Ultimate Ice Fishing with Lunch

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Yellowknife, Canada

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy snowy vistas framed by craggy mountains while you learn the skill of jig fishing on this half-day small-group experience. Depending on the weather, either head out onto the ice for some open-air jig fishing or catch some fish inside a warm tent instead. Once you’ve reeled in your catch, enjoy a dinner cooked right on top of the ice.

Includes all your fishing gear and bait, just bring yourself
Winter boots are available to hire if you’re worried about slipping
A chance to take part in the traditional art of net pull fishing
Small-group experience: Lots of chances to ask your guide questions

What's Included

Lunch

Wild fish caught in the Great Slave Lake, cooked right on top of the ice
Fishing Rods and Baits

Limited Washroom on site. Use toilet prior to joining the tour
Fishing License not Included. You can buy license online or onsite

CA$13.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Driver will hold a sign with company logo at the designated pick up location. If you are staying at a B&B, please select the closest hotel. Pick up Schedule by Hotels before tour start time: Super-8: 30 min Stanton Suite: 25-30 min Capital Suite (Park on Franklin, just before the hotel): 20-25 Min Quality Inn: 20-25 Min Discovery Inn (Park on Franklin, in front of the Red Apple): 20-25 Min Nova Inn: 15-20 Min Explorer Hotel: 15-20 Min Chateau Nova: 15-20 Min

Meeting point

Chateau Nova Yellowknife
4571 48 St, Yellowknife, NT X1A 0E2, Canada
Please meet at the various hotels 15-30min before tour start time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Most travelers can participate
Fish is prepared, freshly wild caught from local lakes. We do not consume the fish in Kam Lake
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Hao_G

The icy fishing tour came empty handed. The guide was friendly and shared interest information and stories about Yellowknife, hence we still had fun time overall. This tour led me to the next Aurora Viewing Tour with Tina and Ivy who are super fun and friendly with greatest hospitality. They both made sure we have wonderful time, great photos and priceless memories. 10 out of 10. A big shout to both Tina and Ivy. Highly recommend to go with the company on this small group Aurora tour with more customized services.

Reviews

4.5

based on 66 reviews

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Fishing in the colourful huts was so fun! Fish lunch was delicious

LaurieZilu_L, Mar 2026

We got to jig fish in the heated colour huts and it was such a great experience to be sheltered from the cold. I could fish without my gloves on and it was pretty warm because there was a fire going for the stove. Outside was -35 C that day so I was so happy to be inside a hut. I didn't catch any fish but my partner almost caught a fish but it got away. They still feed you a yummy fish lunch! I had a fun time though just trying to fish and being out on the lake! Our guide Sai was very knowledgable and cooked up such an incredible fish lunch for us!

Papa, son and grandsons great adventure

Frank_K, Mar 2026

excellent experience- convenient and clean transportation- huts are warm and comfortable-Willy is an authentic local guide full of historical knowledge Sai is encouraging and helped us land the “big one” lunch was hot and tasty

Tina and Ivy Made Sure We Have Priceless Time

Hao_G, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

What a fun experience! We...

Robert_A, Mar 2026

What a fun experience! We were quite warm in the fishing huts. while we didn’t manage to catch any fish, we had a great time fishing and chatting with Sai and Willy who were both super friendly.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for sharing your experiences.

Fishing is all about...

Melodye_R, Mar 2026

Fishing is all about luck. If you have it, no need for skill or practice. Fun and easy activity for school age kids. Charming (and warm) huts with excellent staff overseeing the activity. Delicious fish lunch and hot drinks provided. A comfortable way to experience ice fishing.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for sharing your experiences.

Nothing ultimate about it

mrcjnelson, Mar 2026

A guided experience should be led by a person with expertise and the right equipment. Our guide had neither. We failed to catch any fish because the service failed to provide the proper tackle for catching northern pike. Excuses were made and after talking with other locals and reading regulations, the excuses were just that. For the money spent on the excursion I would never book with this company. We did have fun, the food was good and our guide was a very nice person. But if a proper guide and equipment were provided we would have caught fish, rather than having the pike break four lines.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

I am sorry you did not have a good experience. The lines we use are to catch most common weight fish, however there are some large fish in the lake as well. Reel in too fast may result in lines breaking on larger fish. Many other guests catch multiple fish using the same equipment.

Fun and enjoying ice fishing experience

Linus_H, Mar 2026

The guide of our day is so kind and helpful and he is so cheerful chatting with us all along. He explained a lot about ice fishing and some related fun facts that makes the activity not only fun to engage for a fishing lover, but also knowledgeable as a visitor. He even brought me a birthday cake once he know it is my birthday and that warms my hear so much. Overall, total recommendation on joining the activity.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for sharing your experiences.

Must do adventure Sai is incredible

Stephanie_P, Mar 2026

This experience was amazing!!! I was so worried I was going to be cold and miserable but we weren’t!! Sai took amazing care of us we were warm educated entertained and fed an amazing lunch!! Such an amazing experience once in a lifetime 💕 Thank you Sai!!!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for sharing your experiences.

Great experience!

