Newell Lake

[Mr Elrac]

Looking to head out to Newell this Saturday and was wondering if anyone could tell me or had been out there this week and how conditions are. Any info would be appreciated.

[BLD]

Was out there today at Reddleback Bay, there is lots of snow, 4x4 will be required to get on the ice. Caught 3 in the morning (nothing to brag about), lost three, some nibblers, and a few nice ones that were looking but not interested. Sighted lots on the camera.
Ice was about 13.5 inches, wind has caused a few drifts.

[BLD]

Just a side note, you can access the lake from the boat launch at Kinbrook Island, no 4x4 required unless you try to venture onto the ice with a vehicle. I don't think anyone has broken a trail to Jack Fish Bay or the Pumphouse.

[Mr Elrac]

Thanks for the info was worried about the drifts. How was the flood waters?

[BLD]

I didn't come across any where I was.

[Mr Elrac]

The three you caught pike? What types of fish you seeing?

[BLD]

I caught all pike , saw lots of pike, 1 white fish, no perch or anything else for that matter, lots of shrimp, I was only in 8 feet of water. With a one pike limit you need to get a big one to make it worth while.

[Mr Elrac]

Lol ya I don't keep to many fish myself just like to get outdoors. Never been to Newell but heard a lot of good things. Hoping to land a big ol shark. Catch one of the big ones I always hear about from guys that have fished there before. You heading back out this weekend?

[BLD]

You bet I am, will be going out Friday, Sat, Sunday, nice thing about living close, I can get out as often as I like.

[Mr Elrac]

Must be nice we will be coming from Calgary. Will be in a white ford 150 with Eskimo tent? Stop by if you see us always good to meet guys from the forum(most of the time anyway) lol

[BLD]

You bet

[rafhone]

Black dakota with a black frabill tent. Come say hi.

[Mr Elrac]

Ya for sure always good meeting other AOF members.Really looking forward to finally getting out to Newell. Lots of good things I have heard about it. Just kinda got into fishing and ice fishing last year so been a lot of reading and learning from others and trial and error.

[rafhone]

Trial and error is the main thing. Gotta put in the hours.

[Mr Elrac]

Think that putting in the time is sometimes the best way to learn. Don't get me wrong I am always all ears when out with people that have lots of experience because always new things to learn. See too many people on here wanting everything on silver platter.

[WayneChristie]

might check out Jackfish Bay this weekend, hopefully the snow has melted enough to make it better going.

[Mr Elrac]

Hey Wayne is that on Newell? Never been out there so not to familiar with the area.

[WayneChristie]

yes south of the Kinbrook park
this map might be a help to you
http://srd.alberta.ca/MapsPhotosPublications/Maps/PrairiesAreaBathymetryMaps/documents/newell.pdf there are a few places on the lake that never have safe ice, if in doubt dont drive the area unless you do a lot of test drilling or follow the crowds

[Mr Elrac]

Never mind Wayne did a little leg work and found a old map of the lake with all the bays named and placed on a sat pic.