2016 Ice Conditions Thread

[pinelakeperch]

I figured a thread like this would be useful to consolidate all of the other threads asking about different lake's ice conditions. If there's already one of these hiding around somewhere, please delete this thread.

Has anyone been out to Blood Indian yet?

[Crankbait]

twin valley: last Tuesday nov 24th, I fished an open water lake, two days later it skinned with ice. I would not trust the ice at twin.
pcr is half frozen, I would not trust the ice at pcr.
considering our daytime highs and the big winds the next few days for s alberta, ice making doesn't look promising for those of a stout body frame, or skinny folk for that matter.

[fishunter77]

4 - 5 inches at Hermitage, Beaumont pond and Chickakoo last weekend. Good to walk on.

[Alberta Bigbore]

My scoop read 7 " on black nugget.

[Mitchthefisher]

4-6 at wabuman, 6-8 at black nugget as of saturday/sunday, and 2-3" at pigeon as of last wednesday.

[Ilikefishing]

Today, 10~9" Pigeon lake PP; 7~6" Golden Days.

[weedcatcher]

Does anyone know what the ice is like at Beauvais or Beaver Mines?

[KJPFISH]

Clear Lake east of Stavely measured approx. 7" on Dec. 1,2015

[Crankbait]

keho inlet about 7-8 inches really nice ice, other parts of the lake had frozen, thawed and re-frozen into and ugly landscape or icescape.

a friends dugout a bit more south had the smoothest blackest most perfect ice at about 6 inches.

[Crankbait]

considered going to beaver mines but changed direction when I heard the weather, maybe tomorrow.

[Hydro1]

Drove by gull earlier. Didn't look too thick.
Anyone dared to venture on the ice and check the thickness yet?

[Skoaltender]

any reports on Long lake, Mons, or smoky?

[whitetailman]

How's the ice on pigeon? Anyone been up to any lakes around state Paul.

[Mitchthefisher]

How's the ice on pigeon? Anyone been up to any lakes around state Paul.

I was fishing pigeon last week on wednesday, ice was 2-3"s

[Og Dumi]

Headed to wab tommorow with the wife, anyone fish near the town dock lately?

[Mitchthefisher]

Headed to wab tommorow with the wife, anyone fish near the town dock lately?

Fallis was 3-5"s on saturday.

[Og Dumi]

Fallis was 3-5"s on saturday.


Thanks bud

[Girlsfishtoo]

anyone know how thick buffalo lake is thanks

[swifty73]

Any reports on Long, Skeleton, Amisk or North Buck?

[Game Hunter]

Anyone know pigeon lake ice- at mulhurst?

[Ilikefishing]

Today, Fallis 7"; Lac la nonne RR30 7"

[KJPFISH]

Lake Newell measured about 9" in a shallow SW bay. Warm temps and strong winds are starting to melt top ice. We need more cold temps.

[greyduck]

Was on Emerald today and it's losing ice, opening in the center and flooding. Be careful out there.

[drhu22]

I figured a thread like this would be useful to consolidate all of the other threads asking about different lake's ice conditions. If there's already one of these hiding around somewhere, please delete this thread.
Has anyone been out to Blood Indian yet?

Hey good idea... why did'nt I think of that?
Seriously though... if it keeps people a little safer its worth it to have another post.

[Zip-in-Z]

Was out at Dickson trout pond on Dec 03rd, nice sunny warm day +4C, went out to were no one was fishin before, punched 4-5 holes through 3.5 to 4 " ice and after 1/2 hour I was floating in over 1" of flood water .... uncomfortable. Last night the temp rose to +5C and it didn't go below 0, today forecast is another +5C .... not good for ice conditions ... be careful on this small pond.

[kostianych]

McGreagor Lake - 3-4m of open water along the north dam (rocks)

[Thundercatcher]

How's the ice near Red Deer? Like lacombe trout pond?

[timsesink]

Wizard Lake was at about 5 inches. Flood ice at centre of lake.

[niwrek]

I hate this thread.....just saying

[Hydro1]

How's the ice near Red Deer? Like lacombe trout pond?

I'd imagine it's thick. Same size pond on the south west end of town has been plowed with a atv and has had kids ice skating and play in hockey on it for days.

[pinelakeperch]

I hate this thread.....just saying

Excellent contribution. I hope you return to give us some more useful and informative posts.

[binnzer32]

Don't read or follow it then, simple enough.




I hate this thread.....just saying

[swifty73]

Solid 10" of black ice at Long lake. 100 meters out, south east of the south boat launch. Quad tracks on the lake, we walked on.

[Bigwoodsman]

Which Long Lake are you referring to?

BW

[slingshotz]

Was at McGregor all day today, the ice is extremely sketchy near the rocks and only a few places to cross safely to the solid ice past the ice heave. It's only about 2 inches thick along the rocks and some places it's 2 inches of ice, then 2 inches of water and then another two inches of ice. If you make it out about 15 feet from the rocks past the heaves, its a good solid 5-6 inches.

It was melting all day today so unless it get's really cold at night, it's not going to thicken much.

Talked to a guy that was fishing there that talked to a CO who said that Little Bow boat launch is about 4 inches thick.

[swifty73]

Which Long Lake are you referring to?

