{"id":7085,"date":"2026-01-15T09:07:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T14:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northhatley.info\/2026\/01\/15\/se-reapproprier-notre-lac-massawippi-en-hiver-cest-commence\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T09:24:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T14:24:19","slug":"reclaiming-lake-massawippi-in-winter-it-has-begun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/northhatley.info\/en\/2026\/01\/15\/reclaiming-lake-massawippi-in-winter-it-has-begun\/","title":{"rendered":"Reclaiming Lake Massawippi in winter: it has begun!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For several weeks now, I have been going out onto the ice to drill holes and measure its thickness. With ice measuring 6 inches or more, consistently observed at the various points checked, I was able to begin ice fishing in North Hatley with due caution. Last Sunday, I also invited a few friends from the village to join us on Lake Massawippi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Safety guidelines \u2014 minimum recommended ice thickness (clear ice)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Below are the commonly accepted thresholds for new, clear, solid ice. These are minimums: ice conditions can vary greatly depending on currents, cracks, springs, shoreline areas, thaw periods, or rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activity<\/th>Minimum thickness<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Person on foot<\/td>10 cm (4″)<\/td><\/tr>
Group of people<\/td>\u2248 20 cm (8″) \u2014 more if the group is large<\/td><\/tr>
ATV \/ snowmobile (small ATV)<\/td>12\u201320 cm (5\u20138″) depending on the type<\/td><\/tr>
Car \/ small SUV<\/td>23\u201330 cm (9\u201312″)<\/td><\/tr>
ight truck (pickup)<\/td>30\u201338 cm (12\u201315″)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Important reminders<\/strong> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n