ICE THICKNESS OF ALBERTA's LAKE's

[papirus]

Pls post lake name and thickness of the ice...

[papirus]

morinville pond
ice thickness = 8-12''
date = dec.4.2011

[sureshot]

Chickacoo 8-9 inches

Andy

[papirus]

PIGEON LAKE , SHORE LINE 8'', INNER PARTS 6'', this thickness from me-me o beach area...
date= dec.3.2011

[HOSSTONE1]

Jackfish Lake is 8 inches with 3 inches snow as of this morning

[papirus]

ATTENTION

pls check google sattellite map, make sure lake u going to drill dosent have water stream going in or out from the lake, if there is one stay away from stream atleast 100 feet...

water streams create air bubbles and warmer water, this can cause thin surface or canal under the ice...

always bring ICE PICK...

[Tyangelo]

Wizard has 5" of good ice, 3" of white ice.

Jim Nelson pond has about the same. Just remember there is an aerator on the south side.

[Albertadiver]

Why do you have to be a tool. A guy tries to start a helpful post and you make a useless comment, this crap is getting really old.

Andy

X2 - seems like anytime his feelings gets hurt he has the posts magically dealt with....

[BGSH]

If you guys had a SENSE OF HUMOR and did not like beeguys post you would make a joke out of it. :thinking-006:

[CeeZee]

Capt Eyre Lake
4" to 6"
Dec. 2/2011

[Geezle]

If you guys had a SENSE OF HUMOR and did not like beeguys post you would make a joke out of it. :thinking-006:

I don't know what went on, but for those on the forum who know me personally...I definitely have a sense of humor, warped though it may be.

Doesn't change the fact that some folks don't know when to quit...too much of the same crap from the same people all the time gets old.


By the way, I haven't read the news this morning yet...would you be a sport and check it for me and let me know if there's anything interesting going on in the world? :sHa_sarcasticlol:



Seriously though, what'd I miss in this thread? :o

[trapshooter]

What are the ice conditions like around Caroline, (Phyllis Lake/Burnstick Lake)

[icefever]

Was at Burntstick on the weekend 7-8" of ice, found an air pocket about 20" across that only had 1/2" on it

[Mikediz]

milo/macgregor 8" near shore 4' 100 yards out. still some open water in the middle

[Mikediz]

meant 4" not 4' on last post

[bigmac]

8.5" most places. Thicker closer to shore.

[0liver]

anyone know how thick mullhurst @ pidgeon is?

[ben2012]

From shore of provincial park as of yesturday 300 meters out 9" and around 150 meters out it had 10 to 12"

[fishunter]

8 inches as of dec 4/11

[g1987man]

spray has about 8".. but it was white. so watch out.
i was fishing about 1 km away from the dam...

[OttCan]

Anybody know any thicknesses there?

[wallycranker]

Was tip up fishing on lac la biche lake today 9 to 12 inchs on northside of lake.

[horsetrader]

12" of ice some places open water around aerators at Vegreville so just be carful

[The-Legend]

any word on travers or badger??????

[blackonblackfx4]

Beaver lake (near lac la biche) 7" by shore, 6" further out in 15' of water. Didnt test near the middle or past the first part of the lake.

[Shmag]

I have not been out yet, but do take caution out there. Working 2 hrs north of slave and it was +6 at midnight and alot of rain and high winds around 2 to 3:30 am. Think the coldest it got through the night was +4

[fishingmaster2097]

What about PCR, I wanna try and go there this weekend so....

[fish farmer]

any word on travers or badger??????

Be a long time for Travers yet. There is ice around the LBPP boat launch, doesnt look healthy though. The majority, like 90 to 99% of the main lake is wide open, can launch a boat at the east end if you want.

[Speckle55]

+8 inches up at Hinton area:)

[maverick_8teen]

anyone been to Badger Lake yet? Looking to go between x-mas and new year. got a week off work then and want to take a couple days to fish? Wondering what the ice is like as of now with the weather changes here in CGY. Is it as warm out there?

[Geezle]

8.5" most places. Thicker closer to shore.

It gets inconsistent a couple hundred yards out. Open water under the dock at the town launch.

[kevinhits]

just wondering what thickness is safe to drive on? have a GMC Envoy...
Thanks

[0liver]

foot-2 feet dont mess around with vehicles and ice

[skiwili]

you can if the ice is more than 12.

Ice Safety Tips

"http://www.mywildalberta.com/Fishing/SafetyProcedures/IceSafety.aspx

[kevinhits]

thanks guys... I have never went this early. Usually I am late december and on where the ice is 2' and no issues...

[wallycranker]

Watched a fisherman drive right across lac la biche today unreal! There's a foot of ice in some places but I ain't that crazy

[WayneChristie]

you can if the ice is more than 12.