BW

Long lake south of Boyle

[Skoaltender]

I can confirm, 10" black ice at long lake by Boyle. People were driving across the lake today in 1/2tonnes.

[Kim473]

I can confirm, 10" black ice at long lake by Boyle. People were driving across the lake today in 1/2tonnes.

WOW ! IDIOTS ! Thats just stupid !

JMO.

[35 whelen]

Any reports from frenchmans bay thanks

[niwrek]

I will contribute............... ther is ice on ghost lake, and ice at Crawling Valley

[Fishtracker]

I will contribute............... ther is ice on ghost lake, and ice at Crawling Valley

How thick of ice at Crawling Valley?

[Skoaltender]

WOW ! IDIOTS ! Thats just stupid !

JMO.

Ice was solid black ice. But 10" was the thickest I've seen. They trucked it down the center of the lake to the most southern part of the lake.
Shook my head as all three trucks passed by. Idiots would be a understatement.

[Commander B]

There's a large pressure ridge 300m south of the boat launch. Not in its usual spot by the corner. This is going to cause problems this winter so be aware. There is flood water on either side for 20 feet. It runs from tight to shore to the middle.

B.

[Fishtracker]

There's a large pressure ridge 300m south of the boat launch. Not in its usual spot by the corner. This is going to cause problems this winter so be aware. There is flood water on either side for 20 feet. It runs from tight to shore to the middle.

B.

Which Eagle Lake?

[curtz]

Ice was solid black ice. But 10" was the thickest I've seen. They trucked it down the center of the lake to the most southern part of the lake.
Shook my head as all three trucks passed by. Idiots would be a understatement.

what time, we were there till 11:30 and everyone out there walked on

[1bluZebec]

Black nugget lake today was 6" on average with the light snow cover hard pack. Busy place. Great day to be out though:)

[Skoaltender]

what time, we were there till 11:30 and everyone out there walked on


About 1pm.
I started off at playground and moved south. There were two f150's that drove right on from the south launch, I shook my head cause they ripped past me and just about hit my girlfriends tip up

[curtz]

About 1pm.
I started off at playground and moved south. I was the guy there with the little blue heeler.

Ya, we tried by the south launch and then moved to the north launch, there was a bunch of you by the playground. Fishing was slow. I had wished I brought the side x side, not brave enough to drive a truck on yet, I guess someone was.

[Skoaltender]

I guess I wasn't the only one who had a slow day.
:(

[Commander B]

Which Eagle Lake?

Strathmore. East of Calgary

B.

[Battery]

Anyone been out to Burnstick yet?

[medhatken]

Dec. 5th Spruce Coulee was 8"

[hellitsme]

I was at Keho on Dec 1 was a very nice 8" at the inlet but with this warm weather we have been getting I wonder what its at now?

[niwrek]

Crawling is dependent were you go about 8 inches. At campground looks a little sketchy...... was out yesterday caught 16 fish between 2 of us 4 really nive keeper pike, 1 8lb burbout, 3 beautiful walleye..... all before 2:00, very good day.

[ragweed]

Lots of ice at clear lake by Stavely.

[H2hammy]

Chestermere was 7+ inches at south end yesterday. Got 3 small pike and 1 bigger one that I dropped in the hole before scaling. Whoops - rookie screw up.

[brohymn2]

Was at chickakoo last night. About 4 to 5 inches of black ice covered with 2 inches of white

[neilsledder]

Was at coal lake today 4-6 inches

[ab_hunter]

9" on Pigeon today

[hacman]

0 inches at Chin yesterday.

http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa408/hacmann/2015%20Open%20Water/B9B51C05-613C-421E-BE35-933F51A70078.jpg

[whitetail Junkie]

0 inches at Chin yesterday
Same with milk river ridge reservoir.

[ineptflux]

4" clear + 2" white ice - south buck in oakes Bay.

5-6"clear with 2" white at battle just out from the boat launch, drilled a bunch of holes out to 20fow.

[mickeyjim]

Rattlesnake has ice, no fish though....

[Talking moose]

Was at coal Saturday and driedmeat Sunday, about 6 or 7 inches. No fish at coal, a few at driedmeat.

[Wes_G]

Same with milk river ridge reservoir.

Where about's on Ridge? we were out there last weekend on 4-5". It may be gone now though with the weather we had last week and have coming this week, didn't want to risk it this past weekend.

[DiabeticKripple]

At travers, there is ice at the spillway, saw a couple guys fishing there this weekend. There I no ice past the resort boat launch. There's a dead deer on the ice and the vultures are picking at it. Pretty neat.

[tonypower]

Has anyone been out to Wabamun lately?

[wookie]

Anybody got an update on Badger?

[Red Neck]

6-8 inches of clear black ice at east end, & fishing's good to :sHa_shakeshout:
Red Neck Out
:scared0018:

[wookie]

6-8 inches of clear black ice at east end, & fishing's good to :sHa_shakeshout:
Red Neck Out
:scared0018:
Thank you!

[deerguy]

Thinking about hitting crawling valleys this week. Any tips on where to go for a burb? Pms more then welcoome

[Skid_o]

8" of ice at Chain Lake today caught and released 8 of the little guys.

