Warmth hindering ice safety

FAIRMONT -Mother Nature's game of "hot and cold" this winter continues to torment ice-fishing enthusiasts, and makes it more risky for those who choose to venture out on the lakes.

Season late, but catches are great

A warm January has had hard-water anglers on thin ice throughout the start of winter this ice-fishing season. Safety charts recommend anglers have “generally safe ice” for foot travel at a 4-inch thickness and light snow machines at and above a 5-inch depth for travel.

On thin ice — what price for that pickerel?

The city's emergency officials message is as clear as thin ice — “Stay off.” On many parts of the Bay of Quinte, though the thickness of ice may seem safe from a distance, rising temperatures in the Quinte region this week made it hazardous for ice anglers, pond hockey enthusiasts and snowmobilers [...]

Stay safe on the ice

The Ministry of Natural Resources is reminding anglers to check local ice conditions before heading out to fish. Ice conditions can be deceptive and variable. Here are some things to remember: •Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness across most lakes and rivers. read more

Lake skaters urged to stay away

People who want to skate or fish on Halifax-area lakes are being advised to stay away because the ice isn't thick enough.