Learn how to get started ice fishing!

In this 2-hour course we’ll introduce you to the fundamentals of ice fishing so you can feel confident stepping out onto frozen lakes around the Twin Cities Metro. We’ll cover cold-weather safety, ice thickness and travel basics, Minnesota fish ID, and how to understand fishing regulations, then get hands-on with the gear and techniques that make winter fishing simple and fun.

You’ll learn how to:

• Use a basic ice fishing rod or tip-up with monofilament line
• Tie the most important knot for ice fishing (the clinch knot)
• Bait a hook with live bait and safely remove a fish from the line
• Rig a simple ice setup with hook, split shot, and bobber or jig
• Drill or fish an open hole and manage your line in cold conditions
• Read the ice and find fish-holding areas near shore and on small lakes
• Catch panfish like bluegills and crappies, perch, and maybe northern pike through the ice

This class is designed for first-time and beginner anglers who want a safe, supportive way to experience ice fishing and walk away ready to do it on their own. We’ll provide the gear, the guidance, and the warm encouragement—you bring your curiosity and a sense of adventure.

Price for a 2hr guided trip ice fishing lesson for 1-4 people: $250.

Interested in a Private Lesson? Contact Us!

Policies:

-Fishing For All classes and events are nonrefundable, but can be transferred to other available options.

-Fishing For All does not collect your reservation or payment for programs with partner organizations, like our “Learn How to Ice Fish” programs. The partner organization will take your reservation and payment, and you are subject to their policies.

-All class, event, and camp prices are subject to a 3% credit card processing fee and a $2/person booking fee. These costs are nonrefundable, but can be transferred with your deposit to another available option.