Does anyone know when it is safe to go ice fishing around here?

[shimano25]

I've never ice fished in my life, but I want to try this winter. However, what time of the year typically does the ice become stable enough for safe ice fishing in southern Ontario? Thanks.

 

[efka]

Each location is different. Do you have any body of water in mind?

As for me i don't go out until 2-3 week of january when there is at least 6-8" of ice.

 

[swica18]

when is it safe enough to go ice fishing inside the piers. like i remember seeing guys ice fishing at bronte harbour for steelies

 

[frozenfire]

when is it safe enough to go ice fishing inside the piers. like i remember seeing guys ice fishing at bronte harbour for steelies

Fishing tribs and mouths is always questionable because of moving water.
Always best to go out and see how it is and how thick the ice is.