Ice Safety Tips

"http://www.mywildalberta.com/Fishing/SafetyProcedures/IceSafety.aspx

a local guy thought the same last winter around Brooks, ice was 12 inches where he drove on. truck became a submarine. 12 inches is nuts. it isnt always the same thickness all over any lake in Alberta, why risk going through and maybe dying, walk!

[FisherGrrrl]

Chain lake is about 8 inches

[Rick1015]

anyone been to clear lake south of Nanton to check the ice?

[The-Legend]

spray lakes???

[Rick1015]

No Clear Lake. Just east of Stavely Alberta

[bubbles]

wondering about spray and ghost any one have any info on these ?

Thanks
Bubbles

[ranger]

What about cold lake any one know

Thanks

[fish farmer]

Cold lak wont be fishable until after xmas, most likely not into the new year. Its still open and usually doesnt freeze over until around xmas.

[strungout]

anyone heard anything about any lakes around medicine hat, I'm guessing this weather isn't helping down here but I'm wondering about 40 mile, grassy lake, chin lake, rattlesnake, michele res, newell.... was thinking about taking a look at rattlesnake today but id imagine theres not enough ice yet.
THANKS

[Richard B.]

PCR this morning at southside boat launch- 4 inches out to 20m from shore and 6 inches in a couple of places.

caught a couple of burbot and a walleye and the guys beside us caught four burbot and a walleye

[slivers86]

PCR this morning at southside boat launch- 4 inches out to 20m from shore and 6 inches in a couple of places.

caught a couple of burbot and a walleye and the guys beside us caught four burbot and a walleye

5 and an eye :) lol to be exact. Was nice seeing you two there this morning. I'd say the lake is pretty consistant at around 4"... a few spots thinner, probably plenty thicker :)

[Sled Dog]

10 to 12" in front of the provincial park as of Dec 9th. Quite a few pressure cracks but well frozen.

[HOSSTONE1]

nakamun is 8-9 inches clear ice. people driving on it. even a nut job in a 3/4 ton!!!

[WayneChristie]

anyone heard anything about any lakes around medicine hat, I'm guessing this weather isn't helping down here but I'm wondering about 40 mile, grassy lake, chin lake, rattlesnake, michele res, newell.... was thinking about taking a look at rattlesnake today but id imagine theres not enough ice yet.
THANKS

fished that area last weekend 5 or 6 inches where I was (Brooks area)

[papirus]

12-14" lots of pressure craks and still keep cracking and so loud...

[WTHunter]

There was about 8-10" of ice on Carson on Friday morning. Five trucks on the ice....but not mine yet....

[tara_13]

Anyone head to Beaver Mines or Beauvias ? I know you can probably camp at both, and should be easy on your trailer...

[Sundancefisher]

for reference...Lake Sundance in Calgary has 8 inches (7 clear and 1 white) within 40 feet of shore.

This lake does have variable ice conditions so it will be interesting to see what the over all thickness is.

Any other lake communities in Calgary with ice reports?

[jkuefler]

Cardiff is at 12" today

[Albertafisher]

Baptiste Lake = 10-12inches.

[hoss2]

South buck. Ice measured 10"-12" 3"-4" of white ice. Lots of snowmobile tracks even a snowbear out there today

[Willowtrail]

Vegreville has 14" of good ice and non stop perch

[WabbitKilla]

I heading to PCR for the first time. Is the ice still looking good? Wasn't sure what the weather has been like down there. Where's the best spot for a newcomer to wet a line? At the Bridge or by the dock in the south?

[Thundercatcher]

How do you get to Vegreville pond?

[Kevin_Thunder]

How do you get to Vegreville pond?

http://www.srd.alberta.ca/FishWildlife/FishingHuntingTrapping/FishingAlberta/FishStockingMap.aspx

You may want to bookmark this one.

[Daceminnow]

anybody ventured to either the upper or lower bowl? hows the ice thickness and snow accumulation up there. thanks.

Dace

[Couleestalker]

anyone heard anything about any lakes around medicine hat, I'm guessing this weather isn't helping down here but I'm wondering about 40 mile, grassy lake, chin lake, rattlesnake, michele res, newell.... was thinking about taking a look at rattlesnake today but id imagine theres not enough ice yet.
THANKS

Drove by Reddleback bay (Newell) Saturday just to have a look. Couldn't believe what i saw. 6 ice shacks and 8-10 trucks on the ice. All in a 1-2 acre spot. Not sure how thick the ice was, but I think they're crazy.

8" on Blood Indian

[aulrich]

PCR by outflow 3ish
Travers By resort boatlaunch 3 ish

[WTHunter]

About 8" on Meekwap today..........lots of ice heaves

[slivers86]

anybody ventured to either the upper or lower bowl? hows the ice thickness and snow accumulation up there. thanks.

