The Manitoba government is reminding ice fishers to carefully evaluate ice conditions before heading onto lakes and rivers due to warmer than usual weather.

“Manitoba has a lot to offer for those who enjoy winter activities like ice fishing, cross-country skiing and ice skating on our waterbodies, especially with the recent mild weather conditions,” said Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources Minister Jamie Moses. “We want to remind people to keep themselves and their families safe by thoroughly checking ice conditions, and by following local municipal rules, before they venture onto lakes and rivers.”

Ice is still forming this time of year and can still be dangerously thin, especially in southern Manitoba.

When on the ice check conditions often as you travel as ice thickness can vary from one area to another.