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Explore frozen lakes, drill fishing holes, and adapt your tackle to changing conditions as you fish solo or compete with others.
Released 19 Apr 2016
Drill Through Ice
Jig for Bites
Search Lake Depths
Ice Lakes is a modern ice fishing simulator with different single and multiplayer game modes and sandbox approach to wintertime fishing. Use and customize wide selection of fishing gear and learn how changing season, bottom topology, time of day and weather conditions affects fish behavior.
Developed by Iceflake Studios · Published by Paradox Interactive









Play as an ice angler exploring open-world lakes, rivers, and ponds. Each location has its own depths, underwater terrain, and fish populations to investigate as you search for productive fishing spots.
Drill holes and choose rods, jigs, bait, and lures for your target species and conditions. Work the rod to attract fish, watch for bites, and manage the fight as you reel in a catch.
Fish in single-player or multiplayer, including tournaments and other competition modes. Time of day, weather, and changing seasons affect fish behavior; catches and competitions can contribute to unlocking equipment.
In the supplied reviews, players appreciate the focused ice-fishing simulation, especially choosing equipment and adapting to fish and conditions. Several describe the quiet pace and winter setting as relaxing, while others enjoy fishing or competing with friends. Some players find solo sessions slow, and a few mention inactive multiplayer options or a lack of updates.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 60 |
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| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |