A BAR ON THE ICE

You may have heard…Lake of the Woods does have a bar on the ice!  The Igloo Bar has over 1,000 square feet and is located on the frozen Lake of the Woods out in front of Zippel Bay.  It is transported out in two pieces and bolted together.  It is loaded with big screen TV’s, electric lights, running water, a bar, limited hot food menu, and heated portapotties’ that look like little igloos.  The restrooms on the ice are heated for those who enjoy the little extras in life.

There is a barrel with burning wood on the ice for those who enjoy a little heat while stepping out of the bar for some fresh air. It’s unlike anything else most have experienced.  For many, it is the perfect storm of enjoying the Minnesota winter.  Ice fishing in a bar, what else you one ask for?

All are welcome!  Regardless of what resort, hotel or sleeper fish house you stay at while up at Lake of the Woods, the Igloo Bar is open to the public.  There is an ice road well marked, plowed and maintained coming from Zippel Bay Resort if you are coming via truck or car.  If by snowmobile, a “spur” of the trail goes right to the bar from the Zippel Bay State Park trail as well as the trail on the lake.

Check out the video below for even more info on the igloo bar.

Stay tuned for the 2018-2019 winter opening date.

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