All Ice Fishing trips
Ice fishing involves catching fish through holes drilled in frozen water bodies using specialized gear and techniques.
How to do it
  • Select a suitable ice fishing location and ensure ice thickness is safe (minimum 4 inches solid).
  • Drill a hole in the ice using an auger approximately 6 to 10 inches wide.
  • Set up your ice fishing rod with appropriate line, hook, and bait or lure.
  • Drop your line into the hole and use jigging motions to attract fish.
  • Remain patient and watch for bites; set the hook carefully when you feel a strike.
  • Bring the fish up through the hole gently and repeat.
Why it's used
Anglers use ice fishing to access fish during winter when open water fishing is impossible. It offers a unique, stationary fishing experience and can be highly productive as fish congregate under the ice.
Learning time
A few hours to a couple of days to become comfortable with setting up and basic techniques, though mastery improves with practice over seasons.
Difficulty level
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
Common Mistakes
  • Ignoring ice safety and venturing onto thin or unstable ice.
  • Using heavy tackle that reduces sensitivity.
  • Not adjusting depth or jigging method based on fish activity.
  • Overcrowding holes which can spook fish.
  • Not dressing appropriately for cold weather leading to discomfort or frostbite.
When it's used
This technique is used during winter months when lakes and ponds are sufficiently frozen, generally in temperatures below freezing, allowing safe ice formation thick enough to support anglers and their equipment.
Water Type
  • Lake
  • Pond
  • River (frozen)
Where it's used
Ice fishing is commonly practiced in northern regions with prolonged winter, including northern United States, Canada, Scandinavia, and parts of Russia where lakes and ponds freeze solidly during winter.
Depth
Ideal fishing depths vary, typically between 10 to 30 feet, depending on target species and water body, but anglers often fish near drop-offs or structures under the ice.
Ideal weather
Best performed in cold, stable weather with thick, safe ice. Overcast days with steady temperatures are favorable; extreme weather and thin ice should be avoided for safety.
Seasons
  • Winter
Focus level
All levels, from Beginner to Advanced
Common target species
  • Walleye
  • Northern Pike
  • Trout
  • Perch
  • Crappie
  • Bass
Bait / Lures
Common baits include live minnows, wax worms, and maggots. Jigs and spoons are popular lures used to mimic prey and attract fish through vertical movements.
Rod & Reel
Short, stiff ice fishing rods between 24 to 36 inches paired with small spinning or baitcasting reels optimized for sensitivity and short line retrieval are recommended.
Fishing line
Use light, abrasion-resistant monofilament or fluorocarbon line in the 4 to 8-pound test range, balancing sensitivity and strength on short casts under the ice.
Hooks
Small to medium single hooks or jigging spoons depending on bait; sizes typically range from #8 to #12 for panfish and slightly larger for bigger species.
Rating
Rating
Price € per night
Price € per night - slider
350 — 495
People
People - slider
4 — 6
Type of Trip
Type of Trip
Fish species
Fish species
Pets allowed
Pets allowed
Sanitary facilities available
Sanitary facilities available
Ice fishing is a winter technique where anglers cut holes in the ice of frozen lakes or ponds to catch fish beneath the surface. Using specialized rods and gear, fish are attracted near or below the ice hole and caught through delicate presentations in typically cold, still waters.