Stephen_M, Mar 2026

Good value, great experience! Sai took care of us! Very friendly, cooked us lunch of pan fried fish that was delicious. Sai is quite a character! Caught a whitefish within minutes. Do recommend taking some disposable gloves with which to bait the hook so that your winter gloves don’t get a fishy smell that can linger!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for sharing your experiences. We have gloves for guests to use to hold the fish, please ask the guides for them.

Thanks was fun!

Troy_H, Feb 2026

Thanks was fun! The hosts on site were very helpful. The fishing hut was warm and welcoming! The driver was great too!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for sharing your experiences.

Fun and Informative

Daniel_S, Jan 2026

This was our first time experiencing ice fishing. The fishing hut was clean and warm and our host, Willie, provided us with very interesting stories about life as an Inuit. The lunch was OK. We were lucky to catch a pike. All in all, it was a fun, peaceful and informative tour.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thanks for sharing your experiences.

Great fishing experience regardless wether you catch fish not

Pavel_N, Jan 2026

The tour bus pick-up was right from the place we stayed at in Yellowknife. The ride to the lake took about 30 min. The fishing shack was well heated with a wood stove and had tea/coffee supplies in it. Our host Willie was great. He is from the Eskimo Nation and showed us pictures of his predecessors, who were fishermen, as well as of his hamlet Ulukhaktok. Willie was very knowledgable about fishing and his assistant prepared for us a delicious lunch from fried fresh fish (inconnu). Highly recommended!!!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing your experiences. Willie is an Inuit from mid eastern Nunavut.

独钓寒江雪

Min_W, Jan 2026

The fish meal was delicious, and the service was excellent and attentive. The room was nice and warm, and the staff gave a detailed explanation of fishing tips. With a bit of luck, you might even catch a fish yourself. The Indigenous people were very friendly, and their fishing skills were truly impressive.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing your experiences!

Thank you doran unfogettable ice fishing Experience

Ervin_A, Jan 2025

Thank You for an Unforgettable Ice Fishing Experience Dear Leon, I had the wonderful opportunity to go ice fishing with you and your team, and I must say it was an absolutely incredible experience. You have an excellent group of people working with you—everyone is so kind, gentle, and genuinely dedicated to making sure the experience is as enjoyable as possible. Their hospitality and commitment to ensuring comfort are truly remarkable. The food we enjoyed, especially the fish, was absolutely delicious. I spent two hours fishing, and it was such a pleasant and memorable experience. I nearly caught a big fish! The team mentioned it might have been one with large teeth, as it managed to cut the fishing line and escape. While I didn’t catch it, the thrill of the moment added to an already extraordinary experience. I wholeheartedly recommend this activity to anyone—it’s a unique adventure that I thoroughly enjoyed. The human touch and the quality of service your team provides make it even more special. I’d like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Leon, Moo, and everyone else who made me feel so welcome and comfortable, as if I were at home. You were all so kind, and I truly appreciate it. Thank you so much, and may God bless you all. Wishing you all the best. Warm regards, Ervin

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you Ervin for your kind words and sharing your experiences! Everyone at Destination NWT feel blessed by your comments. Truly making guests happy is the reason we work in tourism. Bless you and safe travels. All the best!

Lovely time ice fishing

Everett_B, Dec 2024

Pickup and dropoff at our hotel was prompt and easy. The ride out onto the ice in a sleigh was fun too! We sat in a heated tent on the ice with fishing poles in a hole, just like you'd imagine. They fed us a meal of fried fish with a roll and potato salad that was yummy. We really enjoyed it!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for sharing your experiences!

It was very disappointing.

M_s, Mar 2026

We had to wait for about an hour at the meeting point. Three of my friends participated, and three of us shared one fishing rod and one fishing hole. There were a couple of fishing huts, but they didn't let me open a new one, and my rod was broken. For lunch, we served raw-grilled fish. The response of the staff is not good. You can catch fish, but you can't take it home. I was so shocked and sorry because I was expecting it.

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Response from Host, Mar 2026

I am sorry you did not have a good experience. This was a result of miscommunication. We had a cabin made inoperable by a guest the day prior to your tour, and the afternoon tour you originally booked became oversold as a result. We asked guests if they can be moved to the morning tour instead. Some guests were able to move and your response was "if no one else move, we can move". This from our point of view is that you do not wish to change schedule. Also we did not send out a confirmation email. From our prospective you were scheduled for the afternoon tour. When you called us in the morning asking for pick up. The bus was already full so we had to send another smaller vehicle to get you which resulted in delays. When you got to the cabins there were enough fishing holes and rods for all three of you but since you were late, you would have to be separated into different cabins. The lunch was served was liked by all other guests. Again I am sorry you did not have a good experience.

If you're free, you can join, but you don't have to go out of your way to...

Li_Y, Mar 2026

If you're free, you can participate, but you don't have to bother. The chances of catching a fish are low, and they didn't give me much guidance on tricks. It may still be good if you talk slowly with your friends without expecting it. I felt bored.

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Response from Host, Mar 2026

I am sorry you did not have a good experience. Fishing is not for everyone, it takes luck, skill and patience. Guest are experiencing ice fishing from a heated cabin on top of a frozen lake, not shooting fish inside a barrel. Guides will always instruct guests on fishing techniques, but it is up to the guests to continue to jig to attract the fish (patience) and pull the fish out of the water (skill).