Dace

a couple of weeks ago there was full coverage on the lakes. I'm sure its fishable by now with the cold temperatures. I might venture to spray this week, if I do, I'll jog over to lower k and drill a few holes.

[bingo1010]

any reports on moose lake out there?? or kehewin??

[FreshToDeath]

Anyone know how thick Buffalo Lake is?

[WayneChristie]

Drove by Reddleback bay (Newell) Saturday just to have a look. Couldn't believe what i saw. 6 ice shacks and 8-10 trucks on the ice. All in a 1-2 acre spot. Not sure how thick the ice was, but I think they're crazy.

8" on Blood Indian

I dont understand why people have to risk their lives to drive to a spot, I bet its the same place they were all set up last winter, and its easy walking distance.

[bull9898]

I dont understand why people have to risk their lives to drive to a spot, I bet its the same place they were all set up last winter, and its easy walking distance.

:angry3: Why whine abought it on this forum its non of your bussiness:argue2:

[Kokanee9]

:angry3: Why whine abought it on this forum its non of your bussiness:argue2:

Kind of uncalled for, don't you think?

[nightcrawler]

I don't know. It seems to me that people driving their vehicles onto ice that is not thick enough to drive on yet is dangerous to those of us who know to walk on untill it is safe to drive on. That kind of makes it our business, as I certainly do not want to die because some one else makes a mistake and I am sure that most of the other members here do not want to either.

[tara_13]

:angry3: Why whine abought it on this forum its non of your bussiness:argue2:

I seen you've been here for a few years... so you probably know people here and made a few buddies, but why would you post that comment ?

Im sure you just had a bad day...

[nightcrawler]

I seen you've been here for a few years... so you probably know people here and made a few buddies, but why would you post that comment ?

Im sure you just had a bad day...

Possibly his truck and he is embarassed?

[bradvtown]

Ya I'm curious about Moose lake and Manatokan. No holes on kehewin as of Tuesday.

[shredder]

12in at south end

[WayneChristie]

:angry3: Why whine abought it on this forum its non of your bussiness:argue2:

forget it, you arent worth a comment

[pecker]

:angry3: Why whine abought it on this forum its non of your bussiness:argue2:

what the ----?:sign0161:

[sureshot]

There is always one douchebag that has to ruin a good thread.

Andy

[winger7mm]

:angry3: Why whine abought it on this forum its non of your bussiness:argue2:

Obviously you have never been around when a vehicle goes threw. Picture this, you invite your buddy out he has to work a little late but tells you to pick up his wife and meet him out on the ice. Your out there the ice is 12" you text him the thickness and you suggest he walk out, like you had walked out. Hes excited to get out and figures the ice is good enough 100yrds off shore less then 50 feet from where your fishing , he goes through. You and his wife run over freaking out bringing a little bit of rope with you to help pull him out of the water. the water goes calm and after a couple minutes the air bubbles stop. he doesnt come up..... how as a fellow fisherman, ice fisher outdoorsman can you say its none of his buisness??? its all of ours, we may not know it but one day in the wild you WILL have to put your nose into someone elses biz and save them, been there personally a few times. If I see that you had cut your leg real real bad with an axe while camping and are screaming like a lil girl, Ill be stickin my nose into your business. If your gonna make a post like that atleast get your spelling right ;)

[winger7mm]

Great thread by the way, cant wait to get out and post some lakes myself

[Fishabs]

Has anyone been to Yellowhead Lake by Sundre lately? If so, what is the ice like? Thanks to anyone with a bit of info on that lake.

[ogre]

Was out at PCR today, straight ahead of where the boat dock was. Caught 6 lings, and a wee jack. It gets to live another day:sHa_shakeshout:

I was a beautiful day. Thickness varied from 6 - 8 inches of solid black ice.

[slivers86]

:angry3: Why whine abought it on this forum its non of your bussiness:argue2:

ignorance will get you nowhere, and when you find your way back, will have gotten you nothing.

[BGSH]

:angry3: Why whine abought it on this forum its non of your bussiness:argue2:

Hey don't be so rude to Wayne buddy, who do you think you are :mad0030:

[Elkaholic6]

13 shacks on Joussard.. 13" of ice I think.

[Jack&7]

I like this graphic:

http://www.lakemichiganangler.com/tips/Ice_Fishing/photos/icecard.pdf

[carlwashere]

Anyone know any info on Pinehurst Lake ice thickness? or Seibert or Touchwood?
:sign0085::sign0085:

[concretefisher]

Ya I'm curious about Moose lake and Manatokan. No holes on kehewin as of Tuesday.
moose has 13", in spots, one truck through moose, one through kehewin

[LacLaBicheNS]

Watched a fisherman drive right across lac la biche today unreal! There's a foot of ice in some places but I ain't that crazy

Was on llb today. I didn't feel comfortable at all and I was within 100 feet of shore.

