2019 Ice Reports

[swampy45]

Dunno if we can get a sticky on this to keep it at the top of the page, but...

IT BEGINS!!!

I took a drive today, and some of the smaller lakes are starting to freeze over. Muir, Chickakoo, Sauer, and a few others are icing up. Even Devil’s Lake had a few feet of ice around the north shore. I would imagine a little farther north and west they are starting to freeze over as well.

It will be a while before the ice is thick enough to venture out on, and remember there is no such thing as safe ice (unless it’s in your drink). Stay safe and have fun this winter!

[Poppa]

Gonna take the boat in for winterizing this weekend and then the hardwater prep begins! Have so many plans and goals for this year, including an entire week in southern Manitoba/NW Ontario at the end of March to really take advantage of March Madness out there. Maybe most importantly, tho, I want to find a true trophy walleye in Alberta this year...they're much rarer than in MB.

[35 whelen]

Gonna take the boat in for winterizing this weekend and then the hardwater prep begins! Have so many plans and goals for this year, including an entire week in southern Manitoba/NW Ontario at the end of March to really take advantage of March Madness out there. Maybe most importantly, tho, I want to find a true trophy walleye in Alberta this year...they're much rarer than in MB.Nice what do you consider a true Alberta walleye trophy

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[Poppa]

Nice what do you consider a true Alberta walleye trophy

Sent from my SM-G930W8 using TapatalkAnything under 25" I wouldn't even mention having caught, and for Walleye, "trophy" starts at 28" for me. (In MB, I'd say 30", 'cause there's just so many big greenbacks) I've never even seen one through the ice here (I know the rivers have them, but I'm told they're super rare in lakes in AB, especially south of Edmonton)...

So yeah, TLDR is: Want to get a 28"+ walter through the ice this winter...

[swampy45]

Gonna take the boat in for winterizing this weekend and then the hardwater prep begins! Have so many plans and goals for this year, including an entire week in southern Manitoba/NW Ontario at the end of March to really take advantage of March Madness out there. Maybe most importantly, tho, I want to find a true trophy walleye in Alberta this year...they're much rarer than in MB.

Awesome! Wouldn’t mind a trip to MB again myself! Those Trophy Alberta Walleye are hard to find, but they’re around!

[swampy45]

-17*C at home this morning, and all the small lakes are entirely frozen over. Looking forward to first ice!

[MooseRiverTrapper]

There was a website suggested a few times on here that you could see daily satellite images and watch the ice come or go. Can’t find it now.

[swampy45]

I remember those! Can’t remember which website it was either. I’m sure I could dig it up... curious about a few lakes a few hours north already...

[mapleleafman3]

I think your referring to Ice Detector. It is on the Angler's Atlas website though i don't see that option anymore. I found a youtube vid about it (it says Beta so maybe it is defuct now). Maybe there is a certain data the option is enabled?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nhmMxXu_lI

[MLayden]

Up to date satellite imagery here...

https://apps.sentinel-hub.com/sentinel-playground/

[Bushmaster]

Drove over both the N. Sask and Battle Rivers yesterday. There were ice flows developing on both.

[Poppa]

Already looking forward to ZipnZ's Sylvan ice reports!! :)

[skawtty]

Already looking forward to ZipnZ's Sylvan ice reports!! :)

X2 - waiting for the Zippy and Bwack updates. looking forward to first ice white fish at Sylvan.

[Poppa]

I'd really like to be on at Sunsetter for walleye before Christmas....

[Zip-in-Z]

Already looking forward to ZipnZ's Sylvan ice reports!! :)

Tks .... taken on Oct 28th, but, not my pic. Season closes here tomorrow, looking forward to getting out for first ice Whites.


X2 - waiting for the Zippy and Bwack updates. looking forward to first ice white fish at Sylvan.

Me too, Scott .... stay tuned.

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[swampy45]

I think we’ll start seeing some reports this week from guys making the trek to higher elevation and outlying lakes. I know a few people are out on lakes towards Hinton!

[WayneChristie]

dugouts at work are frozen over, no fish in them unfortunately

[JareS]

Almost a foot on an alpine lake I was on today. Made chopping with the hatchet a bit of a chore! Closes at midnight until July unfortunately.

[Esox]

Anything under 25" I wouldn't even mention having caught, and for Walleye, "trophy" starts at 28" for me. (In MB, I'd say 30", 'cause there's just so many big greenbacks) I've never even seen one through the ice here (I know the rivers have them, but I'm told they're super rare in lakes in AB, especially south of Edmonton)...

