ice reports

[chop]

are there any ice reports for the small ponds west of Edmonton ?
i might go and check out a few tomorrow !

[-JR-]

Seen a few kids skating on Lac Saint Ann today. Seen no open water.

[Deer]

Any ice on sylvan?

[Lund rebel]

Don't look too hard or you'll find 3 men in a tent together at one of them :thinking-006:

[impulse]

5" of good ice

[Janitor Pants]

Checked out Chain Lakes (by Clive/Ponoka) this morning.

The lowest lake had 7" all the way across.

[pinelakeperch]

How's the ice fishing at Chain, generally? Is it worth trying out some time this winter?

[TJG]

Any ice on sylvan?

Sylvan Lake & tributaries – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5; Lake Whitefish limit 5; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar. 31).
the portion of lake southwest of a line drawn from the northwestern most tip of the landfill pier in Sylvan Lake Provincial Park located at NW 33-38-1-W5M due northwest to the point on the shoreline where the boundary between the town of Sylvan Lake and the Summer Village of Norglenwold meet the lake located at NE 32-38-1-W5M. Including all tributary streams.
Apr. 1 to June 30 and Nov. 1 to Dec. 10 – CLOSED
the remainder of the lake
Apr. 1 to May 14 and Nov. 1 to Dec. 10 – CLOSED
May 15 to Oct. 31 and Dec. 11 to Mar. 31 – OPEN

[Fishslayer99]

Out at Eagle lake near Strathmore right now, 5" of good ice. Fishing is very slow. One pike in 3 hours, hope it picks up!

[Talking moose]

North end of coal has 5 - 7". Couple guys fishing.
South end has no access and gated off to public. A couple hoes are doing some work. People are also fishing dried meat lake.
Talking moose over and out.

[Janitor Pants]

How's the ice fishing at Chain, generally? Is it worth trying out some time this winter?

Me and the boy always seem to have good luck there, but lots of people tell us there are no fish in that lake... Hasn't stopped us from pulling out lots of Jack.

The main issue with these lakes is the access. Depending on whether or not they are plowed out they can be pretty ignorant to get in and out of. Due to this fact the middle lake gate is often locked up because too many idiots with cars get stuck down there.

For us it isn't a big deal as we are only a few miles away, but if you are coming from further it would suck to get there and find out you couldn't get in.

Last year the snow was bad enough that we could only get in with the snowmobiles.

[leeaspell]

5-6" on Carson today.

[Alberta Bigbore]

Where is that chart for ice thickness versus walking vs car vs truck etc ?

[RavYak]

Where is that chart for ice thickness versus walking vs car vs truck etc ?

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/thickness.html

Already snowmobile thickness on most smaller lakes.

It would be nice if this cold weather would stick around for another couple weeks, then we could probably start driving on most lakes.

[Alberta Bigbore]

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ice/thickness.html

Already snowmobile thickness on most smaller lakes.

It would be nice if this cold weather would stick around for another couple weeks, then we could probably start driving on most lakes.

I hear ya. Dying to get the new truck out on the ice.

[Kyle]

I hear ya. Dying to get the new truck out on the ice.

You need to rethink that sentence :sHa_sarcasticlol:

[Talking moose]

Just be careful people, quite a few lakes with natural springs in the parklands and boreal part of Alberta. Can be a foot thick in one spot and an inch 20 feet away. Devils and Battle lake come to mind.

[Alberta Bigbore]

You need to rethink that sentence :sHa_sarcasticlol:

I see it!!! LoL

[Macdrizzle]

McGregor still had open water on the north/south bank. Travers can be walked on near shore.

[Dan Foss]

Sylvan Lake & tributaries – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5; Lake Whitefish limit 5; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar. 31).
the portion of lake southwest of a line drawn from the northwestern most tip of the landfill pier in Sylvan Lake Provincial Park located at NW 33-38-1-W5M due northwest to the point on the shoreline where the boundary between the town of Sylvan Lake and the Summer Village of Norglenwold meet the lake located at NE 32-38-1-W5M. Including all tributary streams.
Apr. 1 to June 30 and Nov. 1 to Dec. 10 – CLOSED
the remainder of the lake
Apr. 1 to May 14 and Nov. 1 to Dec. 10 – CLOSED
May 15 to Oct. 31 and Dec. 11 to Mar. 31 – OPEN

Thanks tips. He didn't ask for the regulations, he asked for ice conditions. Maybe he wants to know how the ice is developing. Maybing he has a secret lake in the area and rather than naming that lake, he asks about the lake that people likely see everyday. Maybe he drives his snow mobile across the lake to his buddies house to play poker on friday nights.

Thank you for contributing nothing

[silverdoctor]

Hard to believe how fast the hardwater season hit. Gearing up for the weekend :)

[GTZ]

This is a good general guideline

[cube]

Where is that chart for ice thickness versus walking vs car vs truck etc ?

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=236015

[TJG]

[QUOTE=Dan Foss:Thank you for contributing nothing[/QUOTE]

ditto. And if your not fishing, why ask for ice report?

[NCFlyfishin]

TJG, he told you why he might have asked for an ice report, the guy might also be wondering how the ice is forming so that he CAN go fishing LEGALLY when the season is OPEN!

