The Hottest New Gear for Ice Fishing 2023

As the temps start to drop and that first sheen of ice begins to form on the lakes, a familiar sense of excitement starts to set it: it's almost ice fishing season.

A new season means new gear. We've compiled the hottest new ice fishing gear for a full season of better, more enjoyable fishing.

From cutting-edge ice augers that effortlessly carve through frozen lakes to high-tech fish finders that give you a crystal-clear picture of life under the ice, this year's crop of new gear delivers a range of innovations to help you conquer the ice.

SHELTERS

For most people, the thought of sitting on the icy hellscape that is a frozen lake in the dead of winter is akin to some form of punishment. But not youyou not only enjoy it, but you look forward to doing it.

Sure, you could sit on a bucket in the middle of the lake, exposed to the elements, but why would you want to? Not when you could be ensconced in one of Clam™'s new Ice Shelters.

Clam X-400 Thermal Hub Ice Shelter

The New X series of Hub-style Ice Shelters from Clam design pop up quickly and easily so you can get to fishing faster. Full Thermal Trap technology with insulated shell blocks icy winds, traps heat and reduces condensation to keep you comfortable. The X-400 is perfect 3-4 anglers with to 64 square feet of fishable area.

Need more room to spread out? Clam offers two Shelters in a six-sided design.

• Clam X-600 Thermal Hub Ice Shelter offers 94 sq. ft. of fishable area, giving 5-6 anglers and their gear plenty of room.
• Clam X-800 Thermal Hub Ice Shelter gives you 128 square feet of fishable area, and enough room for 6-7 anglers plus gear.

ICE AUGERS

Make short work of an otherwise arduous job with the new E40 series of Ice Augers from Eskimo®. Rip through the ice without gas, oil and exhaust, which makes the new E40 series Augers perfect for using inside your icehouse.

Available in Steel or Composite bits, and in 8-inch or 10-inch blades, these Augers are powered by a dependable 40V electric motor that runs on a rechargeable 4Ah lithium battery. Ultra-lightweight and portable, these are going to be a hot item this season.

GARMIN® ELECTRONICS

Garmin has long been a leader in GPS and electronics. This year, they've introduced new models of their ECHOMAP UHD2 Ice Fishing Electronics. All pre-loaded with Garmin's Navionics+ Maps, you'll have access to over 23,000 U.S. inland lake maps.

The models all feature a bright, sunlight-readable color screen that gives you a look under the ice like never before.

• Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 53cv Ice Fishing Bundle offers a 5 screen, dual-beam IF transducer with selectable beam width of 15 or 45 degrees, a built-in flasher, and support for ClearVü sonar.
• Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 73sv Ice Fishing Bundle gives you a slightly larger 7 screen, a high narrow CHIRP ice fishing transducer with selectable beamwidth from 7 to 16 degrees, built-in flasher, Bluetooth compatibility and support for scanning sonar.
• Garmin ECHOMAP UHD2 93sv LiveScope Ice Fishing Bundle has a large 9 touchscreen/keyed assist screen, real-time LiveScope sonar that lets you see 200' in any direction, LVS32-IF transducer, and GLS™ 10 sonar module, plus the features you'll find in the other ECHOMAP bundles.
• Garmin LiveScope Plus Ice Fishing Bundle LI offers all the features of the UHD2 93sv, but delivers improved clarity and target separation, and the ability to scan surroundings with reduced noise and fewer sonar artifacts for a more true view.

POWER UPS

What good are all these high-tech new electronics and rechargeable tools if they don't have the juice to do their job? StrikeMaster once again proves why they're at the top of the ice-fishing food chain with their two latest Power Adapters.

Choose from a Power Adapter or the heavy-duty Power Station to keep your gear humming. They both use one of your 40V lithium batteries to operate gear like fishfinders and LED lights, or charge phones, tablets, and laptops.

Elevate your experience this season. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice on ice, the right gear makes a difference between cold and empty handed, or comfortable and hauling in a trophy. Have a great season!