Ice Fishing Comfort
• Hire a local guide
• Know your ice thicknesses
• Wear layered clothing: you’ll be warm as you drill ice holes and set up, then cool down as you relax at your spot
• Take a good pair of waterproof boots rated for cold weather
• On a sunny day, light reflects off the ice and snow. Prevent windburn and sunburn with sunscreen, sunglasses, and other protective gear
• Fish with a friend and watch each other for signs of frostbite
• Let someone back home know where you are going and when you are returning
• Clean up your site when finished for the day
• Build a fire on the shore, not on the ice
• Buy your fishing license from local marinas, bait shops or sporting goods stores
• Speak with local bait shops for expert advice
• Up to two lines per license
Assembled with contributions by Tourism Kenora and Al Smith
