FAQs
Below are answers to some frequently asked questions
How long are your ice fishing trips? What is included in a five-hour ice fishing trip? Can I book a trip for someone else?
Our trips are five hours long. We pick our clients up at 7am and drop them off at 1pm. How early in the year should I book my ice fishing trip?
We are usually fully booked around Thanksgiving. We suggest booking prior to then Once we are booked, we will begin adding clients to our cancellation list at their request.
We include all the fishing gear, shelter(s) with heat, bait, and tackle for a productive, fun, and safe day on the ice. The only thing not included is a NH freshwater fishing license, food and drinks, appropriate clothing and footwear, ice cleats for traction when there is no snow, and customary gratuity.
What is the preferred way to book an ice fishing trip?
We prefer online booking. Booking online allows us to seamlessly transfer your information between emails, invoices, and our calendar, leaving less margin for errors.
What form of payment do you accept?
We accept online booking with a credit card. Click the “BOOK NOW” button to book your trip.
Do I need a freshwater fishing license?
Anyone 16 years old or older needs a NH Freshwater fishing license. Fishing licenses may be purchased online at www.nhfishandgame.com. Non-residents can purchase a one, three, seven-day, or annual license. Residents can purchase a one-day or annual license. Licenses from other states are not reciprocal.
Do I need to have my fishing license with me?
Yes. After you purchase a fishing license you can either print it and bring it with you, or you can have an image of it on a smartphone. We are required to check licenses and keep records of each person who fishes with us. In 2020 we will be taking a picture of each person’s license.
Can I join another group’s trip to save money?
Sorry, no. We do not combine groups. When you book a trip, it is for your party and no one else.
Yes, just please indicate who it is for and make sure they reach out to us with contact info assap so we can make sure they get relevent trip details and updates.
What part of Lake Winnipesaukee do you guide on?
Our trips leave from the end of Bay Road in Tuftonboro. In some rare cases, we meet our clients in Moultonborough, depending on ice conditions.
I’m not a morning person. What if I want to arrive later than 7am or stay later than 1pm?
We don’t take hostages. You are free to come and go anytime between 7am and 1pm. We only ask you to give us advanced notice of late arrivals and understand that it will not change the price of your trip. On some occasions, you can book additional time at a rate of $100/hour. Extra time is subject to availability.
Will you clean my fish for me?
Sorry, no. There are several reasons for this. Mostly because by NH law “the head and tail must remain intact while on or leaving the waters of the state.” Also, there are no fish cleaning stations in New Hampshire like there are in some other states.
How many coolers can I bring?
How many coolers do you need? Just kidding. Most groups bring one mid-sized (30-quart) cooler or each member brings a small cooler. Some just bring a backpack with their food and extra gloves, etc. It’s ice fishing. Keeping things cold isn’t an issue, keeping them from freezing is.
Do you have a policy on drinking alcohol?
We allow it but remind everyone to drink responsibly. For everyone’s safety, we will report intoxicated drivers to the authorities. We also aren’t paid to pick people up off the ice and we’re not very good at participating in drunk conversations. If that’s going to be the case, bring a friend. Plus, you’re going to have a great time. Don’t you want to remember it?
How big is your heated shelter?
We have two different shelters, depending on the number of people and weather. For two (and sometimes three) people we have a flip-over (Fish Trap) shelter that we tow behind our snowmobile. For larger groups we have a six-sided hub (pop up) shelter that is 11 ½’ across.
I have a favorite fishing rod. Can I bring it?
We ask that our clients use our gear for two reasons. The more you bring, the more we need to transport, in addition to the gear we already have. Also, our gear is specifically set up for the type of lures we use and the species we are targeting. However, if you have your heart set on using your own gear, we will accommodate it. Just let us know in advance.
Can I purchase an ice fishing trip as a gift?
Once you get to our booking site by clicking the “BOOK NOW” button, there will be a place to add a note. Please indicate that you would like a voucher and the person’s name who it is for and we will email it to you. You must choose a date and pay for the trip through our booking site before we will email your voucher.
How many people can you take on one trip?
We can handle as many as you want to bring. We guide multiple large groups every year. Keep in mind that more people take longer to shuttle out to the fishing location. You can also add additional people to your trip up to one week prior to your trip. We will invoice you for the ectra people at that time.
I have someone who wants to come, but not fish. Do I still need to pay for them?
Yes you do. We provide safety adn comfort, adn assume responsibility for everyone that comes out with us.