[niwrek]

There is also no ice at Kookanusa either

[muzzy]

6-8 inches at Fallis on wabuman

[Brandon5555]

Thinking about hitting crawling valleys this week. Any tips on where to go for a burb? Pms more then welcoome
Also wondering the same. Love me some burbot

[Pyraci]

Wizard lake west launch 3.5"@ 200'

[equad4]

How's the ice out at Carson? Was going to make trip out that way this week.

[TROLLER]

Also wondering the same. Love me some burbot

Now now boys you should know better than to ask where someone has a special "spot"

Most burbot are caught later in the season when they move into the shallows, other than that try 30 FOW lots of that at CV

[WayneChristie]

Thank you!

you did notice that he was talking about Wab not Badger eh?

[wookie]

you did notice that he was talking about Wab not Badger eh?
Ahhhh, thank you Wayne.

[Brandon5555]

Now now boys you should know better than to ask where someone has a special "spot"

Most burbot are caught later in the season when they move into the shallows, other than that try 30 FOW lots of that at CV
Lol its funny anywhere else and nobody would have any problem saying where they last saw some stinky burbot lurking around. We like our burbot here that's for sure.

[degasvegas]

4" clear + 2" white ice - south buck in oakes Bay.

5-6"clear with 2" white at battle just out from the boat launch, drilled a bunch of holes out to 20fow.

Wow, South Buck hasn't progressed much at all. I'm going to try it on the 12th though, see if its gotten any better. Thanks for the update!

[Red Bullets]

Wizard lake west launch 3.5"@ 200'

Wizards ice can vary a lot. Be careful on this lake. The fact that the lake drops off quick too puts you over deep water close to shore.

[Buck Krazy]

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[deerguy]

Anyone been out to Clear Lake? Buddy was out there in October and said the water was low. I figure it could winter kill, would like too see them close it to harvest.

[Dale S]

It's raining in the south.(Wed) That is not going to be good for the little ice we have on the lakes down here. Be careful out there.

[Heimie]

Has anyone been to Chickakoo? Was wondering about the ice thickness. Thanks.

[Heimie]

Has anyone been to Chickakoo? Was wondering about the ice thickness. Thanks.

Ha! Just had to open my eyes. There was a post from Dec. 6, by Brohymn2 saying 4-5".

[WayneChristie]

It's raining in the south.(Wed) That is not going to be good for the little ice we have on the lakes down here. Be careful out there.

going to check out a few spots in the morning, its cooling off good now so hopefully it will thicken up again soon

[spoons]

Just back from Long Lake by Boyle. Not good at all for fishing today. I think the fog and low light was an issue with the perch.Ice was a solid 10 inches and we walked for 20 minutes and was not slippery due to a thin layer of snow on top. Saw one guy driving around. Wont comment on that. Still a fun day. Very safe for anyone who is walking or quads.

[Skoaltender]

Just back from Long Lake by Boyle. Not good at all for fishing today. I think the fog and low light was an issue with the perch.Ice was a solid 10 inches and we walked for 20 minutes and was not slippery due to a thin layer of snow on top. Saw one guy driving around. Wont comment on that. Still a fun day. Very safe for anyone who is walking or quads.


Dark Lincoln or Ford F-150 by any chance? Seen two idiots out there last week flying down the middle to the south end

[deerguy]

going to check out a few spots in the morning, its cooling off good now so hopefully it will thicken up again soon

Any updates?

[hellitsme]

4-5 inches at the boat launch but open in the middle

[Trout Addict]

Spent 4 hours last saturday at wabamun, a solid 9 inches of hard black ice closer to shore but does drop the further out you venture.

6 pike on the weedy bottom holes.

2 walleye and one big greasy burbot on the sand bottom holes.

Solid start to the season!

[Bobby B.]

How's the ice out at Carson? Was going to make trip out that way this week.

I was there on the 6th and there was a good 8" of black ice.

Bobby

[Mike_W]

Wondering how the ice is coming at the larger lakes like Lesser Slave?

[mustard73]

Any updates on Beauvais, or Beaver Mines, etc.

[niwrek]

I knew you would not input jhutter......go fishing now

[kostianych]

any news on Bagder??? thanks

[horse shoer]

there was 6" at half moon today and 12" at crooked yesterday
really want to go to slave any updates?

[honker_clonker]

Anyone have any updates for thickness on crawling valley?

[marty1]

Upper and lower K? Would really like to hit it tomorrow. Thanks in advance

[Bassett]

Only around 5" where I was fishing at Wilson's on gull this am.

Saw 1 and caught it. Yellow wire worm. Water is pretty murky. 6FOW.

[pinelakeperch]

I knew you would not input jhutter......go fishing now

Do you speak English? What's your issue? Am I obligated to drive around drilling holes to update the thread for you? I know for certain that the lake I fish in the winter doesn't have the 10 inches of ice that I want to feel comfortable.

With over 9,000 views and 100 replies, I think the thread has been fairly successful.

[RKlein]

6-8 inches good ice at snipe, whitefish biting good

[Russ C]

Wondering if anyone has been to Eagle lk by Strathmore and can share what the ice conditions are like. Thanks in advance.

[ragweed]

6 inches of moderate ice on Crawling Valley.

