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Our Lake of the Woods fishing resort offers sleeper houses for overnight ice fishing. Get the team together and come on up to northern Minnesota to catch a variety of trophy walleye, muskie, lake sturgeon, pike, and other types of fish from one of our sleeper ice house rentals.
Looking for a more adventurous fishing experience? Please check out one of our sleeper house packages. Lake camping at its best!
Our Sleeper houses are spacious and comfortable for the specified number of fishermen and always preheated with two pre-drilled holes for each person. 7 of the 8 sleep 5 people. With 1 being able to accommodate 6 people.
In addition, we have a new bath house located on our resort property. Free for any of our sleeper guests to use ($5 towel fee).
We also provide foam mattresses, water, live bait, toilet paper, garbage bags, propane lights a 2 burner cooktop, and fish cleaning.
What’s not included? bring your own generator, cooking supplies, food, bedding, and fishing gear. See the full list of what is included in the sections below.
Generator Not Included: All sleepers are wired for generators. You may bring your own or rent a 1700-watt generator from us for $50 per day (including one tank of gas).
Transportation Safety: Please note for everyone’s safety, no guests will be led or allowed to drive out to sleeper houses after 3:00 pm daily.
Check-in time is 12:00 Noon (arrival day)
Check-out time is 10:00 am check-out (departure day)
Booking is based on availability. Please ask our booking agent which sleepers are available for your dates to avoid confusion.
This video showcases one of our newest sleepers recently added to our fleet. There are 3 NEW sleepers in Total.
Sleepers are assigned based on availability and the number of people in your group.
Please ask your booking agent which sleepers are available for your dates to avoid potential confusion.
Pricing is Per Person based on designated minimums that vary depending on 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.
Sleeper ice houses are specially designed shelters equipped with sleeping accommodations, allowing anglers to fish overnight comfortably. They enhance the ice fishing experience by providing shelter from the elements and convenient access to prime fishing spots on Lake of the Woods.
Yes, our sleeper 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 sleeper ice houses come fully equipped with amenities such as bunk beds, heating systems, cooking facilities, and restroom facilities, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable overnight fishing stay.
Our sleeper ice houses are available in various sizes, with our largest able to accommodate up to 6 people. 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 sleeper ice houses strategically based on new information to give you the best chances of catching fish.
Yes, our rental cabins are equipped with basic kitchen facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for our guests. Basic utensils, cookware, and flatware are provided.
Absolutely! You are welcome to bring your own food, snacks, and beverages to enjoy during your overnight stay in the sleepers.
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 overnight 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:
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.
Stay anywhere &
fish with us. Simple day or half-day rentals for anyone.
