easy
4–8 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal physical exertion required beyond walking on ice and basic fishing activity.
Rent a wooden fish house for a cozy, unique ice fishing experience in Detroit Lakes, MN. Perfect for both beginners and pros, enjoy the winter landscape from a warm shelter on the ice.
Ensure the ice is at least 12 inches thick for safe fish house placement.
Minnesota winters can be brutally cold; dress in layers to stay warm inside the fish house and when outside.
Bring or rent a quality ice auger to make fishing holes quickly and efficiently.
Cell signal can be spotty on the lake, so let someone know your fishing plans before heading out.
Detroit Lakes has a long tradition of fishing and winter sports dating back to Native American settlements and early European pioneers.
Sustainable fishing practices are encouraged to protect native fish populations and keep Detroit Lakes healthy for future generations.
Specialized fishing gear designed for ice fishing holes.
winter specific
Keeps you warm for long hours on the ice and inside the fish house.
winter specific
Necessary for drilling holes in the ice for fishing.
winter specific
Adds extra warmth inside the wooden fish house during very cold days.
winter specific