If you can dream it, you can likely do it here at Three Forks Ranch — and ice fishing is no exception. Originally just a hobby of some of our winter guides, guest interest inspired us to provide the thrill of ice fishing throughout the winter season. We provide the full experience from drilling your fishing hole with an ice auger to the final catch with our top-of-line ice fishing gear. We’re happy to accommodate your deepest fishing desires — even in the deepest of winter.
DURATION
2 Hours
SKILL LEVEL
All
BEST TIME OF YEAR
December-March
MAX. PARTICIPANTS
5:1 Guest to Guide Ratio | Max: 10
WHAT'S INCLUDED
All terminal tackle (including waders and boots) is provided
Wet wading socks avaliable through Gift Shop
HOW TO PREPARE
Warm winter gear and winter boots, hats and sunglasses suggested
Ice fishing in Colorado is a wonderful way to explore the natural world. It’s a sport where you have to move, drill, seek, and be curious about your surroundings. With the help of modern ice fishing equipment and warm clothes, it doesn’t have to be painful and highly challenging like it was in past times. You will still be exposed to the cold in this frozen world, but there are a number of health benefits that can come from ice fishing, such as, increased metabolism, reduced inflammation, improved sleep, and improved immune system function. In addition, repeated exposure to cold environments causes the release of feel-good neurotransmitters, which act to improve your mood and release built-up tension in the body.
Embrace the pure whiteness and stillness of the ice, you may surprise yourself.
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it can be hard to find time to get outside, especially in the winter. At Three Forks Ranch, we offer numerous outdoor activities to get your heart pumping while giving your mind a rest from daily stressors.
Ice fishing is a guest-favorite way to relax and unwind at the ranch. You'll follow one of our Colorado ice fishing guides on snowmobiles to Little Snake River. Once you arrive, our guides will help you choose a fishing location and get set up so you can start reeling in your fish. As you sit and relax, take the time to admire the beautiful scenery surrounding you for a moment of mindful meditation.
Both beginners and expert anglers will enjoy our ice fishing experience. We keep all ice fishing groups small to provide personalized attention, and our guides can offer as much or as little assistance as you need. Each of our guides has years of fishing experience and is familiar with the surrounding area to provide expert advice and choose a location with the best chance of success.
Every season holds something magical at Three Forks Ranch, and winter is no exception. Whether you want to spend a full or half day fishing, we offer plenty of activities to make your luxury ice fishing vacation unforgettable. Try your hand at something new with fun options like skiing, snowshoeing and tubing. Whatever you decide, our guides are here to offer a personalized experience.
To learn more about our activities, we encourage you to call us at 970-431-6323 or book your unforgettable vacation package with us today!
America's finest trout stream is here, waiting for you. We are comitted to ensuring our fish populartions are conserved and protected, leading our guests to routinely rank fly fishing at Three Forks Ranch as the best fly fishing in Colorado, North America — and perhaps the world.
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If you can dream it, you can likely do it here at Three Forks Ranch — and ice fishing is no exception. Originally just a hobby of some of our winter guides, guest interest inspired us to offer this thrilling activity throughout the season. We’re happy to accommodate your deepest fishing desires — even in the deepest of winter.
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The South Fork Shooting Complex is located in an open field setting under a covered shooting house that offers fun, rain or shine. Our shooting house serves as a combined pistol range and rifle range so guests can customize their shooting experience all in one visit.
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Private Skiing. You read that correctly. Three Forks Mountain, blanketed by hundreds of inches of snow every year, boasts 1,100 vertical feet with 20 runs for every level. Its natural cruisers, bumps, steeps, open meadows, and majestic tree lines make for a world-class experience.
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Our Antler Ridge 3D Archery Course has 13 stations, which are an easy walk along the trail from the instruction station, where you can learn archery for the first time or hone your skills with our expert guides. The course was designed and constructed by Three Forks guides, so it’s especially customized for the ultimate ranch experience.
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Nestled in a picturesque Aspen valley, the Elk Ridge Sporting Clays course offers 12 shooting stations designed for the novice to expert. Your personal guide will give you a tour through the 50-shot or 100-shot Pope and Young course to test and strengthen your abilities.
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If there ever was five-star snowmobiling, this is it. Thousands of private acres, no crowds, many miles of guided snowmobile trails and acre after acre of pristine powder. It’s a unique experience that really represents the best of Three Forks. All rides are privately guided, using environmentally-sound, four-cycle snowmobiles.
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Lodge & Spa guests consistently rank Thrill Hill, one of our tubing hills, as a favorite winter experience. The best part? You don’t have to trudge back to the top! We drive your group back to the top so the fun keeps going. Tubing is a thrilling experiencr for couples, groups and families.
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It’s your turn to take the reins at Three Forks Ranch. Our ranch has a fine complement of horses for your trail riding pleasure no matter your level of experience. Explore miles of scenic trails offer insider-only access to this stunning part of the country. Our wranglers take you off the beaten path to show you our Ranch’s hidden treasures.
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Whether you crave the rush of speeding down the mountainside on your bike, or you prefer a quiet afternoon cruise to spot flora, fauna, and wildlife, a ride with one of our experienced guides is sure to show you a side of Three Forks Ranch that you can only get on two wheels.
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A guided hike, completely personalized to your abilities and goals, enables you to step back in time at the historic homesteads of South Fork Road, hear elk bugling during their late summer mating season, and scan stunning 360-degree views with no human development in sight.
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Surrounded on three sides by National Forest, Three Forks Ranch offers our hunters more than 50,000 acres of epic scenery, unmatched exclusivity, and healthy big-game herds of elk, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope.
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