Check in… Noon Check out: 10:00am NOTE: check-in/check-out can be flexible depending on if the shack is already rented before or after your reservation. Contact us to see if you can check-in early or check-out late.
You can check with us to see if it is available. This will depend on numerous factors including whether or not the shack is rented by someone else before or after your rental.
The location will change depending on where we have the ice shack located. We will provide directions to a place on shore and then escort you to the ice shack.
Please view our what to bring page for details on what to expect and what you should be bringing along.
Toilet waste should be removed, double bagged and placed in the green bin.
Bottles and cans separated into their own bag, we will deposit the recycling and the proceeds are donated to charity.
Quick clean and make sure that you haven't accidentally taken stuff that should stay in the shack.
Checkout is normally at 10am but if nobody has rented the shack for that day then ask and we can extend the checkout time.
The most popular species caught here are Northern Pike, Walleye, Whitefish, Burbot and Yellow Perch. Lake Newell is know for large Northern Pike and Walleyes.
Yes. All people fishing between 16 and 65 require a license. You can purchase a license online
50% of reservation is paid at the time of booking. Damage deposit and the remainder of the reservation is due on or before reservation date. Damage deposit is returned upon completion of check-out inspection.
The start of the season will depend on the weather and the ice depth. Starting date can be anytime from the end of November to as late as New Years. Lake Newell has a specific end of season date and it is March 15. If you want to get an early start, then send us an email and we will contact you once the season starts.
It depends on the type of fish and the regulations at the time. Refer to the Alberta Fishing regulations
All ice shacks will be located in a predetermined location ready for rental. For multiple day rentals we may allow moving the shack within a certain radius. You are required to ask before moving the ice shack.
Depending on the species of fish that you are targeting you will want smelts, herring, minnows, worms or maggots. If you are wanting to catch a specific type of fish and want to know more then ask us for recommendations. We do sell some types of bait so you can also buy from us. See the Odd-On options page for out bait options.
Pets are allowed but we ask that you keep them off the beds.