[Pikecrazed]

4-6 inches by the boat launch on mac some open water south of the launch didn't check the dam

[deerguy]

4-6 inches by the boat launch on mac some open water south of the launch didn't check the dam

This is the north end of mcgregor?

[4x4bowhunter]

Was at Crawling Valley today. Around 8" of great ice. Fishing started off slow but got 2 keeper pike just after 1:00. Seen nothing on the camera from 10:30 to 1:00. From 1:00 - 2:00 I seen 5 pike on the camera. All were very timid. Just slowly swam up to the bait then either just looked at it and swam off or bumped it with there nose. I did get 2 of them to bite but it took a lot of convincing. Most did not like a lot of jigging. Just a slight jiggle did the trick.

[35 whelen]

Hi any info on utikuma lake thinking of heading out boxing day if there any ice thanks:)

[joshtar]

Spray lake - about 5" middle of the lake out off the boat launch on Saturday. Could see open water to the south.

[The Fisherman Guy]

Almost went through the ice while walking on at Badger. There has been a significant opening in the ice from the wind and warm weather, similar to the one on the south end last year. One minute I was walking on clear 3-4" of good ice and just about stepped through less than 2mm of skin ice that I assume was open water the day before, the gap was 50ft wide and ran N-S from the dam on the west side. This was on December 10.

[KJPFISH]

There is about 8" of solid ice in a shallow SW bay at Lake Newell.

[Girlsfishtoo]

can anyone tell me how thick the ice is off Range road 23 in the bay to the north west thanks

[huntsfurfish]

can anyone tell me how thick the ice is off Range road 23 in the bay to the north west thanks

Would that be for cold lake or that area?

[1bluZebec]

Do you speak English? What's your issue? Am I obligated to drive around drilling holes to update the thread for you? I know for certain that the lake I fish in the winter doesn't have the 10 inches of ice that I want to feel comfortable.

With over 9,000 views and 100 replies, I think the thread has been fairly successful.

Do you speak english:sHa_sarcasticlol: hilarious but your right wtf is his problem? It's quite funny if you read from very beginning with all his pathetic useless commenting thrown in one post per page pretty much. All to try to **** you off for nothing. Sorry but I just couldn't help but lmao at the situation:sign0087:

[Remi3006]

Headed to Pigeon this weekend from Calgary... how's the ice?

[deerguy]

Went to Mcgregor today. 6-7" on the north end at the boat launch. Fishing very slow, very few fish in Camera or Flasher

[Girlsfishtoo]

Would that be for cold lake or that area?

sorry sylvan lake

[J_mcleod]

sorry sylvan lake
There was 7" ice off rg rd 23 on the 11th where I drilled

[WabbitKilla]

Anyone know about ice on Phyllis or Birch? Hoping to head out this weekend.

[Girlsfishtoo]

There was 7" ice off rg rd 23 on the 11th where I drilled


Thanks anywhere to park down there!? And how's the fishing thanks

[deerguy]

Anyone know about ice on Phyllis or Birch? Hoping to head out this weekend.

You are good to go. Ice was 6"+ a week or more ago.

[J_mcleod]

Thanks anywhere to park down there!? And how's the fishing thanks
Some parking on the road. Fishing was slow, I'm going back today.

[Girlsfishtoo]

Some parking on the road. Fishing was slow, I'm going back today.


Let me know how you make out thanks

[2alarmfishing]

Heading out Thursday to Pigeon Provincial Park. Has anyone seen people quadding on the ice around there or leave it at home. I'm good with 6" consistent. So is my wife.

[Pinhead]

Heading out Thursday to Pigeon Provincial Park. Has anyone seen people quadding on the ice around there or leave it at home. I'm good with 6" consistent. So is my wife.

I'm heading out tomorrow, can I drive my side by side out there?

Dan

[2alarmfishing]

I'm heading out tomorrow, can I drive my side by side out there?

Dan

Not sure. That's what I'm asking. Let me know. I travel from poplar estates to the provincial park along the ice.

[pinelakeperch]

Anyone hit Blood Indian yet? I was thinking of heading there next week. I'd imagine it'd be pretty solid by then.

[J_mcleod]

Let me know how you make out thanks
Didn't get much for fishing in. 7-8" everywhere I drilled. Thicker close to shore. Can park on the ice just offshore.

[clarki]

some open water still at Ridge Res. but there is anywhere from 3-6 inches at the west end

[Mangosteen]

Still only 7 to 8 inches of ice in 5 to 8 feet of water yesterday.
Three inches of snow cover.
Lake was clear in some spots and murky in others only 200 meters away.
Good sunny morning and nobody stupid enough to drive on ice although many parked like me on the ice very close to shore.
Action wise very slow. Lots of perch but not one whitefish seen in four hours on the ice with three fishing.

[RayL42]

Has any one hit PCR, Clear or Keho?

On Friday I'm working south of Calgary and would like to do a little fishing in the afternoon.

Thanks

[Brandon5555]

Anybody know if the ice on mcgregor has gotten a little more stable? Last time I was out it was a little shakey on the north end near milo

[Brandon5555]

I knew you would not input jhutter......go fishing now
People are reading this thread for information on ice conditions, jhutter created it too consolidate them into one thread. With the obvious being stated. Take your childish bull**** to another forum. Ain't nobody got time fo dat.

