Season 1

E1. First Ice

Apr 3, 2021 · 45m

It's an early kick off to the winter fishing season on Lake Winnipeg as temperatures plunge and the Ice Viking fishing crews scramble to get onto the ice with their nets.

E2. Bomber Season

Apr 3, 2021 · 45m

The temperature drops as the fishing crews continue targeting the most valuable fish possible. But as the lake ice locks into place it presents a whole new set of challenges. Meanwhile colder temperatures and a dumping of snow marks the kick off to Bombardier season as the crews take these ice tanks onto the lake. It's a precarious journey as ice thickness becomes a factor in supporting theses mighty machines. The Bjarnason crew continues to face challenges of setting nets under the ice.

E3. New Toy

Apr 10, 2021 · 45m

Chris Kristjanson receives delivery of his Dad's new lifting caboose but he is reluctant to use it. The 20 foot long metal box with a motorized net puller should make the -40 Celsius winter days easier on his crew. But all that is called into question as the machine breaks down in the middle of the big lake. Meanwhile the Husavik Crew faces frustration as they are unable to bring in the catch they need. The solution to their problems may be to move their nets further north, costing them time and money.

E4. Breakdowns

Apr 10, 2021 · 45m

Another day, another breakdown. Trouble continues with the bombardiers for both Trevor and Chris Kristjanson. At the end of the day all three generations of Kristjanson fishers work on fixing up these cold war relics to get them ready for the back half of the fishing season. Meanwhile, Justin and Mike head up to Hecla Island where they hope the catch will be better than what they have so far. Husband and wife fishing team Gene and Candace have noticed the fishing has dropped off for them as well and they use an electric jigger to set more nets and try to increase ...

E5. Moving Ice

Apr 17, 2021 · 45m

Richard and Mike have broken-down with their bombardier and can't get it started. But that's not all, when they do finally head onto the ice they find that the fishing has dropped off. Things go from bad to worse as a crack in the ice begins to open and becomes difficult to cross. Meanwhile the Kristjanson's are still dealing with an old issue on their bombardier, causing endless amounts of stress.

E6. Fishing Drops

Apr 24, 2021 · 45m

Trevor Kristjanson contemplates making big moves with his fishing operation and resolves to buy his own lifting caboose. He travels out onto the ice to see the one his Dad is using and get his advice on it. Meanwhile, Chris enjoys his new lifting caboose and is contemplating an early finish this year. So much so, he begins hauling equipment off the ice as the weather begins to warm up. Gene and Candace process fish before they take it to market. Gene's long standing obstacle and his overall health start to become a concern during the winter fishing season.