While we advise against using fish-lips as a kissing technique, we couldn’t help but get hooked on them at the resorts on our list of Top 10 Wisconsin Ice Fishing Vacations. Wintertime brings holiday cheer and snuggly nights in front of the fire. However, you can only fight off the hibernating blues and dreams of the big catch for so long. Just because you can’t canoe onto those Wisconsin waters doesn’t mean you should let the fish rest easy. Fine tune that reel, dust off your tackle box and experience the satisfaction of catching the big one. You won’t regret courting Lady Lake Luck at any of these Northwoods angling hot spots.
We are drawn to bodies of water as much as any aquatically-inclined angler, but we weren’t sure at first about staying at a resort that hints at inclement weather. Luckily, the water at our No. 1 spot was a frozen blanket of ice that didn’t give the title a chance to prove true. Learn More
Being confined by four wooden walls may make your ice fishing expedition warmer, but we found that we missed the connection with our surroundings while waiting for the fish to bite. This is why we searched – and found – a unique ice fishing ground, our No. 2 spot. Learn More
Our No. 3 spot is here to wipe away those preconceived notions about “real” ice fishing. Though some may enjoy it, returning each night from your chilly ice fishing house to a frigid one room cabin without electricity or indoor plumbing is not the only way to enjoy a winter… Learn More
Don’t be fooled by our No. 4 pick’s name. It may highlight its locale next to sand, but we know what really calls to the heart of you avid anglers. Rest assured that in winter, those tan granules give way to white powder and ice. Learn More
When you hear the word “shade,” several sensations surface. A cool feeling on your skin. The relaxed state of your body sitting beneath a tree. Maybe even the sound of wind rustling the leaves of the tree. Luckily, this sense of peace doesn’t just stop at the name of our… Learn More
When the temperatures drop below zero and all you see for miles and miles is a blanket of white, you know what time it is: time for an island vacation! Don’t go breaking out the swimming suit and sunscreen just yet. This winter island getaway is for those with one thing… Learn More
How do you say it? ZeBay? DeBay? Nope, it’s DuBay! Though Lake DuBay may sound like “the bay” with a slight cold, this 7,000-acre flowage is healthy and teeming with the objects of your dreams. That is, mainly musky, large and smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, walleye… Learn More
When we embarked on our mission to complete our list of Top 10 Wisconsin Ice Fishing Vacations, one absolute requirement came to mind. We wanted a warm place to rest after the day of ice and cold. Fortunately for us – and for you – our No. 8 pick has this and much more!… Learn More
What could top staying at a resort with a history of hospitality reaching back to 1928 that is also by the Chippewa Flowage? Well, our No. 9 spot not only lays claim to one of these resorts – its grand total comes to four! Learn More
As promised, our No. 10 spot is a sister property in the Treelands Resorts group. Can you really blame us for highlighting another when it plays such a significant role in the legacy of WI angling? We thought not. And that’s why we’ve chosen Pat’s Landing to round out our… Learn More
Predator Ridge Resort - Vernon, BC
Tanglewood Resort and Conference Center - Pottsboro, TX
The Outback Resort - Vernon, BC
Fox Hotel & Suites - Banff, AB
Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa - Banff, AB
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