On the ice

Catch more fish this winter with Baxstar. With ice house rentals, Ice Castle sleeper rentals, guided fishing trips, ice fishing equipment rentals, and ice house transportation and set up services, Baxstar has you covered!  Fish for Crappie and other panfish, or target larger Northern Pike, Walleye, and Bass - it's up to you! The hardwater season affords us the opportunity to guide even larger groups on the ice. Baxstar can accommodate groups up to 20 so bring your friends and family!  No-Contact consultations and GPS pin sharing also available via phone or Zoom.  Services start at $125.  Contact Baxstar today to plan your next trip on the ice!

Day House Rental

Baxstar's Day House lineup includes an 8' x 16' wooden house on a steel frame, and two brand new Ambush Outdoors aluminum skid houses.  These houses can accommodate 2-6 people and you will be placed in a the house that best fits the size of your group.   These houses are heated, the holes are drilled, and there is lighting & a fan.  They are located on Little Detroit Lake on easily accessible locations that offer excellent Crappie, Bluegill, Bass, Northern Pike, and Walleye fishing.  Both houses accommodate up to 6 people comfortably, and are available 7 days a week.

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Mon-Thurs:  $175 for 1-2 people, $25 for each additional person  

Friday-Sunday:  $250 for 1-2 people, $25 for each additional person  

Guided Ice Fishing Trips

Increase your chances of catching fish with the help of a guide!  Tailored to people that want the assistance of an experienced guide who knows area waters, these trips are great for 1 person, small groups or large groups.  Guided trips take place in the Detroit Lakes area, and you may fish out of a permanent house, portable house, or both over the course of your trip (you may have an opportunity to move from house to house in order to catch the most fish).  

4 hours:  $350 for 1-2 people, $50/additional person

5 hours:  $425 for 1-2 people, $62.50/additional person

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6 hours:  $475 for 1-2 people, $75/additional person

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8 hour:  $575 for 1-2 people, $100/additional person

Ice Castle Sleeper House Rental

When it comes to ice fishing, this is the ultimate luxury experience!  Ice Castle sleeper houses have all the amenities of a camper, including sleeping quarters, kitchenette, and satellite television, and a generator with full tank of gas (tank of gas = 8-12 hours run time.  Baxstar can refill your generator with gas for $10/refill).

Prices below are for Friday-Sunday (3 day, 2 night minimum rental)

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8 ' x 17' Ice Castle:  $700 (Fri-Sun), $135/each additional day

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8' x 21' Ice Castle:  $825 (Fri-Sun), $175/ each additional day

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Fish House Transportation

You have enough to deal with. Let Baxstar take one thing off your plate and transport your Ice Castle to any lake in the Detroit Lakes Area. Most clients choose this option when renting an Ice Castle from Baxstar's partner, but Baxstar will transport your personal fish house from as far away as the Fargo-Moorhead area, too.  Already have your house in the Detroit Lakes area? Baxstar will move your house to a hot fishing spot in the area (this may result in moving your house to a different lake, depending on a variety of factors. Contact Baxstar to discuss your option).

One-Way Transportation within 20 miles of Detroit Lakes:  $125​

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One-Way Transportation from FM area:  $250

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Two-Way Transportation within 20 miles of Detroit Lakes:  $250

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Two-Way Transportation from FM area:  $500

Equipment Rental Rates*

*Contact Baxstar via phone, text, or email to inquire about equipment rentals.

Fish Finder:  $30/day

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Underwater camera: $30/day

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Up to 6 rods, reels, and fishing tackle: $30/day

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Generator (for use with Baxstar Day House): $40/day

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