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Daily Aluminum Fish House Rental in Detroit Lakes, MN - Detroit Lakes

Daily Aluminum Fish House Rental in Detroit Lakes, MN

Detroit Lakeseasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

4–8 hours

Fitness Level

Moderate fitness is helpful for walking on ice and handling fishing gear but is accessible to most age groups.

Overview

Experience ice fishing like never before with a spacious aluminum fish house rental on Little Detroit Lake. Modern tech and comfort await your perfect catch!

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Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Daily Aluminum Fish House Rental

$150 - $225

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About This Adventure

Experience the thrill of ice fishing in a spacious, upgraded 14' x 6.5' Ambush Outdoors aluminum fish house on Little Detroit Lake. Enjoy modern amenities, including live imaging technology to track fish movements, while having easy access to local dining and shopping. Create unforgettable memories in this unique fishing adventure!

We have upgraded to a larger house for a LOWER price!

Experience Detroit Lake in the comfort of our NEW and UPGRADED (larger) Ambush Outdoors aluminum fish house. House dimensions are 14' x 6.5'.

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Rates

  • Mon-Fri - $150 for 1-2 people. $25/each additional person, 4 and older
  • Sat-Sun - $225 for 1-2 people. $25/each additional person, 4 and older

Generator, fish finders, underwater cameras, and rods/reels/tackle available for rent. You can add them during checkout.

What is it?

  • A 14' x 6.5' Ambush Outdoors Explorer aluminum wheel house with padded, fold down benches and 8 holes.
  • A heater, 12v lighting and a fan are included in the rental.
  • Electronics table
  • 3 Rapala Rattle Reels
  • Pliers, Scissors, Ice Scoop
  • Shelving
  • Coat Hangers

When is it available?

  • Flexible check in any time on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Weekday check ins starting as early as 7-7:30 am, or 12:15 pm
  • Check out at any time (stay as late as you want!)

Who is this for?

  • Those who want to rent a permanent fish house, but don't need a fishing guide.
  • Those looking for a home base while spending the day in town and on the lake.

Where is it located?

  • The house is located on Little Detroit Lake, in an area known for Crappies, Bluegill, Pike, Bass, and Walleye.
  • Near a plowed road, with convenient parking next to house
  • Restaurants within 1/4 mile
  • Shopping and convenience stores within 3/4 mile

🔥 New This Year🔥

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Baxstar is excited to offer Live Imaging Rentals to all customers. Live imaging has changed the game like no other fishing technology. You can see the fish depicted as marks in the live imaging picture above--what you can't see is those marks move! You can actually watch fish moving beneath you and in front of you! You have to see it to believe it.

➡️ To rent the unit: Scroll to the top of this booking page. Look for the dropdown box shown below, then click the 0 and select 1 (as shown below):

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Contact Baxstar Fishing prior to booking with any questions, or to customize your trip.

Before Your Trip

-Purchase a Minnesota Fishing License Click here to purchase a license online, or purchase your license at County Six Gas & Bait in Detroit Lakes (Click here for directions)

Things to Bring:

-Fishing Gear (you can also rent gear from Baxstar) -Beverages (alcohol is allowed for those over 21) -Snacks -Layers of warm clothing, boots, hat, and gloves

Liability Waiver

Click here to save time and complete required liability waiver before your trip.

Adventure Tips

Check Ice Thickness Before Heading Out

Always ensure the ice is at least 4 inches thick for safe fishing in your aluminum fish house.

Bring Extra Warm Layers

Even with a heated fish house, temperatures on the ice can drop quickly—dress in insulated, waterproof layers.

Use the Live Imaging Technology

Take full advantage of the onboard fish tracking technology to locate schools efficiently and increase your catch rate.

Parking and Access

Park near the lake access points designated by Baxstar Fishing to easily unload your gear and reach your fish house.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • White-tailed deer
  • Bald eagles

History

Little Detroit Lake and the surrounding area have been popular fishing destinations for decades, forming key parts of the local outdoor culture.

Conservation

Baxstar Fishing Guide Service promotes catch-and-release practices and works with local agencies to maintain healthy fish populations and lake ecosystems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Thermal Gloves

Essential

Keep your hands warm and nimble for baiting hooks and managing fishing lines.

winter specific

Waterproof Boots

Essential

Insulated, waterproof boots protect your feet from cold, wet ice conditions.

winter specific

Portable Ice Scoop

Useful for removing ice shavings from your fishing hole to keep it clear.

winter specific

Polarized Sunglasses

Reduce glare from ice and snow for better visibility.

winter specific