New Fish Houses at Outlet Recreation
Every new fish house in stock at Outlet Recreation’s Fargo, Detroit Lakes, and Clearwater stores is on this page, current model years with full factory warranty, the latest floorplans and features, and the choice of options that only a new unit offers.
New fish houses qualify for the longest financing terms and the lowest rates, and manufacturer incentives change through the season, so the price on the listing is the place to start, not the last word. Use the Get Best Deal button on any unit for a current quote from the store that has it.
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What a wheelhouse fish house is
A fish house, also called a wheelhouse or ice house, is an insulated, heated trailer with a hydraulic or crank-down frame that lowers the body flat onto the ice. Fishing holes are cut through the floor with covers and lights, and most modern houses are built to RV standards with a furnace, a kitchenette, bunks, and a bathroom, so they work as a camper from spring through fall and as a heated ice shelter all winter.
This is one of the largest fish house selections in the region, with Ice Castle as the anchor brand alongside Cherokee, Forest River, and Glacier, in both new and used condition across all three stores.
How to choose a fish house
Size drives everything. A 6.5 x 14 or 8 x 16 house sleeps two to four and tows behind most half-ton trucks; 8 x 21 and larger models add a full kitchen, a separate bedroom, and a bathroom but need a heavier tow vehicle and more room on the ice. Count the holes and check their placement, houses aimed at serious anglers put holes down both sides with rattle reels above each one.
Look at the frame (hydraulic frames lift and lower with a switch; crank frames are simpler and lighter), the furnace BTU rating, insulation thickness, and whether the house is RV-certified so it can be financed and insured like a camper. Toy-hauler fish houses with a rear ramp let you bring a snowmobile or ATV inside.
- Sleeping capacity and bunk layout: dinette conversions versus dedicated beds.
- Hole count and rattle-reel setup for the way you fish.
- Hydraulic versus crank frame, and axle rating for your tow vehicle.
- Furnace size and tank heaters for below-zero nights.
- Bathroom, water system, and 12V/solar for off-grid weekends.
Getting it on the ice
Wheelhouses travel on their own axles and hook up like any trailer. Check ice thickness and local guidance before driving out, use extendable ramps and blocking to keep the house level, and bank snow around the skirting to hold heat. Our service departments in Fargo and Detroit Lakes handle frame, furnace, and electrical work in the off-season so the house is ready when first ice comes.
Why buy from Outlet Recreation
Outlet Recreation has been locally owned and operated since 2007, when the first store opened in Fargo, North Dakota. Today there are three stores (Fargo, ND (492 36th St SW), Detroit Lakes, MN (605 Highway 10 E), and Clearwater, MN (2088 202nd Street East)), and every unit on this page is on one of those lots, with the store named on each listing so you know exactly where to see it.
Buying here means one stop for the whole ownership cycle: financing through multiple lenders (including a no-SSN pre-qualification that does not affect your credit score), trade-in appraisals on RVs, boats, pontoons, and fish houses, factory-trained service across 32 bays, genuine parts and accessories, seasonal storage, and RV, boat, and pontoon rentals if you want to try the lifestyle before you commit.
Financing and trade-ins
Every store can finance your purchase. Start with the payment calculator to see what a price, down payment, term, and rate work out to per month, then apply through the Financing page or pre-qualify with no Social Security number and no impact to your credit score. Our finance team works with multiple lenders to fit different credit profiles and budgets.
Have something to trade? Use the Value My Trade form for an appraisal on your current RV, boat, pontoon, fish house, or trailer and put the value toward your next unit.
Visit a store
Fargo is open 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday; Detroit Lakes is open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday and 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday; Clearwater is open 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday through Friday and 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Saturday. All three stores are closed Sunday. Call Fargo at (701) 404-1388, Detroit Lakes at (218) 234-2974, or Clearwater at (320) 558-3028, or use the Get Best Deal button on any listing to have a salesperson reach out about that specific unit.
Frequently asked questions
Do new fish houses come with a warranty?
Yes. New units carry the manufacturer’s factory warranty, and extended service plans are available through the finance office at delivery.
Can I order a new fish house that is not in stock?
Yes. If the floorplan or configuration you want is not on the lot, any of the three stores can quote a factory order from the brands we carry.
What size fish house do I need?
For two anglers on weekend trips, a 6.5 x 14 to 8 x 16 house is plenty and tows behind a half-ton truck. Families and groups who want a full kitchen, separate bedroom, and bathroom should look at 8 x 17 through 8 x 21 and larger models, which need a heavier tow vehicle.
Can a fish house be used as a camper in the summer?
Yes. Most houses on this page are built to RV standards with a furnace, kitchenette, bunks, and often a bathroom, so they work as a travel trailer from spring through fall and as a heated ice shelter in winter.
Where is Outlet Recreation located?
Outlet Recreation has three stores: 492 36th St SW, Fargo, ND 58103; 605 Highway 10 E, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501; and 2088 202nd Street East, Clearwater, MN 55320. Each listing on this page names the store where that unit is parked.
Does Outlet Recreation offer financing?
Yes. All three stores finance RVs, boats, pontoons, fish houses, and golf carts through multiple lenders. You can pre-qualify online with no Social Security number and no impact to your credit score, or use the payment calculator to estimate a monthly payment before you apply.
Can I trade in my current unit?
Yes. Outlet Recreation accepts trade-ins on RVs, boats, pontoons, fish houses, and trailers. Submit the Value My Trade form or bring the unit to any store for an appraisal, and the value is applied toward your purchase.