[super7mag]

We hit Stoney ( elk- point) last Friday , 8-10" . We walked out but several special people drove out , ussually quite close to other tents and fisherman.
Then we tried Laurier on Sat. Ice was maybe a bit thicker 10-12",we walked out again . There was two trucks out on the ice but not far off of blue birds boat launch.
Fishing was slow at both.

[fergy]

Just looking for a Wab update .

[kinwahkly]

https://goo.gl/photos/g7ogjyvZCAwXg9Ps8
Sitting on Gull Lake. 9inches of ice. I

[Girlsfishtoo]

https://goo.gl/photos/g7ogjyvZCAwXg9Ps8
Sitting on Gull Lake. 9inches of ice. I



How's the fishing man thanks any whites!?

[kinwahkly]

How's the fishing man thanks any whites!?
Was slow to start off. But managed to get 2 nice white fish before noon.

[Bassett]

200 yards out from Wilson's beach on gull put us on about 3 inches of ice. Be careful out there!

[ineptflux]

Just looking for a Wab update .

7-10" SW side close to seba

[horse shoer]

Anyone quading on slave (narrows)

[fergy]

7-10" SW side close to seba

Thanks for the Update on Wab.

[kinwahkly]

There was one guy driving on Gull yesterday with a half ton. Not the brightest move in my opinion. Ice was groaning pretty bad when he went on.

[.270fan]

There was one guy driving on Gull yesterday with a half ton. Not the brightest move in my opinion. Ice was groaning pretty bad when he went on.

Coincidentally ... A truck went through the ice at Brownlows yesterday, was close to shore and only dropped the front end but still...

[Brandon5555]

Mcgregor: ice about 8 inches. Ultra cold. Skunked. Had one eye on but he bolted. Lots of whites booze cruisin around. But I'm either too dumb for them or they weren't feeding.

[kinwahkly]

Coincidentally ... A truck went through the ice at Brownlows yesterday, was close to shore and only dropped the front end but still...

The guy was driving a black Ford 150 and he was out where there was 8 to 10 feet of water.

[Beefy86]

anyone know the ice conditions out at either shaws point or hilliards bay(Lesser slave lake)

[1bluZebec]

The guy was driving a black Ford 150 and he was out where there was 8 to 10 feet of water.
Anyone got pics of the truck? Must of been a pretty lazy guy. What's more embarrassing? Walking onto the lake aways to catch a few fish or driving on a fairly short distance to have your teuck go through the ice and having to walk off the lake without your truck? Ahh well I guess each to therw own[emoji2]

[Sundancefisher]

8 inches of ice on lake Sundance in Calgary now. Once we hit 12 we can start ice fishing.

[Mangosteen]

8 inches of ice on lake Sundance in Calgary now. Once we hit 12 we can start ice fishing.

Sundance have some kind of City of Calgary rules?
I thought six inches good. Just curious. Thanks.

[tightlines]

Anyone recently been out to Badge lake that can give an ice thickness report?

[slingshotz]

Sundance have some kind of City of Calgary rules?
I thought six inches good. Just curious. Thanks.

Each lake has their own rules. Bonavista opened yesterday and I'm heading out in an hour :)

It's not thick enough for the zamboni yet on our lake yet but they still open it up for skating and walk on fishing.

[eggy]

Anyone recently been out to Badge lake that can give an ice thickness report?

Was out there yesterday and was 9" on east side where I fished. Very slow fishing.

[deerguy]

Mcgregor: ice about 8 inches. Ultra cold. Skunked. Had one eye on but he bolted. Lots of whites booze cruisin around. But I'm either too dumb for them or they weren't feeding.

I'll be heading out there sometime next week. North side. Was there Monday and it was very slow.

[Tdog_2005]

Went out to Wilson's beach today. Ice was 5 to 6 inch. Fished for about 3 hours and saw nothing. 1 jeep and a small suv on ice, why are people so lazy and stupid

[4x4bowhunter]

Sundance have some kind of City of Calgary rules?
I thought six inches good. Just curious. Thanks.

Must be just an individual lake rule. I was fishing auburn bay today with about 8" of ice. It opened to foot traffic a few days ago. Landed 6 in about 5 hours of fishing. Had tons of bites though that we missed (gotta work on my timing, lol).

My buddy lives in Mahogany and it has the same rule as Sundance. Minimum 12" of ice before they allow people on the lake.

[Sundancefisher]

Must be just an individual lake rule. I was fishing auburn bay today with about 8" of ice. It opened to foot traffic a few days ago. Landed 6 in about 5 hours of fishing. Had tons of bites though that we missed (gotta work on my timing, lol).

My buddy lives in Mahogany and it has the same rule as Sundance. Minimum 12" of ice before they allow people on the lake.

We've had weird holes form in previous years. Hence opening ice fishing later.

[kinwahkly]

https://goo.gl/photos/pe1KVdWZgxhErBAYA

[lake side]

Anyone hit the Boyle area lakes yet?


L.S.

[depolloc]

Anyone have an update on Ghost Reservoir?

[270WINCHESTER]

Anyone have an update on Ghost Reservoir?
Last weekend i measured it at 8.5-9" thick in front of Mariana boat launch. Curious if it is much thicker know with the cold weather we have been getting a night.

[Perchalot]

Anyone hit the Boyle area lakes yet?


