



On the ice
Luxury Ice Castle Rentals, Guided Trips & More
From luxury Ice Castle sleeper rentals and day house rentals to all inclusive fully guided ice fishing trips, we do it all. In the Detroit Lakes area, Baxstar is the only Ice Castle rental company owned and operated by an award winning professional fishing guide and he will put you on fish. The best part? Detroit Lake is located in the middle of town, and you can see 4 restaurants and bars from all of our fish houses. With Wal Mart, grocery and c-stores in town, this also means you will have access to everything you need...or forgot!
We can accommodate groups of all sizes, including families and corporate groups. Contact us today to plan your next trip on the ice!
What's it like to fish with Baxstar Owner and Guide, Brady Baxter? Check out Season 2 of the YouTube series Life on the Ice!
Rentals · Services · Rates
*Prices are subject to change
🔥NEW🔥
Rent the best gear.
Period.


🔥NEW🔥 You can now rent a Live Imaging unit with your rental!
16'-17' Detroit Lake Ice Castle Sleeper House Rentals
⭐️Our Best Deal⭐️
Included in the rental:
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Complimentary ice auger by request
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Complimentary clean blankets, sheets, and pillows
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Complimentary rattle reels for fishing
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Generator with full tank of gas (pay us to refill or bring your own gas)
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Complete kitchenette, including microwave
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Plastic cutlery, paper plates. Pots & pans not included.
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Flatscreen TV with Antenna, DVD Player & DVDs
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Compatible with live streaming device (Fire Stick, etc.)
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Private bathroom with door, RV toilet, toilet paper, garbage bags
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6-8 holes for fishing
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Sleeps up to 6 (we recommend up to 4-5)
- Bed widths are 54", 48", 30", 30"
Available add ons:
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🔥 Live Imaging🔥
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Rods & reels
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Tackle and/or live bait
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Fish finders
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Underwater camera
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Additional full 5 gallon gas can for refills
3 days/2 nights minimum on weekends
Single night reservations available Sunday-Thursday
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There is no running water in an Ice Castle.
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Minimum is 3 day/2 night on Friday and Saturday
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Maximum Bookable online is 7 days/6 nights (contact us for longer stay)
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Add a guide to your rental - Starting at $200 for 2 hours
Prices may fluctuate throughout the season.
21' Extreme RV Ice Castle Sleeper House Rentals
This is OUR BIGGEST HOUSE - 21' + 5' V = 26 total feet!
Included in the rental:
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Complimentary ice auger by request
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Complimentary clean blankets, sheets, and pillows
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Complimentary rattle reels for fishing
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Generator with full tank of gas
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Complete kitchenette, including microwave
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Plastic cutlery, paper plates. Pots & pans not included.
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2 Flatscreen TVs, Antenna for local channels
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Compatible with live streaming device (Fire Stick, etc.)
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Private bathroom with door, RV toilet, toilet paper, and plastic bags
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6-8 holes for fishing (they will be drilled and ready to go)
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⭐️Sleeps up to 6 with wider beds than 16'-17' models
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Bed widths are 68", 54", 30", and 30"
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Available add ons:
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🔥 Live Imaging🔥
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Rods & reels
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Tackle and/or live bait
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Fish finders
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Underwater camera
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Additional full 5 gallon gas can for refills
3 days/2 nights minnimum
🔥Single night reservations NOW AVAILABLE Sun-Thurs🔥
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There is no running water in an Ice Castle.
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Houses located on Detroit Lake (Contact us about options for other lakes)
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Maximum 7 days/6 nights
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Add a guide to your rental - Starting at $200 for 2 hours
Prices may fluctuate throughout the season.
Wood Day House Rental
Our 8' x 16' wood framed wheel house is our largest day house. It is heated, the holes are drilled, and there is 12v electricity controlling the light and fan. Generator rentals are available, offering even more power. The house is located on Little Detroit Lake in easily accessible locations that offer excellent fishing for crappie, bluegill, bass, northern pike, and the occasional walleye. The house accommodates up to 6 people comfortably, and is available 7 days a week.
Available add ons:
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🔥 Live Imaging🔥
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Rods & reels
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Tackle and/or live bait
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Fish finders
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Underwater camera
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Generator






🔥UPGRADED, LARGER Aluminum Day House🔥
We have upped our game! Our Ambush house is now way bigger with more holes and room for more people. It is 14' long and 6.5' wide, with 8 holes.
The house will be heated, the holes will be drilled, and there is 12v lighting, plug ins & a fan. The house is located on Little Detroit Lake. With 2 spacious padded benches, this house comfortably fits 6 people, with a 8 person maximum, and it's available 7 days a week. The bench seats even fold down into a bed so you can take it easy while you fish!
What's more the house still has the perfect layout to support live imaging. Want to try out live imaging? You're in luck, Baxstar offers the only Live Imaging Rental in Minnesota. To rent Live Imaging, choose "1" from the dropdown menu, at the top of the booking page.
Available add ons:
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🔥 Live Imaging🔥
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Rods & reels
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Tackle and/or live bait
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Fish finders
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Underwater camera
Guided Ice Fishing Trips
Join Baxstar Owner and award winning angler, Brady Baxter on the ice for the ultimate fishing experience!
Guided trips usually take place on Detroit Lake but we service other lakes in the area. You can request a lake when you book your trip. You may fish out of a permanent house, portable house, or both over the course of your trip. Prices below are for Detroit Lake trips. Additional plowing charges may apply depending on lake conditions on other lakes.
Guided trips include premium gear, including the latest ice fishing technology--such as Live Imaging! Brady will also deploy tip ups to give you a chance at catching bigger fish.
Contact Baxstar using the form at the bottom of the page if you have any questions.
4 - 8 Hour Trips Available


Fish House Services
Bringing your own house to Detroit Lakes? Let Baxstar do the hard work of plowing a road and clearing a spot for you. All you have to do is show up! The price listed below is for Detroit Lake. We offer plow and prep services on other lakes in the area. Prices vary based on a variety of factors. Contact us using the form below to get a quote.
Plow and prep fishing spot
Perfect for sleeper house owners visiting Detroit Lakes. We will put you on a good fishing spot that is plowed, prepped and ready to go-all you have to do is show up
Rental House Package
Recommended for all 3rd party rentals on Detroit Lake. Includes plowing, preparation, delivering house to Detroit Lake, house placement, set up, take down, clean up and return transportation of house.
Equipment Rental Rates
🔥New🔥Mega Live Imaging: Starting at $150
Pro Pack: Starting at $95
Includes everything listed below, except generator.
Fish Finder: $35/day
Underwater Camera: $35/day
Up to 6 Rods, Reels, and Fishing Tackle: $35/day
Live Bait Delivery: $35/day
Generator: $60/day
Generator included with all Ice Castle Rentals. You can rent one for Day House Rentals.

Calling all gear heads! When you book a guided ice fishing trip with Baxstar you will get your hands on the latest and greatest technologies in the fishing industry, while fishing in top of the line fish houses from Ambush Outdoors, Ice Castle and Otter Outdoors. Last but not least, you will get access to the holy grail of fishing, Mega Live Imaging, when you book a guided ice fishing trip and you can add a Mega Live Imaging rental unit to any fish house You simply can't buy better gear.











