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The 14 Best Ice Fishing & River Fishing Trips near Fairbanks

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Interior fishing splits by season: a heated hut on the ice at Chena Lake in winter, a boat on the river in summer. Below are the best ice fishing and river fishing trips near Fairbanks, with what tackle and warmth is provided, how long you are out, and which ones cook the catch on the spot.

Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout

Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout - Arriving at the lake: setup, gear, and your first lesson

1.Fairbanks Ice Fishing Expedition in a Heated Cabin with Fish Cookout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 461 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169Our pick

Fish from a heated cabin near Fairbanks on Chena Lake, then eat a fresh grilled cookout with reindeer sausage and hot cocoa.

“The wife and I took an excursion to try our hand at ice fishing. Our host was Noah and he showed us the ropes. He was helpful baiting our fishing rods and unhooking our catch. The cabin was warm and comfortable, and we had a total of 8 people during our time. Everyone caught fish, with rainbow trout, and small salmon as the main species. Noah also grilled for reindeer sausages and our fish catch. The grilled fish couldn't have been any fresher and was excellent. We highly recommend this excursion!”

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Quick and Easy Ice Fishing at Chena Lake

Quick and Easy Ice Fishing at Chena Lake - From Chena Lake Park Boat Launch to Your Cabin: The Flow That Gets You Fishing Fast

2.Quick and Easy Ice Fishing at Chena Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $159

Guided ice fishing on Chena Lake with heated shelters, underwater cameras, and grilled fish at the end for a 3-hour, easy outing.

“Our first ice fishing expeditions was a success! Thank you to Tyson for making it a memorable experience! He was super helpful and knowledgeable. My family immediately bonded with him.”

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Aurora Borealis Viewing and Ice Fishing Adventure

Aurora Borealis Viewing and Ice Fishing Adventure - The Night Schedule: 10:00 pm Start, About 5 Hours

3.Aurora Borealis Viewing and Ice Fishing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $229

Ice fish by the Chena River while chasing aurora in a warm cabin near North Pole, Alaska. 5 hours with gear, cocoa, and snacks.

“Definitely a fun experience if you want to see the lights and have something to occupy your time while waiting for them to appear. The cabin stayed nice and warm and the guide was sure to let us know when to pop outside and see the peaking lights. Our group caught king salmon which we had the option to have prepared. Reindeer sausage sandwiches were also provided and they were phenomenal. It was around -5 the night we went and from inside the cabin you would have no idea it was that cold out!”

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3 Hour Ice Fishing Experience

3 Hour Ice Fishing Experience - Catch and Release, With a Fish Dinner Option

4.3 Hour Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145Best value

Cozy small-group ice fishing in Fairbanks. Heated hut, hot drinks, expert gear, and optional fish cooked on request—price includes tools.

“Jake was a great tour guide! He was very helpful and informative. I was able to catch two fishes during my time. Really enjoyed the experience”

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“Aurora Ice” – Ice Fishing & Salmon Dinner Tour

"Aurora Ice" - Ice Fishing & Salmon Dinner Tour - Meeting in Badger and Managing the 5-Hour Night

Fairbanks: Guided Ice Fishing Tour

Fairbanks: Guided Ice Fishing Tour - Chena Lake Recreation Area: Why This Setting Works for a 4-Hour Day

6.Guided Ice Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 hours · from $175

Fairbanks guided ice fishing on Chena Lake: heated cabin, gear, hot cocoa, reindeer sausages, and grilled fish cookout. 4 hours.

“Loved the fishing and even saw a bald eagle who came down to see if we would share. We caught a bunch of fish which of course we put back. Our guide cooked us up a reindeer hot dog which was yummy. I would highly recommend the experience. Very professional and knowledgeable. Lived our guides dog Zero who helped with the bait ❤️”

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1/2 Day Fairbanks Fishing Trip W/ transportation

1/2 Day Fairbanks Fishing Trip W/ transportation - Lower Chatanika: where you fish and what you might catch

Aurora Ice Fishing

Aurora Ice Fishing - Hotel Pickup That Saves You From the Last-Minute Rush

8.Aurora Ice Fishing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $265

A small-group Fairbanks night of **heated hut ice fishing** and a Northern Lights viewing window, with hotel pickup and gear included.

