• David Hart: sxc.hu
  
  An ice shelter is critically important while ice fishing. In extremely cold environments, it provides an angler protection from the elements, frostbite and hypothermia while waiting for a strike. It is also important if an angler wishes to fish overnight, providing a warm and insulated environment in which to sleep and eat. Following are some of the most well-known ice fishing shelter companies so that you can make an educated decision when choosing a shelter for your next fishing trip.
  
  

Clam Corporation

• Clam Corporation was first founded in the 1970s. Since then, the company has invented new fabrics and thermal technology for a series of shelter products designed to provide some of the best comfort and insulation on the market. This includes the proprietary Thermal X fabric, designed to be up to 28 degrees F warmer than previous types of shelter insulation. Products include the Clam Cabin, designed as an ultra-portable pop-up tent, and the Fish Trap, which can hold up to two people and includes standing room.
  
  Clam Corporation
  600 Clydesdale Trail
  Medina, MN 55340
  (800) 423-3474
  
  

Otter Outdoors

• Otter Outdoors specializes in premium shelter products designed to appeal to pro sport ice fishing anglers. The company offers four fish shelter products ranging in size from smallest to largest, starting from the Otter Ice Cottage to the Otter Ice Cabin, Otter Ice Lodge and Otter Ice Resort. The latter can hold four people and is one of the largest portable tent-based shelters on the market. Prices start at $344. All shelters are designed to be fire-resistant and include built-in amenities, such as as pouches for fishing licenses and extra-long bottom fabric to help seal out cold winds.
  
  Otter Outdoors
  411 W. Congress Street
  Maple Lake, MN 55358
  (320) 963-6480
  
  

Roadking Outdoors

• Roadking Outdoors designs and manufactures fishing campers designed to be towed behind a truck. Due to their hard-body nature, these fish houses provide significantly more insulation and comfort than fabric-based shelters. Prices start at $6995 and include carpet, insulated windows, built-in lights and marine grade plywood.
  
  Roadking Outdoors
  326 E Rose Street
  Owatonna, MN 55060
  (507) 455-1594
  
  

Eskimo

• Eskimo designs and manufactures a full line of ice fishing gear, including ice augers for boring holes and ice fishing chisels. The shelters are popular for being budget-friendly while integrating some of the latest insulation technology for warm and toasty accommodations while on the ice. Examples include the Eskimo Quickflip, built with high molecular PolyEthylene and its proprietary RED fabric. Eskimo's economical shelter products start at $59.
  
  Eskimo
  1360 First Avenue
  Cumberland, WI 54829
  (800) 345-6007