[Deer]

ditto. And if your not fishing, why ask for ice report?

I like to fish and when it opens I want to fish Sylvan. There are also other open lakes in the area and if Sylvan is freezing over then I might get an idea of conditions in the area as sylvan is a good indicator of ice conditions in the area. Nobody needs your arrogant commentary. This is an ice report thread and not a question about regulations.

[slingshotz]

MacGregor is solid clear ice 4-6 inches from shore out to about 30 feet at the north rock wall as of this afternoon. She's good to go!

[RavYak]

Don't worry TJG, I got your back...

Thanks tips. He didn't ask for the regulations, he asked for ice conditions. Maybe he wants to know how the ice is developing. Maybing he has a secret lake in the area and rather than naming that lake, he asks about the lake that people likely see everyday. Maybe he drives his snow mobile across the lake to his buddies house to play poker on friday nights.

Thank you for contributing nothing

It was also possible that the question was asked because the guy was interested in going fishing... TJG at least provided an answer to one of these possibilities, I don't see you doing anything here other then breaking a forum rule...

"Please use common courtesy and respect to other message board users. Treat others in how you wish to be treated!"

I like to fish and when it opens I want to fish Sylvan. There are also other open lakes in the area and if Sylvan is freezing over then I might get an idea of conditions in the area as sylvan is a good indicator of ice conditions in the area. Nobody needs your arrogant commentary. This is an ice report thread and not a question about regulations.

Sorry he couldn't read your mind...

TJG, keep posting the good information up. Even if it wasn't Deer's original intent it is good you posted that for the other people that might not realize Sylvan is closed(for whatever reason it is...).

[tonypower]

without trying to start a fight… anyone been to wabamun?

[RavYak]

without trying to start a fight… anyone been to wabamun?

Saw/heard reports that moonlight bay is froze and that there is only a little bit of water left open on the main part of lake. Not sure of the exact thicknesses though.

[tonypower]

thanks rav!!

[chop]

WHAT NO FIGHT ?? lol

[Tdog_2005]

Checked out Chain Lakes (by Clive/Ponoka) this morning.

The lowest lake had 7" all the way across.

Are you talking about the middle lake right above Magee lake , for some reason I have heard lots of people call Magee lake lower chain and its not .. I am going out to the north chain lakes (smaller one) this weekend i always seem to have good luck there.. road access do suck to these lakes though

[Talking moose]

Sylvan Lake & tributaries – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5; Lake Whitefish limit 5; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar. 31).
the portion of lake southwest of a line drawn from the northwestern most tip of the landfill pier in Sylvan Lake Provincial Park located at NW 33-38-1-W5M due northwest to the point on the shoreline where the boundary between the town of Sylvan Lake and the Summer Village of Norglenwold meet the lake located at NE 32-38-1-W5M. Including all tributary streams.
Apr. 1 to June 30 and Nov. 1 to Dec. 10 – CLOSED
the remainder of the lake
Apr. 1 to May 14 and Nov. 1 to Dec. 10 – CLOSED
May 15 to Oct. 31 and Dec. 11 to Mar. 31 – OPEN

Thank you. Never knew this. Now if I plan to fish the lake I will know without having to look it up, when I can fish it. :)
Learned something today.

[Crankbait]

Sylvan Lake & tributaries – Walleye limit 0; Pike limit 3 over 63 cm; Perch limit 5; Lake Whitefish limit 5; Burbot limit 2 (Burbot limit 0 - Feb. 1 to Mar. 31).
the portion of lake southwest of a line drawn from the northwestern most tip of the landfill pier in Sylvan Lake Provincial Park located at NW 33-38-1-W5M due northwest to the point on the shoreline where the boundary between the town of Sylvan Lake and the Summer Village of Norglenwold meet the lake located at NE 32-38-1-W5M. Including all tributary streams.
Apr. 1 to June 30 and Nov. 1 to Dec. 10 – CLOSED
the remainder of the lake
Apr. 1 to May 14 and Nov. 1 to Dec. 10 – CLOSED
May 15 to Oct. 31 and Dec. 11 to Mar. 31 – OPEN

Please give another round of applause for Dustin Hoffman as Rainman.

[YeeHaw]

Lac St Anne-^" close to shore, 4
' solid black ice further out. Kept the trike close to shore

[Janitor Pants]

Are you talking about the middle lake right above Magee lake , for some reason I have heard lots of people call Magee lake lower chain and its not .. I am going out to the north chain lakes (smaller one) this weekend i always seem to have good luck there.. road access do suck to these lakes though

I am actually referring to Magee Lake. It's funny to hear you call it that as I know that is what it is called, yet every time I refer to it as such people look at me like I'm insane.

[lilsundance]

as requested. I am posting twin valley only has about 1/4 inch of ice so its gonna be awhile before its safe to walk on.

[gnugen]

Looks like iFish Alberta ice reports are back. Last's years reports are there for reference. See some people are out already landing fish.

[kevinhits]

as requested. I am posting twin valley only has about 1/4 inch of ice so its gonna be awhile before its safe to walk on.

South of Calgary?

[Rockyman41]

Do you guys ever have much luck at 1st chain, middle, or Magee? I've fished all three in summer and winter and have found nothing but hammer handles to 24"ers.