Probably about 12-15 inches of ice. But the way people fish that lake by Churchhill is stupid. Guys parking 3 trucks in a small area on 12 inches of ice..

Had a guy pull up in his truck beside my truck and ask how the fishing was. I was in my 3/4ton diesel crew cab and he had a 1/2 ton crew cab. On 12 inches.

[LacLaBicheNS]

Anyone know any info on Pinehurst Lake ice thickness? or Seibert or Touchwood?
:sign0085::sign0085:

Wouldn't try touchwood. Ice is always sketchy there.

Guy went through pinehurst last week I heard.


Don't know anythin about seibert, but theres a spring on the left of the boat ramp so I would stay away from that part lol.


I really don't think people understand how mild it has been this year. Its like they think becuase its mid Dec the ice is good everywhere.

[WayneChristie]

I really don't think people understand how mild it has been this year. Its like they think becuase its mid Dec the ice is good everywhere.

I know what you are saying, last year this time we had about twice the ice. hopefully it hangs around for a couple weeks so I dont have to trade the auger for the pontoon. it has been cold enough here to keep the ice and add a bit overnight, but the daytime temps and wind really arent helping!

[jenson]

Moose Lake

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/your_weather/details/620/5229355/6/caab0204/plpcities/787/

[skidderman]

Cross Lake Dec 17 10 to 12 inches. People driving on it but we walked.
I understand through the grapevine that Cold Lake is not yet frozen in the center of the lake so if true or not be careful.
Somewhere around Regina, SK a truck went through the ice in the last couple of days. A 51 year old man drowned but his son got out alive. A very, very sad story.

Seen some guys driving very fast on the ice. The game warden checked us and said they are really pushing it due to the wave that it creates in front of them. I understand why people want to fish but at least drive slow.

[sureshot]

Seen some guys driving very fast on the ice. The game warden checked us and said they are really pushing it due to the wave that it creates in front of them. I understand why people want to fish but at least drive slow.


We saw quite a few of these idiots on nakumun yesterday to. Had one come park right behind my tent.

Andy

[wildcat111]

was at chain lakes south of calgary today, ice 6-8 inches, alot less in some areas and around 2-3 inches of water under the snow, fishing was slow but overall a good day

[ogre]

Was out at RR23 on Sylvan Lake. Caught my limit of whites in 3 hours. Ice was almost 12" over 8 FOW. There were three vehicles on the ice (already!) and saw 2 shacks built just before I left.

[blackonblackfx4]

Anyone know any info on Pinehurst Lake ice thickness? or Seibert or Touchwood?
:sign0085::sign0085:

Do not go on touchwood. Looked good by the campsite 12" took quads along the north shore to go fishing. Crossed one heave by the north river which wast a big deal. On the way home in the dark the wind had picked up considerably and our tracks on the heave looked much steeper than earlier in the day. Got off the quads to find out the other side of the heave was now wide open water about three feet deep and the heave went right into the swamp. And only about 6" of ice by shore coming out of the heave. Had to make A makeshift trail over the swamp getting hung up on every beaver stump.

Give it AT LEAST a week. I'd give it two.

[leeaspell]

Carson had about 14-16 inches on it yesterday, probably about 20 trucks driving on it. Everytime a truck moved you could here the booms coming from the ice. Once had a crack go right between my legs. A few of them were doing at least 30-40km/h leaving the ice

[Matty123]

12 Inch + of ice drove a pickup on it
today fishing was good around 1 for
an hour or two caught 7 pike no walleye

[carlwashere]

Any new info about ice thickness/vehicle traffic and fishing reports for Pinehurst or Siebert would be appreciated. Also any more info on that Ford truck that fell through the ice (date, location, were all ok? other pictures). Post or pm me thanks.

[decker]

Anyone know how thick Buffalo Lake is?

Havn't checked for thickness but on the northeast side there is heave and alot of open water with flowing springs. I thought I would hike across the corner and go about 50 yards of shore and the ice started to crack and pop like crazy, this was after I fell into my waist in a muskrat run.
I think the ice maybe not that good yet. I also heard there are moving shacks out to Pipes Point.

[rena0040]

pcr this morning was 4-6" of clear ice straight out from the dock 50-60 yards.

chain was around 8-10" mostly clear

[bowhunter79]

Pretty good ice at Carson was out yesterday easily 12- 14" However some ******* was driving 50. I stuck out my hand to slow him down and he stopped asked what the problem was and I explained the wave created by a moving vehicle and the dangers associated with said wave. He rudely told me it was a police vehicle and sped off. Anyone aware of Grey Ford F-150 police vehicles driving 50 km/hr on the ice.

[kevinhits]

how is the ice at lake Newel as of today. Planning on a trip on boxing day.Any updates would be great!
thanks Ya All...And merry Christmas!

