Gull lake ice

[Kim473]

Approximatly when is the average time frame that you can start driving on the ice at Gull. Can't wait to get some whites. Dec or Jan? I know most lakes it takes till Jan.

[Marlin07]

Earliest we usually make it out is between Christmas and new years.

[tight line]

People had drove on opening day last year. I walked on and drilled some holes- 6-8". I drove on about a week after.

[slivers86]

time frame varies depending on the year, only tried and tested way is to drill a few holes, ensure consistancy in the ice depth, and not drive until its safe!

[Kim473]

I know, need at least 12" of ice for this guy but, When would one expect it is possible? Just trying to plan a few outings for over the winter. Have the early Dec, walk on ones for trout set. Need to figure a few drive on outings for whites and a few for perch.

[wildcat111]

usually jan for me, i also like at least 12 or more inches to drive on

[tight line]

Just remember people go through every year. Ive punched test holes and had 12" of ice drive a couple hundred yards to our spot and 6".... Lol, not a good feeling.

[Kim473]

Any one check the ice at Gull? Opening season is this week and long range weather says warm for next weekend.

[EZM]

I've seen guys drive a full size truck on 5"-6" of ice ......... but you won't catch me on the ice with my truck until it's closer to 18".

12" should be fine - but you can't guarantee it will be 12" in every spot - so why take the risk?

I guess it also depends on how far you are going - I certainly wouldn't cross a big lake until the ice is really solid.

With the cool weather - it might be ready pretty soon.

[Vessey]

I heard that last weekend there was 3-4" but lots of snow and flood water. I was a mile from gull snowmobiling last weekend and the ground wasn't even frozen under all this snow. Hopefully this cold weather has helped.

[yoteblaster]

Just finished drilling 4 test holes. 8,9 9.5 and 11 inches of beautiful clear ice . Started at 40 yards from shore out to 150 yards . 6 to 8 inches of. . snow, no drifts. Game on!

[bwackwabbit]

You the man!

Thanks for the report!

[Hunter Trav]

Just finished drilling 4 test holes. 8,9 9.5 and 11 inches of beautiful clear ice . Started at 40 yards from shore out to 150 yards . 6 to 8 inches of. . snow, no drifts. Game on!

Should be lots of guys on the lake this weekend, might have to be one of them...here whitey whitey whitey...:sHa_shakeshout:

[bwackwabbit]

Should be lots of guys on the lake this weekend, might have to be one of them...here whitey whitey whitey...:sHa_shakeshout:

My sentiments precisely!

[ogre]

Thanks, Yoteblaster, for the ice update.

[latenite]

thanks Yoteblaster, you just made my weekend!! :sHa_shakeshout:

[yoteblaster]

No problem guys

[baptiste_moose]

Try this

http://www.snakeisland.ca/ice_thickness.htm

[ogre]

True that, baptiste_moose. Thanks for re-posting the ice safety chart, good to be reminded. We'll be on foot pulling our gear.

[Kim473]

Anyone hit Gull yesterday?

[fishermansfriend]

Anyone hit Gull yesterday?

yesterday the lake was closed but today is the opener... ill be out there for sure!

[deanstroyer]

oooooohhweee! opening day!

[fish gunner]

Brownlows gate is open folks are driving down (not on) no ice update yet.. any one ..

[Alberta Bigbore]

Looks like my weekend is planned. Just have to remember the big jet sled

[1bluZebec]

Ill be there most likely too this weekend. I cant believe nobodys posted how they have made out with the whites yet. Someone had to of been there and caught there limit im sure:) Lets see some pics!!! :sHa_shakeshout:

[deanstroyer]

was seeing whites @ brownlows, no bites


6" of flood ice on top of 5" of clear hard ice. that was 135m straight out from the launch 8' water

[latenite]

was seeing whites @ brownlows, no bites


6" of flood ice on top of 5" of clear hard ice. that was 135m straight out from the launch 8' water

Just flood ice or was there flood water too?

[yoteblaster]

What is flood ice? I was out there as well and saw a little slush right at shore, but that's it

[deanstroyer]

I am referring to the white ice that looks as if its just been snow melting and freezing on top of the nice clear ice.

[yoteblaster]

Fishing was good today. Drove the truck on(chev 4x4 crew cab diesel) no issues. Stayed close to shore though

[fish gunner]

Fishing was good today. Drove the truck on(chev 4x4 crew cab diesel) no issues. Stayed close to shore though

Ice report? ?
Pls:)

[yoteblaster]

12 inches. 7 clear ice. 5 inches white ice

[1bluZebec]

Your brave. Any success? Was there other driving on? How many were out that you seen?

[Mudder Man]

Only 9 inches of ice 100 yds out at Brownlows, A Pickup drove out on it today but mine will stay parked at shore till we get more then that.

I like my truck just the way it is, above water and getting me home!!!

MM

[yoteblaster]

I was the third truck on at Brownlows. Drilled ten holes, all the same thickness of ice . Caught some pike and perch. Didn,t see any whites today

[Tyangelo]

Will be hitting spot X at Gull tomorrow. Will post ice report.