[Tdog_2005]

Do you guys ever have much luck at 1st chain, middle, or Magee? I've fished all three in summer and winter and have found nothing but hammer handles to 24"ers.

That's all I have ever caught there odd one bigger

[chop]

went out to Chickakoo lake after work to find a 5.5"-7" of black ice .

[rena0040]

Was out yesterday and checked on chain (south) and pcr. Chain had 4-5 inches right out to the middle. Pcr was open water south of the bridge (boat launch is ice free) but frozen north. Walked out in the bay NE of the bridge, 4 inches near shore, 2 inches 40-50 feet out

[YeeHaw]

4" on Lac St Anne and Wabamun

[lsxfirebird]

Star has 10" at shore 6" 40' out, sauer 6" all around

[benh]

Anyone been out to the lakes around Caroline to check the ice conditions?

[1bluZebec]

Lakes I was at around Caroline were about 5-7" as of yesterdayhttp://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/holymolymacaroly/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/IMG_20141121_085216541_HDR_zpsqioe7gkg.jpg (http://s799.photobucket.com/user/holymolymacaroly/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-03/IMG_20141121_085216541_HDR_zpsqioe7gkg.jpg.html)

[calguy1001]

Hi, does anyone know the ice thickness out at Chestermere. I want a trip close to home to test my new gear :)
Thanks

[slivers86]

calguy - i heard last week it was around 5". even with the warm up, I'm sure you're good to go. do a couple test holes to be sure!

[gulfman]

Anybody know the thickness on lake X ?

[RavYak]

Anybody know the thickness on lake X ?

8 inches at our lake x lol

[Talking moose]

Anybody know the thickness on lake X ?

Summer killed. Dead.

[Tdog_2005]

Went to the north most chain lakes and ice was 5 to 6 inches of good ice.

[Conor_90]

Canmore area not looking so good for ice fishing atm.

Gap lake is not safe yet, still has holes and evidence of melt.

Goat pond is frozen on one half, casting still possible but futile. Saw some people ice skating on it, wouldn't recommend that myself.

Spray is kind of a mess, the ice near the dam is fishable, probably around 5 inches. Not worth a trip if you are from Calgary.

[Tdog_2005]

please no snow for a couple weeks nice clear ice

http://s3.postimg.org/75howj41v/ice.jpg

[degasvegas]

I was out by Whitecourt this morning, small trout pond. Upon arrival there was a 1 inch layer of cloudy crappy ice - obviously from the recent melt and refreeze. But under that was about 5-6 inches of solid black ice.

FISH ON!!!

[davebuck]

Any reports around lethbridge area

[impulse]

Keho still has 6" of good ice but bring your skates it's just like a ice rink

[chop]

lessard lake has 7''- 8'' of black ice

[calgarygringo]

Badger was 6" good and solid where we were today

[DustDee]

Stopped by Lee Lake (Crowsnest Pass) and there was around 5" - 6" of good ice. Didn't have time to do any fishing, just a quick stop to check the ice thickness.

[davebuck]

Keho still has 6" of good ice but bring your skates it's just like a ice rink

Thks i will give it a try next days off

[Crankbait]

Keho still has 6" of good ice but bring your skates it's just like a ice rink

yes keho does have beautiful clear 6-8" ice at the inlet. however, if you drew a line from the west inlet straight east to the first bay south of the outlet, everything south is super bubbly white ice. if you stepped on ice at the boat launch you will likely go thru, best to start your entry a bit back and test drill onto where you want to fish. the outlet was easily punctured at shore with the usual stretches of open water (not enough or close enough to jig thru. other than that, the ice at the outlet (pray for no snow) is really beaut ice in colour, just needs a few days of ultra cold to get over to the thicker bits.

[Couchmanx]

Does anyone know how the ice is around Grande Prairie? More specifically Sturgeon and Snipe?

[Bigdad013]

Thinking of hitting chain lakes this weekend, anyone been out there the last couple of days. Ice thickness.....

[The Fisherman Guy]

Badger 7"

Travers 5.5" - There is a heave with open water that extends from the north wing dam at the spillway, west to the other side of the lake. Ice is not safe around this heave.

Snipe was froze over on November 13.

[pinelakeperch]

Anyone have a report on Blood Indian?

[kcward]

Does anyone know how the ice is around Grande Prairie? More specifically Sturgeon and Snipe?

Someone posted on IFish that there was 6 inches of Ice on Sturgeon. One person posted Nov. 18 and another on Nov. 30. A fair bit of snow on top as well. I haven't been out yet, but should be good to go!

[CritterCommander]

On Sturgeon you can see dark patchs where the flood water has been rising, but with this -30ish weather and winds, you would think the ice has got to be getting good. Haven't seen anyone on the lake yet though. Snipe in my experience is warmer for some reason and if Sturgeon has 6inchs, Snipe will only have 4.

[Jamie Black R/T]

On Sturgeon you can see dark patchs where the flood water has been rising, but with this -30ish weather and winds, you would think the ice has got to be getting good. Haven't seen anyone on the lake yet though. Snipe in my experience is warmer for some reason and if Sturgeon has 6inchs, Snipe will only have 4.

x2 snipe is notorious for eating vehicles...careful on that one.