[wrenchmonkey]

has anyone been on gull ?

[fishermansfriend]

Went to gull about 4 days ago ice is 7-10 inch thats on south west side.\never got nothing but my friend caught a 18inch pike in like 6 ft of water.. seen a few burbs as well..

pigeon has solid 8-12 inchs at provincial park and at mullhurst- had a few wallyeye and pike

and i was at newell ice is brutal on north and south lots of choppy ice heaves but still solid 6-10 inchs of ice total. seen a good size pike had em on but got off.

[chad66]

Was on the lake today. The ice is about 16-18 inches and the rainbows are fat and sassy.

[bubbles]

how is the ice at lake Newel as of today. Planning on a trip on boxing day.Any updates would be great!
thanks Ya All...And merry Christmas!

Was there on Sunday Ice was 7-8 inches thick 10+ Cars on the ice and a lot of Ice shacks.

[CrowsnestGuy]

Wondering if anyone has been to Shurburne this week? Looking to see how thick the ice is.

[Bryce]

How's the ice at crawling valley? Heading to the farm for x-mas, only 20 min away and want to get out on it.

[birchy]

Crawling Valley SHOULD be very similar to Newell, but yes, I'd like to hear an ice report from there as well just to be sure..

Clear Lake east of Stavely? Similar to PCR I would imagine?

[clarki]

I measured 11 inches of clear ice at Badger yesterday.

M

[npauls]

Wondering if anyone has been to Shurburne this week? Looking to see how thick the ice is.

Last I heard was that sherburn had about 6" of solid ice earlier this week. That is about the same as it was a few weeks ago when I was there on the west end. I am not to sure how the east end by the boat launch is.

[chad66]

Was on the lake today. The ice is about 16-18 inches and the rainbows are fat and sassy.

The ice is actually 13-14 inches thick I measured in a few different places today.

[Gust]

At McGregor today,,, ice a good 8-12 inches, but definitely not driveable,, it was heaving something fierce today, zero wind, really good clarity by the boat launch but a tad murkier by the wall but sighted alright without a tent to about 6 fow.,, lost two and Pa caught a long skinny pike that went back. no flood water though it looked like it had suffered some recently. The canal is iffy and I'd gvive it till January to be super safe.

[CeeZee]

On Capt Eyre Lake Dec 24th 12 " people driving on.

[CeeZee]

Does anyone have an ice report for Gull Lake @ Parkland Beach Area.

[wookie]

Chestermere Lake Dec 26. Measured 12 inches of ice, but watched a quad break through under the bridge. Be careful out there folks.

[cujo1969]

Went to mcgregor today about 11" of ice half way down the lake.

[yoteblaster]

Gull lake @ meridian beach today 10 inches. NOBODY driving on ice

[thrillam]

Was thinking about trying my luck at crawling on wed. How's the ice there now? Also what are some good spots I've only gone during the summer by the campsite. I would appreciate any advice and help. Also what are some good methods and setups that work well for ice fishing.

[Andys Angles]

Neighbour went to grassy last week said about 4" of ice lots of wind and water.

[ak-71]

Spray is way in a comfort zone I measured 18" yesterday.

[simmered]

Posted in another thread but I'll post here as well. This is Cold Lake taken from the beach in town. Put the augers away and bring the boat! :sign0161:

http://i652.photobucket.com/albums/uu245/simmered1/ad04e0cf.jpg

[thrillam]

Any news on crawling valley?

Thanks in advance

[Skidog]

Sylvan was about 12'' on the 24th DEC

[Albertadiver]

Anyone been to Pine Lake recently?

[Bobby B.]

December 27 the ice on Millers is 17"-18" thick in the middle.

Bobby B.

[CeeZee]

Dec 27th, Gull Lake Parkland Beach Area 10 to 12" ice

[birchy]

Eagle Lake south of Strathmore. 11" of white/grey ice as of yesterday - Dec. 27.

[tbosch]

Anyone been to Pine Lake recently?

Was there xmas day. There was 6-8" of good ice 100' from shore. I was on the north end.

[bezzola]

was quadding out at chip lake and there driving on it on boxing day

[Woody_16]

Around 12" of ice at Spruce Coulee yesterday.

[Gust]

bumped it up for informations sake

[horsetrader]

Nakamun yesterday 16

[JDRAZZ]

Has anyone been to Birch or Burnstick lake this year, just wondering about the ice in the west country?

[flipper62]

Swan Lake West of Caroline 12" drove on it today with full sized truck, lots of old tracks.

Phylis Lake also West of Caroline 8"

[lone wolf]

Around 12" of ice at Spruce Coulee yesterday.

Good to know - thanks Woody !

[ogre]

Was out talking to a couple of fisherpersons at Chestermere today in the south end. They reported ice is 6" - 8" at 8 FOW. In case anyone is interested.

