Ice fishing at Leaser Lake

Lehigh County, Pa -- Leaser Lake near New Tripoli, Pennsylvania, saw excellent ice conditions this winter, according to fisherman, Jacob Stem, with nine inches of solid iceperfect for ice fishing, skating, and more. Safe ice requires at least four inches, but the type of ice matters too. Clear black ice is the strongest, while cloudy white ice is weaker due to trapped oxygen. Ice fishing can be unpredictablesome days bring great catches, while others are slow. For enthusiasts, the thrill lies in the unknown, never knowing what might come up through the hole.