L.S.

Yesterday, walked out at boat launch 100 yards. Was 13-14" . Drilled about 6 holes. All about the same. Only got a small pike.

[lromanchuk]

What's the latest on Wabamun's ice thickness? Specifically the west end..

[Brandon5555]

I'll be heading out there sometime next week. North side. Was there Monday and it was very slow.
Could be just from the cold snap. It was around minus 25 or colder with the wind chill. Very strong winds.

[depolloc]

Last weekend i measured it at 8.5-9" thick in front of Mariana boat launch. Curious if it is much thicker know with the cold weather we have been getting a night.

Thanks 270! I'll be headed out tomorrow. Will post thickness.

[-JR-]

Just off the Wabaman sailing club ,about 200 yards out was around 12 inches.
(caught around 12 small pike)

[pinelakeperch]

8 inches or so at Blood Indian. Fishing was decent.

[deerguy]

Could be just from the cold snap. It was around minus 25 or colder with the wind chill. Very strong winds.

Wow! That is cold! Lol I am grabbing a new outdoor Walleye rod, hope to get out soon to try it out.

[markusbrainus]

2015-12-20: Dalemead Reservoir, 12" ice at the inlet. -4°C and breezy. Fishing very slow.

[michaelmicallef]

Looks like some cold weather coming for at least four or five days. With the lack of snow cover on many lakes things should be shaping up good for the holidays. Mind you by the ice reports the ice looks pretty good everywhere.

[Battery]

12+ inches at Chain west of Nanton today.

[depolloc]

[QUOTE=markusbrainus;3077254]2015-12-20: Dalemead Reservoir, 12" ice at the inlet. -4°C and breezy. Fishing very slow.[/QUOTE

Last time I tried to get on the lake, there was still construction. Where did you access if you don't mind me asking? I know WID had signs up asking for for access only...but it was really unclear if they were allowing the public on the lake at all.

[markusbrainus]

I parked off 22X on the southwest side of Dalemead Reservoir. There's an approach and some flat ground. I hiked the half mile across the lake to the inlet pulling my sled. There's a sign at the approach saying Foot Access Only. No visible construction.

It looks like there is truck access near the inlet on the west side near some of the farmhouses. Some guys were coming in on quads and snowmobiles.

[7magtime]

Around 10" at Mulhurst, I didn't drive on but some did...

[depolloc]

I parked off 22X on the southwest side of Dalemead Reservoir. There's an approach and some flat ground. I hiked the half mile across the lake to the inlet pulling my sled. There's a sign at the approach saying Foot Access Only. No visible construction.

It looks like there is truck access near the inlet on the west side near some of the farmhouses. Some guys were coming in on quads and snowmobiles.

Awesome, thanks for the info! Much appreciated.

[ineptflux]

9" clear/1-2" white ice on west side of (south) buck lake

[Penner]

Around 10" at Mulhurst, I didn't drive on but some did...

Interesting. 0-6" of snow + 1" of frozen flood water + 2" flood water + 6" of good lake ice for as far as I could walk out on Pigeon yesterday.

With the unseasonably warm weather we had to start out I would error on the side of caution out anywhere in the Edm region.

[nsaskpirate]

Sunday. 8 to 10 inches clear ice - could actually see the fish swimming below the ice after we'd put them back in the water. about 5 inches of snow. no trucks, one side-by-side, 3 local's shacks, couple pop-ups. fishing moderate.

[ADH]

Anyone have an update on spray lakes?

[JohninAB]

9 inches or so of ice at Emerald by Carson. Fishing for me was slow but couple of others did alright.

[hunhun]

Still better no driving on Sylvan this week?

[depolloc]

~9" Ghost Reservoir. Folks driving on with small cars. Kinda seems a bit early still.

[Tom Pullings]

5-6 inches of clear ice on park lake by Lethbridge.

[denpacc]

Not that you can fish there at this time of year, but Lake Minnewanka had absolutely no ice this past weekend (Dec. 19/15) when we went for a walk there. I guess deep water takes longer to freeze up.

[K born]

Wondering if anyone has been to Eagle lk by Strathmore and can share what the ice conditions are like. Thanks in advance.

About a foot of ice, wouldn't suggest driving on it as pressure ridge closer to the middle! Caught 3 pike 1 walleye and missed 5-6 bad timing! Great day sunshining and a happy kid!!!!

[ogre]

Anyone have an update on spray lakes?

Fished left (south) side of Driftwood access in 4' - 25'FOW (up to 100 yards out) on Sunday, ice structure was clear, solid and ranges 8" - 10". Surface was slightly blanketed, with up to a foot of packed snow. Could see several groups fishing much further out towards the middle of the lake. Dog sled teams were also out in full force. Fishing was slow for our group but not everyone got skunked.

[ADH]

Fished left (south) side of Driftwood access in 4' - 25'FOW (up to 100 yards out) on Sunday, ice structure was clear, solid and ranges 8" - 10". Surface was slightly blanketed, with up to a foot of packed snow. Could see several groups fishing much further out towards the middle of the lake. Dog sled teams were also out in full force. Fishing was slow for our group but not everyone got skunked.


Thank you!

