Anglers Reminded to Remove Ice Fishing Shelters by March Deadline
As ice fishing season winds down, anglers are reminded that all fishing shelters south of Highway 16 must be removed by March 15 and shelters in areas north of Highway 16 must be removed by March 31.
Every year, ice fishing shelters are abandoned on the ice, which can later pose a danger to boaters
If shelters are not removed, owners may be prosecuted and the structure and contents may be removed and confiscated. Litter must also be removed when ice shelters are taken off the ice. Structures must be moved to a location where it can be loaded and removed to the individual’s residence or property.
Ice fishing shelters must have the owner’s complete name, address and phone number on the outside in legible letters that are at least 2.5 cm high.