So yeah, TLDR is: Want to get a 28"+ walter through the ice this winter...

I would argue that there are far more trophy walleye south of Edmonton than north and by south, I mean south of highway 1...

[bitterrootfly]

I would argue that there are far more trophy walleye south of Edmonton than north and by south, I mean south of highway 1...

Newell is just one example and there are many many more. :)

[swampy45]

there are plenty of trophy walleye north of Highway 1 as well... just a lot harder to find!

I'll get a measurement on the ice at home on the lake today and report back.

[Salmo]

At the other end of the spectrum, anyone know if it's possible to get a boat in at McGregor? I'd like to do one more open water day.

[Poppa]

Newell is just one example and there are many many more. :)Yeah, Newell I've heard about some big 'uns in there. I'll do some research on other lakes that have 'em...

[swampy45]

No go on a report for McGregor, but the ice at home was just over 2” thick this morning 20 feet off shore. As the overnight temps drop this week ahead I’ll report back.

[Twin Valleys]

an ice thread, crap, we left southern Alberta for Portugal a couple of weeks ago and the wind was howling and 15 above, here in the Algarve it is above 20 day and night but they keep bringing me fish with the eyeballs staring at me and all the bones in - rather have my nicely filleted pike from ice fishing - huh - all this talk about ice fishing is getting me homesick - but the beer is pretty good to wash down the sea bass

[Crankbait]

2 inches on the inlet at keho,, half the lake frozen. the odd spot to chuck a line. lots of broken ice at shore, too much to pull a fish past. could still load a boat if you needed though.

[fish99]

chestermere lake looked all frozen from the bridge south this morning

[Crankbait]

clear lake is frozen

[Poppa]

Don't suppose the weight of all this snow is going to help the ice trying to freeze right now, eh? Yeeeeeeesh.

[YeeHaw]

Looks like Big Lake outside St Albert is covered, Saour and Chicacoo are covered

[YeeHaw]

Looks like Big Lake outside St Albert is covered, Sauer and Chicakoo are covered

[swampy45]

Chickakoo and Sauer are both 2-3” of ice with a few soft spots as of yesterday. Going to drive around to a few lakes today, will report back. -19*C at 7am this morning here, I can feel the ice calling!

[trophybook]

Pigeon lake is icing over nicely on the west side

[swampy45]

Just drove past Jackfish and Mink Lake, they are both freshly iced over. Didn’t go check the thickness as the ice cover is new. Coming along nicely though!


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[raw outdoors]

-30 this morning chain lake south of Longview looks frozen hard. Couple days and I will go hand auger a couple holes and see how it is.

[TROLLER]

Where are you that it is -30? Good to hear that Chain is icing over.

[pinelakeperch]

Where are you that it is -30? Good to hear that Chain is icing over.

It was as low as -26 yesterday morning south of Lethbridge.

[swampy45]

Glad to hear things are freezing up down south! Sounds like Newell is entirely ice covered bow. Been a slow process around Edmonton. I think this is the week the bigger lakes ice over up here as well.


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[YeeHaw]

Lac St Anne is completely covered, ice is about 2.5" thick off the dock in town

[swampy45]

Well that’s good to hear! Might have to head that way!


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[Poppa]

Gull is apparently 4+"'s right now.....will be at least a foot thick come opening day, Dec 15!

[WayneChristie]

Glad to hear things are freezing up down south! Sounds like Newell is entirely ice covered bow. Been a slow process around Edmonton. I think this is the week the bigger lakes ice over up here as well.


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bays were iced up but the main lake was still wide open Sunday, if its iced over it wont be very thick yet be safe

[PEIslander]

bays were iced up but the main lake was still wide open Sunday, if its iced over it wont be very thick yet be safe

The main lake at Newell is still open, but there were actually people ice fishing at the mouth of Rainier Bay this morning... Late last week Greenwald Bay only had an inch at most of ice over it.

- Dan

[raw outdoors]

Where are you that it is -30? Good to hear that Chain is icing over.

I was out in 308 hunting all the valley Bottoms ready -25 on my truck. I assume it was -30 with the wind on the lake

[Zip-in-Z]

Sylvan .... not my pic, but still a ways to go .....




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[FlyTheory]

Any news on lakes in Hinton/Edson area? Thanks!

[KJPFISH]

Saw someone ice fishing about 200 yds out on Langdon Reservoir (east of Calgary) this morning as I drove by - gutsy.