[Jwood 456]

12 to 14'' of ice off of Fallis at Wab today.

[Pikecrazed]

Is pcr still safe after this weather

[Jack&7]

Was on burnstick yesterday...

Ice was 8"...7 clear 1 inch on top of white. This was on North side at Boat launch...and then 2 guys in trucks drove past me and parked within 8 fet of each other about 50 yards away. Wow.

[roachman]

Is pcr still safe after this weather

7 inches as of wednesday just south of the boat launch.

[Gust]

MacGregor is odd along the wall,, we fished where ice was 12 inches, however a bit further over it was 10 then 8 inches then about 5 then 8 and its heaving feirce,, gorgeous day until exactly 2:00pm when the wind kicked in and a cloud right from the movie The Mummy started to hedge up on the horizon but then noticed it more over Nanton way but the wind almost blew us into the ditch several times on the drive back.

[ak-71]

Does Travers south-east arm has any ice north form the boat ramp?
Wanted to explore a bit after the New Year, but suspect that ice is not safe with this weather

[Bigdad013]

Ghost dam was 13" today, clear ice 90 fow

[grant59]

Blood was at 13 inches clear ice this week

[fish gunner]

burnstick 8" -12" but not to be trusted if trying 2 drive on found 6" or less in spots dickson res 8" good clear ice at group use area need info on sylvan and gull gina fish one new yrs day fish long and prosper

[sir pikealott]

Dec 26 hit Shurburne real early in case it was no good and we could hit some other spots. Sketchy looking ice (boat launch and canal), slowly went out to 10ft of water, maybe 4inches of ice and the water from the hole was coming onto the ice, not cool with me so we left (I soooooooo wanted a feed of perch!!). Last year this time we were driving on 18-20". Wow what a different winter so far. Drove to Scandia Bay at Newell, saw one guy with his truck on the ice by the mouth of the bay, drilled a hole in the bay, 10" of good ice. Then drove to Badger, about 8-10 other people there (most people on the west side from launch to causway). We went to the north end, 8-10" of decent ice, really clear in spots so you could see the weed beds out there. Set up holes for me and my kid around the one weed bed. My Dad stuck to the cloudier ice to hide from the fish better. My kid and I landed 8 pike, biggest being 8lbs. We took three home (4-6lbs). All cubed up and ready for the deepfrier. Dad didn`t end up landing any fish, a couple bites but tht was it. I gave him and my son first crack at grabbing my tip ups when they went, but Grandpa was nice and let his grand son take first dibs! Plan to head out tomorrow again. Just trying to decide where to go.

[andreis45]

POND UPDATE:

Hermitage Pond Today : 18 INCHES.

[riderprider]

Any news on Utikuma?

[Jwood 456]

Does anyone know what the ice progress at Lesser Slave is?

[ogre]

Was out at RR23 on Sylvan. With the exception of 3 vehicles (I'm one of the 3), everyone drove onto the lake. Ice where I fished was a good 13". Snow was a little bit more than a couple of inches. It was a shanty town there, same on the marina. Lots of people.

[Albertadiver]

12" on the North end of Pine Lake. 8" Near Green Acres. 10" Near scotties. A few trucks on the ice today. Not many though.

[joker2010]

went to haig dec 26 ice on average 16 to 18 inches thick but there was a spot about 20feet in diameter that was only 4 inches always check by drilling test holes infront of your truck when satisfied where you want to be then go left and right of your truck drilling holes ecspecially on that lake

[bingo1010]

Truck went through on moose yesterday off pelican point, not sure of the details

[Elk Chaser]

Dillberry Lake - 17 inches
Jan 1, 2012

[Bryce]

Crawling Valley, north end; 12" in every time.

[Darren57]

Was in banff for new years eve. We went for a drive up to minewanka. I was quite surprised to see it was almost completely open water. Spray is supposed to have 18''. Ghost has at least 10". I suppose minewanka is very deep and there could be hot springs entering it though. Two jacks was completely open as well. I have never fished these spots but am quite curious.

[Steven Noel]

Lower Kananskis had 30 centimeters a few days ago at Panorama (keeping at least 100 meters from the open water).

[Scott N]

We were at Beaver Mines Lake yesterday, there is about 12" of ice at the west end of the lake.

[Woody_16]

Around 18" today at both Elkwater and Michelle.

[Gongshow]

Was there today, ice was about 14inches thick on the Yellowstone development side. Saw lots of fish, but nothing was biting. Was using a yellow jig with yellow gulp bait. Ally works in the summer! Also tried a spoon and a rattler.

[Jwood 456]

14 to 16'' of ice on Carson as of Jan 2nd 2012

[chubbdarter]

10 inches where we were at Travers

[kingshow]

Calling lake 2 jan 2012, 18" of clear ice, zero snow.

