Hillbillies Ice Hole – A Bar on Top of a Frozen Lake
There are all sorts of lakeside bars and hotspots, but how about a bar that’s quite literally on a lake? Welcome to Hillbillies Ice Hole, a cozy bar located atop Minnesota’s frozen Lake Lida. At Hillbillies, ice fishing is a part of the package experience, with ice holes located throughout the bar. Minnesota winters might be long and rough, but there’s no better place to kick back than this one of a kind tavern. But, you’ve got to act quick—Hillbillies Ice Hole is a rare delight, open a mere 20 days out of the year. What did you think? Please leave a comment in the section below and remember to share the video and sign up for our free newsletter!
February 17, 2018 @ 5:04 am
Why open only 20 days? I should think it could function for 3 months. May be a licencing thing.
We fish in Nova Scotia for 2 months usually but this year very warm winter so, too little ice.
February 15, 2018 @ 1:18 pm
This is so cool. Ice fishing is a big deal in Minnesota….so this lady was quite the marketer to think of this unique idea to reach these customers. Good thing she is smart enough to know when to remove the bar off the lake. LOL
February 16, 2018 @ 8:23 pm
can you tell me if this bar is opened next weekend?
February 13, 2018 @ 7:46 pm
BURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!! I’m a pansy from Southern California and can’t even imagine
a second in that kind of cold. Looks like fun for all those who can tolerate the cold though. : )
February 10, 2018 @ 12:14 am
My father in law and I had a shack that we pulled onto the lake every year near Altoona, Wi. for many years.
It had a kerosene stove and was so nice and warm that we would fish in our shirts. Had a power auger and the
holes never froze up. Had a great time……
Every year somebody would wait too long and go thru the ice with either their vehicle and or their shack.
February 9, 2018 @ 8:43 pm
Brings back ice memories from South Dakota and Wisconsin all good. I do miss it now. Would have liked seeing the Polka band.
February 7, 2018 @ 10:55 am
Great idea! I spent many winter days ice fishing on Minnesota Lakes. The Eelpout Festival on Leech Lake is a “Hoot’ So many friends and great memories! Thanks for sharing!
February 4, 2018 @ 2:44 pm
High Josie Sounds like a keeper, Good Idea-Go 4 it Cheers and bottoms-Up but not the dispencerof socialbility house I too am up-north in our banana belt where iys just cooler, Hope U have to build on??
January 30, 2018 @ 8:57 pm
This is real, it’s in my husbands hometown and he knows the owner!
January 26, 2018 @ 8:13 pm
Well I never, that is really nifty. What a great idea though, and to have people from all over the world, is terrific. Great video and thank you for sharing. God Bless.
January 26, 2018 @ 6:35 pm
That is amazing but risky. The bar is long ways on the lake