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Stay Warm And Comfy Inside An Ice Fishing Fish House

By Leticia Jensen


Ice fishing used to be a getaway for only the hardiest souls willing to sit on a bucket or huddle in a lean-to, while perched over a fishing hole. With an ice fishing fish house, no need to leave your favorite spot to get rest and food. Anglers can rent or buy their own custom designed shelter. Modern shelters are carpeted and heated with comfy furniture and kitchen appliances.

Battery powered generators operate microwaves and ovens, refrigerators, and heated showers. Attach a satellite dish for TV reception. Deluxe homes can include fireplaces, bay windows, even vaulted ceilings. Many ice fishing houses are designed for use as hunting cabins for the remainder of the year.

Traditional shelters are dragged into position using sled like runners, and there they remain for the duration of winter. Newer houses on wheels are easier to place, and easier to move. Like old fashioned shanty's, holes for ice fishing are cut in the floor. It's important to check local ice conditions and regulations before placing a large and heavy home on the ice. Deluxe houses can weigh over 6000 pounds.

It's not a primitive sport anymore. Anglers pick their fishing holes based on information gleaned from lake-mapping apps for smart phones, sonar fish finders, and underwater cameras. While the fish are away, anglers can enjoy TV, snacks, a game of poker with their buddies. Built-in aquariums keep fresh bait at hand, and keep the catch of the day fresh until it's frying time.

You don't have to buy your own house to enjoy an ice fishing adventure. Local resorts rent shelters from basic models with heat, carpeting, and comfy couches, to deluxe models with beds, showers, appliances and TV. They plow roads so anglers can drive right up to the door of their rented shelter. Many also offer shore to door shuttle service. Stay for a day, a couple days, or enjoy a weeks vacation camping out on the ice.

From December to March, anglers rent or place their own houses on the ice, creating miniature cities at popular lakes in the wintry north. Last year a city of 5000 plus houses covered Mille Lacs Lake in Minnesota. Resorts position satellite toilet facilities on the ice for anglers without a private bathroom.

Check local conditions and follow regulations for placing shelters on lakes. Local experts know where swift currents run that can weaken the ice cover. Winds can break up thinning ice leaving anglers stranded on ice floes needing rescue for themselves, their homes, and their vehicles. A quick warming spell can take even the experienced by surprise. Environmental regulations require speedy recovery of sunken vehicles and homes. This usually requires the assistance of professional rescue teams that deploy divers, and sometimes helicopters to lift heavier items. If you own your own home, buy insurance. Be safe rather than sorry.

Some resorts offer hauling assistance to anglers wanting to place their own home on the ice. Experienced fishermen teach newcomers how to bait and catch fish. Rental homes are usually carpeted, heated, and furnished, with 2-8 holes cut in the floor. Rent a basic unit then head home or to a local motel for the night. Or rent a deluxe shelter with beds, stove, refrigerator, shower, and TV for an overnight or longer stay.




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