The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment reminds anglers ice fishing season is winding down. That means all ice fishing shelters north of highway 16 in the province must be removed by March 31st.
They urge you to plan to remove your ice shelter before it becomes unsafe noting spring weather can be unpredictable leading to unsafe ice conditions sometimes earlier than expected. Owners must remove all structures and litter from the ice. Shelters may not be left onshore and must be transported away. They note abandoned ice shelters pose an unnecessary risk to everyone who enjoys the lakes in the summer since pieces of a shelter can cause injury and litter the shores.
They also remind you to be extremely cautious when travelling on ice adding slush, thermal cracks and pressure ridges are all indications of unsafe ice conditions.
