Ice Vikings

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.

As the lake ice locks into place it presents a whole new set of challenges for the fishing crews.

Chris Kristjanson receives delivery of his Dad's new lifting caboose but he is reluctant to use it as the -40 Celsius temperatures begin to cause havoc with the crews.

Another day, another breakdown. Trouble continues with the bombardiers breaking down for the Kristjanson fishing crews.

The shifting ice and movement of fish has made for terrible conditions to catch fish, is anyone on the fish?

Trevor Kristjanson contemplates making big moves with his fishing operation as his Dad Chris enjoys his new lifting caboose and is contemplating an early finish to the year.

Trevor is set to finish early for the year, but unexpected circumstances might threaten this.

Chris Kristjanson gets a call from a sick fisherman asking him to finish his quota for the season, that means all-hands-on-deck as they rush to catch fish before the ice melts.