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Unless someone else has done the drudge work of drilling holes through the ice, you're going to need an ice auger for your ice fishing expeditions. A variety of augers are available. Hand-powered augers are affordable, lightweight and quiet. Though they require a bit or physical effort, you won't have to worry about running out of juice or gas.

If you want to take some of the work out of cutting through the ice, a gas-powered ice auger or an electric ice auger. Though powerful and able to run for a long time, gas augers are noisy. A battery-powered auger will be much quieter but will be subject to shorter run times.

FISH307 carries a variety of hand and power ice fishing augers so you can find the best ice fishing auger that suits your style and budget.

Hands-On Ice Cutting

Whether you are a traditionalist or just someone who is looking for an inexpensive and simple solution to cutting holes through hard water, manual augers are well worth considering. You'll discover a variety of sizes, styles and price points here to suit the kind of fishing you do. Some of our manual ice augers, like the HT Siberian Hardcore Ice Gear Auger Kit, come with an adapter you can use to hook it up to your cordless drill. This gives you the flexibility of manual or power drilling.

We also carry ice augers designed specifically to work with cordless drills, like our K-Drill Ice Auger. Available for different hole sizes, these drills are very lightweight and cut holes fast.

Electric Alternatives

Though more expensive than hand and power drill models, lithium ice augers are portable, quiet and easy to care for. A variety of sizes are available, including a 10-inch ice auger. Advances in lithium battery technology have provided them longer runtime too. Some of these come with USB ports for handy charging of gadgets like cellphones and tables while you're out on the ice.

Ice fishing involves catching fish through a hole in the ice - but how do you carve a hole through thick layers of ice on a frozen lake? That’s where ice augers come in. These powerful tools are used to drill holes through frozen lakes, so ice anglers can drop their bait and wait for a nibble. Fish307 provides the best ice augers on the market at affordable prices, so you can get the ice fishing gear you need to catch fish this winter.

What is an Ice Auger?

An ice auger is a type of drill made specifically for carving holes through thick ice. Most ice augers consist of a blade attached to a head of some sort. There are different types of ice augers that you can use for ice fishing, which we’ll break down below.

Ice augers are necessary pieces of equipment; without them, it would be nearly impossible to cut through a frozen lake to get to the fish. If you’re going fishing, be sure to pack an ice auger so that you can carve holes to fish through.

Types of Ice Augers

There are many different styles of ice augers to choose from. Each type has its own benefits and drawbacks, and the best auger for one angler may not be the best choice for another. Learn about the different types of ice augers to figure out which will work best for your ice fishing needs.

Hand Ice Augers

Hand augers, also called manual augers, are the simplest and least expensive option. These ice augers require more effort on the part of the angler. Hand augers consist of a blade attached to a head with a rotating handle. Simply turn the handle to begin drilling through the ice. If you choose a hand auger, be prepared to put in some elbow grease to carve holes.

Electric Ice Augers

Electric ice augers use a battery-powered head to turn the auger blade for you. These are more expensive than hand augers, but they do make carving holes easier. With a battery powered ice auger, you won’t have to do the hard work yourself. Most electric augers run on lithium ion batteries that should be kept warm, so some maintenance is required to keep these tools in good shape.

Gas Powered Ice Augers

Gas powered ice augers consist of a blade with a gas-powered engine for the head. These are typically the most powerful ice augers, but they are also messier to operate. You’ll have to mix gas and oil in the correct proportion to use a gas powered ice auger, and spills can harm the environment and scare off fish. Many serious anglers opt for gas augers for their sheer power, but they can be more difficult to operate than other models.

Ice Auger Drills

If you already own a power drill, and ice auger drill conversion blade may be the best choice for you. With these augers, you simply connect a blade to your power drill and let the drill rotate the blade for you. For those who already own a drill, this is an affordable option that still takes the effort of rotating a manual auger off your plate.

How To Choose an Ice Auger

With so many types, brands, and models to choose from, finding the right ice auger for your needs can be difficult. Consider the following factors when choosing your ice auger.

Type

We’ve already discussed the different types of ice augers: hand powered, electric, gas powered, or drill conversion augers. It is up to you which you think will work the best.

For casual ice anglers carving smaller holes, a hand auger will work fine. These are the least expensive, lightest in weight, and while they require some muscle, they will work just fine.

A drill powered auger blade is probably the next cheapest option, provided you already own a powerful enough drill to turn the blade through thick ice. These are lighter than other power augers and pretty simple to use.

More serious ice anglers should choose between electric and gas powered. If you’re drilling lots of holes, drilling bigger holes, or drilling through extra thick ice, you’ll want the power of electric or gas augers. There are benefits and drawbacks to both gas and electric augers. Gas is more powerful, but mixing gas and oil can be difficult, messy, and time consuming. You’ll also have to worry about carrying and storing the gas and oil. Electric is not quite as powerful, but you don’t have the messy, difficult set up. With electric augers, you just have to worry about their battery life and health.

Use

How you plan to use your ice auger will help guide your decision. If you’re only carving a few, small holes, a manual hand auger works fine. If you’re carving lots of big holes through thick ice, you may want a powered auger so you aren’t exhausted from drilling the holes yourself. Think about how often you go ice fishing, in what conditions, and your behaviors on the lake to help pick the best ice auger for your needs.

Blade Size

Consider what blade size you’ll need. Size can refer to both diameter and length of the blade. Most augers come in either 4 inch, 6 inch, 8 inch, or 10 inch diameter. If you’re fishing for smaller panfish, a 4 or 6 inch auger diameter will suffice. If you’re fishing for a larger catch, you’ll need to ensure that the hole is big enough to fit your fish through it.

Don’t forget to consider where you’re fishing and how thick the ice will be. If you’re fishing on especially thick ice, for example 10 inches thick, your auger blade needs to be long enough to cut through all the ice and hit the water. An 8 inch long blade won’t cut it if the ice is a foot thick.

Weight

An ice auger is often the heaviest piece of ice fishing equipment you’ll have to carry. If you’re worried about lugging heavy equipment across a frozen lake all day, opt for a lighter model or a hand auger, which will be the lightest option. Use an ice fishing sled to carry your gear if you use a powered auger so that you don’t wear yourself out carrying a heavy piece of machinery.

Price

Price is always a factor when making a purchase. If you’re serious about ice fishing, consider your ice auger an investment. A high quality auger will last longer, so you can use it over multiple seasons. If you’re just trying out ice fishing, a hand auger is the least expensive option.