3 Hour Ice Fishing Experience: Learn and Enjoy Ice Fishing in Fairbanks With Professional Guides

The team at Reel Alaskan Adventures focuses on providing the highest quality experience for our guests. The locations we fish are less crowded, home to bigger fish, and we have truly local Alaskan guides who will not only help you catch fish but also offer valuable insights on other activities to try, places to eat, and the best spots to view auroras.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Olnes Pond Campground - Are you ready to make your Alaskan Adventure feel REEL!?
    We welcome everyone to try their hand at catching a fish through the ice! This is a fun all age, hands on activity. Once you complete a quick check-in, the guide will give you a simple demonstration on the best techniques to successfully catch a fish during your…
What's Included
  • Fishing rod and bait
  • Tea and coffee
  • Professional Guide
  • Heated ice Hut
What's Not Included
  • State of Alaska Fishing License
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • If you have any questions or concerns please call.
Location
37G4+W6 Olnes
The fishing location may change depending on weather and fishing forecast. The fishing location will be sent to the client(s) 24 hours prior to the tour start time. Olnes Pond is located at 10.5 mile Elliot highway at the Olnes Pond Campground.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(43 Ratings)
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Cynthia_m
Mar 22, 2025
First time ice fishing! - Jake is an awesome guide extremely helpful and very helpful we didn’t catch any but he let me reel in a fish that he caught!we had a blast so much so that we’re going back ice fishing today I bought an auger so we can drill our own hole in the Harding lake lol Wonder experience!
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Npc8214
Mar 12, 2025
Very nice experience! - Jake was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Taught us to fish. He the area, places to go and pointed out wildlife. I loved the quiet, non crowded place!
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Christina_i
Mar 6, 2025
Great tour ! - Jake was a great guide. Information from his company and website is lacking in details to no fault of Jake. The Olnes pond has a bathroom that was open and you can park Rt next to both the pond & bathroom. You take the first right turn after driving in. You do have to buy a fishing license either at Walmart, Fred meyers, or online. It is $15/person and you do not need a salmon “stamp.” You do have to sign the 1 day fishing license to make it valid (either electronically or print it out) this info was relayed to us via a text at 7pm the night before our tour. Not great. But definitely go on this tour we caught only one fish but it was a fun experience !!
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Cammie_o
Feb 11, 2025
Texans had fun ice fishing - We had an amazing adventure. Definitely can’t ice fish in Texas. Learned a lot and had fun. Jake was great!!! Thank you!!
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Yertgyjix
Jan 19, 2025
#TeamNoSkunk - My family and I had a fantastic time fishing with Jake! He is very knowledgeable about the fish species and the techniques used to catch fish. I am an avid fisherman and I always try to book a fishing trip every time I visit a different state. Using the techniques he showed us, I was able to land a rainbow trout! There was also a tent provided that kept those who were cold plenty warm. I highly recommend booking through Reel Alaskan Adventures!
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Amycq5931tx
Dec 31, 2024
Ice fishing fun! - We had a great time ice fishing! Our guide Jake was very knowledgeable and helpful! We stayed warm in the hut! In addition to the fun, we learned a ton about the history of the area - something beyond what we could read or explore. Jake made this a huge part of our first trip to Alaska.
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Nickkm2723sl
Dec 29, 2024
Highly recommend fishing with Jake - Jake did a fantastic job finding where the fish were biting. He was determined to help catch a fish. He drilled about a dozen different holes so we could test different areas. Eventually I landed a nice sized rainbow trout. The whole experience was awesome. I highly recommend booking with Jake. His commitment to his guests positive experience is 10/10
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E8884bnlornam
Dec 19, 2024
Great experience ice fishing with Jake - Jake Barrette was our guide for this experience. Everything (tent, chairs, heaters, drilled holes, and fishing equipment) was prepared by the time we arrived at the location. Jake gave us a quick tutorial before we started and let us take turns using his fish finder for a different experience. He has lots of stories to share about living in Alaska and shares some pretty sick videos of the aurora. Overall would highly recommend going ice fishing with Jake.
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Tequillar2015
Dec 18, 2024
It was the best experience ever. - I had an ice fishing tour with Jake B. He was the best guide! He was very friendly, patient, and a good teacher on how to get the fish on the actual hook. I was able to catch two fish. Jake was knowledgeable about the local area and fish! I couldn't have asked for a better guide. I would book again. I recommend 10/10.
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Carly_s
Dec 7, 2024
Do it! - I was looking for something new to do and came upon ice fishing. I've been to Fairbanks several times so I've done a lot but hadn't done this. I'm so glad I did. It's one of my favorite activities to date. Jake communicated well in advance and sent a pin that took me to the precise location (I was driving myself). The conversation was fun and I had a blast! The actual fishing was really cool and Jake showed me how the different gear works since I'm a noob. I almost caught a fish but even though it got away it was still a wonderful experience. The scenery on the pond can't be beat. On top of that, Jake stepped in to help in case my car was stuck as I feared! He also gave great food recommendations and was very knowledgeable about the area and fishing and outdoor activities in general.
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