Ice Fishing
Our beautiful lakes in the Town of Rome are utilized year-round by many who participate in this popular winter pastime. Differing from traditional open water angling, ice fishing does not require casting; however, does require similar elements of patience. Anglers drill holes through layers of ice with a tool called an “auger” and set “tip ups” to indicate when a fish strikes.
Throughout the winter, there are many fisheries that are held annually on the Town of Rome’s frozen lakes. Despite the chilly temperatures, people come out for these community events to hunker down in their ice shanties, drill their fishing hole, sink their poles into the water, set their tip up, and wait for that prize fish to bite.
Rome Sno-Bandits Petenwell Palooza Ice Fisheree & Raffle
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Sponsored by the Rome Sno-Bandits, this Petenwell Palooza Ice Fisheree event is filled "to the gills" with fun! Ice fishing for both adults and children as well as a raffle, there's no better way to spend a Saturday in Rome.
Lake Sherwood Fisheree
January 20, 2024
Held on "Free Fishing Day" and benefiting the Lake Sherwood Property Owners Association Conservation Fund, both kids and adults can compete for cash prizes and/or trophies for their "catch of the day!"
Lake Camelot Fisheree
February 17, 2024
This is an annual fisheree held on Lake Camelot always held the 3rd Saturday of February.
Rome Outdoors
Winter Hours: Open 6 AM-4 PM Monday-Saturday, Sunday 6 AM-3 PM
Whether you’re heading into the woods or on the water, the first place you’ll need to head is Rome Outdoors!
Rome Outdoors offers fishing supplies/live bait, tackle, hunting, camping, boating and other basic supplies and necessities.
For more information, call (715) 751-0333 or visit the Rome Outdoors Facebook Page