Belwood Lake Conservation Area opens for ice fishing

Despite a relatively mild start compared to last year, winter has arrived in the Grand River watershed. With cooler temperatures in late January and more winter-like conditions in the forecast, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has opened ice fishing operations at Belwood Lake Conservation Area.

Conditions will be monitored regularly at the park to ensure the ice thickness meets safety requirements. When the ice is too thin, the program will be suspended until it is safe to resume. Visitors are encouraged to call the park directly at 519-843-2979 for up-to-date conditions.

Pinehurst Lake and Shade’s Mills conservation areas remain closed for ice fishing at this time due to unsafe ice conditions.

For more information, fees and park contact information, visit www.grandriver.ca/winterprograms.

Stay safe

The GRCA is encouraging the public to be careful around waterways. Parents are reminded to keep their children and pets away from watercourses. The recent colder temperatures are allowing for some ice formation on local waterways, but the ice in many locations is thin and unstable. In addition, banks adjacent to rivers and creeks are slippery and when combined with cold, fast-moving water pose a serious hazard.

Safety information for parents and children is available in the GRCA’s River Safety Rules booklet.

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Media contacts:

Cam Linwood, GRCA Communications Coordinator
Phone 519-621-2763 x2251  |  Email clinwood@grandriver.ca

Lisa Stocco, GRCA Manager of Communications
Phone 519-621-2763 x2316  |   Email lstocco@grandriver.ca