[schleprock]

Truck went through the ice at Stoney Lake near Elk Point yesterday. Reports of people in one ton trucks racing up and down the lake for the last couple of days prior.

[niwrek]

Do you speak english:sHa_sarcasticlol: hilarious but your right wtf is his problem? It's quite funny if you read from very beginning with all his pathetic useless commenting thrown in one post per page pretty much. All to try to **** you off for nothing. Sorry but I just couldn't help but lmao at the situation:sign0087:

Still no input hahahaha

[K born]

Well there was black ice at the campground end it ranged from 12" on the shore side of the pressure crack and only 6" on the other, use caution! I walked on but as I was leaving saw someone pulling a hut out there with small white truck, hope we don't hear of someone going through!

[1bluZebec]

South buck had 7-8inches on the north end where we were on Sunday. Flood water was spotty but noticable by the darker snow.

[deerguy]

Well there was black ice at the campground end it ranged from 12" on the shore side of the pressure crack and only 6" on the other, use caution! I walked on but as I was leaving saw someone pulling a hut out there with small white truck, hope we don't hear of someone going through!

There's a pressure crack already at Kinbrook? Is it about 100 yards west of the boat launch?

[Blastoff]

Truck went through the ice at Stoney Lake near Elk Point yesterday. Reports of people in one ton trucks racing up and down the lake for the last couple of days prior.

I heard its in about 30 feet of water, about 12 to 13 inches where she went down. They have to wait for a t least 2 feet of ice before getting it out.

[EZM]

Anyone been out by Brownlows? How's the fishing and what are the ice conditions - might try and get out boxing day ...... thanks in advance !

[polartrav]

How is the thickness of ice around jousard (lesser slave lake) coming along so far?

[bossmann]

Anyone been out by Brownlows? How's the fishing and what are the ice conditions - might try and get out boxing day ...... thanks in advance !

Maybe 10"
Was on the ice at first light until noon and not a white even spotted
One ok pike and a couple perch

Some guys are driving on but not venturing too far
Not thick enough for me yet to be driving out

[EZM]

Maybe 10"
Was on the ice at first light until noon and not a white even spotted
One ok pike and a couple perch

Some guys are driving on but not venturing too far
Not thick enough for me yet to be driving out

Thanks for the info - we are likely to head out there on boxing day.

I agree - 10" is ok for a sled or quad but not nearly enough for a truck. I will wait until we get 18" of consistently thick and clear ice.

We will haul the gear out on quads ...... a little more work ...... but much safer.

Hopefully the fish will cooperate.

[RDW]

Any one been out to crawling valley in the past few days?

[super7mag]

I heard its in about 30 feet of water, about 12 to 13 inches where she went down. They have to wait for a t least 2 feet of ice before getting it out.

I would like to say I'm surprised , but I'm not. There were alot of fools out on the lake 2 weeks ago.

[pinelakeperch]

Any one been out to crawling valley in the past few days?

6in a week ago, and it hasn't been close to above 0 since. Should be a little thicker by now.

[azn_rice_man]

Was out today at Mcgregor's north end (rock pile) and the ice was a good 8". Water was fairly clear but fishing was extremely slow. Light snow cover throughout the area. The ice thickness seemed to vary a fair bit towards the south end.

[timsesink]

Wizard Lake, Dec 24th. 10inches solid.

[Stonecutter]

Lessard lake, east of edmonton, dec 24, 11" ice 200 yards out from the south boat launch. 4-5" of standing snow on top.

[schian]

Anyone been to lac ste Anne recently??
Northwest side near the reserve.

Schian

[deerguy]

Will be at Mcgregor north side tomorrow.

[EZM]

Gull Lake ....... 11"-12" of clear ice (Aspen beach and Brownlows area). Fishing was average to good.

I was surprised to see only 20 or so group throughout the entire south end.

We were also surprised to see a few trucks driving around the lake - it was definitely noisy as they passed us along what will soon become Brownlows drive. At the end of the day a guy was pulling a big trailer/shack out with his truck .....

There was one particular Dodge Ram driver who decided it was safe to drive 50km/hr on 11"-12" of ice. We could feel the "wave" 40 yards away as he passed and the water pumped up the holes as he passed.

We were less brave ...... we used a tracked side by side - had to make 2 trips for gear - but whatever ...... no point in risking our lives ....... I would suggest to all people that this just isn't enough ice yet. Maybe another week of cold weather.

[PlayDoh]

http://www.outdoorblog.net/outinmichigan/files/2011/11/ice-guidelines.jpg

10.5"-13" at CVR between 8 holes a km apart, north end. Drove my 3/4 ton on it no problem.

[Bergerboy]

Any news on ice thickness?

[PlayDoh]

Any news on ice thickness?


None at all.

Well except for 11 pages / 210 posts, lol.

[Bergerboy]

None at all.

Well except for 11 pages / 210 posts, lol.

Wow thanks, you do know it is a dynamic measurement right?

[PlayDoh]

Wow thanks, you do know it is a dynamic measurement right?


I'm just playin with ya. Perhaps you forgot to ask for a specific lake?

"Any updates on ice thickness?" Only minutes after I just posted some seems like a mistake. No?

[Bergerboy]

i'm just playin with ya. Perhaps you forgot to ask for a specific lake?

