Guided SnoBear ice fishing on Devils Lake. The SnoBear is a heated fish house on tracks: we drive it out on the ice, drill through the floor, and move you to new fish as soon as the bite slows. Book a day trip, or Stay & Fish with a room at Woodland Resort.
How a day works
A day on the lake
- 1Meet your guide at the resort at 7:00 AM with your North Dakota fishing license and warm clothes. Rods, tackle, and electronics are included, so leave your gear at home.
- 2Fish a full 8 hours in a comfortable, climate-controlled SnoBear with our expert guides.
- 3Back around 3:00 PM, depending on conditions. Clean your catch at our heated, modern fish cleaning station.
- 4Settle in for dinner at Proz Lakeside at the Cove and a warm night at Woodland Resort.
Choose your trip
Two ways to fish Run & Gun
All prices are per group, not per person, with a 2-person minimum. Three anglers is the most one SnoBear holds; for bigger groups, call and we'll run more machines.
Option 1
Day Trip
Eight guided hours in the SnoBear, from 7:00 AM to about 3:00 PM. Book one day or several in a row. The rate is per group, per day.
| Party size | Rate per dayper group | Per anglerper day, 2-person minimum |
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Option 2
Stay & Fish
Guided SnoBear days plus a room at Woodland Resort. You pay the Day Trip rate for each guided day and our regular nightly rate for your room, plus $35 per night for each guest over the room's base occupancy. There are no upgrade fees, and meals aren't included. You arrive the night before your first day on the ice.
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Price your Stay & Fish
Estimate only. Lodging includes 8% tax; guided days are before any applicable tax. Meals and gratuity not included. 2-person minimum; bringing 4 or more? Call us.
Good to know
Before you book
- Party size2-person minimum, up to 3 anglers per SnoBear. You pay for the seats you reserve: book 3, show up with 2, and the trip is still the 3-angler rate.
- LicenseEvery angler needs a North Dakota fishing license. Buy it online at gf.nd.gov before you arrive.
- Deposit50% when you book, balance due the morning of your first fishing day. We keep a card on file.
- CancellationCancel 30 or more days ahead for a full deposit refund. Inside 30 days the deposit isn't refunded, but we'll move it to another open date this season when we can.
- WeatherThe SnoBear fishes in nearly any weather. We cancel only for unsafe ice, a blizzard, or a travel ban, and then you choose a new date or get your deposit back.
- Early & late iceIf the ice can't safely carry the SnoBear, we fish from a wheelhouse or portable instead. We'll tell you before you drive out.
- Extra guestsRoom rates cover 2 guests (4 in the two- and three-bedroom cabins and suites). Each extra guest is $35 per night. There are no room upgrade fees.
- MealsNot included on any trip. Pack a lunch for the ice. Proz Lakeside at the Cove is right on site for dinner.
- GratuityNot included. If your guide worked hard for your fish, 15–20% is customary.