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Winter fishing trips across frozen lakes

Nine guided routes, from a half-day introduction to a six-day mountain lake expedition. Every one is led by our own ice safety certified guides and capped.

Days on the ice How hard it is When it runs Group cap
Most bookedAnglers walking across windswept ice

Cold Weather Gear for Ice

Two calm days on a pristine mountain lake, with ice fishing at sheltered bays.

  • 2 days
  • Beginner
  • December to March
  • Max 8
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Fishing hole cut into thick ice at first light

Lake in the Mountains Hazards

A remote lake in the mountains with challenging conditions and exceptional fish beneath the ice.

  • 4 days
  • Advanced
  • January to February
  • 8 people maximum
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A mountain lake frozen solid under clear skies

Winter Fishing Basics

Safe ice thickness checks and what to bring for a day on the frozen lake.

  • Half day
  • Beginner
  • Winter season
  • Max 8
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Beginner guideThe path across ice leading toward a cabin in the bush

Ice Safety Essentials

Essential gear, rescue techniques, and how to read ice conditions with an experienced lake guide.

  • Half day
  • Foundational
  • December to March
  • 10 people maximum
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A stream flowing beneath ice in a narrow valley

Advanced Mountain Lake Fishing

Deep techniques, hole drilling, shelter setup and cold-weather survival on a mountain lake.

  • 2 days
  • Advanced
  • January to February
  • 6 people maximum
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Nearly bookedOpen frozen terrain and mountain peaks in the distance

Winter Fishing in the Mountains

Five days across high terrain, staying at a cabin in the bush with full ice fishing instruction and winter survival skills.

  • 5 days
  • Foundational
  • January to February
  • 10 people maximum
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Frozen lake at sunrise, safe ice thickness visible

Sunrise Ice Route

A start before dawn, a frozen lake in the mountains at sunrise, breakfast after.

  • 2 days
  • Advanced
  • Winter season
  • 8 people maximum
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Beginner guideMountain lake in winter, ice fishing season

Mountain Pass Fishing

Mountain fishing at high altitude, one exposed ridge crossing, two nights at a cabin in the bush.

  • 2 days
  • Foundational
  • January to February
  • Max 8
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Ice auger and fishing gear ready on ice

Lake Under the Ice: Winter Fishing Basics

Winter fishing across remote ice, camp under stars, no winter roads in sight.

  • Half day
  • Foundational
  • December to March
  • 6 people maximum
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Frozen Lake Rescue Techniques

Tell us how many days you have and how hard you want to work.

Check ice conditions