# Ice Lakes > Realistic 3D ice fishing simulator with open worlds, diverse fish, and competitive modes. (iPhone/iPad app by Paradox Interactive.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-lakes/id916685607 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Paradox Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/440506376) - Category: Games, Simulation, Sports - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 4.72/5 from 591 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 1.4 GB - Languages: English - Released: 2016-09-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-lakes/id916685607/reviews.md ## What is Ice Lakes? ###IMPORTANT### Ice Lakes 3D graphics require devices with more than 1GB RAM, so please note that iPhone 4/4s, iPad 2/mini, iPod Touch 5 or older devices are NOT supported. Ice Lakes is an ultimate ice fishing game with a sandbox approach to wintertime fishing. Rare subject, stunning graphics, realistic physics, fish behavior system, wide selection of fishing gear, different game modes in the various locations around the world, changing season, day time and weather conditions that also affect fish behavior makes Ice Lakes the ultimate ice fishing simulator. Key Features: - 21 open world maps - 32 fish species - 18 competition modes - 18 tournaments - Extensive statistics about everything - Character customization - Rod movement with or without inertia sensors - Fish fights - Changing weather and time of day (Morning, Noon, Evening and Night) - Change of seasons (fall, winter, spring) - Fish behavior engine. A fish AI and swarm system controlling each species - Fishing equipment. Learn and master the use of dozens of jigs, rods, augers, baits and lures - Encyclopedia about fish species and ice fishing in general Game description In this game you can roam freely in the beautiful open world maps and explore river, pond and lake locations in diverse environments. Dare to go deeper into the wild where no fisherman has gone before and find the biggest catches. Finding the best fishing spots by learning the depth maps and bottom topology of each location is fun, but requires patience and dedication. Nothing wins the expectation of finding the best location or catching the biggest fish from each lake. The real excitement starts when it is time to throw fishing lines into the water and start fishing! The right equipment for right conditions are as essential as is mastering the location. The realistic fish behavior system, fish AI and fish swarms for over 30 fish species makes this game a lifelike fishing experience. Fishing gear can be chosen from a wide selection of different jigs, rods, augers and baits. A perfect combination of equipment for different species depends on the season, but especially weather and daytime conditions. Controlling a rod and a jig in the water in a right way and at the right depth in Ice Lakes is a skill of its own. Rod and jig physics guarantees that fish react authentically to player's actions. Fishing independently without time limits or competitors makes Ice Lakes a relaxing game to play and tune your fishing skills in the comfort of your home. On the other hand, lengthy tournaments and very customizable single competitions will test the player's skills and knowledge, but will reward them with new equipment and limitless fame. ## Key features - 21 open world maps - 32 fish species - 18 competition modes - Realistic fish behavior engine - Extensive statistics - Character customization - Changing weather and seasons ## What do users think of Ice Lakes? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Long-lasting fun - 👍 Great game - 👍 Realistic gameplay - 👍 Competitive fishing experience - 👍 Vast and variable experience - 👍 Addictive and fun **Cons** - 🐛 Crashes and glitches - 🔧 Needs updates and improvements - 🔧 Difficult to earn in-game currency - 🔧 Limited features (no fish finder, tip-ups, etc.) **Commonly reported bugs** - Depth gauge not visible on certain devices - Glitches when catching certain fish - Game freezes during tournaments **Most requested features** - Add fish finder or underwater camera - Implement tip-ups and other ice fishing equipment - Introduce new fish species (e.g., walleye, lake trout) - Add online/multiplayer functionality - Improve in-game currency earning - Optimize for newer devices (e.g., iPhone XR) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 54) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-lakes/id916685607/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Long lasting fun. *2025-12-16* Been playing g for many years now. Do wish they would up date to a version u can buy vexlar. But still fun nonetheless. It’s nice to play since I love ice fishing. ### 5/5 — Game improvement *2023-08-08* I hope the game developers see this it’s a great game it just needs a fish finder that would be great and more fish and tip ups bottom rigs and stuff like real ice fishing thank you ### 4/5 — Ice lakes *2023-06-20* I think this game is really good for it being on a device and you are able to play it anywhere but there is some things I don’t like about the game like you have to move around a lot to even find fish so I think I would be good if they made it easier to catch fish but over all the baits and lures and rods are good ### 5/5 — Not bad *2023-04-16* For