Born on these lakes. Certified by the industry. Passionate about sharing the magic of ice fishing with you.
Every IceCatch guide has grown up fishing the lakes of Uzbekistan. They know the ice like their own homes — where it's thick, where it's thin, where the fish gather in January, and how to make a complete beginner feel like an expert within the first hour.
All our guides hold current ice safety certifications, first-aid qualifications, and are fluent in at least two languages. They're not just instructors — they're storytellers, photographers (if you want), and genuine hosts for your day on the ice.
Every guide holds Uzbekistan Outdoor Guide certification, ice safety training, and first-aid qualification renewed annually.
Our guides speak English, Russian, and Uzbek. Some also speak German, Turkish, and Arabic for our international guests.
All guides will photograph your trip and share the memories. You came home with fish — and a full camera roll.
Profiles of the people who will make your ice fishing day trip extraordinary.
Aziz has been fishing Charvak since he was 7 years old. He's the person you want drilling your hole and choosing your bait. His knowledge of fish behaviour under ice is encyclopaedic.
A mountaineer turned fisherman, Timur leads our remote alpine lake expeditions. He's taken anglers to spots no tourist has ever visited — the views alone are worth the trip.
Lola is our most-requested guide for families and first-timers. Her positive energy transforms nervous beginners into confident anglers — and her hot cocoa recipe is legendary.
We don't cut corners on safety. Every guide you'll meet on an IceCatch trip holds current certifications.
Annually renewed certification covering ice thickness assessment, rescue procedures, self-rescue techniques, and group safety management on frozen water bodies.
All guides hold a current Wilderness First Aid certification including CPR. Guides carry a full first-aid kit, emergency blanket, and communication device on every trip.
Licensed by the Uzbekistan Tourism Committee as certified outdoor adventure guides. Our guides are legal professionals — not informal freelancers.
Specialised training in cold weather emergency response, hypothermia recognition and treatment, and managing groups in sub-zero temperatures safely.
Deep practical knowledge of local fish species, seasonal behaviour, ice fishing techniques, and spot selection — built through years of personal experience on these specific lakes.
Our guides are trained to document your trip. They'll capture your best catches, the landscape, and the moments you'll want to remember forever — at no extra charge.