Top Minnesota Ice Fishing Resorts

Fisherpeople unite! Arnesen's Rocky Point Resort is an ideal Minnesota vacation for anyone interested in drilling a hole in a lake and reeling in the big one!

With reefs located just past the resort's marina, Arnesen's Rocky Point Resort puts walleye, musky, and other fish species at your fingertips. Grab an augur and the friendly staff will point you towards the prime spots. At the end of the day, nothing beats returning to a crackling fire and a hot cup of cocoa. Fall asleep in your cozy feather bed, then wake up the next day and do it all again!

Address

6760 Rocky Point Rd NW, Roosevelt, MN 56673

Related activities

The Lodge is 19.8 miles from Seven Clans Casino.

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Other amenities include a fish-cleaning house and a sheltered marina with fuel, bait and boat docking.

Head to Lake Mille Lacs for your next Minnesoata ice fishing getaway. At the No. 7 pick on or list, The Red Door Resort, you can enjoy some family hospitality while reeling in your limit of panfish, walleye, musky, and bass when the water freezes over for the winter.

Lake Mille Lacs is well known for its walleye fishing, but you may also get into smallmouth bass, jumbo perch, northern pike, and giant musky. Once you leave the newly enlarge, protected harbor at the resort, you are only moments away from rock, sand, gravel, and numerous well known mudflats. During ice fishing season, the staff takes special care to place your ice fishing house, or one of their rentals, on this same structure that has produced the previous season. When you're not tending to your fishing line, you'll enjoy your choice of 10 motel rooms or 11 cabins on Lake Mille Lacs. Each of these accommodations feature dish network and WiFi access to keep you connected during your getaway. The cabins also include a lake view as well as an outdoor grill, lounge chairs, and a fire pit. Start planning your own ice fishing trip at The Red Door Resort today!

Address

38421 State Highway 18 Aitkin, Minnesota 56431

Highlights

Make sure to check the area fishing reports on the property website when you plan your getaway!

Fun facts

During the summer, you can in the Fish House Park. This RV Park gives anglers easy access to the onsite fish house and the surrounding state park.

When you're ice fishing you'll undoubtedly want somewhere, warm, accommodating, and rustic to return to. Linder's HideAway Cabins somehow manages to check all three of that criteria.

Baudette is popularly known as the Walleye capital of the world, so finding a big juicy fish shouldn't be too difficult for the aspiring ice fisherman. But once you're finished, you'' be happy to warm up in one of Linder's three cozy cabins. Each is fully furnished and includes a fireplace, grill and a large covered porch. Each also has its own fire pit, the perfect spot for family and friends to roast wieners and marshmallows. They even have outside kennels with dog houses so you can bring Spot, Fido, or Snoopy along! Whether you are planning a family getaway or a fishing trip for the gang, Linder's HideAway Cabins will make your trip a memorable experience.

Address

4173 Basswood Rd NW, Baudette, MN 56623

Population

The population was 1,106 at the 2010 census.

Fun facts

Baudette is known as the Walleye Capital of the World!

It’s time to let the cat out of the bag! Cyrus Resort, the best kept secret of Lake of the Woods, shall be secret no more!

Come enjoy its top notch ice fishing, charter fishing, and scrumptious restaurant and bar. Ice fishing is made fun and easy with bombardier transportation to and from spacious, heated fish houses. Lake of the Woods is stuffed with gargantuan, trophy-class walleye just itching to get a piece of your bait! When you’re not locked in battle with a northern pike, throw a leg over a sled and ride the versatile and beautiful trails of the area. Miles of groomed trails provide endless snowmobiling fun in Minnesota’s world of frigid beauty. Before you set foot in the wintry wilderness, energize with a hot hearty breakfast at the onsite restaurant, open seven days a week! Lunch and dinner are always served, and always hit the spot after tromping through the great outdoors.

Address

3298 Cyrus Rd NW, Baudette, MN 56623

Season

Stop back in the summer for a completely novel angling experience! Peruse the royal blue water in a rented boat and bob peacefully while you wait. But don’t fall asleep; the action is never far off on Lake of the Woods!

