Today’s ice anglers demand high-quality ice fishing gear that performs in some of the most brutal conditions out on the ice. When it comes to ice fishing shelters Otter stands above the competition, and Otter’s patented ThermalTec layering system is one of many key components setting that high bar.  Otter’s ThermalTec layering system creates a  … Read more

Join us this year at these trade show and retail events! More will be added to the list this fall! Mid States Fall Rendezvous – Phoenix 8/19-8/21 North Metro Ice Fishing Show (Ramsey, MN) (Thorne Bros.) 10/28-10/30 Dakota Anger Ice Fishing Consumer Show – Souix Falls, SD 11/11-11/13 Clear Lake Bait and Tackle Event –  … Read more

EASY EXIT FULL DOOR MAKES BEST HUB ON THE MARKET EVEN BETTER Maple Lake, Minnesota (May 12th, 2022) – Nearly two decades ago, Otter Outdoors brought vast improvements to flip-style shelters that were so revolutionary, they came to define the category – making Otter the highest quality, most durable, fully functional and feature-laden ice shelter  … Read more

DATELINE: Maple Lake, Minnesota, August 5, 2020 – “Otter’s all new Vortex Series of Thermal Hub Shelters continues the Otter tradition of excellence.  Otter’s dedication to Quality, Durability, Features and Function are well known in the Ice Fishing industry. Offering cutting edge design and a host of features unmatched in the ice fishing world, the new  … Read more

DATELINE: Maple Lake, Minnesota, August 5, 2020 – “MAPLE LAKE, MN – OTTER OUTDOORS, a leading Ice Fishing Products Mfg., today announced the release of the Pro-Tech Series Rod Cases. Ice Fishing demands the most rugged and durable protection solutions. Don’t trust your gear to thin walls, flimsy lids/latches and materiel that doesn’t perform in extreme weather  … Read more

DATELINE: Maple Lake, Minnesota, July 15, 2020 – “MAPLE LAKE, MN – OTTER OUTDOORS, a leading Ice Fishing Products Mfg., today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued U.S. Patent 10676955 entitled “Portable Outdoor Activity Shelter with Convertible Frame.” This patent covers the design and manufacturing of Portable Ice Fishing Shelters  … Read more

DATELINE: Maple Lake, Minnesota, August 2019 – “Otter Outdoors is excited to announce the launch of their Varsity Pro Staff. High School students are invited to apply today. Otter Outdoors is inviting students to apply to be a part of this exclusive varsity team. The students selected to be a part of the Varsity Pro  … Read more

The leaves have turned, the first frost has passed, and ice begins to form on your favorite lake. You are prepared for this moment. You have spent countless hours prepping, organizing and re-organizing your gear. You took the time to get your auger running properly. The battery is charged on your sonar unit. Your hooks  … Read more

For most anglers, pulling a sled full of gear or an ice fishing shelter by hand across a snow covered lake is a daunting task. It isn’t uncommon to see many ice anglers pulling their gear by hand when the ice is too thin (as in early or late ice). However, in the midst of  … Read more

Every year, social media goes ablaze with stories and photos from someone who, typically north of the Arctic Circle, is the first to find a glaze of ice that would support their weight for the seconds it took to snap a picture.  As that image makes its way southward, people everywhere are tempted to look  … Read more