Rothesay, N.B. Bans Traditional Ice-Fishing Shacks

Mike Donovan, an ice fisher on the Kennebasis River in Rothesay, prefers socializing from a lawn chair or small tent rather than using a traditional shack, which he abandoned due to a lack of interaction. The town has recently installed a gate to prevent large structures on the ice, aiming to address issues of litter and abandoned shacks. Donovan and others advocate for collaboration with the fishing community to maintain the area instead of banning shacks. Local businesses are experiencing increased demand for tent rentals following the town’s new regulations, highlighting a community concern for preserving the ice-fishing culture.

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