# Ice Fishing Derby Premium

> Ad-free ice fishing simulation game with survival and resource management elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Pishtech LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-fishing-derby-premium/id652138155 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pishtech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/502142612)
- Category: Games, Sports, Casual, Sports
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-05-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-fishing-derby-premium/id652138155/reviews.md

## What is Ice Fishing Derby Premium?

The ad-free version of Ice Fishing Derby: It's a five day fishing derby with a twist.  The forecast for the first day is pretty nice, but it's going to get much, much colder as the days go by.  Start each day at the bait shop to get the tackle you need.  Catch bluegills, crappie, perch, walleyes and northern pike.  At the end of each day you'll collect cash at the weigh-in for the fish you've caught.  Be sure to earn enough to pay for a portable shelter and heater or you're not likely to survive.  Start with some basic gear and catch some panfish, then work your way up to catching the bigger fish.  Once you have the necessities you might get yourself a sonar flasher or even an underwater camera system so you can see what's happening under the ice.  Your goal is simple: Survive the tournament, and earn as much money as possible.  Other fishermen may offer you some interesting trades out on the lake, but be careful what deals you accept!

## Key features

- Five-day ice fishing tournament
- Resource management for survival
- Bait shop for gear upgrades
- Catch various fish species
- Cash collection at weigh-ins
- Trade with other fishermen

## Chart rankings

- #151 in Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 47)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-fishing-derby-premium/id652138155/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Fun but need updates

*2025-01-20*

Great game just need updates frequently and more things to buy

**Developer response:** IFD2 is now available. 22 lakes, 17 species, full 3D, new lures, more equipment, free fishing plus open and pro derbies with snowmobiles. I hope you'll check it out!

Thanks for your review!

### 5/5 — I love this game.

*2024-10-01*

This game is awesome too play and overall has a sweet feel to it, a couple things i do wish for though would be being able to see your fish on the ice, more baits maybe some lures, and a more expansive play through, more maps, maybe different kinds of tournaments. I read through some of the reviews and seen you were coming to come out with a #2, I enjoy the game a lot and hope me buying the premium helps support you in making the next one.

**Developer response:** IFD2 is now available. 22 lakes, 17 species, full 3D, new lures, more equipment, free fishing plus open and pro derbies with snowmobiles. I hope you'll check it out!

Thanks for your review!

### 5/5 — Make a ice fishing derby 2

*2024-06-12*

you make a new game maybe a ice fishing derby 2 I would pay for it this the best game ever

**Developer response:** IFD2 is now available. 22 lakes, 17 species, full 3D, new lures, more equipment, free fishing plus open and pro derbies with snowmobiles. I hope you'll check it out!

Thanks for your review!

### 5/5 — Fun & Enetrtaining

*2023-12-15*

I like playing this game when I have nothing to do or I am in the car since it is offline.

**Developer response:** IFD2 is now available. 22 lakes, 17 species, full 3D, new lures, more equipment, free fishing plus open and pro derbies with snowmobiles. I hope you'll check it out!

Thanks for your review!

### 3/5 — Gets boring fast

*2023-02-05*

Games alright, only problem I have with the actual game is that before you have a fish finder bites are way slower. But the game does get boring very fast

**Developer response:** IFD2 is now available. 22 lakes, 17 species, full 3D, new lures, more equipment, free fishing plus open and pro derbies with snowmobiles. I hope you'll check it out!

Thanks for your review!

### 4/5 — Fantastic game

*2021-02-14, version 1.11*

It’s a fantastic game but it would be 5 stars if it had a free fishing aspect.Just sit and fish for how long and not start a new game after 5 days.that would be awesome and 5 stars!

### 5/5 — Love it!!!

*2021-02-09*

I absolutely love this game! I really hope you guys come back and update it to where we can catch lake trout or even just more species of fish! Please update it! I would love to have more fish to catch and have more fun overall! But other than more fish, the game is amazing! 5 out of 5 all day!

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review!  I'm glad you're having fun with it!  I'm exploring options for a future version with more features, possibly in 3D, and that might include more species, etc.

Update: IFD2 is now available. 22 lakes, 17 species, full 3D, new lures, more equipment, free fishing plus open and pro derbies with snowmobiles. I hope you'll check it out!

### 4/5 — Waterwalker1953

*2020-04-02*

Great game! I love playing this game. I would give it 5 stars but the game won’t let me quit playing when I’m done. Have to shut down my phone to make it stop

**Developer response:** Update: IFD2 is now available. 22 lakes, 17 species, full 3D, new lures, more equipment, free fishing plus open and pro derbies with snowmobiles. I hope you'll check it out!

### 5/5 — Funny and fun if you pay attention

*2020-03-08*

Although it's always fun to have more more more, if you focus too much on wanting more fish, more equipment, and more locations, then you will miss one of this game's best features: humor.  Turn up the volume and listen to dem udder guys talking while out on da ice, ya know?  This game is actually very well done.  Don't let the rather basic graphics fool you.  Knowledge about real ice fishing will improve your game success.

**Developer response:** Update: IFD2 is now available. 22 lakes, 17 species, full 3D, new lures, more equipment, free fishing plus open and pro derbies with snowmobiles. And more of the humor! I hope you'll check it out!

### 5/5 — More stuff

*2019-07-07*

I like this game but I wish it had more stuff such as lakes more bait and we could catch big Walter the pearch

**Developer response:** Update: IFD2 is now available. 22 lakes, 17 species, full 3D, new lures, more equipment, free fishing plus open and pro derbies with snowmobiles. I hope you'll check it out!

## Frequently asked questions about Ice Fishing Derby Premium

### What is Ice Fishing Derby Premium?

Ice Fishing Derby Premium is an ad-free simulation game where players participate in a five-day ice fishing tournament. The game challenges players to manage their resources, purchase necessary gear, and catch various fish species to survive the increasing cold and earn money.

### What are the key features of the game?

Key features include a five-day tournament with progressively colder weather, a bait shop for purchasing and upgrading gear like shelters and heaters, the ability to catch different types of fish, collecting cash at daily weigh-ins, and the option to trade with other fishermen.

### How much does Ice Fishing Derby Premium cost?

This is the premium, ad-free version of the game, indicating it is a paid application. Users purchase the game once to access all its features without advertisements.

### What kind of fish can I catch?

Players can catch a variety of fish species, including bluegills, crappie, perch, walleyes, and northern pike. The goal is to catch as many and as valuable fish as possible to earn cash.

### What is the main objective of the game?

The primary goal is to survive the entire five-day tournament by managing your resources, especially by purchasing a portable shelter and heater to withstand the cold. Additionally, players aim to earn as much money as possible by catching and weighing in fish.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 151 — 2025-02-13

Fix for bug when resuming a saved game

### 150 — 2025-02-10

Minor fixes

### 1.40 — 2022-11-02

Cosmetic improvements, bug fixes, update to current libraries

### 1.11 — 2016-04-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Enabled option to quit early for the day

### 1.08 — 2016-01-08

Fixed problem with locked items in store

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