Ice fishing outfitter

Ice fishing gear that actually loves the cold

FrostBite Tackle is built for the kind of days when line guides freeze over, augers scream through black ice, and your shelter is the only warm dot on a white horizon. Every tent, auger and sonar in our racks is selected to handle deep-freeze sessions without giving up before you do.

Explore ultralight shelters, low-temp augers, insulated boxes and ready-to-fish starter layouts for anglers who treat winter as a season, not an excuse. No geography, just pure ice.

Ready-made kits from first hole to last light

Tested down to −35 °C

Build my first ice kit Browse augers & drills

Tents No-drip, no-flap shelters

Electronics Sonar tuned for ice

Hardware Augers, sleds, crates

Angler inside a blue ice fishing tent glowing at sunrise — Dawn shelter glow with frost-locked guy lines.

Close-up of an ice auger drilling a clean hole through thick lake ice — Low-torque augers that bite fast and clear.

Compact tackle box open on snow with bright winter jigs — Pocket-size tackle layouts for hole-hopping.

Dial in your ice session:

Short-session shelters pop-up in under 60 seconds
Deep-freeze clothing layer up, stay nimble
Starter combos rod, line, tackle, crate
Ice electronics flashers, cameras, GPS loggers

Quick picks

Three ways to stock your first ice deck

Choose a lane

One-person ice shelter set up on clean blue lake ice

Solo shelter lane

One pop-up tent, compact auger and a crate that drags easier than a suitcase.

Two-person ice fishing kit stacked neatly on a sled

Duo sled lane

Twin rods, shared tent and storage that clicks into a single pull sled.

Ice sonar and two short rods resting on snow-dusted ice

Electronics lane

Ice sonar, compact camera and one confident jigging combo.

Starter sets

From living room floor to first clean hole

01

Ice fishing starter kit unpacked on a living room floor

Lay it out

Rod, reel, line, box and shelter panels laid in one clear row.

02

First ice hole drilled with snow dust blowing in the air

Cut a lane

Auger, skimmer and safety spikes clipped where you reach first.

03

Lantern glowing on ice next to a small tent at blue hour

Set the glow

Lantern, heater and sonar cables tucked so you can just fish.

Cold ranges

Gear lanes for three different freeze levels

0 °C to −10 °C

Light freeze

Slim tent walls, simple hand augers and boxes that stay flexible.

−10 °C to −20 °C

Deep weekend

Insulated shelters, powered drills and double-layered crates.

below −20 °C hard freeze

Long cold stretch

Heavy skirts, storm anchors and lines that stay calm in powder.

Insulated ice fishing jacket hanging on a rack over snow — Jackets rated for sitting still, not just walking.

Pair of insulated boots standing on cracked blue ice — Grip that bites even when the surface turns glassy.

Ice sonar

Read the water column like a soft glow ladder

Cold signal

Pick a flasher style, depth band and screen brightness that match your ice.

Close-up of an ice flasher screen with clear colored depth bands

Shallow flats

Wide beam cones, simple marks and one clean jigging zone.

Mid depth

Narrower beams and gain presets tuned for suspended fish.

Angler holding a glowing sonar screen on their lap at night

Night mode

Dimmed screens, quiet alerts and batteries shielded from frost.

Tackle wall

Bright winter hardware without the clutter

Build one small box that covers search, finesse and “one last drop” baits.

Search spoons
Glow jigs
Rattle swimmers

Open tackle box full of colorful winter jigs on the ice — One slim tray that still carries three different ice moods.

Several tip-ups with bright flags standing in the snow — Tip-ups with flags you can see through side-blown snow.

Metal spoons and rattle baits laid on a wooden table — Finish the wall with a few loud search pieces.

Sled layouts

Three drag weights, one frozen morning

Minimalist ice kit with a small sled beside a drilled hole

Minimal pull

One rod combo with spare spool
Soft bucket and seat in one piece
Hand auger under 2.5 kg

Large ice fishing sled fully loaded with shelter and gear

Full camp

Pop-up shelter and ground cloth
Powered auger and spare blades
Two crates plus heater and lantern

Ice bucket with built-in rod holders sitting on a sled

Hole hopper

Bucket with rod holders and tray
Compact sonar in small case
Light cover for wind and flurries

Shelter maps

Three floor plans that keep the ice tidy

Pick the layout that matches how long you stay and how many boots you bring.