[GTZ]

Caught this pike at Lac Ste Anne - 14" of ice by West Cove.

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/picture.php?albumid=1206&pictureid=4163

[Gust]

bump for info's sake

[Canadianfarmgal]

Went to Stoney Lake near Elk Point, AB on Saturday and the ice is 16" near the stampede shore. Didn't go in any further. Caught 8 perch, 2 went back in the bath.

[alodar]

12 to 14'' of ice off of Fallis at Wab today.

excellent ill be out tomorrow.... :D:D:D:D

[Sundancefisher]

Lake Sundance in Calgary, 11 inches...surface snow melting fast. Hard to say what is happening with the purported thin spots.

[burbotman14]

Gull lake was 11-12 inches around the Wilson's beach area. Surprised to see people with their trucks parked so close together on the ice. We caught three walleye, a couple perch, and a couple burbot. One of the walleye was very nice, around 6 pounds, which was great to see.

[Bigdad013]

Was in banff for new years eve. We went for a drive up to minewanka. I was quite surprised to see it was almost completely open water. Spray is supposed to have 18''. Ghost has at least 10". I suppose minewanka is very deep and there could be hot springs entering it though. Two jacks was completely open as well. I have never fished these spots but am quite curious.


Those are closed for winter fishing(Minnewanka/2 jack), I believe they close after the labour day weekend

[fish gunner]

Those are closed for winter fishing(Minnewanka/2 jack), I believe they close after the labour day weekend

ah man was hoping to get the boat out on minne drat nabit

[WayneChristie]

drove by Scope tonight, fished it last week, today there are huge open areas along the dam, and lots of big gas bubbles rolling in, very weird to see a lake burping!!! Be safe this weekend people, there will be a lot of unsafe ice in southern Alberta :scared0018:

[Daceminnow]

From Jan 6th.

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=117214

[BGSH]

Wabamun south east side has 15 inches of ice and lots of cracks, be careful.

[claystone]

Anyone been to goldeye or fish lake?

[ogre]

:bad_boys_20:
Nice footer pix, BGSH.
Was out on Sylvan, drilled 4 locations 250 yds out to 17 FOW. Ice was consistent at ~12". Still a lot of people driving big trucks out onto the ice; ice flexes and crackles every time a vehicle passes close by.

[skidderman]

Buddy is out on Slave this weekend north of Kinuso. Big ice ridge going east west. They got on with an argo but suggested a quad would be out of luck. Now if I only had an argo. :sign0176:

[192 whitey]

70% open water at Grassy shoulda took my boat

[Bigdad013]

2 cars on the Ice Saturday at Ghost. 13" still. I think it's still good policy to stay clear of the pressure ridge near the boat launch if you venture out with your vehicle.

[KJPFISH]

South end of Lake Newell was 11-12" on Sat. Jan. 7/12 and appeared to be holding up quite well in spite of the wind and warm temps.

[abab]

just to bring this up what is happening out there

[keberle]

Any recent news on Pigeon Lake? Truck or quad access? Thanks.

[Woody_16]

Anyone been out to Lee/Beaver Mines/Beauvais lately?

[curt7mm]

Was out at Pigeon On the weekend. We drove on at Johnsonia (northwest side) and there was 18" of ice at least. There were several other trucks on the ice or driving around. There were also trucks on the ice at Mulhurst. We didnt see any fish, but I think we got on to the ice a little to late. 1100 - 1pm. Weather was incredible and it was just nice to be out there. My daughter even put her skates to skate for a while.

[beerhunter]

Anyone with report on ice thickness from the provicial park side. Looking to fill a couple walleye tags

[buckmaster]

Anyone with report on ice thickness from the provicial park side. Looking to fill a couple walleye tags

I was there last week and measured the ice at 18''.

[rielbowhunter]

Burnstick Lake 15" of ice (top 4 or 5 white, bottom 10 clear). we walked on, but did see two cars on other side of lake.

[Gust]

a bump,,, but I was wondering if any crazies have been out to their regular spot and noticed a Thickening?
Lake and new thickness for info's sake.

[WayneChristie]

Let you know tomorrow when I get back. might just end up on Jackfish, and fish around the dam, wont be walking too far in the cold. Hoping it gets lots of ice, in time for the derby, it would be nice to be able to drive on.

[fishunter]

Has anyone been to spring lake and or star lake. How is the ice thickness, will i have to bring my quad? Thank you for the info

[abab]

Anyone been there this week would like to head out tomorrow?

[skiwili]

Anyone know if I can drive on Newell. I will be at jackfsh bay.

[icefever]

I imagine that depends on what you are driving, quad or light vechile probably, 1 tone dually diesel I wouldn't.

