Family Ice Fishing Trips in Sturgeon Bay & Door County, Wisconsin
Make Winter Memories Together on Green Bay
Bring the kids, parents, or grandparents for a guided family ice fishing adventure with Trophy Ice Fish. Based in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, we welcome first-time anglers and experienced families from Door County and throughout the Midwest. Enjoy heated ice houses, professional guides, fishing equipment, and transportation while targeting perch, whitefish, walleye, and northern pike during their seasonal fishing opportunities.
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Family Ice Fishing Rates
All guided family trips are full-day trips, approximately 7 hours.
| Season | Adults (16+) | Kids (15 & under) |
|---|---|---|
| January - Early Ice | $200 / person | $100 / person |
| February - Whitefish | $200 / person | $100 / person |
| March - Trophy Walleye | $250 / person | $250 / person |
Prices are per person plus applicable tax. The reduced child rate applies to January and February only; March trophy walleye trips do not have a child discount. A $50 per-person deposit is required. Ask about family and group bookings.
A Family-Friendly Day on the Ice
Your family meets our team at the designated location before traveling to the fishing area by UTV or airboat, depending on conditions. Your guide helps everyone get settled in a heated ice house, explains how to use the rods and tackle, and teaches simple ice fishing techniques.
Whether it is your child’s first fish or a three-generation family tradition, we help make the day comfortable, engaging, and memorable.
What Can Your Family Catch?
January - Jumbo Perch, Walleye & Northern Pike: Early ice offers varied action in the protected bays around Sturgeon Bay.
February - Lake Whitefish: A favorite family trip featuring hands-on jigging and the excitement of landing Green Bay whitefish.
March - Trophy Walleye: A specialized trip for families seeking the opportunity to catch larger walleyes. Fish size and catch numbers are never guaranteed.
Everything You Need Is Provided
Trophy Ice Fish supplies experienced licensed guides, predrilled holes, heated ice fishing houses, rods and reels, tackle, bait, hands-on instruction, and transportation to and from the fishing location. On-ice restroom facilities are available. Optional fish cleaning and packaging costs $3 per fish.
Bring insulated boots, warm layers, gloves, snacks, and beverages. Parents or guardians remain responsible for supervising their children during the outing.
Why Families Choose Trophy Ice Fish
Our experienced local guides work with anglers of different ages and experience levels, including children who have never held an ice fishing rod. With 27 permanent ice houses in a range of sizes and specialized winter transportation equipment, we can help organize a family trip suited to your group.
We focus on quality equipment, clear instruction, a welcoming atmosphere, and planning that responds to weather and ice conditions. You can spend less time organizing gear and more time enjoying a shared winter adventure.
Family Ice Fishing FAQs
Do children need experience?
No. Our guides help beginners learn how to jig, detect a bite, and land a fish.
Do kids need fishing licenses?
In Wisconsin, children 15 and younger do not need a fishing license. Anglers 16 and older do.
Will we be fishing indoors?
Heated ice houses are part of our guided trips, although warm winter clothing is still essential.
How long is the trip?
Our standard guided family trip is approximately seven hours. Trips depend on safe ice and weather conditions.
Book Your Green Bay Family Ice Fishing Adventure
Make your next Door County winter getaway something the whole family will remember. Trophy Ice Fish offers guided family ice fishing in Sturgeon Bay and on Green Bay, Wisconsin, with the equipment, instruction, and heated accommodations needed for a great day on the ice.
Call or text 920-304-0282 to reserve your date or discuss a family group.