FWJO Ice Fishing Near Traverse City 

5.0/5 (11 reviews)
 218 North Lake Street, East Jordan, MI 49727, United States

FWJO Ice Fishing Near Traverse City 

East Jordan, MI, United States
10
5.0/5 (11 reviews)

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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Rating

5.0
11 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Panos Tzanos
Panos Tzanos
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Chicago, IL, US
Member since 2026
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Great Ice Fishing Experience
Half Day Trip on January 17, 20262 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Yellow Perch
Brown Trout
Monir Farooque
Monir Farooque
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
Great hosts!
Full Day Trip on February 1, 20262 adults
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!
David Swisher
David Swisher
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
great ice fishing experience!
Full Day Trip on January 18, 20261 adult1 child
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
Reported catch:
Yellow Perch
Brown Trout
Laura Hendricks
Laura Hendricks
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
February fishing trip
Half Day Trip on February 14, 20262 adults
Reported catch:
Lake Whitefish
Response from Captain
February 15, 2026
Thank you for the great review!!
Micheal Beadlescomb
Micheal Beadlescomb
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
January fishing trip
Half Day Trip on January 3, 20263 adults
Response from Captain
January 15, 2026
Thank you for the great review!! I hope to see you in the future.

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June 2026
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Mar 15
US $358
Shared tour: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Mar 15
US $458
Shared tour: 2 people

Rating

5.0
11 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Panos Tzanos
Panos Tzanos
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Chicago, IL, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
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Great Ice Fishing Experience
Half Day Trip on January 17, 20262 adults
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.
Reported catch:
Yellow Perch
Brown Trout
Monir Farooque
Monir Farooque
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
0
5.0
Verified
Great hosts!
Full Day Trip on February 1, 20262 adults
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!
David Swisher
David Swisher
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
0
5.0
Verified
great ice fishing experience!
Full Day Trip on January 18, 20261 adult1 child
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
Reported catch:
Yellow Perch
Brown Trout
Laura Hendricks
Laura Hendricks
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
February fishing trip
Half Day Trip on February 14, 20262 adults
Reported catch:
Lake Whitefish
Response from Captain
February 15, 2026
Thank you for the great review!!
Micheal Beadlescomb
Micheal Beadlescomb
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
January fishing trip
Half Day Trip on January 3, 20263 adults
Response from Captain
January 15, 2026
Thank you for the great review!! I hope to see you in the future.

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