On-Ice Catfishing
Prices
If you have any questions or would like to book a trip for a large group, please contact Matt and a deal can be worked out.
- 1 Person: $350 for 6 hours
- 2 People: $400 for 6 hours
- 3 People: $450 for 6 hours
- More than 6 hours: Add $50/hour
Watch the VIDEO!! Catfish On-Ice!!
AS SEEN ON: Across the Ice Belt with Ice Team TV
Matt Specializes in Panfish and Catiish during the winter months, but also targets Bass, Pike and Walleye as well...
About the Catfish
With fish averaging 18-21 inches and weighing about 2-3 pounds, it makes getting on a school of these brutes very worth while. Often times, these catfish will stack up in one spot and its not uncommon to have 15-20 fish underneath you at one time. These catfish are typically found in deeper holes and along deeper edges. You can find them suspended throughout the water column and the misconception of bottom-hugging catfish doesn't always apply out on the chain in the winter, although you can certain catch some bottom-huggers as well! Catching catfish just a few feet below the ice can happen, too!
The experience of catching a catfish through the ice is like none other. Catfish are generally light biters in the winter, and act much like a crappie when they take the bait. A slight bend of the rod tip or a twitch in the line is the only indication of a bite some days. The hook-set is a different story though. Catfish are strong fish, and it feels as if you hooked into a cinder block when you set the hook into one of these whiskered fish. Catfish through the ice are in a league of their own.
Catfish are every bit as tough in the winter as they are in open water and are phenomenal in the frying pan. Catching catfish through the ice, you gotta love it!!!
Matt Specializes in Panfish and Catiish during the winter months, but also targets Bass, Pike and Walleye as well...
Your Guide: Matt Johnsonn
Matt has been guiding since 2002 but has been fishing the Metro Area, Minnesota his entire life.
Channel Catfish is definitely one of his popular species though! CLICK HERE to learn more about that!!
Matt emphasizes the experience of the day, and its his goal to help you learn as much as possible. You will walk off the ice with a better understanding of how to catch more fish! Matt is also the Ice Team Manager and his passion is out on the ice, and ice fishing is where his skills shine. The ice fishing season is twelve months long for Matt and he works hard at promoting the tranquil, yet adrenaline filled sport of ice fishing! And last but certainly not least, you will have an exciting and fun time and take home a few new stories to share!!!
The Horseshoe Chain of lakes, more commonly known as the Sauk River Chain, covers almost 600,000 acres and is an outstanding fishery...
About the Chain
The Horseshoe Chain of lakes, more commonly known as the Sauk River Chain, covers almost 600,000 acres and is an outstanding fishery.The Sauk River Chain consists of a series of lakes and they are home to an abundance of species. Both shallow and deep water is available to the fish and the forage content helps sustain adequate growth.
Channel catfish are commonly targeted throughout the winter months out on the Horseshoe Chain, and some nice catches can be accumulated. Walleyes are present too, and in pretty good numbers. Both large and smallmouth bass also swim the waters of the Horeshoe Chain. Panfish--both crappies and sunfish--are available throughout the chain and can provide some excellent action as well. It's the catfish that seem to be the big draw though!!