BEST ICE FISHING SHELTERS & SLEDS

Ice Fishing Shelters

Ice fishing is a fun type of fishing that involves using an ice auger to drill a hole into the ice to fish in. When you find a lake that the top several inches freeze completely solid during the winter, thick enough to safely walk on, find a good spot to set up your ice fishing setup. Drill a few fishing holes using your ice auger. Drop your line down through the hold, and setup an ice fishing shelter, which is like a tent that will protect you from the freezing air, wind, and snow to keep you warm so you can fish longer without getting too cold and uncomfortable. The higher end ice fishing shelters are insulated, setup in an instant, and come with an ice sled to haul it and your fishing gear to you ice fishing location on the lake itself. These ice fishing shelters go nicely with a new ice fishing augers to keep make quick work of drilling your ice holes so you can do more fishing, and less work while out fishing on the ice.

Clam X200 Pro Thermal XT Ice Fishing Shelter

The Clam 200XT thermal ice fishing shelter is spacious and warm, providing extreme stability for two anglers. It has a fast and easy setup. The full thermal skin retains heat, and reduces condensation for it’s rugged and durable 1800 total denier fabric. It has full 90g/m2 insulation, with extreme weather ready 1 ¼ ince pole system for total stability. The XT design has easy entry, with more headroom space. It has two deluxe padded swivel seats with storage hammocks. You can move boths seats from front to back and left to right.

Clam X300 Pro Thermal Ice Fishing Shelter

The Clam X300 Pro Thermal Ice Fishing Shelter is the perfect ice fishing shelter for fishing guides, or families, or anyone that wants to have three seats in a Fish Trap. The Side Door System lets ice anglers get in and out of the side doors easily without having to step over ice fishing holes or gear. It is constructed with a super heavy thermal skin made of 1800 Denier fabric that retains heat and reduces condensation to keep fishermen comfortable all day, protecting them from the cold, freezing wind, and snow.

Otter Outdoors XT Pro Resort Ice Fishing Shelter

Otter is known for it’s high quality, and innovative designs. The Otter Outdoors XT PRO X OVER Resort Ice Fishing Shelter Series are full of cutting edge design and engineering features that will improve your ice fishing experience. Protecting your fishing group from the freezing cold while you comfortably fish in the warmth and shelter of this ice fishing shelter. This shelter features side entry doors making it easier to exit the shelter without having to step over ice holes and your fishing gear. It provides you with 35 square feet of shelter that holds up to three fishermen. Heavy 1,200 denier layering insulation provides protection from the wind and the freezing cold. Quilted thermal inner shell locks in the warmth and reduces condensation build up. There is also a rear access door so you can get your gear without entering the shelter itself. Includes a 100% RotoMolded Otter Pro Sled with Molded in Hitch Pockets, a Cross Link Seating System with three deluxe padded swivel seats, with an aluminum seat rail with top mounted seats.

Frabill Ice Hunter SideStep 285 Ice Fishing Shelter

The Frabill Ice Hunter SideStep™ 285 Ice Fishing Shelter is a large shelter to protect you from the cold weather when you and your group are ice fishing. It's the largest shelter on the market with SideStep entry, Frabill's entry system for easier interior access. This ice fishing shelter is perfect for two fishermen, that can sit on top of two plush boat seats. Has convenient gear pockets for additional storage and panoramic views through the large front window. This ice shelter is durably designed, so the Ice Hunter SideStep 285 ice fishing shelter will last season after season and is sure to land you more icy bites than ever, since you will be able to brave the elements longer and fishing longer.

Cabela's Wide Bottom Insulated Ice Fishing Shelter

Fish in comfort with lots of room in the Cabela's® Wide Bottom Insulated Ice Fishing Shelter. This ice fishing shelter is both warm and spacious, and is large enough for five to seven fishermen as it has 109 square feet of fishing space for your fishing group and ice fishing gear. It is made with 600 denier three layer insulated fabric in warm, heat absorbing colors. It is supported by heavy duty 11mm solid fiberglass poles for the strength needed to stand up against the elements. It has strong durable hubs, and the square hub bolt has a large pull strap for quick and easy setup and takedown. It has two large entrance doors, two vents to keep fresh air circulating freely inside the tent, and 8 TPU side windows for all around viewing and natural light to shine in. It has built in storage for your crew that includes four large internal pockets and square overhead netting. The ice shelter comes with twelve ice anchors and an ice anchor adapter. It has a large snow skirt that helps to eliminate updrafts. The high visibility reflective ribbing provides you with safety visibility at night for added safety. Includes a roomy carrying bag that will actually hold the tent once it’s folded up.

Large Ice Fishing Shelters

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