[BIGCU]

November 30 - 80 feet from dock towards the island is about 7" of clear solid ice....along with a foot of snow on top

[kevinhits]

Clear Lake by Stavely....8 inches of clear ice...Partly snow covered

[Bassett]

Chikakoo 5" or so of ice about dead center of lake. 16" of snow and about 4" of slush under that.

[Fishin' Fool]

8" of good ice at Wab town. The flooding has begun as well. It's not really bad yet, but I'm not optimistic.

[Bassett]

8" of good ice at Wab town. The flooding has begun as well. It's not really bad yet, but I'm not optimistic.


How far out did you go?

[tonypower]

8" of good ice at Wab town. The flooding has begun as well. It's not really bad yet, but I'm not optimistic.

I am headed there tomorrow, how was the fishing?

[gbart]

Any info about the ice conditions at Crawling Valley Res. would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Fishin' Fool]

I was 50-60 yards past the end of the dock in about 8 feet of water. Saw millions of <4" perch, caught the only 2 pike I saw( both between 5 & 10 lbs), and lost a 3rd on the tip-up. Fished about 4 hours.

[Bassett]

I was 50-60 yards past the end of the dock in about 8 feet of water. Saw millions of <4" perch, caught the only 2 pike I saw( both between 5 & 10 lbs), and lost a 3rd on the tip-up. Fished about 4 hours.


Sounds good thanks for the info. I should be out there Saturday hopefully.

[tonypower]

Just got back from wabamun. Now I remember why I wait till you can drive on. Quite the workout with all the gear. Ice was 8". Fishing was pretty good. I got three, biggest being 8lbs and missed two on the jaw jacker. All my fish were caught with a jigging rap. I was only fishing for three hours.

[ELECTRIC FISHER]

Just wondering if anyone has been out on any of the lakes in the Leduc area?

[Cory1]

7" of clear ice by the rockwall on the north side.
There's an ice heave with open water underneath right along the rockwall, so I'd suggest walking from the campground instead of down the wall into the ice.

[capper]

Anyone with ice info on the lac la bitch area

[Perchalot]

Coal lake: 9 1/2" clear ice. 4" snow on top.
Aproximatly 100 yards off boat launch.

[kevinhits]

7" of clear ice by the rockwall on the north side.
There's an ice heave with open water underneath right along the rockwall, so I'd suggest walking from the campground instead of down the wall into the ice.

Thought it was 9":)

I didn't measure it when we were out there though...Just a guess

[ELECTRIC FISHER]

Coal lake: 9 1/2" clear ice. 4" snow on top.
Aproximatly 100 yards off boat launch.

Thanks PERCHALOT!
I will be out this weekend if I can get out of this office!

[marauder11]

Any info on the lake around Medicine Hat
Thanks

[AdAMxr]

Any info on the lake around Medicine Hat
Thanks

6-7" on the smaller lakes ive been on, as of last weekend

[Hooker]

Keep those ice reports coming guys!! It will make the season a whole lot safer for everyone.

Thanks.

[rocpilefsj]

Strubel Lake near Rocky was between 6" to 6-1/2" this morning. Appeared to be some flood water on the east side of lake close to shore.

[gloszz]

Was at Sauer lake today and ice is a nice 10 inches today and 5 in the deepest part. Trout kept swimming by but would not take.

[HuyFishin]

does anyone have any ice reports on lac la nonne

thanks

[Sceptreguy]

Birch lake had about 6 inches on the North end by the entrance. Caught a couple 13"ers in about 16' of water. Was only there for a couple hours. Nothing biting for me in closer to shore.

[Djm2u]

Ice report baptist lake an island lake Alberta

Was at both lakes today. Island lake was only 3 inches of ice. It's not safe yet. Baptist lake is good for walk on 6 inch of ice 50 feet out from shore. Didn't fish wanted perch from island lake but it's not safe yet.

[Bobby B.]

Fished Dolberg yesterday. A few guys were set up around the boat launch and just north of it. We went south towards the 'bay'. Ice was 11" thick.

Bobby

[SamSteele]

Any reports for Mons Lake? Want to get out with the kids.


SS

[Skoaltender]

does anyone have any ice reports on lac la nonne

thanks

9" about 100 yards off the boat launch. And another 4 inches of slush on top

[Winch101]

Going to be big melting this week ......be careful .

[Ruzycki]

Anybody know about the lac la biche area for ice thickness??

[markusbrainus]

2014-12-06: Twin Valley Reservoir - ice thickness varied from 5 to 8".
Not many bites from the pike, but managed to find a keeper.

[skiwili]

Any updates on Spray lake?

[Steelhead008]

Any updates on Spray lake?

Went of the boat launch yesterday ice was 4-6" couple hundred yards out

[ADH]

Went of the boat launch yesterday ice was 4-6" couple hundred yards out

anyone fishing it yet? Im going to be up there on the 19th... hoping there is enough ice!

[Billy2017]

West cove of lac st. anne has 7" solid black ice half way to farming island and about 3" of get everything soaked and make walking difficult slush.

[4x4bowhunter]

Tried Chestimere today for a few hours. No bites in 3 hours of fishing, but lots of ice. At least 10". Tons of snowmobilers and quadders doing donuts and burn outs. Was actually making waves under the ice and water kept rising up and out of the hole. The water was extremely murky, Im guessing from waves.

