Lake Oscawana Management Advisory Commission

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DEC Ice Safety FYI "Safe ice should be your number one consideration when ice fishing. A minimum of three to four inches of solid ice is the general rule for safety. Ice thickness, however, it is not uniform on any body of water. The guidelines presented here are based on new, clear ice on non-running waters. Since ice thickness can vary on a lake, check the ice periodically to stay safe. Ice Thickness Table (for new, clear ice only) Ice Thickness Permissible Load 2 inches or... less Stay Off 4 inches Ice fishing or other activities on foot 5 inches Snowmobile or ATV Note: This guide is based on new, clear ice on non-running waters. Slush ice is about 50 percent weaker. Clear ice over running water is about 20 percent weaker. Double the recommendations for white ice. Many ice anglers do not like to fish on less than five inches of ice. Use common sense! Remember, use the buddy system while ice fishing - it saves lives." (It also lists locations to fish in NY) https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7733.html See more

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