats, a short blast of cold air in the forecast has them sharpening their auger blades.

It’s that in-between time when reports slow to a crawl. Some shops are seasonal and have already begun putting their ice fishing gear away, while others are seeing a slow in business and are anticipating an early ice-out.