[GTZ]

We're expecting some very mild weather this week day and night...it'll melt a lot of the snow, hopefully we get a real cold snap after to freeze it all up!

[Fishslayer99]

Tried Chestimere today for a few hours. No bites in 3 hours of fishing, but lots of ice. At least 10". Tons of snowmobilers and quadders doing donuts and burn outs. Was actually making waves under the ice and water kept rising up and out of the hole. The water was extremely murky, Im guessing from waves.

From my experience on Chestermere, the water is always murky waves or no waves. I don't even bother bringing my camera out there any more. I have fished it for years and never had more than 12" of visibility.

[Stella]

Looking for ice reports around Medicine Hat. Just wondering if anyone has ventured out lately.
Thank you!

[Ryebee]

Buck lake has about 8 inches of ice. 3 inches of slush once you open up a hole.

[rena0040]

Pcr today had 6" of good ice. Big heave 30-40 yards out from the boat launch/dock about 2 feet high with a 4 foot collapse on the other side filled with water.

Fished from 1:00 - 7:30 from 6-23feet and not a single fish :angry3:

[Angler]

Cross Lake is ready. More than 10 in of ice.

[SamSteele]

Buffalo Lake had 8" of ice at the narrows and 12" of good ice by Pelican Point.

SS

[slivers86]

2014-12-06: Twin Valley Reservoir - ice thickness varied from 5 to 8".
Not many bites from the pike, but managed to find a keeper.

Did you eat it? How'd it taste? Last time I fished the lake the water didn't smell right ever since they drained the sesspool the government created in highriver into the channel.

[slamilton]

2014-12-06: Twin Valley Reservoir - ice thickness varied from 5 to 8".
Not many bites from the pike, but managed to find a keeper.


Was out Dec 9 and anywhere from 5-8" also. Lots of melt water collecting on top and fishing very slow.

[Kim473]

Boyle area, 6-8" ice. lots of flood water. Very difficut for sleds and quads. You may get stuck with the flood water. Even walking, 4" + flood water. With the melt this week, would recomend staying off untill it freezes again. Walking in water/slush most of the time. We need 30 degrees below again for a week! Take your high top rubber boots.

[Crankbait]

west side of twin today had pockets of thinner ice with 4 inches of water, other spots were white ice and a bit thicker but inconsistent. east side had varying ice between 6 and 4 inches with areas of about 3 inches, with very clear gorgeous ice but a half inch of water atop, so clear you could sight fish. McGregor was fishable but the gap at the north dam was open considerably, but fishing near the launch more accessible. if this warm and dry wind keeps going for two more weeks as predicted I would recommend bringing a long rod just in case. if you are new to ice fishing, now is the time to see how ice forms and how odd it can be within yards.

[SwampShark]

Any new reports for the potholes west of Edmonton? I'm thinking of heading out this weekend, but don't want to go if it is unsafe with the recent warm weather or miserable with snow melt.

Thanks!

[Fishin' Fool]

8" with slop on top at Mulhurst today.

[waterninja]

Would just like to say that I think it's great to get reports on conditions at a lot of the lakes.
Keep them coming, as conditions are always changing.

[spinN'flyfish]

Hey folks, its been pretty warm this week, will this significantly affect the ice?

[silverdoctor]

Hoping the warm weather at least melts the snow off before it freezes up again, should make for some good ice.

[Bassett]

Anyone get out to gull today?

[Rikkles Fisher]

I'm not out but I heard there's lots of people out there and 8 inches of good ice, that's what I hear.

[FreshAirGetter]

Hopefully Gull is good, because I just found out I can fish on Saturday. So I'm going, good or not! I've fished on 3 inches before, so 9 or 12 is a dream! If there's bad reports today I'll just bring a lifejacket :-) Gotta learn to catch a fricken whitey!

[Bassett]

Hopefully Gull is good, because I just found out I can fish on Saturday. So I'm going, good or not! I've fished on 3 inches before, so 9 or 12 is a dream! If there's bad reports today I'll just bring a lifejacket :-) Gotta learn to catch a fricken whitey!


Haha that gave me a chuckle. I may need to add a life jacket to the list of equipment.

[J.B.]

Any info on keho ice?

[timsesink]

Coal was at 7 inches Wednesday morning. Seems everywhere in central Alberta is around that.

[GregT]

Anyone have recent info on the ice up at utikuma?

[Rumtan]

Lac Sante is 8" thick close in but goes to "2 thick in the middle, take care out there.

[silverdoctor]

How much water is on the ice now or has much of it dried up?

[WayneChristie]

was on one of the Brooks area lakes this afternoon, there was a 6 inch deep stream along the shore on the ice and quite a few holes right through, the main body was still good ice. just have to wade out. hopefully it will get cold again before spring! main ice had no water on it courtesy the chinook winds

[leeaspell]

Anyone been to Carson recently?

[Rumtan]

How much water is on the ice now or has much of it dried up?

There wasn't any top water to speak of, only what was pulled up with the auger. Hope this helps

[WayneChristie]

Sitting on 8 inches of clear with 3 inches of white slush ice on top. Was 14 of good ice last weekend. Shores thinner and soft. Peeing rain and stupid windy to turn to snow later. Do not drive on anywhere on the lake!!!! Looks like 3 pressure ridges running from shore to the big island and if you dont have a 4x4 you will only get half way along the bay on the road.

