We are almost certain that the above shanty -- we spotted near the Town Dock earlier this week --  is somewhere on the ice today, serving well its owner, as he or she hopes to bring in a mighty catch of the day.

And if you are in the market for a shanty rental, one of our loyal readers Colin Mangan, has one up for grabs.

From Colin: "It's a 10'x10' heated ice shanty on Schroon Lake. Seats 2-4 comfortably. Windows on both ends for viewing tip-ups. Shanty is on skis and can be towed by sled or 4 wheeler to anywhere on lake. Prices are below. Call, text or email for availability. Thank you. Call 845-551-8098. Weekend Day: $50, all Weekend: $90, Weekday: $35".

You can also email Colin at wcolinm@gmail.com.  And mention you saw this here and Colin will give you 10 per cent off!