Lake minnewonka

[TROLLER]

Anyone been out that way lately?

I know the season opens on the 19th and am wondering if there is still ice on the lake and if so how much.

THANKS

[BeeGuy]

If anyone is heading there and wants to split some costs, I'm game.

Got everything but the boat!

[mmxk]

WOW you just made my day :sHa_shakeshout: For some reason, I taught that Minnewanka opening was somewhere around June 15th.

I'm in Canmore, I'll go check the ice situation on Minnewanka early next week and keep this thread updated till the 15th.

[TROLLER]

Thanks a lot. I am sure it will be open but you never know. Lat year it opened a week later because of ice but I think we should be good to go for next Friday.

Hoping and hoping this is my year to finally hook up with that elusive 20 pounder. 12 is my largest todate so there is for sure room to improve.

[tight line]

looking to fish there as well, closer than Cold L. and herd there is some tanks in there!, might have to hit a calm day and take the pontoon boat on it...if i can do it on Abraham i can do it there...lol

[BeeGuy]

looking to fish there as well, closer than Cold L. and herd there is some tanks in there!, might have to hit a calm day and take the pontoon boat on it...if i can do it on Abraham i can do it there...lol

I've hit minnewanka from the canoe on a calm day. You can't really stray out of the west end of the lake past the point unless you have some real horses, and my skinny arms don't rate too high.

Wind comes up in an instant and is relentless. Might consider a flotation/survival suit if you're in a pontoon.

[tight line]

thx for the tip BeeGuy. ya i will definately keep a good escape route in mind, and bring a life jacket, but you probably would need a survival suit in that water...lol

[TROLLER]

Water temp at Ghost this week has been steady at 41 degrees so i am gonna say Minnewonka whould be in the mid 30's. Damn cold even with a survival suit.

Temp. is the key, once the temp hits 50 degrees the lakers go deep and the fishing for me ends. Ususally sometime in early July.

[rossi]

Beeguy is right I have been on that lake several times. Can start out as a really nice day and all goes well, then a storm comes out of no where. Like he says a lifejacket is a must and maybe some flannel uinderwear. What i am saying is be careful.

[TROLLER]

Btt

[Mudslide]

If anyone is heading there and wants to split some costs, I'm game.

Got everything but the boat!

I've got the boat. We'll have to go out for sure I have to work the long weekend . Are you free any weekdays? PM or call me.

Mud

[The Fisherman Guy]

Bump for ice condi's? any updates?

[FailBoat]

Ice is all gone on Minnie..
Stopped by on my way home from kelowna today. Its looking awesome out there! Can't wait to get out in the boat!

[The Fisherman Guy]

Failboat, you are a gem. Thanks for posting!

[FailBoat]

PS, sorry about the poor pic quality

[chubbdarter]

let the fun begin..thanks for the update

[tight line]

awesome!!! thnx for the info!!!

[FailBoat]

No problem,
You guys heading out this weekend?

[climid]

can you fish minnewaka from shore?

[BeeGuy]

can you fish minnewaka from shore?

Yes you can.

You can catch fish too, it's just not terribly easy.

If there is any time, it is now!

[kgb33]

Anyone know what permits I need to fish Minnewanka with a boat ? Might have a ride out there in a week or so .

[mmxk]

I drove up there today and all the ice had melt. It was cold up there but no wind. Hopefully it gets warmer up there by Saturday

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[mmxk]

No problem,
You guys heading out this weekend?

I should be there Saturday after lunch and early Sunday morning. Look out for a blue aluminium boat.

Anyone know what permits I need to fish Minnewanka with a boat ? Might have a ride out there in a week or so .

You need a Banff National Park license. Your Alberta fishing permit is not valid in a National park. It's 34.30$ and valid for 365 days or you can buy the daily license for 9.80$ Regulations are different as well. You are allowed barbed hooks but not lead tackle (sinkers, jigs, lures and flies) under 50 grams. You can check http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/visit14a.aspx for more info

[SonnyJ]

Correct me if I'm wrong but is a Jasper park license also valid in Banff?

[kgb33]

I should be there Saturday after lunch and early Sunday morning. Look out for a blue aluminium boat.



You need a Banff National Park license. Your Alberta fishing permit is not valid in a National park. It's 34.30$ and valid for 365 days or you can buy the daily license for 9.80$ Regulations are different as well. You are allowed barbed hooks but not lead tackle (sinkers, jigs, lures and flies) under 50 grams. You can check http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ab/banff/visit/visit14a.aspx for more info


Thanks. But can I get these at the lake or do I need to go into Banff to buy them ?

[TROLLER]

Fishing hole in Calgary sells em. you can buy them at the dock but not till they open which is usually after 9.

[tight line]

Heading there sunday or monday morning, will be in banff all weekend, but with family, all stocked up on lead free jigs, im the suicidal icefisherman in the blue pontoon boat! Hope it stays calm for me!

[Windowlicker]

Where can we purchase lead free jigs or jigs over 50grams. I've looked around but no luck other than buzz bombs

[Speckle55]

Where can we purchase lead free jigs or jigs over 50grams. I've looked around but no luck other than buzz bombs

They have those jigs in Jasper at Online an they are lead free so they are out there. i have some in my tackle box for the Park. good luck on finding ,maybe the sports store in Banff will have lead free jigs too ..

Also Sonny your are right the Parks lience is good in most National Parks across Canada..

David:)

[TROLLER]

Fishn Hole and Wholesale handle em. The usually sell out what few they have so you had best check first.

If all else fails and you are gonna head to Minnewonka pm me and I can let you have a few.

[BeeGuy]

Fishn Hole and Wholesale handle em. The usually sell out what few they have so you had best check first.

If all else fails and you are gonna head to Minnewonka pm me and I can let you have a few.

Fishn Hole.

WSS is always sold out.

$0.02

[Windowlicker]

Thanks guys. I'll take a drive up to the city.