[fish46]

Lots of ice 6-8" with about 4' of slush on top.. Didnt see a fish... not like mons. Not even the small ones.

[honker_clonker]

8-10" on eagle by strathmore. No snow, about a 1/2" of water on top. Being your skates! Lots or water coming onto the ice by the nursery from the little spillway resulting in about 4" of pooled water right there. There was a van parked on the ice by the boat launch, just to the south of the cabin.

[ROA]

Anyone been to Carson recently?

Was there yesterday fished west side of the lake. Had a 1" layer of slush ice on top then a few inches of flood water below that then around 7" of good ice.

[Bassett]

9 on gull with 1 slushy lots of pressure ridges

[the pilot cock]

I'm planning on heading to either Lessard or Lac La Nonne tomorrow. Last reports I heard were 7" of good clear ice. I would never think of driving on at that thickness but would it be safe to take the side by side on or would that be pushing it?

[BlackArcher]

Went out to Bruce lake today, deep blue soft spots everywhere. Definitely not ready down here. Cold weather is welcome back anytime now.

[GregT]

We hit up utikuma today. Ice varied 10-15".

[leeaspell]

Was there yesterday fished west side of the lake. Had a 1" layer of slush ice on top then a few inches of flood water below that then around 7" of good ice.

Thanks, maybe I'll go hit it up tomorrow for an hour or two

[Rennich98]

We hit up utikuma today. Ice varied 10-15".

How was the fishing at utik? We had about 9 on easy pit today but didn't even see a fish...5-30fow

[slivers86]

Any Kananaskis updates?

[chop]

I'm planning on heading to either Lessard or Lac La Nonne tomorrow. Last reports I heard were 7" of good clear ice. I would never think of driving on at that thickness but would it be safe to take the side by side on or would that be pushing it?

was thinking the same , where is the best access point to unload a quad and park?

[RavYak]

Wabamun only 7 inches of ice holding up 3-4 inches of snow/water...

[GregT]

How was the fishing at utik? We had about 9 on easy pit today but didn't even see a fish...5-30fow

We were hoping to pull up a couple walleye but struck out. We did get some nice pike action. Was the first time up there so we were guessing where to go

[jbfishing]

Fished Haig lake yesterday. 14 inches of ice where we were. No bits. Maybe try sturgeon lake this afternoon. Anybody have luck on sturgeon this year?

[Jims71duster]

Thanks tips. He didn't ask for the regulations, he asked for ice conditions. Maybe he wants to know how the ice is developing. Maybing he has a secret lake in the area and rather than naming that lake, he asks about the lake that people likely see everyday. Maybe he drives his snow mobile across the lake to his buddies house to play poker on friday nights.

Thank you for contributing nothing

Thx tips is one of the most sarcastic rude comments that can be made and is far worse than anything he said, maybe your welcome at sask outdoorsman because your only dragging this place down.

[huntsfurfish]

Thx tips is one of the most sarcastic rude comments that can be made and is far worse than anything he said, maybe your welcome at sask outdoorsman because your only dragging this place down.

Nothing wrong with DF's post.
And brought up after all most a month? Stirrin the pot?

[pikester]

Any Kananaskis updates?

Spray was bad Saturday, open water all along shoreline. Also Spray Lakes road was impassible from KM marker 29 south towards Engadine Lodge. Will post pics & give better details if I get time later today

[Penner]

Pigeon - East side of the lake has 8"-9" inches of ice, 1" of flood water, 1-2" of snow. Flood water should be all froze up within the next few days.

[Barnes19]

Fished Haig lake yesterday. 14 inches of ice where we were. No bits. Maybe try sturgeon lake this afternoon. Anybody have luck on sturgeon this year?

Wouldn't mind an update on Sturgeon or Snipe, hoping to get out around Christmas time.

[markusbrainus]

2014-12-15: Keho Lake
10" of white ice near the east piers with lots of goose tracks. Some thin ice near shore, likely previously open water that froze last night. I could crack it with a kick, so I walked around. Pike bite was decent. Sunny and foggy most of the day.
Pic: http://imgur.com/jQ4RTTG

[Jeff_403]

Got out to Chestermere on Sunday to try out some new gear. Ice was 12" everywhere I drilled on the south end.

[The Reel Deal]

Be cautious around shacks. Heard of several sinking with last weeks warm weather. Saw this open water close to a recovered shack, could cast and fish right out of it!
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c244/thereeldeal1/Mobile%20Uploads/6BFC593C-C0AF-4B15-A553-DA85A8B391E7_zpstb2odau4.jpg

[Cory1]

7-10 in clear lake with some open water atound the edges on december 14.

11 in at eagle lake december 16th.

[SwampShark]

7-10" on the weekend near Edmonton. Flood water was frozen back up. Ice was good quality in some areas and slushy in others.

[Paradotical]

Conditions for buck lake?

[strungout]

Has anybody been to rattlesnake (sauder) close to medicine hat this winter yet? Hoping to take the old man out this weekend and any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.

