The 15 Best Ice Fishing Trips on Earth

1.Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 879 reviews · 5 hours · from $222Our pick

Leave central Rovaniemi with Safartica for about three hours of snowmobiling across forests, frozen rivers, and lakes. You’ll share a machine, swap drivers, drill an ice-fishing hole, and eat hot soup with coffee or glögi. Guides such as Patrik, Laura, Emil, and Vasi are praised for calm, careful instruction.

“Our tour with Vasi was absolutely fantastic! We did a snowmobile tour with her, and she made the experience truly unforgettable. She was always incredibly dedicated, flexible, and friendly, making sure everyone in the group felt comfortable and well taken care of. Her attention to detail and enthusiasm made the adventure even more special. The conversations with her were insightful and engaging. Without a doubt, she is one of the best tour guides I have ever had. If you have the chance to do a tour with Vasi, don't hesitate – you won’t regret it!”

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2.Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 461 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169Top rated

Fish through floor openings in a heated cabin near North Pole, with guides such as Noah, Trevor, Mike, Cody, and Riley handling bait, gear, and cooking. You may catch King Salmon, trout, Arctic Char, or grayling, then taste your fresh catch with reindeer sausage, hot cocoa, and a drink.

“Was a great experience! Noah was friendly and knowledgeable, knew a lot about the fish and how best to catch / cook them… would recommend!”

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3.Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 379 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Spend three hours with a local English-speaking guide learning ice fishing on a frozen lake near Rovaniemi. You will walk through an old forest, drill your own fishing hole, try traditional gear, and warm up in a kota tent with fire-cooked sausages, marshmallows, and hot drinks. Guides such as Clara, Lorenzo, Viktor, and Laura are praised for their patient, family-friendly help.

“Our guide Viktor was amazing!!! And the fact that we were a small group made the experience extra special.”

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4.Ice Fishing & Snowmobile Safari Combo Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 268 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $190

You’ll spend 4.5 hours riding about 20 kilometers by snowmobile, then trying traditional ice fishing on a frozen lake. Guides such as Janne, Mirlo, Marco, and Chiara are known for adding local stories and patient instruction. Winter gear, transfers, fishing equipment, sausages, and hot drinks are included.

“We enjoyed the activity very much because of our guide Janne. He was so nice to share his experience as a local of Rovaniemi, how locals spend their holidays, the local delicacies etc. He made us feel like we’re on an activity with a very close friend! Furthermore, he took care of us very well, making sure we’re warm and cosy throughout the activity. Thumbs up to Janne!”

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5.Snowmobile Safari with Ice Fishing and Outdoor Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 195 reviews · 5 hours · from $221

Set out from central Levi for a five-hour snowmobile safari across snowy forest and frozen lakes. You share a two-person snowmobile, stop to drill an ice-fishing hole, then warm up in a kota or tent with hot drinks and soup cooked over an open fire. English-speaking guides such as Carlos, Javier, and Brent lead the outing.

“A snowmobile safari with ice fishing and an outdoor lunch offers the best and most traditional Levi experience. Driving the snowmobile over the frozen lake and through the forest is exhilarating while fishing on the lake is fascinating. However, nothing beats the campfire at the end where we cooked salmon soup and stood by the fire in a traditional Sami Kota (teepee) amidst the snowy forest at -30°C. Our friendly guides answered all our questions and made the experience truly memorable. I highly recommend it.”

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6.Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 190 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Travel about 20 kilometers north of Rovaniemi, snowshoe through Arctic forest, and walk onto a frozen lake for ice fishing. Your English-speaking guide supplies winter gear, teaches you to drill the ice, and shows you how to start a fire without matches. Expect a small group of up to eight, hot drinks, and a campfire snack.

“Ana was a wonderful guide! She made our day extremely pleasant anf full of new learnings!”

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7.Ice Fishing On The Fjord

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $226

Karin, Oscar, or Jan takes you from central Tromsø to Ullsfjord for a small-group ice-fishing trip. You will drill holes in the frozen fjord, fish beneath the ice, and return to a home or grill cabin for fresh cod, fish burgers, hot drinks, and local stories. Warm outerwear and equipment are supplied, but bring your own mittens, hat, and thermal layers.

“I would highly recommend this tour! The peacefull time at the frozen fjord, amazing views on the white mountains, the guide, and the fact it was a small group, everything was just perfect. We caught about 9 cods, they taste so good!”

