Pure Angling – ICE - Traverse City/Cadillac

Your next winter adventure starts here! All ages are welcome to join in on the fun and we have the ability to take up to 12 people (bring the kids!).

Here at Pure Angling, we use all the latest technologies to keep you on fish, warm, and safe on the ice. All bait, rods, tackle, tip-ups, heated shanty, and transportation is included on every fishing trip.

We typically target Walleye, Perch, Panfish, Pike, Burbot, Lake Trout, and Whitefish. If there is a fish that you would prefer to target or that is on your bucket list, let us know!

Your mode of transportation this year will be a brand-new Tinger Dog track sled. The machine is reliable and light on the ice. You will ride in sleds pulled behind the machine to the shanty and back to shore safely. A porta-potty will be set up in a smaller shanty on the ice. Whether you plan on fishing with them for 4, 6, or 8 hours, you can find comfort in knowing that there will be a place to use the bathroom if needed!

Everything will be set up before you get to the lake. The shanties will already be warm for you to come inside and start fishing. Please dress warm, although you will likely be able to shed layers once you are inside. You and your group will be fishing privately inside all-new insulated Eskimo ice shanties. There are several of them on hand, with one that has an 8-person capacity to fit your needs!

Captain Tyler Smith will be your ice fishing guide. He is a Michigan native with over 15 years of experience personally, but over 10 years fishing professionally in Northern Michigan. Safety will be the number one priority before catching any fish. Winter weather in Northern Michigan can be unforgiving at times and if the weather becomes an issue on the day of your ice fishing trip (as determined by the captain), you will be able to reschedule for another day, or your deposit will be refunded.



Trip availability and prices

  • Shared trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM) – ICE Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 27 - Mar 15
    Price for 2 persons
    US $350
    Look no further for your next winter adventure! Ice fishing is a fun activity to do with your family and friends. All ages are welcome and we have the ability to take up to 12 people. We use all the up-to-date and latest technologies to keep you on fish, warm, and safe on the ice. All bait, rods, tackle, tip-ups, heated shanty, and transportation is included on every fishing trip. We typically target Walleye, Perch, Panfish, Pike, Burbot, Lake Trout, and Whitefish! Bucket list fish? Let us know!
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Burbot
    Burbot
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Whitefish (Lake)
    Lake Whitefish
    Sunfish
    Sunfish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Shared trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM) – ICE Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Dec 27 - Mar 15
    Price for 2 persons
    US $350
    Look no further for your next winter adventure! Ice fishing is a fun activity to do with your family and friends. All ages are welcome and we have the ability to take up to 12 people. We use all the up-to-date and latest technologies to keep you on fish, warm, and safe on the ice. All bait, rods, tackle, tip-ups, heated shanty, and transportation is included on every fishing trip. We typically target Walleye, Perch, Panfish, Pike, Burbot, Lake Trout, and Whitefish! Bucket list fish? Let us know!
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Burbot
    Burbot
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Whitefish (Lake)
    Lake Whitefish
    Sunfish
    Sunfish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Shared trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM) – ICE Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 27 - Mar 15
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    Look no further for your next winter adventure! Ice fishing is a fun activity to do with your family and friends. All ages are welcome and we have the ability to take up to 12 people. We use all the up-to-date and latest technologies to keep you on fish, warm, and safe on the ice. All bait, rods, tackle, tip-ups, heated shanty, and transportation is included on every fishing trip. We typically target Walleye, Perch, Panfish, Pike, Burbot, Lake Trout, and Whitefish! Bucket list fish? Let us know!
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Burbot
    Burbot
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Whitefish (Lake)
    Lake Whitefish
    Sunfish
    Sunfish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
  • Shared trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM) – ICE Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Dec 27 - Mar 15
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    Look no further for your next winter adventure! Ice fishing is a fun activity to do with your family and friends. All ages are welcome and we have the ability to take up to 12 people. We use all the up-to-date and latest technologies to keep you on fish, warm, and safe on the ice. All bait, rods, tackle, tip-ups, heated shanty, and transportation is included on every fishing trip. We typically target Walleye, Perch, Panfish, Pike, Burbot, Lake Trout, and Whitefish! Bucket list fish? Let us know!
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Burbot
    Burbot
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Whitefish (Lake)
    Lake Whitefish
    Sunfish
    Sunfish
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass

FAQs about Pure Angling – ICE - Traverse City/Cadillac

Pure Angling – ICE - Traverse City/Cadillac offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $175 per person - 4 Hour Trip (AM) – ICE Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $175 per person - 4 Hour Trip (PM) – ICE Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $225 per person - 6 Hour Trip (AM) – ICE Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $225 per person - 6 Hour Trip (PM) – ICE Fishing (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Pure Angling – ICE - Traverse City/Cadillac, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • Toilet Toilet will be available in a separate ice shanty

Trips booked with Pure Angling – ICE - Traverse City/Cadillac include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Pure Angling – ICE - Traverse City/Cadillac offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Pure Angling – ICE - Traverse City/Cadillac offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Jigging
  • Ice Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Pure Angling – ICE - Traverse City/Cadillac include:
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Burbot
  • Crappie
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Sunfish
  • Walleye
  • Whitefish (Lake)

Your captain

Tyler Smith
Traverse City, Michigan, United States
2 Fishing Reports
172 Customer reviews
Response time 24 hours
Member since July 2022
Captain Tyler Smith here and I am a Northern Michigan native. With a river running through my back yard, I basically learned how to walk, talk, and fish at the same time. This childhood hobby later became a way to have income while attending college. I worked as a first mate for another charter here in Traverse City during the summer months, but it was time to venture out and start a charter business of my own. I started out here on Grand Traverse Bay running charters during the warmer months with success, but a few people have been asking about ice fishing as well. I'm happy to say that we can now offer fishing trips year round here in Northern Michigan! Let's go fishing and make a life long memorable experience with your friends and family!

The fish you can target

Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Burbot Burbot
Crappie Crappie
Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch

Which types of fishing are offered

Lake Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Jigging
Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Toilet will be available in a separate ice shanty

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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