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What is ice fishing?
Ice fishing involves catching fish through an opening made in the surface of a frozen lake or other body of water. Anglers may fish outdoors or from a temporary shelter placed on the ice.
Can I get travel insurance for ice fishing?
Yes, cover for recreational ice fishing can be available through the policies offered by Direct Travel.
Select ice fishing when getting your quote and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents. Make sure the cover matches everything you plan to do, particularly if you will use a snowmobile or another motorised vehicle to reach the fishing location.
Things to remember:
- Choose ice fishing when getting your quote
- Check that it appears on your policy documents
- Check local reports and advice about the condition of the ice
- Fish with an experienced guide or companion
- Wear warm waterproof layers and carry suitable safety equipment
- Keep shelters properly ventilated when using a heater
What can travel insurance help with?
If you’re injured while taking part in insured ice fishing, emergency medical expenses and repatriation can be covered, subject to the terms and limits of your policy.
Depending on the policy selected, cover may also be available for cancellation, curtailment, personal belongings and other travel related problems. Search and rescue may be available where included, while Personal Accident, Personal Liability and fishing equipment cover can vary. Check the applicable Policy Wording.
Activity FAQs
Does ice fishing need to be declared?
Yes. Select ice fishing when getting your quote and check that it appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents before taking part.
Can guided ice fishing be covered?
Yes, recreational ice fishing with an experienced guide can be covered. Follow the guide’s instructions and any local safety advice about the ice and weather conditions.
Can I use a snowmobile to reach the fishing location?
Ice fishing does not automatically cover riding or driving a snowmobile, so you will need to add this activity to your policy too. Select every activity you plan to do when getting your quote. Personal Liability is not covered when using a motorised vehicle.
Can medical expenses be covered if I am injured?
Emergency medical expenses can be covered if ice fishing is shown on your policy documents and the claim meets the policy’s terms and conditions.
Is search and rescue covered?
Search and rescue cover may be available where included in the selected policy. Limits, conditions and exclusions apply, particularly when fishing in remote areas.
Can I enter an ice fishing competition?
Amateur participation during a wider trip can be covered. However, cover does not apply if the main purpose of your trip is to enter an amateur tournament or competition. Professional, sponsored, or paid participation and competing for prize money are not covered.
Can I get cover if I have a medical condition?
Pre existing medical conditions are considered separately from activity cover. Declare them when getting your quote, as cover is subject to medical screening and acceptance.
Cover is subject to the terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of your policy. Check that ice fishing appears on your Policy Certificate or policy documents and read the applicable Policy Wording before taking part.