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8.Quick and Easy Ice Fishing at Chena Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $159

Spend about three hours ice fishing at Chena Lake with guides such as Tyson, Michael, or Greg. Your rod, bait, seat, heated shelter, hot drinks, and fishing hole are provided. Underwater cameras and other tools may help locate fish, and your catch can be cleaned and grilled before you return to the meeting point.

“Fun! Fun! Fun! Easy to do and friendly guide that shows you every steps! Thanks Mike! So would do it again!”

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9.Aurora Borealis Viewing and Ice Fishing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $229

Meet your English-speaking guide at 10 p.m. near North Pole for five hours of ice fishing and aurora watching. You fish from a warm cabin at Chena River Lakes, then eat freshly cooked fish, reindeer sausage, and hot cocoa while your guide helps with aurora photos. Bring cash for the $15 fishing license and arrange your own transportation.

“Great experience! Fishing in warm cozy cabin is so comfortable and relaxing. In the meantime, you get to eat the fish, reindeer sausage hotdog and a cup of hot coca. If feel too warm inside you can step outside for some fresh air, on good weather days you get to see northern light.”

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10.Arctic Circle Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Spend four hours on a frozen lake near Rovaniemi, learning traditional ice fishing with an English-speaking guide. You get transport, fishing gear, winter overalls, boots, gloves, hot juice, and sausages by a campfire. Guides such as Jack, Sam, Thomas, and Halsho have helped beginners drill holes, fish, and enjoy the Arctic scenery.

“the place the guide took us to was fabulous. he was very kind and very helpful. it was a fun and out of the ordinary tour. fishing on the frozen lake is truly unique, you feel immersed in nature.”

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11.Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240

This 4.5-hour Rovaniemi outing combines a guided snowmobile ride with ice fishing on a frozen lake. Nordic Unique Travels provides winter overalls and boots, hotel pickup from central Rovaniemi, fishing instruction, and a fire-cooked meal of salmon, sausages, bread, and hot berry juice. Guides such as Alvaro, GiGi, Lucas, and Alberto have been praised for patient, friendly help, though busy dates can feel slow.

“This tour was cancelled at 5pm the night before. Alternative tours were offered. But, canceling at the last minute is inconsiderate and didn't allow for us to find another tour company to do the activity we wished. We opted for a different tour. The site host, Jodi, was professional and friendly.”

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12.Ice Fishing and Snowmobile Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 86 reviews · 5 hours · from $169

Spend five hours in the quiet wilderness outside Rovaniemi with StayLapland. Ride a snowmobile to a frozen lake, learn ice fishing, and share local snacks and warm drinks by a campfire. Guides including Sofia, Sergio, and Marina have helped make this a warm, personal outing. Pickup, winter clothing, equipment, and English guidance are included.

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13.ICE FISHING experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 81 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

You’ll ride from your accommodation to a frozen lake or river near Rovaniemi, cut a hole in the ice, and try fishing for about an hour. The guide provides gear and a hot drink. Groups are limited to nine, with French, English, Spanish, Catalan, and Persian available. Guide Valentin has led French-language outings.

“tout était parfait, même si nous n'avons pas pêché de poissons nous avons pu observer un superbe parhélie et également un arc en ciel blanc 😊”

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14.Half-Day Snowmobile & Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 80 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $258

Spend 4.5 hours in Lapland riding a snowmobile in pairs, drilling through frozen lake ice, and eating a Lappish BBQ. English-speaking guides such as Robert and Zak have been praised for their friendly help. Pickup, winter clothing, equipment, and food are included, with vegetarian and vegan options available on request.

“Alles gut organisiert, von der Abholung, Transport bis zu den Aktivitäten. Es war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis. Danke an unser Guide Zak.”

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15.Ice Fishing by Snowmobile

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 79 reviews · 3 hours · from $222

You’ll ride a shared snowmobile through Levi’s snowy Arctic forest to a frozen lake, where an English-speaking guide teaches you to drill the ice and fish beneath it. The three-hour trip includes winter clothing, equipment, hot drinks, and hotel pickup from selected Levi locations. Drivers need a valid license.

“La natura apre il cuore. La guida Fabrizio molto motivato e trasmetteva entusiasmo… Le attrezzature ottime e l’organizzazione impeccabile.”

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