[spinN'flyfish]

For now I'd avoid southern/eastern ab lakes and stick to the north and central lakes to the foothills and mountains for couple more weeks, thisyear has been pretty mild

[WayneChristie]

For now I'd avoid southern/eastern ab lakes and stick to the north and central lakes to the foothills and mountains for couple more weeks, thisyear has been pretty mild

you go ahead and do that. fished 11 inches on newell Sunday and its been cold since, doubt its all melted. people just need to check ice for themselves not rely on second or third hand info

[spinN'flyfish]

you go ahead and do that. fished 11 inches on newell Sunday and its been cold since, doubt its all melted. people just need to check ice for themselves not rely on second or third hand info

well seems like I'm too paranoid :bad_boys_20:

[silverdoctor]

people just need to check ice for themselves not rely on second or third hand info

Best advice in the thread.


That said, the slush and snow should be pretty much done around edmonton lakes? I know there's plenty of ice. Thinking about hitting up devil's for a few hours on the weekend.

[Kim473]

Best advice in the thread.


That said, the slush and snow should be pretty much done around edmonton lakes? I know there's plenty of ice. Thinking about hitting up devil's for a few hours on the weekend.

Carefull on Devils ! It is part of the Sturgen river.

[Battery]

Anyone been to Burnstick in the last week?. Buddies were out on the weekend and said the ice was 7-10 in, hopefully its been cold enough this week to freeze up a bit more. Going to head out Sunday.

[nsaskpirate]

Any updates? Im heading out Saturday am with the wife, expecting 7 to 10 inches as per edmonton area posts. Will update this thread upon my return. Good luck everyone.

[WayneChristie]

could throw a big rock through the ice along the dam at the pump shack on the outflow, and big cracks along the south shore. only 11 inches other places and not looking all that healthy, dont be driving on!!! and the fishing was awesome, the catching non existant, one of the few days Ive been skunked this winter :angry3: had a couple pike kiss my bait but that was as far as they got, first base. :(

[GregT]

http://s1356.photobucket.com/user/Greg_Toronchuk/library/Mobile%20Uploads

Was out at lac la nonne tonight off the Connie mays access. 9" good ice. 5" frozen flood water. Easy walking but bring ice cleats.

[chop]

How was the fishin at nonne

[EZM]

could throw a big rock through the ice along the dam at the pump shack on the outflow, and big cracks along the south shore. only 11 inches other places and not looking all that healthy, dont be driving on!!! and the fishing was awesome, the catching non existant, one of the few days Ive been skunked this winter :angry3: had a couple pike kiss my bait but that was as far as they got, first base. :(

That's because they know you are a big tease .....

Ice seems to tightening up here over the last few days with temps well below zero .... should be pretty good this weekend ...... but still to early to risk driving on.

[GregT]

How was the fishin at nonne

I missed a few, never did pull anything up. Tonight was another swing and miss fir night burbot

[Skoaltender]

12.5" of ice at long lake (near Boyle) several trucks out on the hard stuff.

[Snazyevey]

12" at Crawling valley. Ice started singing around noon.

[Linco]

The ice out at the North part of Lac st. Anne is around 8 to 10 inches depending how far from shore you go.

[Cory1]

11-13" at CVR on December 20

8-9" with 2" of floodwater at Chain lakes December 21.

[Bassett]

13" on gull as well as a couple idiots who had no respect what so ever for fishermen and decided to rip by my tent in there "fancy machines".

You'd think putting your truck through would have been a lesson but you had to roll your shack as well....

Karma I suppose, not sure if you noticed my shack was 10ft away from your SXS as you started to rip.

Careful out there boys, maybe the slow the bite is getting to me.

[WayneChristie]

checked out the point at the outlet, open water. so dont take any Newell reports for granted, check for yourself! also spotted another open water hole close by.

[Battery]

13 inches of good ice everywhere on Burnstick yesterday with about 2 inches of hard snow on top. Great day fishing.

[timsesink]

Battle was 10 inches with no flood ice. Bring the cleats though!

[EZM]

Small Lake around Whitecourt ..... 11"-12" clear solid ice with 3" on packed white ice and snow on top.

[Darkerwhite]

I was wondering if anyone has been on Chip lake this year. Working on a plan for a trip out that way. Hoping to hear good things about the ice and fishing.

Thanks

[Kim473]

Anyone have a report? Are people driving on yet or is there lots of flood water?

[Wild&Free]

12.5" of ice at long lake (near Boyle) several trucks out on the hard stuff.

12-21-2014 11:32am for you Kim

[Kim473]

12-21-2014 11:32am for you Kim

Originally Posted by masonbuchanan
12.5" of ice at long lake (near Boyle) several trucks out on the hard stuff.

12-21-2014 11:32am for you Kim
__________________


Yaaaaaa, got some tags to fill after xmas.

[Skoaltender]

Anyone have a report? Are people driving on yet or is there lots of flood water?

Lots of trucks out there. Didnt find any ice under 12.5"

[Game Hunter]

Lots of trucks out there. Didnt find any ice under 12.5"

Any flood Ice for the quad to get stuck in?
Think I'm gonna leave the truck off for Saturday

[SKSniper]

Anyone know how Wabamun is? I have never ice fished it before so I have no clue when it would be safe to go.

[RavYak]

Anyone know how Wabamun is? I have never ice fished it before so I have no clue when it would be safe to go.

