Anchorage Ice Fishing Adventure with transportation
Overview
This unique Alaskan experience is the only one of its kind offered in the Anchorage area. Get out and enjoy the beauty of Alaska! On a clear day we'll see as many as four mountain ranges in Southcentral Alaska, We'll spend our time on a small frozen lake in the Anchorage area. Using the latest electric ice auger, guests can help drill through anywhere between 6 inches to 3 feet thick ice. At times we'll see fish swimming below, either while looking through an 8-inch hole in the ice, or using technology to watch fish move below on sonar images on a depth finder. At times we may fish with jigs or spoons, at other times, hooks, bait and a bobber. We'll often see moose in the woods around town or at the edge of the lake. Bald eagles often watch from the trees nearby, looking for a free meal. Relax and enjoy the fishing, we'll take care of all the messy work and heavy lifting - except perhaps lifting the heaviest fish of the day from the water!
What's Included
- Private transportation
- All ice fishing rods, reels, tackle and bait you'll need is provided.
- Hotel pickup & drop-off is included.
- Lunch Meals and snacks are not provided, but you're welcome to bring them along.
- Warm clothing and footwear (waterproof is best) is not provided.
Meeting and Pickup
We provide pickup at hotels in downtown and midtown Anchorage. There are also many B&Bs within this area that we can normally provide transportation from - please check with us if there's a question as to whether we'll pick you up at your place of accommodation. We will arrive in a silver Ford van or black Chevy van.
1000 East Northern Lights Boulevard
Anchorage, AK 99508, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
On this half-day guided ice fishing trip, we'll pick your party up at your hotel in the Anchorage area and take you to one of several great fishing spots nearby. We use an insulated, heated and lighted ice fishing tent to keep warm and dry. We'll provide all the fishing gear you'll need to catch a variety of freshwater fish. You can expect to catch rainbow trout, landlocked salmon, arctic char and dolly varden in the range of 12" to 26" in length. We will give you hands on instruction on how to ice fish. Whether it's your first time or you're a seasoned pro, we will get you on fish. We'll be on the ice for between 3 and a half and 4 hours, and return your group to the pickup location when we're done.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Guests will need to be able to walk across uneven, snowy or icy surfaces. Ice cleats will be provided when necessary to keep you safe if the ice is slick. To the extent possible, we're happy to provide assistance as necessary to make this trip accessible to everyone!
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- People of all ages are welcome, but child or infant car seats are not provided. If your small person will be coming along, please be prepared with a car seat to keep them safe during the drive.
- We'll contact you the day prior to your trip to confirm your exact pickup time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Is bait provided?
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Activity code: C-315666P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
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Yes. Whatever the fishing calls for: live bait, frozen bait, cut bait, or chum, our Charter Captains will have plentiful supplies on hand. The same thing goes for artificial bait such as lures, flies, or plugs.
Jul 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AKST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Private transportation.
- All ice fishing rods, reels, tackle and bait you'll need is provided.
- Hotel pickup & drop-off is included.
- Lunch. Meals and snacks are not provided, but you're welcome to bring them along.
- Warm clothing and footwear (waterproof is best) is not provided.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Anchorage Ice Fishing Adventure with transportation is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Guests will need to be able to walk across uneven, snowy or icy surfaces. Ice cleats will be provided when necessary to keep you safe if the ice is slick. To the extent possible, we're happy to provide assistance as necessary to make this trip accessible to everyone!
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Anchorage Ice Fishing Adventure with transportation will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- All ice fishing rods, reels, tackle and bait you'll need is provided.
- Hotel pickup & drop-off is included.
- LunchMeals and snacks are not provided, but you're welcome to bring them along.
- Warm clothing and footwear (waterproof is best) is not provided.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Guests will need to be able to walk across uneven, snowy or icy surfaces. Ice cleats will be provided when necessary to keep you safe if the ice is slick. To the extent possible, we're happy to provide assistance as necessary to make this trip accessible to everyone!
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- People of all ages are welcome, but child or infant car seats are not provided. If your small person will be coming along, please be prepared with a car seat to keep them safe during the drive.
- We'll contact you the day prior to your trip to confirm your exact pickup time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
