Our Lake of the Woods resort rents day houses for ice fishing during the beautiful Minnesota winter. Call the crew and come catch a variety of trophy walleye, pike, muskellunge, lake sturgeon, and other fish from one of our ice house rentals.
We made it easy and cost-effective to get on the ice, no matter where you stay. Simply show up and start fishing!
All of our Day Houses are spacious and comfortable for the specified number of fishermen and always preheated with two pre-drilled holes for each person. We also provide live bait, toilet paper, garbage bags, propane lights, and fish cleaning. See the full list of what is included below.
Pricing is Per Person based on designated minimums that vary depending upon availability at the time of booking.
Minimums: All packages require a 2-night/2-day minimum stay on weekends and holidays.
Optional Meal Plans: Add a meal plan for only $55 per person per day and receive breakfast, “cook’s choice” sack lunch, & dinner from our menu. Served at our resort restaurant “Miles Lab Bar & Grill.”
ALL Ice Fishing Packages Listed Provide The Following:
Fishing Equipment Rental:
Forget something? Or just need the gear? We have ice fishing equipment rentals readily available.
Generator Rental for Sleepers and Day Houses:
Click above to choose your cabin, or call to speak with a Reservation Specialist now:
The following Policies and Terms apply to all bookings at any of our property locations.
Payments, Deposit & Cancellations:
Packages & Pricing
Children
Smoking: 100% Non-Smoking Policy for all of our rental units (all cabins, rooms, sleepers, and ice houses). A $200 cleaning fee is automatically billed to your card on file if a smoking violation occurs.
Pets are allowed at a nominal fee of $20 per pet, per day.
Check-in and Check-out times vary depending on what you rent:
Please call us if you have any questions, we’re more than happy to help!
Or call to speak with a Reservation Specialist:
Our famous lakeside resort has well-appointed, newly-renovated cabins that feel like home, an RV park with campsites, and upgraded fish houses. We offer charter fishing packages during the open water season as well as our ice season packages all winter long.
“Miles Lab Bar & Grill,” our on-site restaurant, offers traditional American foods you love, only better! Relax in our dining room, or post up to the bar, or hang out on the patio. Try some of our classic home-cooked favorites, new entrees, and famous appetizers.
We treat you like family because we are family. A lifetime in fishing and hospitality are the ties that bind Paul and Brandi Johnson, the owners, and operators of River Bend Resort. Come meet us… We’re set up perfectly for both families and groups of friends!
…Arrive…Relax & Enjoy…
We welcome you to a new fishing experience!
Fishing on Lake of the Woods in Minnesota is a distinctive experience, set apart by the lake’s immense size, international waters spanning the U.S. and Canada, and a diverse array of fish species. It’s almost like an inland sea, where anglers can explore a variety of habitats, including islands and rocky structures, making it a year-round destination and haven for those seeking variety and adventure on the water. Lake of the Woods is abundant with walleye, sauger, northern pike, lake sturgeon, perch, crappie, tulibie, whitefish, bourbon (or eelpout), and even muskie.
River Bend Resort is situated on the “Walleye Capital” along the banks of the Rainy River the mouth of Lake of the Woods. We’re on the point north of Baudette.
Lake of the Woods is abundant with Walleye, Sauger, Northern Pike, Sturgeon, Perch, Crappie, Tulibie, Whitefish, Bourbon or Eelpout, and even Muskie.
Ice houses are portable shelters placed on the frozen surface of the lake for ice fishing. They provide warmth, shelter, and convenience, enhancing the ice fishing experience by protecting anglers from the elements while offering a comfortable space to fish. They are also called ice shacks, ice cabins, shantys, and similar. While this page focuses on day houses, we also offer sleeper ice houses which are equipped for overnight fishing.
Yes, our ice houses are pet-friendly. In fact, dogs are welcome on our entire resort. Many of our guests bring their dogs on an ice fishing adventure on Lake of the Woods and stay in our cabins and ice houses.
Our ice houses come equipped with heating systems, comfortable seating, fishing holes, storage space, restroom facilities located nearby, and everything else you see on this page, ensuring a cozy and convenient Lake of the Woods ice fishing experience.
Our ice houses vary in size, accommodating anywhere from 2 to 6 people, depending on the specific model and layout. For larger groups, we recommend renting more than one unit and can place them close together.
Over the years, we’ve come to know all the best ice fishing locations on Lake of the Woods in our area. We continually move our ice shacks strategically based on new information to give you the best chances of catching fish.
Yes, all our ice houses are equipped with heating systems to keep you warm and comfortable during your ice fishing excursion on Lake of the Woods, even during the coldest northern Minnesota winters.
Absolutely! You are welcome to bring your own food, snacks, and beverages to enjoy during your fishing trip.
Yes, safety is our top priority. We closely monitor ice conditions regularly and provide safety instructions, emergency contact information, and ensure that all sleeper ice houses meet safety standards and regulations to ensure a secure and enjoyable ice fishing experience on Lake of the Woods.
At River Bend Resort, we pride ourselves on catering to ALL anglers, regardless of experience,
skill, or age. We offer 4 ice fishing experiences for you to customize an adventure that best suits your group and budget:
Stay anywhere &
fish with us. Simple day or half-day rentals for anyone.
Eat, drink, & sleep with the fish. Warm, well-equipped sleepers for groups up to 6.
Come off the ice at night and enjoy nice, comfortable cabins & great food in our restaurant.
Our hotel in Baudette offers newly renovated rooms. Stay here & fish from the resort.
Our ice houses, rooms, and cabins rent out quickly, so book your fishing package today.