[Poppa]

Saw someone ice fishing about 200 yds out on Langdon Reservoir (east of Calgary) this morning as I drove by - gutsy.I can not figure out, for the life of me, how to access that water body...I've driven by it a couple times and don't see any kind of a boat launch or other access point. I don't wanna start a whole "thing" on here, but if someone was kind enough and wanted to PM me how you get on there (I'm full CnR fishing - no keepers!) I'd be eternally grateful!

[dave99]

Any news on lakes in Hinton/Edson area? Thanks!



It has been pretty warm in Jasper. Haven’t seen any of the lakes outside of the park, but Talbot was open as of this past Monday.


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[Fishwhere]

Hopefully we dont get the heaps of snow they are projecting to insulate the thin layer of ice we do have. Bad start for the ice if it goes like that.

Everyone be safe!!!

[Penner]

Hopefully we dont get the heaps of snow they are projecting to insulate the thin layer of ice we do have. Bad start for the ice if it goes like that.

Everyone be safe!!!

Heavy snow early on in the season has little impact as the thin layer of ice cannot support any weight and thus the snow just sinks into the water. Once there is 6" or more of ice thickness heavy snow then becomes a problem. The big lakes up north didn't even have shoreline ice as of last weekend. Not too concerned just yet.

I echo your thoughts, everyone be safe!

[Tigger72]

Last Sunday the whole north end of PCR was frozen from the bridge north
(minus a little pocket) the whole south end was open....

[TROLLER]

I can not figure out, for the life of me, how to access that water body...I've driven by it a couple times and don't see any kind of a boat launch or other access point. I don't wanna start a whole "thing" on here, but if someone was kind enough and wanted to PM me how you get on there (I'm full CnR fishing - no keepers!) I'd be eternally grateful!

There is no boat launch and if you drove by you had to have seen the turn off and a large parking area. Nice for a day outing but like Chestemere all smalls very hard to catch a legal.

[Flieguy]

5 inches on Winchell on friday but the top 3 inches was rotten as can be

[FlyTheory]

It has been pretty warm in Jasper. Haven’t seen any of the lakes outside of the park, but Talbot was open as of this past Monday.


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Thanks! Headed out there Monday-tuesday. Will post report

[Penner]

Thanks! Headed out there Monday-tuesday. Will post report

Drove past South Buck yesterday. Ice along shore for several hundred yards, still open out in the middle.

[FlyTheory]

Wild horse (lower) has 4-5” of ice. Chip lake is fully covered.

[220 Swift]

3” at Rafferty in Sask on Sat is what i am told.

Anyways the true bet is when does the first vehicle go on thinking “ya its good to go” And drops.

Hopefully not, stay safe out there.

[kevinhits]

Drove by Crowsnest lake on Friday with large waves and on the way back today, frozen over...Crazy what a few days will do...LOL

Pure as a skating rink....

[johndeeretimex]

Was out fishing on chestermere lake today there is about 3-4 inch of ice on it and about 2 in of snow. Got one pike but crazzy enough 1 atv and 2 sside by sides came up the canal and raced up and down the lake. someones looking for a free swim i would say

[swampy45]

Going to head out again tomorrow. Haven’t decided if I want to drive 4 hours and fish for some bigger fish or stay closer to home
and maybe hit a few lakes. Will report back after the day is done!


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[Zip-in-Z]

Something different .... check this link out.

Sylvan Lake .... a 360° perspective from the lighthouse taken on Nov 11th by a local company called TD Aerials, still lots of open water.

D.



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[raw outdoors]

I walked 100yards out onto chain lake today, ice was solid and black 2” under the snow, a small bit of flood ice around cracks. But I don’t recommend walking and fishing on 2” of ice unless you like swimming and cane save your own self.

[swampy45]

Anywhere from 2-5” of ice on lac Ste Anne. Lots of frozen slush on top, but it was solid! Fishing on the other hand was slow... 3 walleye and a hammer handle! Now off to Cali for a week, then back to ice!


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[FlyTheory]

Star lake is 2-3”

[cujo1969]

see 3 vehicles parked on the north dam must be ice fishing

[HuyFishin]

has anyone been out to east pit recently?

[supersquid666]

5-5.5" at Devils near Onoway.....ventured out maybe 50m and it was consistent....tracks from more brave souls went a lot further out...water is really murky.
Wabamun in Moonlight bay had the same 5-5.5" all the way across.... fished in 6-7 feet of water...5 walleye and a pike...lost a few more in about an hour and a half.....great day for first outing of the season.. :sHa_shakeshout:

[slamilton]

Was out Nov 16. Only about 2-3" but was pretty solid, no bites though.

