Frequently Asked Questions

  • Bring your own sleeping bags, blankets, pillows or anything that you would need to have a great night of sleep.

  • We are patiently waiting for the MN DRN to release the winter season limits for 2024 2025

    Walleye: Up to two walleye. Both fish can be 18-20 inches in length or one can be 18-20 inches and the other must be longer than 28 inches. Cisco (tullibee): Possession limit is five.

    Burbot (eelpout): No harvest allowed.

    Perch: 20 daily

  • Fishing is Fishing right?

    We do our best to make sure each and every customer has a fighting chance. We move our fish houses a few times weekly to make sure they are on fresh ice and un-fished but scouted and verified fishing grounds. This is not the normal approach for other resorts and we want to make sure you have the best chance to have a higher catch rate, as well as a chance for a Trophy walleye. By no means is the a guarantee we all know what Tommy Boy thought about a guarantee! haha The Ice Camp Lake Crew knows fishing and what it takes to have a successful trip and we work extremely hard to ensure you have a great time creating memories with you family and friends! Lead by our head Ice Guide Brad Hawthorne.

  • Yes everyone driving down the Ice Road will need to purchase a road pass from Dickies on Mille Lacs OR Garrison Sports. They run the ice road and even Ice Camp Outfitters pays to be on the ice road they operate.

What is included with our fish house rentals?

All of our fish houses include the following in the cost of the rental price.

  • Heater with propane

  • Generator with gas

  • 4k TV with dish network subscription

  • Bluetooth sound system

  • 5g cell phone booster

  • 3 burner stove & oven

  • Basic cooking pots & pans

  • Spatula & spoon

  • Coleman pour-over coffee maker

  • Paper towels and toilet paper

  • Hand sanitizer

  • LED lighting

  • Bunk beds

  • CO2 & smoke alarms

  • Fire Extinguisher

  • Ice Scoop

  • Fish Ruler

  • DECADES OF FISHING KNOWLEDGE PASSED ON!

Mille Lacs Slot Limit 21-23 inches

  • If it is an emergency please call 911 immediately. If this is a non emergency please contact us and one of our outfitters will respond as soon as possible.

  • We have tried to furnish all our ice cabins with most of the everyday things, but here are a few items that you will need.

    Food & Beverages

    Bedding and pillows for each person

    Drinking & Cooking Water

    Plates and Utensils

    Coffee Grounds

    Cell Phones & Chargers for all your devices

    Bait

  • You do NOT need to own any ice fishing gear to stay at Ice Camp. If you are looking for a low key approach to fishing we have rattle reels installed in all the houses.

    We also rent ice fishing rods, flashers, underwater cameras as add ons.

    Or bring your own gear if you have it.

Do we need to bring bait

Two choices to pick from

  1. We also meet all our customers at Garrison Sports Bait and Tackle which is a full service bait store with everything you will need for your fishing adventure.

CLICK TO PURCHASE YOUR MINNESOTA FISHING LICENSE ONLINE.

When can we check in & need to check out?

We want you have have the most time to fish and stay in our ice houses, so we have one of the best check and check out time policies on the lake.

Check in at 1:30pm on your day of your arrival.

Check out is 10am on your date of departure.

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Everyone of our houses have Rattle Reels installed

Can I drive to the fish house?

Yes, but it will depending on the time of year. Either way we will get you to and from shore safety. If we have plenty of ice you will follow a member of our ice team from your arranged meeting spot. If it’s early ice we will give you a lift in our sweet mini truck!

What works best to catch fish on Mille Lacs Lake?

Here is OVER 20 years of Mille Lacs Lake knowledge from our resident guide, Brad Hawthorne.

  • Best Jigging Rod Type -

    • Medium to medium heavy 30-32” jigging rod.

    • 32’’ TUCR Precision Power Jigging Rod

  • Best Ice Fishing Line -

    • 5-6lb Sufix Invisiline Fluorocarbon

  • What type of jigs spoons to use -

    • VMC Tingler Spoon (Nat.Perch, Yellow Perch, Red Glow)

    • Northland Forage Minnow Spoon (Pink UV,Electric Perch)

    • VMC Tumbler Spoon (Natural Perch)

  • How to set a rattle reel -

    • Minimum 15’ of fluorocarbon tip line

    • Tried and True Mille Lacs set-line hook - #6 VMC Bleeding red 9299 hook

    • 1/4oz weight

    • Minnow hooked throw the back or tail

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Yeah, we plow all our own spots and roads!

Can we smoke in the fish house?

Absolutely not. Sorry to be frank, but we will charge an additional cleaning fee to your credit card on file of $150 if you smoke inside the fish house. Smoking outside is just fine, we only ask you to pickup your cigarette butts so they don’t end up in the lake when the ice melts.

