Quick and Easy Ice Fishing at Chena Lake

Special Instructions

Departure Point: Chena Lakes Recreation Area Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/r6bAoCKEJHUALLdG6 Directions: Driving Directions for self-driving to your ice fishing tour with meeting location at "Chena Lakes Recreation Area": Drive south on Richardson Highway just 1 mile passed North Pole until you see the exit sign for Buzby Rd.. Take this exit, turn left at the first traffic light and go under the overpass. Take the first right again following the sign for Chena Lakes Recreation Area. Stay on this road until you will enter the park at a toll booth with an area map that splits the road about 2 miles from the exit (Buzby Rd.) off Richardson Highway. Keep driving and follow along the dam to your right, until you get to the sign “Lake Park”, turn left here. Go around the lake to the boat launch (a small sign wt. a boat and a “boat rental” sign); you will see the lake and wooden cabins. Walk to the two brown ice houses numbers “F33” or “F38” on the right side within 100 yards of the boat launch. The cabin have solar panels next to the door. Knock on one of the cabins and check in with your guide. Make sure you mention you are looking for Alaska Fishing and Raft Adventures' Guide or call 1 800 819 0737 if you have any questions along the way. What to bring:  Please dress up warm (snow pants and jacket/hat/gloves/winter boots) and bring a picture ID,and a physical copy of a 1 day Alaska Sport fishing license with you on the tour. You can buy ($25) your Alaska Fishing licenses locally at Sportsman's Warehouse, Walmart, or Fred Meyer, or online at www.adfg.alaska.gov/Store/; You will need not need to buy any salmon stamps. Just a 1-day sport fishing license (non-resident - if you live outside of Alaska). IMPORTANT: Signed electronic copies on your cell phone are accepted. Dates: See Availability