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You’ve probably heard the saying, “No ice is safe”. While this is true, it’s not practical advice for a lot of us in the Northern climate where playing or working on frozen water is part of our lives. Ice fishing has many opportunities for things to go disastrously wrong when the dangers of ice aren’t appreciated or prepared for properly. That’s why ice fishing safety is important.

Sometimes we tend to rationalize the dangers of ice fishing, thinking of all of the fun of catching “the big one” after drinking a case of beer with friends while downplaying or omitting altogether the inherent dangers. Life or death situations can and do occur on the ice and often without notice, so it is smart to take a few precautions prior to driving or walking on frozen water.

There are fishermen who can’t wait for winter and the lake to freeze solid. Ice fishing is a sport that many people enjoy, extending the fishing season to year-round pleasure. What’s more, ice fishing is a great family activity.

What makes ice fishing so appealing to families is that the sport isn’t just about catching fish. Getting outdoors and breathing crisp, good air while having fun sums up ice fishing well.

Smiles, laughs, and playing in the snow are all pretty common occurrences while out on the ice. Those reasons are just some of the few that even people who hate fishing get hooked on this winter activity. If you’d like to try a day of ice fishing fun with your family, here are some things to keep in mind.