In the cold weather even short waits can seem like an eternity, but being warm and comfortable in your own ice fishing house can make all the difference in the world.
Ice fishing house is designed to be a permanent shelter, at least for a season, and is not designed to be mobile or portable like a shanty or ice fishing shelter is. Ice fishing houses frequently built on trailer frames and are permanently mounted to Ice fishing houses may also be on skids or on a sled like base that can for easy towing onto the ice.
Some of the more "creature comforts" available in a permanently located ice fishing house include:
o Bench seats or even padded couches for comfort when monitoring the ice fishing holes.
o Propane, natural gas or wood heaters that are vented and properly mounted off the ground in the ice fishing house to allow for temperature adjustment and constant temperature maintenance.
o Cooking area including a stove, table and even electrical lighting that can run off of car batteries or off of an inverter hooked to a generator or car engine for recharging.
o Gas powered generators for all the electric power required. All that is needed is a can of gasoline brought to the ice fishing house when required.
o Fully stocked supplies for first aid, food and additional gear and supplies.
o Sleeping area for weekend or overnight stays.
Basically an ice fishing house can be as Spartan or as deluxe as the angler wishes. Ice fishing house and to the monitor the ice conditions at all times to prevent weakening or damaging the ice under the house Ice fishing houses need to be removed ice at the first signs of spring thaw as the first place will require the owner or renter to pay for the house should sink it into the lake.
