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Winter Activities > Ice Fishing
Get the hook up on a great way to get out and witness the beauty of our lakes and watershed’s rivers. You don’t need to be an expert to cast your claim on the chilling but fun, hard water experience of ice fishing.
This backdrop of Canadian nature, sitting on ice is nice but be crystal clear on the ice safety.
Ice is tricky due to several factors that can affect ice thickness. Study ice safety to arm yourself with life saving tips like wearing a cold suit and always fishing with a friend.
Taking The Essentials
- Flashlight
- Fire making kit
- Whistle or mirror
- Extra food and water
- Extra clothing
- Navigational / communication aids
- First aid kit
- Emergency shelter
- Pocket knife
- Sun protection
Specific to Ice Fishing
- Layered clothing
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Hydration system
- Appropriate footwear
- Warm gloves and socks
- Hand/feet warmers
- Spare tackle
- Ice picks
- Personal flotation device (PFD)
- Ice auger
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Weather Office
Weather forecast and alerts for Canada. Seasonal, marine, satellite view and extended forecast.
Avalanche Canada
Avalanche Canada is a non-government, not-for-profit organization dedicated to public avalanche safety. We issue daily avalanche forecasts throughout the winter for much of the mountainous regions of western Canada, providing this free information via our website and our app, Avalanche Canada Mobile.
BC Ministry of Environment – Fish and Wildlife Branch
The Fish and Wildlife Branch establishes legislation, policies and procedures for managing fishing and hunting activities, and for the allocation of fish and wildlife resources for recreational and commercial use.
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