Oshkosh, WI (WTAQ) – The bitter cold weather is starting to cause problems on local waterways. Two ice fishermen were rescued from Lake Poygan early this morning (Tuesday) after winds caused ice shoves.
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office says the anglers went out Monday and were planning to get in a long day and overnight of fishing.
This morning, around 4:30, one of the fishermen called the Sheriff’s Office to report they were stranded near Noffke’s boat ramp in Winneconne.
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and Winneconne-Poygan first responders answered the call and launched an air boat to help rescue the men. They were back on shore and safe within an hour.
According to officials the fishermen were dressed for the conditions and were not hurt. But they had to leave their ATV out on the lake.
Authorities are urging anglers to use caution while the ice is unpredictable. They say it is best to check in with the DNR, local bait shops and esidents before heading out on the ice.
On their facebook page, Oshkosoh-based OB Outdoors posted that a large crack had opened off the south shore of the lake and an ATV went in the water.