"any updates on ice thickness?" only minutes after i just posted some seems like a mistake. No?

read the subject line on my original post

[PlayDoh]

read the subject line on my original post


Ah, my bad. I'm on my phone (tapatalk) and it doesn't show subject lines.

[coyotekiller]

16 inches of ice yesterday on driedmeat lake

[bruce47]

update on ice at Battle?

[Z7fulldraw]

16 inches of ice yesterday on driedmeat lake

How was fishing?

[deerguy]

8-10" at Mcgregor, fishing sucked. Fished from 14' -28' from 8:25 - 4:00. Marked 5 fish or so on the Flasher, north end south of the boat launch.

[degasvegas]

10-12" at Battle. Vehicles parked all over the lake today. I still parked on shore and walked out.

[dryflyguy]

14.5 inches at Chump Lake near Boyle
Slow fishing, lots of perch on the camera but all tiny

[coyotekiller]

How was fishing?

Slow, I'll be heading out there tomorrow hopefully I can catch a few

[nhadevil]

Anyone knows if it's safe to walk on Abraham Lake atm ? We just want to take photo of bubbles under the ice not fishing though. Thanks.

[Scott N]

We were out on Beaver Mines Lake yesterday, the ice was about 8" and the fishing was pretty good. My buddy caught a bull trout yesterday, but my camera batteries died right at that time so no pictures. Caught a few nicer sized rainbows yesterday morning.

[crawad]

Can't seem to get much info on ice in ghost reservoir .
Anyone been out there?

[JustBen]

Any update on Spray Lakes? How's the fishing been?

[Tom Pullings]

9-10 inches at Clear Lake by Stavely.

[MeYammy]

About 9" of good, clear ice at PCR and not a single fish to be found. *skunked

[4th2]

was just out at payne today ice was 6" thinner in spots

[bigcz]

Was out on Gull lake around lake view camp ground walked on didnt wont to take my 1 ton on. The ice was 10'' at 200 yards out and it was only 8'' about 250 yards out with about a inch and half of white soft ice in it. there where guy's driving by me in there trucks ice was booming pretty good one guy had to been doing 60- 70 km just ripping on by.

[Bergerboy]

Pigeon Lake 12 inches everywhere. Fishing was slow.

[hellitsme]

Keno 13 at the inlet

[Remi3006]

Anyone fish Sylvan Lately? Looking at trying for pike tomorrow.

[Bobby B.]

Ice was 12" at Birch Lake on Sunday.

Bobby

[Remps17]

Anyone been out on Newell?

[SNAPFisher]

North end of Gull yesterday. Found 14.5 inches but also found 8 inches in the same area!!! Very inconsistent ice this year. I walked out but most others were in vehicles ...not near me though.

[PlayDoh]

Anyone been out on Newell?


There's a Newell thread. I think it's 10"-12"

[PlayDoh]

I found this off a Canadian Government page


http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/29/5bdc166a6f785a453ab9b87388a9c2e1.jpg

Minimum ice thickness for slow moving loads or loads parked less than 2 hours

Person walking (120 kg) 10 cm

Snowmobile: machine & rider less than 500 kg 18 cm

3/4–ton 4x4 vehicle: GVW up to 5,000 kg 38 cm. 15"

[PlayDoh]

That's for 2 hours or less. This is for longer.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/29/4c5ec3412929a2c746b4e9add2c27c25.jpg

[AvgCanadianJoe]

Fished Gull at Brownlow's today. Landed ~10 small perch, but that was it. Parked on shore and walked out. Had 10-13" ice thickness inside of a 40 yard span. Good, clear ice, just extremely variable thickness.

Was quite alarmed at the amount of people driving 3/4 and 1 ton trucks out hundreds of yards past and just ripping. Spent most of the day shaking my head.

However, great day to be out on the hard-water! Tight lines everyone!

-There is no fish worth losing your life over, stay safe!-

[fogducker]

Has any body been out to snipe lake over the holidays?

[WildCats]

10-12" at Battle. Vehicles parked all over the lake today. I still parked on shore and walked out.

A guy went through on foot two days ago near the east end, its not a lake to
Drive a vehicle on. The lake is Littered with springs.

[WayneChristie]

Anyone been out on Newell?

lots of variance here too, 12 inches in places and 20 feet away 10 or less. not awesome ice cover yet.

[Mangosteen]

Lots of people driving on ice to far end from campground.
I see the police have taped off the place where the truck went through.

Perch fishing very very slow. They did not even want earthworms.

[K born]

Out there today and the ice is a nice clear black 12-16". Buddy drove his 1/2 ton on it and it sounded immediately! Worth the risk? You be the judge!

[deerguy]

Heading out to Lower K on Friday in search of the mighty Bull trout.

[markusbrainus]

2015-12-30: Keho Lake - East Piers - 12 to 14" ice. -10°C, sunny with a slight breeze.
Bite was moderate to slow. Lots of hit and runs with pike. Couple keepers.

[tbosch]

Anyone fish Sylvan Lately? Looking at trying for pike tomorrow.
There's a good 12" on the south end. I've heard the north broke up bad during freeze up so isn't quite as good. Maybe someone else has been up that way that can elaborate.

[7magtime]

About 15" out from the Provincial Park, about 13" around Mulhurst. Nice clear black ice...