Petrie Island - Hardcore Ice Fishing

[jsdx]

Went out for a drive xmas day, nice to get out of the house for some fresh air, even if a bit wet.

I was amazed to see folks ice fishing ... They look like they knew what they were doing and prepped for wet so I wasn't worried but wow ... I''m a fan of thicker ice.

I paparazzied a shot - hardcore for sure.



Also, large fish (ice shack ?) was visible on the way in, don't recall seeing it before ... have to check it out when the ice is thicker...



Happy Holidays and stay safe,
John

[Zach bros Outdoors]

Thanks for the info. I'm getting into ice fishing this winter and got a bunch of equipment for christmas. I've heard that it costs money to fish at petrie island. Is this true?

[jsdx]

This website has lots of good info http://www.piifa.ca/
Fishing is free. You pay if you want to rent a hut or drive into the ice village (website above says $5 )

Ice is way thin to fish right now, I would stay away until way colder weather makes some safe ice. Survival suite and other safety gear mandatory.

Best of luck with your season