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Ice Fishing Adventure at Chena Lake: Delve into Alaskan Traditions with a Guided Experience
4.9
151 Ratings
North Pole
Embark on an exciting ice fishing adventure at Chena Lake in Alaska. Learn from experienced fishing guides, enjoy a delicious meal, and immerse yourself in the ancient Alaskan tradition.
Embark on an exciting ice fishing adventure at Chena Lake in Alaska. Learn from experienced fishing guides, enjoy a delicious meal, and immerse yourself in the ancient Alaskan tradition.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Chena Lake, Lake Park Boat Launch - You will check in with your fishing guide at our ice fishing cabin# F33 or # F38. Following a short safety briefing you will be fully set up with gear, bait and instructions to be successful. You will be provided your own fishing- hole, rod, bait, and seat. Available heated shelters and cabins will keep you warm…
- Chena Lake, Lake Park Boat Launch - You will check in with your fishing guide at our ice fishing cabin# F33 or # F38. Following a short safety briefing you will be fully set up with gear, bait and instructions to be successful. You will be provided your own fishing- hole, rod, bait, and seat. Available heated shelters and cabins will keep you warm as well as hot water for drinks (hot cocoa, coffee, and tea). Your fishing guide will continue to provide tips and tricks to improve your success, and provide instructions on several fishing techniques respective the course of the day’s fish activity. Underwater cameras, other specialized equipment, and spike locations will improve your success rate. The opportunity to learn to clean your fish, or help set up ice fishing holes. A cook-out of your catch will conclude the tour.
What's Included
- Professional guide assistance
- Complimentary hot beverages including tea and coffee
- Access to heated shelters for comfort
- Enjoy a light meal of grilled fish
- All fishing gear provided including rod, bait, seat, and tools
- Professional guide assistance
- Complimentary hot beverages including tea and coffee
- Access to heated shelters for comfort
- Enjoy a light meal of grilled fish
- All fishing gear provided including rod, bait, seat, and tools
What's Not Included
- Fishing license (available online), Tips (gratuity) for Guide (10-20%)
- Fishing license (available online), Tips (gratuity) for Guide (10-20%)
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in an accessible Alaskan sub-arctic ice fishing journey! Join your fishing mentor at the lake (directions will be sent via email after reservation). Master ice fishing with help from the local experts who are also full-time professional guides. Relish a tasty barbecued fish dinner at the tour conclusion and feel free to delve deeper…
Immerse yourself in an accessible Alaskan sub-arctic ice fishing journey! Join your fishing mentor at the lake (directions will be sent via email after reservation). Master ice fishing with help from the local experts who are also full-time professional guides. Relish a tasty barbecued fish dinner at the tour conclusion and feel free to delve deeper into a unique and time-honored Alaskan custom. You’re invited to learn how to transform your own catch into a sumptuous meal. Cozy, heated ice fishing huts are ready for you and will provide a distinctive atmosphere. Furnished with the essential tools, you can also prove your mettle by fishing outside in Alaska’s severe and challenging conditions. This is a comprehensive ice fishing excursion that guarantees lasting memories to bring back home!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
QQ9G+HW North Pole
Driving Directions:
Drive to North Pole, exit "Buzby Rd"; turn left on 1st traffic light, go under overpass. Turn right to Chena Lakes. Go passed toll booth. Follow dam to your right, to sign “Lake Park”, turn left. Go ~1mile to boat ramp & park; Check in at lake fishing cabin #F33 or #F38.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(151 Ratings)
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Sarah_b
Nov 6, 2024
The guide was awesome! He... - The guide was awesome! He baited the hooks for me and got the hooks out of the fish I caught, gutted them and cooked them for me. I got lots of small rainbow trout and even a little salmon. Super cool experience and the fish were delicious!
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Ed_n
May 17, 2024
First time ice fishing,... - First time ice fishing, they have a nice setup with a small heated cabin on the frozen lake, the two guides there were really good guys, very friendly and explaining things and answering our stupid questions :-) We might have gotten lucky since both of us caught fish but of the 6 other people in the cabin, only 1 caught something. They cooked up right there in the cabin what we caught so it was tasty doesn't get any fresher. This was a great experience!
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Trang_n
Apr 8, 2024
Tyson was fantastic. Made... - Tyson was fantastic. Made the experience very relaxing and easy. Definitely book this for an easy day
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Kaichen_s
Apr 4, 2024
Great tour for tourist - This is a great experience! Hunter used to do profesional Bass fishing and does everything quick. He is nice and passionate and you will love him. For first timers he also prepared underwater cam and poured flavorful broth to attract fish. We caught 5 fish but they were tiny so we let most go. Hunter cooked one for us with salt and pepper, and served with nice hot chocolate. As a tourist, I don't want to be competitive and a bit cheating is ok. We were able to enojy the exictment of catching fish on iced lake within only 3 hours.
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Rhonda_b
Apr 4, 2024
Our first ice fishing... - 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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Akshat_s
Mar 25, 2024
Amazing guide - Trenton is a fantastic guy, he was extremely helpful with everything and made the best salmon that I've ever tasted. The guide is the heart of this experience, so I'd recommend people choose their guide carefully, and you can't do better than Trenton! 💯
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Mabinib2016
Mar 18, 2024
Alaska Fishing and Raft Adventures - an adventure of a lifetime! - Wow, this was a fabulous time for my entire family! The female who did our reservation (I forgot her name) and Tyson were friendly, polite, and provided us all the great tips of where to dine and sightsee while in Fairbanks---superb customer service! We very much enjoyed the interaction with our cabin neighbors. Tyson, our trainer, was very pleasant, had a good sense of humor, and impressive with his knowledge of fishing, the place, and ice-fishing overall. He fillets our caught salmon to perfection--delicious! He talked about basic fishing tips, different kinds of baits, and some of the experiences he has had with ice-fishing over the years. The camera underneath the ice where you can see the movement of the fishes and your bait & weight is a great bonus. According to my son and his girlfriend, the whole experience and scenery was "surreal"! Alaska Fishing and Raft Adventures (AFRA) is a MUST DO for anyone visiting the Fairbanks area. Thank you, AFRA, for the memories--you guys rock!
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Didid123
Feb 17, 2024
Ice fishing on Chena Lake - We had never been ice fishing ,so thought we would give it a try. Tyson had the fishing hut warm when we arrived. After some instruction he got us fishing right away. He was a great host. Made sure we were warm, had beverages and kept our hooks baited. We caught quite a few fish. Tyson cooked some up for lunch and it was delicious. Definitely worth a try. It was easy to get to and a fun way to spend the day.
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Elizabeth_p
Dec 28, 2023
Warm, welcoming, WINNING! - I highly recommend this experience. Tyson was a great guy and helped everyone to feel confident in their abilities. We caught a total of 5 salmon and he cooked them up for us on the spot. It was delicious. We all talked about what a great time we had and not one child (ages 11 and 9) complained about being bored. Three hours flew by.
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Yujie
Dec 28, 2024
Nice and friendly guide - It was a great experience, our fishing guide was super friendly and enthusiastic. We did not get a ton of fish though, maybe due to the coldness. But it’s worth a try!
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