FWJO Ice Fishing Near Traverse City
Ice fishing is a fantastic way to spend your vacation. Book a trip with Fish With Jim Outfitters and see why today.
Captain Jim first began chartering trips in 1988 and has never looked back. He now has a team working with him, who will do their utmost to get you on the fish and having the best day possible.
Ice fishing is very different from normal fishing for a variety of reasons. The biggest difference is that you can drive right up to where you wish to fish. When transport is needed, you'll ride on an Argo 750 HDi. Even if the ice fails, the amphibious qualities of the Argo will keep you try and safe. It has a heated aluminum cabin, studded tracks, and winch. This powerful vehicle will get you safely to the frozen lakes.
Depending on what's biting best, Capt. Jim can take you to various ice fishing locations, including Higgins Lake, Bear Lake, Starvation Lake, Lake Skegemog, and Thumb Lake. With his decades of experience, you'll have a productive day no matter which lake you go to.
Up to 14 guests can come ice fishing at once, making it perfect for large groups. Children are welcome to come too, as long as they can hold a rod. No experience is needed, as the crew will teach you step by step the tricks of the trade.
On the menu, depending on where you are, are Rainbow Trout, Perch, Burbot, Lake Trout, Splake, Brown Trout, Whitefish, and Cisco. All of these can be filleted and bagged by the captain after the trip for an additional $2 per fish.
Included in the price are top quality rods and reels from St Croix and G Loomis. All tackle and bait will be included. For your comfort, quality portable heated shanties are provided too. You're welcome to bring along food and drink. Please purchase a fishing license before the trip.
There is no better time to book, and start counting down the days till your winter adventure begins!
Ice fishing is a fantastic way to spend your vacation. Book a trip with Fish With Jim Outfitters and see why today.
Captain Jim first began chartering trips in 1988 and has never looked back. He now has a team working with him, who will do their utmost to get you on the fish and having the best day possible.
Ice fishing is very different from normal fishing for a variety of reasons. The biggest difference is that you can drive right up to where you wish to fish. When transport is needed, you'll ride on an Argo 750 HDi. Even if the ice fails, the amphibious qualities of the Argo will keep you try and safe. It has a heated aluminum cabin, studded tracks, and winch. This powerful vehicle will get you safely to the frozen lakes.
Depending on what's biting best, Capt. Jim can take you to various ice fishing locations, including Higgins Lake, Bear Lake, Starvation Lake, Lake Skegemog, and Thumb Lake. With his decades of experience, you'll have a productive day no matter which lake you go to.
Up to 14 guests can come ice fishing at once, making it perfect for large groups. Children are welcome to come too, as long as they can hold a rod. No experience is needed, as the crew will teach you step by step the tricks of the trade.
On the menu, depending on where you are, are Rainbow Trout, Perch, Burbot, Lake Trout, Splake, Brown Trout, Whitefish, and Cisco. All of these can be filleted and bagged by the captain after the trip for an additional $2 per fish.
Included in the price are top quality rods and reels from St Croix and G Loomis. All tackle and bait will be included. For your comfort, quality portable heated shanties are provided too. You're welcome to bring along food and drink. Please purchase a fishing license before the trip.
There is no better time to book, and start counting down the days till your winter adventure begins!
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Panos Tzanos5.0VerifiedGreat Ice Fishing Experience
Half Day Trip on January 17, 2026 • 2 adultsIce fishing with Jim was a great experience. We fished Bear Lake for perch and brown trout, and caught somewhere around 15 fish, with some large enough to bring home. The guides were friendly, attentive and very helpful. I am not a avid fishermen, so they taught me how to use the equipment, and some tricks to catch fish. I can probably set up a tip-up on my own now. I would definitely use them again in the future.
Monir Farooque5.0VerifiedGreat hosts!
Full Day Trip on February 1, 2026 • 2 adultsMy friend and I had booked this ice fishing trip with Jim and Landon. They went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and success. They taught us the necessary skills swiftly and offered assistance in reeling in as many fish as possible. By the end of the day, we had successfully caught twelve ciscos!
David SwisherRepeat angler5.0Verifiedgreat ice fishing experience!
Full Day Trip on January 18, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childThis crew is awesome! Everything was well coordinated and all setup ahead of time so we went right from pickup to an already heated shanty with bait, rods, sonar all ready to go. We caught a ton of fish! My 11 year old cant stop takking about how much fun he had
Laura Hendricks5.0VerifiedFebruary fishing trip
Half Day Trip on February 14, 2026 • 2 adults
Micheal Beadlescomb5.0VerifiedJanuary fishing trip
Half Day Trip on January 3, 2026 • 3 adults
Lois Moehring5.0VerifiedBirthday trip for my husband
Full Day Trip on February 9, 2025 • 3 adultsI booked this trip as a birthday present for my husband and 2 of my our grandsons. They said that they had a great time and would recommend this type of trip to other people.
Phil Mitchem5.0VerifiedGreat Ice Experience for Two Floridians
Full Day Trip on January 11, 2020 • 2 adultsMy wife and I had always wanted to ice fish. Business took me to Northern Michigan. After internet research, we booked a trip with Captain Jim. Jim proved to be a hardworking and knowledgeable guide. He taught us about ice conditions, and other winter fishing tips. Plus, he was really a nice guy. We caught fish, but even more importantly, we had the ice fishing experience we had always wanted.
Tyler VandykeRepeat angler5.0VerifiedHalf day trip
Half Day Trip on February 14, 2021 • 2 adultsKind of a bad day for weather but we managed to catch a few. Stayed warm and had a great time out on the ice.
Jen BeersRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFishing with James
Half Day Trip on March 5, 2021 • 2 adults
Edward Amstutz5.0VerifiedFishing with James
Full Day Trip on January 23, 2021 • 4 adults • 1 child
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Ice fishing with Jim was a great experience. We fished Bear Lake for perch and brown trout, and caught somewhere around 15 fish, with some large enough to bring home. The guides were friendly, attentive and very helpful. I am not a avid fishermen, so they taught me how to use the equipment, and some tricks to catch fish. I can probably set up a tip-up on my own now. I would definitely use them again in the future.
My friend and I had booked this ice fishing trip with Jim and Landon. They went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and success. They taught us the necessary skills swiftly and offered assistance in reeling in as many fish as possible. By the end of the day, we had successfully caught twelve ciscos!
This crew is awesome! Everything was well coordinated and all setup ahead of time so we went right from pickup to an already heated shanty with bait, rods, sonar all ready to go. We caught a ton of fish! My 11 year old cant stop takking about how much fun he had
