Ice Fishing in Alaska: Custom-Built Rods & Local Tackle

The guide builds the fishing rods you use, tailored to the species you're after.

A guided ice fishing activity in Alaska where you fish for three hours with custom-built equipment designed by your guide for the species you choose. The guide provides all rods, tackle, tents, heaters and augers. Pickup is included. Children from age 3 are welcome, though the activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

The experience

Three hours on the ice starts with your guide meeting you and leading you to a pre-set fishing location. The guide has built the rods and tackle you'll use. Each one made locally and matched to the fish species you want to target. All tents, heaters, augers and other essential gear come with the booking, so you arrive ready to fish. The challenge level shifts depending on which species you choose and the size of the lake where you'll be fishing.

The guide brings years of fisheries biology background alongside local tackle expertise, so beginners get a real education in how to read the water and set the hook, while experienced anglers get the competitive edge that comes from knowing which lures and techniques work for trophy fish in these particular waters. The custom equipment (from the rods themselves to the augers that cut through the ice) is designed specifically for what you're going after, not a one-size-fit-all setup.

What’s included

• Custom-built fishing rods and tackle made locally for your chosen species.
• heated tent.
• auger.
• all other essential fishing equipment.
• live guide with fisheries biology and local tackle expertise.
• pickup.

Options for this experience

2 options

Half-day ice fishingGuide in English · Available from 15 Nov · 7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00Heated ice fishing shelter, with a snowmachine at the site, 1st Class Services. Duration: 3 hours. Includes pickup by truck.

Full-day ice fishingGuide in English · Available from 15 Nov · 09:00 and 10:00Heated tent option included, with a snowmachine on site, 1st Class Service. Duration: 6 hours. Includes pickup by truck.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomeNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by DeadStick49

Is this one for you?Choose the half-day option if you want to fish without committing your whole day. The full-day excursion gives you more time on the ice and a better chance at trophy fish in the same location.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What species can I fish for on an ice fishing excursion in Alaska?

The species you target determines both the equipment your guide builds and the lake where you'll fish for the day. You choose which one interests you when you book, and your guide tailors the rods and tackle to that species and adjusts the location based on the size of lake that will give you the right level of challenge.

Do I need to bring my own fishing gear?

No. Your guide provides custom-built fishing rods and locally made tackle matched to the species you're targeting, plus all tents, heaters, augers and other essential equipment. You arrive and fish.

How long does a guided ice fishing excursion take?

The excursion runs for three hours from the time your guide meets you and escorts you to the fishing location. Fishing commences once you arrive at the setup.

What's included in the ice fishing booking?

Your guide, all custom-built fishing rods and locally made tackle, tents, heaters, augers and other essential equipment are included. Pickup is also included. Breakfast and lunch are not covered.