Ice Vikings

Experience the buzz as Lake Winnipeg's ice-fishing season kicks off early. Track Trevor as he preps for an early payoff, while Chris tries to land his quota at a secret family-only location. See stress mount with rogue equipment and razor-thin ice.

Come face to face with danger as crews deploy their Bombardier ice tanks to land the most valuable fish of the season. Feel the chill when the mercury plummets and the snow falls, making the Bjarnason crew’s net-setting task even harder.

Explore Chris’s new lifting caboose, which helps his crew pull in nets more quickly in 40-below-zero weather—as long as a breakdown doesn’t thwart them. Then check in with the Husavik crew, who may have to make a risky move north for a better haul.

Resurrect tech from the Cold War era with the Kristjansons as they prep for the second half of the season. Then sail to Hecla Island with Justin and Mike in search of larger harvests. See Gene and Candice make a clever play to increase their catch.

Trail Richard and Mike as cracks form in their fishing plan, literally, thanks to widening ice gaps, breakdowns, and dwindling fish stocks. Then see the Kristjanson crew deal with yet another ice-tank issue as rising water keeps them from their nets.

Meet up with Trevor and his dad to debate a gear purchase, and see how Chris’s investment could help him finish early. Later, observe Gene and Candice as they ready their catch for market, and check on Gene, whose poor health may end his run.