starters :if you don’t like waiting you probably shouldn’t play because it takes 1 to 4 minutes to catch a good size fish and if you like waiting for a good Fish then this is a good game for you and I fish in real life. ### 5/5 — Updates? *2022-10-18* This is a great game, I had a friend buy it for me actually cause they wanted me to try it out with them. I’ve been playing for awhile and feel like there should be an update for it. Some simple add ons. Like maybe new lures, or rod types, or maybe add a fish finder option. I think this game is already so comparable to actual ice fishing why not add just a few more to make it feel that much more genuine! I hope the developers of the game see this and hopefully are really bored this day and decide the same thing I have envisioned in my mind. ### 3/5 — Review *2022-01-06, version 1.9.5* Needs some verification I’n fishing with real time people like a chat or emoji ect an maybe friends an team contest and please add at-least 1 tip up! ### 5/5 — Please update *2021-12-30, version 1.9.5* It’s really fun but put in a underwater camera and lake trouts by w under water camera I mean a little sonars ### 5/5 — Good ice fishing game *2021-12-14, version 1.9.5* I would like to see some updates to it like some tip ups and some fish finders would be pretty cool but pretty solid game ### 5/5 — More species *2021-12-02* Me being from Wisconsin the most popular fish is walleye and I love walleye fishing I know you have walleye on pc and Muskie it would be great if you could add them to the game. ### 5/5 — So addictive *2021-12-01* It’s so fun! Especially whenever you can find a hotspot for giant fish like barracuda, and also how the fish are actually acting like real fish! It’s like they are conscious! ## Frequently asked questions about Ice Lakes ### What is Ice Lakes? Ice Lakes is a 3D ice fishing simulation game offering a sandbox approach to wintertime fishing. It features realistic physics, a detailed fish behavior system, and a wide selection of gear across various global locations. ### What are the key features of Ice Lakes? Key features include 21 open-world maps, 32 fish species, 18 competition modes, extensive statistics, character customization, realistic rod movement, fish fights, dynamic weather and seasons, and a comprehensive fish encyclopedia. ### Is Ice Lakes free to play? Based on the provided information, Ice Lakes is a paid application. There is no mention of free-to-play elements or in-app purchases. ### What devices are supported by Ice Lakes? The game requires devices with more than 1GB of RAM due to its 3D graphics. Older devices like iPhone 4/4s, iPad 2/mini, and iPod Touch 5 are not supported. ### What kind of gameplay can I expect in Ice Lakes? You can freely roam open-world maps, explore different water bodies, and learn depth maps to find the best fishing spots. The game offers both relaxing solo play to hone skills and challenging tournaments for rewards and fame. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.9.5 — 2018-03-15 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Battle Royale is a new exciting game mode. In Battle royale the player must stay inside the eye of the constantly moving storm and try to catch as many fish as possible within the time limit. All of the competition types and maps are also playable in the battle royale mode. The mode can be activated from the map selection just below the fish fight checkbox. Completely reworked character customization is now live. Check the updated Player menu and try the new system with dozens of new items. Over 30 hats, almost 20 characters and 23 color variations makes it possible to create literally thousands of unique outfits. In addition, there is a completely new selection available in the Player menu, which is called Charms. There you can choose one of the new lucky charms or other decorations that will appear beside a fishing hole. The minimap now follows the movement and turns with the player, which makes it much easier to navigate in the game. ## Apps similar to Ice Lakes | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Musky Country](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musky-country/id1545678709) | 4.3 (55) | Free | Games | | [Bass Fishing 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bass-fishing-3d/id393477933) | 3.4 (117) | Free | Games | | [Clay Hunt PRO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clay-hunt-pro/id1170778553) | 4.7 (1,060) | $4.99 | Games | | [Real Fishing Ace Pro : Wild Trophy Catch 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-fishing-ace-pro-wild-trophy-catch-3d/id952204624) | 2.9 (52) | Free | Games | | [1,2,3 Fishing:World Tour](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/123-fishingworld-tour/id1124802558) | 3.8 (21) | Free | Games | | [Carp Fishing Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carp-fishing-simulator/id796149420) | 4.2 (60) | $3.99 | Games | ## More apps by Paradox Interactive - [Knights of Pen & Paper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knights-of-pen-and-paper/id549248038) - [Prison Architect: Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prison-architect-mobile/id1174105466) All apps by Paradox Interactive: https://appshunter.io/developer/440506376 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*