[skiwili]

Driving 1/2 ton truck but I will use my sled just to be safe

[WayneChristie]

dont think Id drive on Jackfish yet, unless you follow someone bigger out

[skiwili]

I only asked to see if I can avoid walking to the spot I wanna go but I will pull my sled and ejnoy the walking :sHa_shakeshout:

I will report the thickness once I am back.

Thanks WC and Icefever

[WayneChristie]

there was a picture in the Brooks paper of the ice shack that went through the ice a week ago, all you can see is the roof, thats why I dont think it would be all that great to drive on yet, with only a week of cold days. now we are supposed to get above zero temps for a week, including plus 11 on Wednesday, I think driving on will be pushing peoples luck for a while yet. I know last winter someone drove on one of the local lakes with 12 inches of ice, and ended up on the bottom because it wasnt 12 all over. personally Im going to play it safe for a long time yet and get my exercise walking out.

[cdkeim]

Wayne, do you know the date for the fishing derby on Newell this year?

[WayneChristie]

Wayne, do you know the date for the fishing derby on Newell this year?

Posted by: NRTA Category: Community Event Contact: gietzm@countyofnewell.ab.ca
When: Saturday 18 February 2012
Location: Lake Newell Sailing Club, Lake Newell, South of Brooks
Date: Saturday, February 18 – Sunday, February 19
Where: Cost: $40 adults and $10 Youth
What: This is a catch & release Derby with no fishing license required for this weekend with over $20,000 in prizes and draws. Largest Pike and Whitefish plus tagged fish caught. Bonus event (Sunday, Feb 20) – largest pike 3 hour derby with 100 predrilled holes. First come first serve, pick your own hole. $100 per hole.
**For more information contact 403-633-0788

[rena0040]

chain today was 14-16".
lots of guys were driving on

[AppleJax]

I was out at Lac La Nonne last Sunday. There was 18 inches of solid black ice. I drove across the lake in my F-150 with my buddy in his minivan behind me. After a week of -30 im sure there is more ice now.:bad_boys_20:

[cdkeim]

Wow, thanks Wayne. that pretty much covers everything.

[clarki]

that sounds like an awesome derby!

[skiwili]

Ice at Newell about 16 inches and still growing.

[bigfishen]

There is a solid 19 inches at pigeon today, but also a about a 3 or 4 foot ice heave at the Provincial campground boat launch, that is impassible

[whitetail Junkie]

There is a big open hole towards the west end of the lake near the segal islands.12" thick ice on most other parts of the lake.

[slough shark]

14 at pine coulee today by the boat launch, guys were starting to drive out although most were drilling first and driving out afterwords so that was good to see a little caution. Fishing was slow though only a walleye and a burbot.

[Jhass]

24 inches of solid ice on burnstick lake today... even near the middle. Safe to drive a 1 ton truck across it.

[calgarygringo]

19 inches at Jackfish Bay yesterday.

[glen1971]

There was 12-16" at Beauvais when I was there on Sunday...

[dan_the_man]

rattlesnake has about 13 inches, seen guys driving on it but personally wouldnt recomend it, pike fishing was slow.

[braxxtonn]

anyone been to keho or chin lately? wonder how much ice is there??

[harrydude]

Anyone know about badger?

[martind25]

Was at badger yesterday.....10 -12 inches of ice. I walked on.

[braxxtonn]

anyone been to keho or chin lately? wonder how much ice is there??
bump.

[sir pikealott]

Was at Crawling Valley on Sunday. 19"-20"

[Woody_16]

Around 12" at Lee's on Monday

[buckmaster]

Measured the ice at 26 inches this morning. Slow fishing.....

[calgarygringo]

Measured 17 at Jackfish today. Lost a couple of inches since last week .I am not sure how driving on will be coming up as it appears to be going downhill

[CrowsnestGuy]

Anyone been to Shuburne Lake today?

[ryisnky]

Was @ KEHO yesterday; 10-12" of ice.

[armpups]

Anyone know thickness at Badger?

Thank you.

[maverick_8teen]

So ive only been introduced to ise fishing a few seasons back making my knowledge of ice a little scarce thus my nerves a little shaky with these weather conditions. Havent been out yet and dying too but worried that ill get out there and it'll be too thin. Has this been an issue lately with the warm/cold?

I mean im willing to go as far south as Chain Lakes, north up to burnstick/Phylis or east out to badger/travers. But thats a 2 hr drive and i dont want it to be a waste of a fishing trip.

[fish gunner]

most of the lakes north of cow town have 2'of ice.

[tysonlazo2]

ice conditions and thickness at beaver lake ?

[nibbler]

How is the ice on Nakamun?

[SushiUnagi]

reports on ice @ Chestermere please?

[bigfishen]

How is the ice on Nakamun?

As of 2 weeks ago. At least 21 inches in most spots

[papirus]

24" solid ice,
bring power ice auger... I use hand auger and pain in the a... drilling 24" thick ice... People driving on the ice with heavy trucks...