How big are your ice cabins and how many holes do they have?

  • Butcher Block - 24’ Yetti - 8 Holes

  • Hemingway’s Hideaway - 20’ Tiny Cabin - 8 Holes

  • Snowstorm 2.0 - 20’ Tiny Cabin - 8 Holes

  • Walter’s Cabin - 28’ Yetti - 9 Holes

  • The Bat Cave - 28’ Legend - 10 Holes

  • Snowstorm - 20’ Yetti - 8 Holes

  • Sunset Lodge - 28’ Yetti - 8 Holes

  • Sunset Lodge 2.0 - 28’ Yetti - 8 Holes

  • Sunset Lodge 3.0 - 28’ Yetti - 8 Holes

  • Loon Lounge - 24’ Yetti - 8 Holes

All of our ice cabins come with a stove, oven and a place to cook dinner for family or friends.

So what if we need to use the bathroom?

  1. We have bathroom stalls in most of our fish houses. Hemingway’s Hideaway is the odd one out and the bathroom is inside a curtain in the house.

  2. Nothing fancy but it’s better than pooping in the woods. It’s warm and they have seats with compostable bags.

  3. 15-minute drive to shore for a flushable bathroom.

Garbage…, what about it?

Staying in a fish house is just like going camping. We follow the Pack In, Pack Out method, which is the best for option for the environment and natural resources we all love to enjoy. $20 fine for any bags left behind.

We have never driven on the ice, is it safe?

We don’t F*** with ice safety. It’s always a top priority - we all have families and we wouldn’t want to put any one of our customers in danger. Please follow our outfitter’s recommendations for ice road travel and parking instructions next to the houses.

Ice Roads are 10MPH MAX at all times.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

Customers must be 18 or older to rent equipment. Upon acceptance of these terms and conditions, the credit card you provide will be charged for an amount equal to half the payment of your stay including extras added on it also includes half a state sales tax. If you reserve your spot online your 2nd half payment will be submitted for payment 7 days before your arrival. If you prefer to make a deposit a different way, contact us to make the reservation for you. Online payments are available. Cash is a last resort to minimize COVID-19 touch points. Booking through the website will charge your card and provide a receipt and a confirmation of the booking dates. WEATHER IS BEYOND BOTH PARTIES CONTROL AND ISN’T A FACTOR FOR CANCELLATION UNLESS THE WEATHER IS DEEMED UNSAFE BY OUR ICE CREW.

COVID-19 Policy

  • We will be decontaminating and fogging all houses after each use to ensure the safety for all of our customers.

  • Hand sanitizer will be provide in each house.

  • If someone in your party has symptoms or has ben exposed in the last 7 days please stay home for everyone’s safety and follow the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) guidelines.

  • But heck, we can’t think of a better way to socially distance then on a 132,000 acre lake! The walleye fishing also helps!

  • Cash is a payment of last resort due to minimizing COVID-19 touch points for our staff. Please book online if possible.


Check In / Out:

Check in time is 1:30 PM and check out is 10:00 AM the day of check out. If you will be arriving later than 8:00 PM, please contact us and let us know your expected arrival time.

Damage/Cleaning:

If any damage occurs at one of our properties please notify us right away so we can repair it as soon as possible. You are responsible for the cost of any damage to our property unless such damage is due to normal wear and tear or usage. Additional cleaning fees will be charged after departure to any of our lodging facilities that require an inordinate amount of cleaning time. Cleaning fee will be assessed based on the condition in which the unit was left. We will document the condition of the units with date/time stamped digital photos to support our claim.


Pet Policy:

Bring your fur babies! You are responsible for cleaning up after your pet and will be charged $150 clean up fee if deemed necessary due to negligence by you, the customer, or your animal (Dogs & Cats). Service, therapy and emotional support animals are strongly encouraged guests. Photos are taken after all renters leave with time and date stamp to settle any cleaning fee or pet damage disputes.

Ice Camp Waiver Policy:

You as the customer agree and take full responsibility for yourself and members of your party when staying at Ice Camp Outfitters. You also agree that no ice is safe ice and agree that Ice Camp Outfitters LLP. and their affiliates are not responsible for any damaged, lost or stole property, or personal injury sustained on the ice which may occur on the ice or property owned or leased by at Ice Camp Outfitters on Mille Lacs Lake.

Cancellation Policy:


Your booking deposit of 50% is NON-REFUNDABLE as well as all pre payments. If you cancel within 7 days, you are responsible for the full amount of the entire stay. Cancellation requests MUST be received in writing via email and will be assessed per case. THE ONLY TIME A FULL REFUND WILL BE GIVEN IS IF THE ICE IS DEEMED NOT SAFE BY OUR ICE CREW BECAUSE OF WEATHER.