With spring officially here, the ice fishing season is set to see it's way out for another winter.

Spring-like temperatures for parts of the winter have already led to the season to conclude for most fishers around the province, but now comes the final deadline to remove shelters from remaining ice surfaces.

If shelters are left on ice, they can pose a danger to boaters and water-skiers during the summer. Pieces of the shelters can also wash up onto shore and cause environmental hazards. 

All fishing shelters north of Highway 16 must be removed by end of day Friday. Shacks south of Highway 16 had to be off by March 15.

If shelters are not removed the owners can be prosecuted and the structure and contents can be confiscated and removed by the ministry. 

When removing the shelters anglers must also remove any garbage that is there. The shelter must be moved to above the high water mark.

When travelling on the ice one should do so with extreme caution.

Slush is a sign that ice is eroding from above and below at an advanced rate. Changing temperatures can cause thermal cracks and pressure ridges, which are signs of unsafe conditions.