
MAAP Conference 2020
Brady Baxter, Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
bbaxter@detlakes.k12.mn.us Twitter: @bbaxtech
MAAP Conference 2020
Brady Baxter, Detroit Lakes Area Learning Center
bbaxter@detlakes.k12.mn.us Twitter: @bbaxtech

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!
Services & Rates
*Prices are subject to change

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.
Weekday: $150 for 1-2 people, $25 for each additional person
Weekend: $200 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
6 hours: $475 for 1-2 people, $75/additional person
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 hours run time. Baxstar can refill your generator with gas for $10/refill).
8 ' x 16': $270/day (2-day minimum)
8' x 21': $300/day (2-day minimum)
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
One-Way Transportation from FM area: $250
Two-Way Transportation within 20 miles of Detroit Lakes: $250
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
Underwater camera: $30/day
Up to 6 rods, reels, and fishing tackle: $30/day
Generator (for use with Baxstar Day House): $40/day
No-Contact Rates
Consultation by phone or online via Zoom
Lake Information: $100
Lake Information + Tackle & Technique Tips: $150
Lake Information + Tips + GPS Pin Sharing: $200
