Ice-fishing shelter owners are urged to stay vigilant amid heavy rain and mild temperatures.
Shelters must be removed from waterways at the first sign of thaw, and no later than March 15.
“Rising temperatures can rapidly cause ice conditions to become unstable and dangerous,” Environment Minister Gilles LePage said in a news release.
“Ice-fishing shelter owners should closely monitor the situation and remove their shelters if they notice any signs of melting.”
Despite having to remove ice-fishing shelters in the coming days, the winter fishing season continues until March 31.
In addition to remove their shelters, owners must also clear away all trash and debris and have a duty to ensure no harm is done to the environment.
“We want to ensure that nothing left on the ice ends up in our rivers, lakes or bays, so please take everything with you and help keep our province clean,” said LePage.
