Erie's Presque Isle Bay has been named one of the top 10 winter fishing destinations in the country by FishingBooker.

"Presque Isle Bay is one of the first spots to provide safe ice for anglers to fish through, and this can happen as early as December," said the website, which matches fishing guides with anglers all over the world. "As soon as the conditions allow it, excited ice fishermen flock from all over the country and start drilling holes." 

The rest of the list includes other beautiful destinations across the country:

  • Kenai, Alaska
  • Morro Bay, California
  • South Padre Island, Texas
  • Lincoln City, Oregon
  • Orange Beach & Gulf Shores, Alabama
  • Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia
  • Elephant Butte Lake, New Mexico
  • Miami, Florida
  • Bozeman, Montana

As the air continues to cool down in Erie, keep an eye on our weather forecast with John Stehlin, Sara Tonks, and David Wolter on Erie News Now before you head out on the bay.