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The hotel crew will provide a delectable shore lunch of fresh walleye on request!

Are you looking for a mentor to show you the ropes and teach you the secrets of Minnesota ice fishing? Look no further than Ballard’s Resort on Lake of the Woods. Fish for walleye, not luxury, here: spacious living quarters boast full kitchens, housekeeping services, and cable TV. Outdoor grills are a must for preparing your successful catch! The Walleye Connection is where things get serious. Seriously extravagant. Travel by luxury motor coach on an all-inclusive ice fishing package including guided fishing by coast guard-licensed anglers, equipment, fish processing, and meals! The world of trophy-class angling just got more accessible than ever. Take a break from the busy life and experience the joys of a mid-week journey to a fishing paradise. A little snow never stopped a true angler.

Address

3314 Bur Oak Rd NW, Baudette, MN 56623

Fun facts

Lake of the Woods is the sixth largest freshwater lake in the United States (after the five Great Lakes).

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Check out the new fishing adventure on an island camp in the Canadian wilderness! It's only you, the water, and a sunrise...and the deer, bear, and loons of course.

You'll only have to take a few steps to get top-notch ice fishing opportunities with East Silent Lake Resort.

Sitting among 50 heavily wooded acres, East Silent Lake Resort is an outdoorsman's dream. With two nearby state parks and an abundance of activities including snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing at your disposal, you'll have plenty to keep you busy. And prepping for ice fishing will come easy with East Silent Lake being located from whatever accommodation you choose. You're sure to reel something in!

Address

30424 410th St, Dent, MN 56528

Highlights

The Cafe at East Silent Lake Resort offers casual but delicious dining, using local ingredients and suppliers.

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East Silent Lake Resort can accommodate groups of all sizes. Whether you are planning a reunion, business event, or wedding, they'll have space for you.

Discover some of The North Star State's best ice fishing at Zippel Bay Resort!

Situated on the legendary Lake of the Woods on the Canadian border, you'll reel in everything from walleye to sauger to northern pike to panfish. With the highest walleye/sauger limits in Minnesota, you'll be able to keep plenty of trophies. Zippel Bay's wide, well-maintained ice roads are easy to travel on and lead to outstanding heated fish houses. Tip-up houses and dark houses are available and set you up for success. After a day of hooking a host of fish, exchange big fish tales over a cold drink at the resort's lounge. Hit the hay in the new log cabins, which feature log furniture and an array of amenities. Your Minnesota ice fishing fantasy comes true at Zippel Bay!

Address

6080 39th St NW, Williams, Minnesota 56686

Fun facts

Lake of the Woods showcases a surface area of 1,679 square miles, making for plenty of ice fishing opportunities!

Related Onsite Offerings

The new log cabins feature exceptional amenities like fireplaces, central air, satellite television, Jacuzzis, and breathtaking views!

Come to Big Sandy Lodge in winter and you'll be treated to award-winning hospitality, superior accommodations, and incredible ice fishing aplenty!

Out on Big Sandy Lake, you'll find your ice fishing nirvana! At the right time, anglers can catch a fish anywhere on the lake- and that's not exceptionalism. Crappies are suspended over deep holes and mud flats, but the key here is to stay mobile. Try out as many spots as you possibly can, and you're sure to reel in the big one! Afterwards warm up in your spacious accommodations and grab a bite to eat in the onsite restaurant- then rinse and repeat!

Address

20534 487th St, McGregor, MN 55760

Extra Stops

The resort is only 10 miles from the town center!

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here's an airy restaurant and a casual sports bar, as well as an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna and a gym.

Don't let a little ice on the lake prevent you from a fun-filled fishing trip to Appeldoorn's Sunset Bay Resort. Set on the shores of Lake Mille Lacs, this is the perfect destination for your next winter ice fishing getaway!

