Calories Burned Ice Fishing in Bend, OR
Calculate how many calories you burn doing ice fishing in Bend, Oregon. Adjusted for Bend's temperate climate (avg 47°F). MET: 2. Climate adjustment: +3%.
Ice Fishing Calorie Calculator for Bend
Ice Fishing in Bend for 30 minutes
75 kcal
MET 2 · 73 kg · 150 kcal/hour
Includes +3% climate adjustment for Bend (47°F avg)
Climate Impact on Calorie Burn in Bend
Cool weather causes mild thermogenesis as your body generates extra heat, increasing calorie burn by about 3%.
Bend, Oregon has a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F and 7 months suitable for outdoor exercise. When doing ice fishing here, your body expends approximately +3% more energy than it would in standard lab conditions (68-72°F). This means a 160 lb person burns ~75 calories in 30 minutes instead of the standard ~73 calories.
Calorie Burn by Duration (Bend)
How many calories you burn during ice fishing at different durations in Bend's temperate climate.
| Duration | Base Calories | Bend Adjusted | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 minutes | 36 kcal | 37 kcal | +1 |
| 30 minutes | 73 kcal | 75 kcal | +2 |
| 45 minutes | 109 kcal | 112 kcal | +3 |
| 60 minutes | 145 kcal | 150 kcal | +5 |
| 90 minutes | 218 kcal | 224 kcal | +6 |
| 120 minutes | 290 kcal | 299 kcal | +9 |
Monthly & Yearly Calorie Burn Estimates
How many calories you could burn doing ice fishing for 30 minutes per session in Bend, based on your current weight.
3 sessions / week
974
calories per month
11,700 cal/year
= ~3.3 lbs of fat
5 sessions / week
1,624
calories per month
19,500 cal/year
= ~5.6 lbs of fat
*Based on the widely used estimate that 1 lb of body fat = ~3,500 calories. Actual weight loss depends on diet, metabolism, and other factors. Climate adjustment of +3% applied for Bend.
Bend Fitness Overview
Bend, Oregon (pop. 102,059) has a fitness score of 57/100 with 6 gyms per 100K residents and a walk score of 38. Residents average 6,300 daily steps and burn approximately 2,010 calories per day. Popular activities include skiing, mountain biking, trail running.
Fitness Score
57/100
Walk Score
38
Obesity Rate
29.6%
Outdoor Months
7
Other Activities in Bend, OR
Rope Climbing
MET 8 · Very High
~299 cal / 30 min
CrossFit
MET 12 · Very High
~449 cal / 30 min
Baseball
MET 5 · Moderate
~187 cal / 30 min
Cooking
MET 2 · Low
~75 cal / 30 min
Mountain Biking
MET 8.5 · High
~318 cal / 30 min
Football
MET 8 · High
~299 cal / 30 min
Gardening
MET 3.8 · Moderate
~142 cal / 30 min
Stair Climber Machine
MET 9 · High
~336 cal / 30 min
Ice Fishing in Other Oregon Cities
Portland, OR
52°F · Temperate
~75 cal / 30 min
Eugene, OR
49°F · Temperate
~75 cal / 30 min
Salem, OR
54°F · Temperate
~75 cal / 30 min
Gresham, OR
53°F · Temperate
~75 cal / 30 min
Hillsboro, OR
48°F · Temperate
~75 cal / 30 min
Medford, OR
48°F · Temperate
~75 cal / 30 min
Corvallis, OR
49°F · Temperate
~75 cal / 30 min
How We Calculate Calories Burned for Ice Fishing in Bend
Our calculator uses the standard MET (Metabolic Equivalent of Task) formula with a local climate adjustment for Bend:
Calories = MET × Weight (kg) × Duration (hrs) × Climate Factor
= 2 × Weight (kg) × Duration (hrs) × 1.03
The MET value of 2 for ice fishing is sourced from the Compendium of Physical Activities. The climate factor of 1.03 accounts for Bend's average temperature of 47°F. Research shows that exercising in non-neutral temperatures increases energy expenditure as the body works to maintain its core temperature.
Ice fishing is a winter outdoor activity that involves fishing through holes drilled in frozen lakes or rivers. While it may seem sedentary, the activity includes significant physical effort from drilling holes, carrying equipment across ice, setting up shelters, and enduring cold temperatures which increases metabolic rate. The body burns additional calories to maintain core temperature in cold environments, making ice fishing more physically demanding than it appears.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories does ice fishing burn in Bend, OR?
A 160 lb person burns approximately 75 calories during 30 minutes of ice fishing in Bend. This accounts for Bend's temperate climate with an average temperature of 47°F, which adjusts calorie burn by +3% compared to standard conditions. The base MET value for ice fishing is 2.
Does Bend's climate affect calories burned during ice fishing?
Yes. Bend has a temperate climate averaging 47°F. Cool weather causes mild thermogenesis as your body generates extra heat, increasing calorie burn by about 3%. This means ice fishing in Bend burns approximately +3% more calories compared to the standard MET calculation at 68-72°F.
What is the best time to do ice fishing in Bend?
Bend's moderate climate (avg 47°F) with 7 outdoor-friendly months makes ice fishing comfortable most of the year. Morning exercise may boost metabolism for the rest of the day, while evening sessions can help with stress relief and sleep quality.
How many calories per month can I burn doing ice fishing in Bend?
At your current weight, doing ice fishing for 30 minutes in Bend: 3 sessions/week burns ~974 cal/month (11,700 cal/year), while 5 sessions/week burns ~1,624 cal/month (19,500 cal/year). These estimates include the +3% climate adjustment for Bend's 47°F average temperature.
Is ice fishing popular in Bend, OR?
While ice fishing may not be the most popular activity in Bend (popular activities include skiing, mountain biking, trail running), it is still widely practiced. The city offers 6 gyms per 100K residents and has a fitness score of 57/100. The temperate climate with 7 outdoor months supports ice fishing for much of the year.