Ice fishing season getting a slow start

By the Ontario Conservation Officers Association

To The Haldimand Press

Ice fishing is a popular past time for many of Ontario’s anglers and the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) would like to remind anglers to put safety first.

“Ice conditions vary greatly from one end of the province to the other,” says OCOA President Sean Cronsberry. “In some parts of the province the warm weather and rain this winter has delayed many waterbodies from creating safe ice conditions. While some areas in northern Ontario have had safe ice since early December, other areas in southern Ontario are still ice free. I strongly encourage anglers who are planning a fishing excursion to check the ice conditions often, plan ahead, and be prepared. By following some simple safety measures, it could save your life or the life of someone else.”