Short sits Compact box

Top view sketch of a compact one-person ice shelter layout

One chair, one hole and a crate that doubles as a table.

Two anglers Twin lane

Top view of a two-person ice shelter with two parallel fishing holes

Parallel holes, shared heater and gear parked behind your backs.

Long haul Camp mode

Top view layout of a larger ice shelter with cots and multiple holes

Cots on the sides, holes in the center and storage in one clean row.

Ice checks

Simple safety strips before you step out

Thickness first

Mark 5 cm, 10 cm and 15 cm on your gauge and only trust what you drill.

Exit lines

Keep spikes, rope and a spare dry layer ready at the sled, not at the car.

See and be seen

Reflective patches on shelters and jackets turn headlamps into beacons.

Angler measuring ice thickness with a gauge through a drilled hole — Gauges with bold marks read clean even in flat light.

Ice anglers wearing reflective clothing glowing in headlamp beams — Reflective trim that flashes back from any angle.

Packing & storage

Keep your ice kit near the door, not buried in a corner

Door-side bundle

Tent, auger and crate clipped together so you can grab one handle and go.

Packed ice shelter bag and auger stored neatly by a door

Off-season shelf

Labeled crates keep tiny jigs, line and spare gloves from drifting all summer.

Labeled plastic crates with ice gear stacked on a garage shelf

Clothing stack

Three simple layers that still feel light

Base 0 °C → −10 °C

Thermal base layer top and leggings folded on a bench

Thin, quick-dry pieces that feel like pajamas, not armor.

Flat seams under shoulder straps
Long sleeves that tuck into gloves
Neck that does not fight your buff

Middle −10 °C → −20 °C

Fleece hoodie and insulated bibs hanging on hooks

Fleece and bibs that trap air but still let you kneel by the hole.

Knee panels that resist slush
Big pockets for boxes and gloves
Braces that sit flat under a shell

Shell below −20 °C

Heavy hooded ice fishing parka lying on blue ice

Windproof shells that shrug off pellets of blown snow.

Hood that fits over a hat and lamp
Storm cuffs that seal over mitts
Bright pulls you can grab with gloves

Night runs

Quiet, glowing setups for after-work sessions

Keep your light low, your lines tidy and your feet warm while the ice goes dark around you.

Glowing ice fishing tent on a dark frozen lake — One dim lantern, tent flaps tight and no loose bags to catch the wind.

Headlamp beam lighting frosted fishing line over a hole — Headlamps with soft beams that show bites without blinding friends.

Small lantern glowing beside a drilled hole in the ice — Lanterns parked low so cables and rods stay out of the way.

Crates & boxes

Cold-proof storage that doubles as furniture

Pick boxes that still open when they are crusted with snow and work as seats, tables or step stools.

Rounded corners that do not chew sled ropes
Latches that snap even with frozen gloves
Flat lids for cutting line or tying knots

Heavy-duty ice fishing storage box standing on the ice

Heavy-duty box

Thick walls keep tackle from banging around on tow-outs.

Seat-style tackle box open on the ice with gear inside

Seat box

Cushion on top, trays inside and rod holders on the sides.

Car trunk packed with an ice sled and several storage boxes

Trunk stack

Low-profile crates that nest neatly into your car or truck.

Session presets

Pick a simple plan before the ice day starts

Choose one lane, pack to match it and keep the rest of the gear on the shelf.

Before work

90 minutes, one spot

Hand auger and one shelter wall
Single rod combo and tiny box
Thermos, light stool and spikes

Half-day roam

4 hours, three holes

Sled, pop-up and powered drill
Two combos and one sonar
Dry bag for spare layers

Full camp

Sunrise to dark

Large shelter and floor panels
Heater, lantern and backup fuel
Crates for food and clothing

Notebook with an ice fishing gear checklist written beside folded clothing — One checklist by the door keeps your ice mornings calm.

Cold-school help

Not sure what to pack? Start with a quick cold chat

Tell us how long you stay, how you travel and what kind of ice you drill. We turn that into a simple checklist and a ready-made kit you can tweak later.

New to ice holes Switching from open water Building a family setup

Talk to a gear guide Browse starter layouts

Angler tying an ice fishing rig at a small indoor table with gear laid out — One calm evening at the table can save an hour of cold fumbling on the ice.