The trip cost includes fishing rods, tackle and bait, a heated ice fishing shelter, ice sonar, chairs, and hot coffee and hot chocolate. You are welcome to bring any drinks or snacks with you. Your guide will clean any fish you keep (up to 4 fish per guest) but they don't de-bone them (people usually cook them whole). The only thing that is not included that you need to have is your fishing license for the day, which is around $17-$20 and can be purchased locally or online (click here to buy a fishing license online). Kids under the age of 16 do not need a fishing license in the state of Colorado.

We don't mix groups - it's just your group and your guide(s). For large groups, we can get up to 4 people per guide with multiple guides and keep your group fishing in an area together. Each guide will have a fishing shelter which can comfortably fit 4 people fishing.

Your ice fishing guide will walk your group out on the ice. Your guide pulls a sled full of all the gear (fishing rods, bait, tackle, shelter, chairs, sonar, etc). They'll find a good spot to fish and drill holes to start fishing. Depending on the weather, they'll setup the ice fishing shelter with the option to fish inside the shelter or outside. Then you can relax and get ready to catch some fish! If you're intested in keeping fish, let your guide know so he can pick out some good keepers.

We fish for Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Northern Pike.

We recommend that you dress in warm layers, with a waterproof outerlayer like snowpants and snow boots to keep your feet warm and dry. Do NOT wear blue jeans and tennis shoes unless you want to have cold, wet feet and pant legs. If you need some temporary snow gear, like ski pants or a parka, check out the rental clothing options at Beavers Sports Shop in Winter Park and Snow Mountain Sports in Granby.

Transportation is not included with the ice fishing trip. We highly recommend getting a rental car for getting around while you're in town (for local rentals, try Hertz at Home James Transportation or Avalanche Car Rentals). There is very limited to no taxi/Uber service in the area (try Grand Mountain Rides for a local taxi). If you need a ride, you can give us a call to discuss your options.

To make a reservation, you can book online on our website or give us a call at 970-531-8792 (a credit card is required).

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For some on-the-snow fun other than skiing or snowboarding at Winter Park Resort or Granby Ranch, snowmobile with Grand Adventures, go tubing at Winter Park Resort or the Historic Fraser Tubing Hill, snowshoe or cross country ski at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center, or sit back on a horse-drawn sleigh ride with Dashing Thru The Snow Sleigh Rides. Emerse yourself in local history at one of the local museums, like Cozens Ranch Museum in Fraser, the model railroad and interpretive center at the Moffat Road Railroad Museum in Granby, or Pioneer Village Museum in Hot Sulphur Springs. Relax with a massage at Inner Peace Massage in Winter Park or soak in the natural hot springs at Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa. If you're skiing or snowboarding and still need to secure your rentals, check out the rental options at Beavers Sports Shop in Winter Park and Snow Mountain Sports in Granby, or Alpine Sun Ski Shop near Winter Park Resort.

Grab a tasty draft beer and grub at Big Trout Brewing in Winter Park. For the best burgers and brats in town, check out Fraser Valley Hot Dog. Some of our guides' other favorite places to eat include Sharky's Eatery, Elevation Pizza, Azteca Mexican Restaurant, and Pearl Dragon Chinese restaurant.

If you want to stay somewhere close to things to do and places to eat, we recommend staying in Fraser or Winter Park. If you're looking for a quiet place that's conveniently located close to everything - 15-20 minutes from Winter Park Resort, 15 minutes to Granby - find a vacation rental in Tabernash. Click here for a great vacation rental in Tabernash. Check out Devil's Thumb Ranch for an upscale experience. You can find a variety of hotels, bed and breakfast, air b & b and vacation rentals to choose from in Grand County.

The ice is usually thick enough for safe ice fishing conditions around mid-December and lasts until the ice starts to melt, which is typically around the 1st or 2nd week of April. At the height of winter, the ice typically reaches a thickness of over 20 inches. We start fly fishing when the rivers melt around April/May and get the boats out on the lake around mid-May. Boat season typically goes thru Oct 31st and fly fishing goes till the rivers freeze late Oct/early Nov. Of course, Mother Nature determines our fishing seasons, so it changes every year. Contact us to check on availability.