Was out there weekend before last, was 7 inches of ice and 3-4 inches of slush. This colder weather has probably solidified things so should be good to fish but I definitely wouldn't think about driving on.

[markusbrainus]

2014-12-24: 12 to 14" ice on Burnstick.
Some tire tracks on the ice, but only sleds and quads out today. Little thin for full size vehicles IMO.

[Skoaltender]

Any flood Ice for the quad to get stuck in?
Think I'm gonna leave the truck off for Saturday

flood waters are all frozen over as of last saturday. Very slick out there.

[Bigmountainrider]

Chestermere- Dec 22 2014, Ice was 12-13 inches on all holes drilled.- fished poorly.

Crawling Valley- Dec 23 2014, Ice was 11-12 inches on all holes drilled- fished slow.

[blackmamba]

Any updates on upper and lower K .. thanks

[bcacoutdoors]

Was on lac la biche yesterday lots of ice for a truck at causeway but rest of lake i patchy some good ice and some places lots of flood water and only 7 inchs of ice. Fishing was crazy good!

[MuskratWaffler]

Is there enough ice on Chestermere to fish???

[jhfong]

How's the ice at Travers? Or is there still open water along the shore?

[markusbrainus]

2014-12-28: Crawling Valley - West side halfway up - 14" ice.

[Mackinaw]

Moose 12" clear ice 3-4" of snow on top good traction for quad no flood water was -32 this morning fishing was BAD.

Mack

[dryflyguy]

Lac Ste Anne on Saturday, 12" clear ice, 2-3" white ice. Maybe 2" of snow on top.
Saw 5 vehicles on the ice near where we were fishing, we chose to take the quad

[Scott N]

We fished Beaver Mines Lake on Dec. 28, ice was 8" - 10" and in good shape.

[blackmamba]

Was at upper kanaskis today , bout 8" of ice where I was fishing . And the fishing was decent .. handful of bullies and some fat cutties

[Okotoks584]

Ice was 10" out in the middle from the bottom Carpark

[Dean2]

Sulfurous Lake just outside 100 Mile House BC, 3-4 inches of ice yesterday. Safe to walk but watch for thin pockets. Kokanee are slow to fair.

Deka Lake - ice near shore okay, watch for thin spots as you go deeper. Fishing VERY slow.

[abab]

Anyone been out around Barrhead? How is the ice?

[markusbrainus]

2014-12-30: Duck Lake, Montana - 10" of ice.
Started -28°C and calm and "improved" to -15°C and 50 km/hr wind by the afternoon.

[husky hunter]

Just got back from Slave and the ice seems good and solid with about 17''

[tonypower]

Anyone been to wab? Heading out tomorrow

[spoons]

South buck today. Lots of trucks on the Nw side. Drove on and fishing 3 areas. From the 8 foot depth to 24 feet. Ice was solid 13 inches and no flood water. Fishing very slow:sign0176:

[wildwoods]

How's pigeon looking now fellas? South side

[EZM]

Anyone been to wab? Heading out tomorrow

We were on the west end of the lake.

15" of clear solid ice with another 3" of white pack ice.

We drove onto the ice but exercised caution by driving slowly ( about 75 yards apart) and spacing vehicles 20 - 30 yards apart when parking.

I know "officially" that much ice should be able to hold pretty much anything on the road .... but it's always best to be reasonably cautious.

I have never been 100% comfortable driving on the ice. You just never know.

[RavYak]

We were on the west end of the lake.

15" of clear solid ice with another 3" of white pack ice.

We drove onto the ice but exercised caution by driving slowly ( about 75 yards apart) and spacing vehicles 20 - 30 yards apart when parking.

I know "officially" that much ice should be able to hold pretty much anything on the road .... but it's always best to be reasonably cautious.

I have never been 100% comfortable driving on the ice. You just never know.

It was only 15" total in both spots we fished at yesterday. I felt safe driving on but 15" is about my minimum even though I driver a lighter suv.

[Bassett]

How's pigeon looking now fellas? South side


16" ice , very clear water at the provincial park drop off

[Crankbait]

really nice ice at twin, 11 inches and near clear as glass on the west side. cleats a must.

[spinN'flyfish]

How are the lakes surrounding calgary and airdrie hope to head out this weekend

[Bassett]

anyone been out to and fished lawrence lake?

[wildwoods]

16" ice , very clear water at the provincial park drop off

Thanks. Drove pigeon at south side and was perfect. I appreciate the update

[spinN'flyfish]

heard ice wasn't thick due to high temperatures but I really don't think so, didn't make this weekend too cold

[BIGCU]

anybody know if its safe to drive to the island at Ste Anne?

[lovefishin]

Just wondering if anyone has been out to Keho in the last couple days. I am thinking of heading out on Sat but have some kids so I am hoping to drive onto the ice. Is it drive-able yet?

[MuleyHunter]

Just wondering if anyone has been out to Keho in the last couple days. I am thinking of heading out on Sat but have some kids so I am hoping to drive onto the ice. Is it drive-able yet?

Guys are driving on at the boat launch. Seems like there is more ppl than fish right now tho.

[Hillbillymedic]

Anybody been pit on Mons? How's the ice?

[Supergoopy]

17" On ghost reservoir today