From the accommodations to the fishing conditions, an ice fishing getaway at Appeldoorn's is truly an unforgettable experience. Let their expert guides, Tony Roach and Tim Anderson, take you to some of the top spots on the lake, helping you to place your ice house in just the right spot. Once you've drilled down into the deep blue waters of Lake Mille Lacs, you'll have a great opportunity to reel in a variety of panfish, walleye, and even northern pike. For more details, or to start planning your own ice fishing getaway, contact the friendly staff at Appeldoorn's today!

Address

45401 Mille Lacs Parkway Isle, MN 56342

Number of resorts

You'll find a wide range of accommodation options at Appeldoorn's, including guest rooms at Spirit Lake Inn, the sister property for the resort. You can also utilize the onsite reunion house for larger groups!

Related activities

If you're planning a summer fishing trip, make sure to bring your own boat and take advantage of the valet boat service.

Stay at this four-season resort beautifully situated on the shores of four interconnected lakes with direct access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Crave the explosion of a bass fighting at the other end of your line. Feel the triumph of holding your trophy-sized catch for the camera. Fish all day, only breaking for a delicious lunch of your morning catch. Whether first-time father-son fishing outings or seasoned friends gathering on the ice one more time, the possibilities on the boundary Waters’ encapsulating surface are utterly endless. The accommodations are a Midwestern dream come true. Specially winterized motel units up the ante with complete cookware to fry up your catch, dinner service, a full bath with towels, and a private entrance. Deluxe cabins are the crown jewels of Timber Trail. Bite into a walleye fillet in front of the fireplace or work off a pinched nerve in your casting arm by soaking in the ThermoMasseur Air Tub. Reality ends where Timber Trail begins!

Address

629 Kawishiwi Trail, Ely, MN 55731

Related activities

Put away the poles and tip ups in favor of skis! Downhill skiing and snowboarding, available just 40 minutes away, is a speedy injection of adrenaline into your vacation!

Getting there

Once you have reached Ely, go east on 169, also known as Sheridan St (it's the main road through Ely). Heading east, go one and a half miles past Ely and turn right onto Route 16 (also known as Kawishiwi Trail). Go five and a half miles and Timber Trail will be on the left.

River Bend Resort is a real catch, offering spools of modern conveniences while keeping the traditional beauty of ice fishing alive in its atmosphere!

Sunlit snow dusts the ice and ice fishing houses mark havens of warmth and comfort on the surface of Lake of the Woods. Explore the beautiful wilderness and partake in phenomenal ice fishing with a company of expert anglers and, of course, plenty of walleye! Grab hold and tug on an exclusive ice fishing package that covers everything but your long johns! Leave your worries off the ice and pull up fish after fish thanks to the advice of expert anglers. The houses, most with an attached bathroom, are moved frequently for the best fishing experience. Make a reservation now and drop your line with the best of them.

Address

3343 Red Oak Road NW, Baudette, MN 56623

Related activities

Can’t wait for the ice? Fall fishing is an outright blast at River Bend Resort! Fishing the Rainy River for a plethora of gilled dinners is just one reason to visit in the fall!

Getting there

From Baudette: Just west of McDonalds, turn right onto HWY 172 and travel north for 11 miles. At the River Bend sign located on the right side of HWY 172 turn right and you will arrive at our location.

Small in comparison to the expanse of Lake of the Woods, the shore-side cabins of Angle Outpost Resort offer striking lakefront views to all of its guests. A relaxing getaway from the dramas of the world awaits! If you must take your business on vacation, however, 50-seat conference rooms will get the job done well and get you back to fishing!

Angle Outpost Resort is home to the Red Fox Ice Fishing Company, which is good news for anglers of all levels! The company provides practiced services among the reefs and island structures of the Northwest Angle, which allows for outstanding fishing action! Whether you're with family, friends, or solo, there'll be something ideal for you. To wait another minute would be folly; make a reservation now for a fishing excursion of a lifetime!

Address

8206 Dawson Rd NW, Angle Inlet, MN 56711

Population

The population of Angle Inlet is just 60, offering a true Minnesotan small town experience where everyone you meet is knowledgeable and friendly. Not to mention, there's plenty of fish to go around!

Related Onsite Offerings

Rent Vexilar depth finder equipment to dramatically improve your angling game! The fish won't stand a chance.