“Tyson & Hunter were great hosts; a tasty salmon dinner in a reasonably snug cabin...with lotsa good info and appropriate fishing tales.”

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Half-Day River Fishing Excursion

Half-Day River Fishing Excursion - Getting picked up in Fairbanks and reaching the right river stretch

9.Half-Day River Fishing Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $210

Half-day Chena River float fishing in Fairbanks with hotel pickup, provided gear, and snacks. Fish for grayling, then free time.

“Our guide was excellent; so glad he brought an extra thermal layer (fleece) in the boat for me to borrow when it got even colder than expected on our rainy day! Mosquitoes were awful, but other than that it was a super-fun fishing experience where ai caught 3x and my husband caught 2!”

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From Fairbanks: Half-Day River Fishing Excursion

From Fairbanks: Half-Day River Fishing Excursion - Hotel pickup and drop-off: less hassle, more fishing time

10.From Fairbanks: Half-Day River Fishing Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $210

Half-day Chena River fishing from Fairbanks: hotel pickup, guide, fly or spinning gear, waders, lunch, and calm scenic boating.

“Our Guide Trenton was Amazing. So much knowledge and he made it such a great fishing and rafting experience for all of us. We caught beautiful greyling fish. He made every part of our adventure FUN! We were picked up at our hotel by Trenton and Hunter and the Best fishing trip of a lifetime began at that moment. It was such a professionally run excursion. The equipment that was provided was top notch. Trent even spotted a moose for all of us to see too!! Thanks Trent for completing our Alaskan trip with your home town vibes. We hope to see you on one those alaskan shows 😍”

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Chena Lake: Aurora Borealis Viewing & Ice Fishing Adventure

Chena Lake: Aurora Borealis Viewing & Ice Fishing Adventure - Heated cabin ice fishing: comfort you can feel, technique you can learn

Guided Fishing Excursion in Fairbanks (Full-Day)

Guided Fishing Excursion in Fairbanks (Full-Day) - Hotel pickup from Fairbanks hotels makes the day easy

12.Guided Fishing Excursion in Fairbanks (Full-Day)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $340

Full-day guided fishing on the Chena River from Fairbanks with hotel pickup, small-group coaching, and a scenic 7-hour float.

“We are giving only 3 stars because this trip wasn’t what we expected for an 8 hour day of fishing. Firstly, it is catch and release, so nothing to take home after fishing all day. Secondly, it is advertised as lunch is provided, but it was basically a child’s size lunchable and one bottle of water-this would have been fine for a half day trip, but not all day. That being said, our guide Caleb was great! Knowledgeable and very personable. We enjoyed having him as our guide and the scenery was beautiful as well. These trips would be much better if you were able to take fish home with…”

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Ice Fishing Day Tour

Ice Fishing Day Tour - Warm cabin breaks and lunch: the part that makes the cold worth it

13.Ice Fishing Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $255

Ice-fishing day from Fairbanks with hotel pickup, equipment, a guided frozen-lake session, and lunch of freshly cooked fish.

“The event was supposed to last 7 hours, which included travel and knocked it down to 5 hours but the guide took our poles away after four hours so we spent the last hour just sitting there. Also, the cabin was nice but we were packed in there. Twelve people to a cabin plus the guides. The guide also kept trying to up sell us on other tours and had a bit of an attitude.”

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Fairbanks: Aurora Ice Fishing Tour

Fairbanks: Aurora Ice Fishing Tour - Your 6-Hour Plan: Hotel Pickup to Warm Hut Fishing

14.Aurora Ice Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $330

Fairbanks aurora ice fishing with hotel transfers, a warm hut, fresh-cooked fish, and a shot at the Northern Lights in 6 hours.

“We loved our experience! Tyson was an excellent guide and we recommend him and this tour. We caught fish, saw northern lights, and enjoyed an excellent meal!”

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