JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Anglers are reminded unoccupied fish houses must be removed from all waters beginning March 15 until ice-out.

The Stutsman County Park Board reports that all permanent fish houses must be removed by mid-night.

“Portable fish houses can continue to be used after March 15 if they are removed daily,” the county states. “Those remaining after the deadline will be impounded by the Stutsman County Park Board.”

Anglers are advised to use caution while accessing area lakes because mild weather conditions can quickly result in unstable ice conditions that can make removing a fish house with a vehicle difficult or dangerous. Ice conditions can vary from region to region, between lakes in the same region, and even on the same lake.

Fish houses may be used after March 15 if they are removed daily.