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Ice Fishing Guides
Mille Lacs Ice Fishing
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Full Day Fishing
Traverse City Area Ice Fishing
Ice Fishing Illinois - Walleye
Fox Chain O' Lakes Ice Fishing
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Everything to Know About Booking a fishing trip
What are the best ice fishing trips?
The best ice fishing trips are:
- Let's Go Fishing guided by Brian S.
- On Target Fishing guided by Matthew B.
- OPS eXperiences guided by Trevor K.
- 1st K Guide Service guided by Kyle L.
- Lateral Line Guide Service guided by Zac B.
Why should I book an ice fishing trip with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 11 ice fishing trips, and the most popular trips are Mille Lacs Ice Fishing guided by Kyle, Full Day Fishing guided by Matthew, and Traverse City Area Ice Fishing guided by Jim.
Our guides are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 7441 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.
All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.
Looking for kid friendly ice fishing guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly ice fishing guides.
What types of ice fishing trips are common?
Lake fishing is the most popular type of fishing for ice fishing as well as river fishing.
The most commonly sought after species for ice fishing are: 1. walleye, 2. largemouth bass, 3. rainbow trout, 4. brown trout, and 5. northern pike.
How much does an ice fishing fishing trip cost?
Prices for ice fishing can range anywhere from about $350 to $1,520, but the average price for a half day trip for ice fishing is $495. The average price for a full day trip for ice fishing is $1,008.
Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?
Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.
Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.
Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.
Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.
What month is best for going on a ice fishing trip?
The most popular season to go on a ice fishing trip is winter, and most anglers book their trips 24 days in advance.
Do I need a fishing license and what are the bag limits?
See here for more information on fishing licenses, bag limits, and fishing season regulations. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations.
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Other Fishing Techniques
- Artificial Lure Fishing
- Bottom Fishing
- Drift Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Heavy Tackle Fishing
- Jigging
- Light Tackle Fishing
- Live Bait Fishing
- Sight Casting
- Spearfishing
- Topwater Fishing
- Trolling
- Wading