[CNP]

Drove by Crowsnest lake on Friday with large waves and on the way back today, frozen over...Crazy what a few days will do...LOL

Pure as a skating rink....

Crowsnest is wide open. None of the lakes in SW AB are iced over. Temperatures have been mild and it has been windy here for quite a while...

[pinelakeperch]

Crowsnest is wide open. None of the lakes in SW AB are iced over. Temperatures have been mild and it has been windy here for quite a while...

Any ice forming at Beaver Mines? Hoping that next week's weather will speed things up. Thanks.

[CNP]

Any ice forming at Beaver Mines? Hoping that next week's weather will speed things up. Thanks.

Haven't been there but I suspect there is zero ice. Went to Butcher yesterday...…….zero ice

Temperatures in Beaver Mines won't be building any ice soon. Coldest day in the next week is -3 and overnight -7

[pinelakeperch]

Haven't been there but I suspect there is zero ice. Went to Butcher yesterday...…….zero ice

Temperatures in Beaver Mines won't be building any ice soon. Coldest day in the next week is -3 and overnight -7

Thanks for shattering my dreams :mad0030: Newest forecast for next week (from Tuesday on) looks a little more promising.

[Alberta Bigbore]

Any pigeon lake ice yet? 😀😀😀😀😀

[Jawjacker]

Any pigeon lake ice yet? 😀😀😀😀😀

There are people skating on the lake at Mulhurst .

[NSR_RAT]

Any recent ice information about Wabamun?

[swampy45]

Last I heard about Wabamun was that it iced over last Tuesday. Haven’t heard since.

[Alberta Bigbore]

There are people skating on the lake at Mulhurst .

Lol... how far out...thats a shallow side 😂

[LUNKDAWGEH]

6 - 8 inches on Snipe. Landed a few whites, with no other species spotted. First time out there.

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[RACKER]

There are people skating on the lake at Mulhurst .

Dang im itching to get out there!People set up shacks in Mulhurst so there must be fish in that shallower water.I will be pulling a sled out there as soon as i can.I just wish there was a closer spot to get on the ice at the point at silver beach.

[StringTheory]

There was 5" of ice on Black Nugget on Sunday. Had a pretty good day too:
https://www.stringtheoryangling.ca/first-ice-2019-black-nugget-lake/

I'm also excited to get back out on Pigeon but it may be a while yet.

[skawtty]

There was 5" of ice on Black Nugget on Sunday. Had a pretty good day too:
https://www.stringtheoryangling.ca/first-ice-2019-black-nugget-lake/

I'm also excited to get back out on Pigeon but it may be a while yet.

Nice read. Looking forward to more.

[jzz]

6 - 8 inches on Snipe. Landed a few whites, with no other species spotted. First time out there.

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May I know where did you access Snipe? How is the access the road? Never been there before, want to have a try. Thank you.

[SNAPFisher]

There was 5" of ice on Black Nugget on Sunday. Had a pretty good day too:
https://www.stringtheoryangling.ca/first-ice-2019-black-nugget-lake/

I'm also excited to get back out on Pigeon but it may be a while yet.

Nice report! Thanks for sharing the interesting lure choices. Daphnia hey. I usually avoid trying to tie something that imitates that so it was good to read you reasoning for trying it.

Curious, how did you do overall? Lots caught that day?

Good luck this ice season to you.

[swampy45]

Just left Lac Ste Anne. 6” of nice solid ice and a couple of walleye topside.

[StringTheory]

Nice report! Thanks for sharing the interesting lure choices. Daphnia hey. I usually avoid trying to tie something that imitates that so it was good to read you reasoning for trying it.

Curious, how did you do overall? Lots caught that day?

Good luck this ice season to you.

Thanks Snap! Daphnia imitations definitely aren't my first choice, especially when fly fishing. I did pretty well actually. I fished from around 9am to 1pm. Pretty steady action with about a dozen hooked and 8 to hand. My first was that 14" rainbow, I had another that size to the hole but lost it. The rest were all first year rainbows and surprisingly no Tiger trout.

I hope to spend some time at Sylvan this winter, maybe I will see ya out there!

[Kim473]

May I know where did you access Snipe? How is the access the road? Never been there before, want to have a try. Thank you.
Me too

[SNAPFisher]

Thanks Snap! Daphnia imitations definitely aren't my first choice, especially when fly fishing. I did pretty well actually. I fished from around 9am to 1pm. Pretty steady action with about a dozen hooked and 8 to hand. My first was that 14" rainbow, I had another that size to the hole but lost it. The rest were all first year rainbows and surprisingly no Tiger trout.

I hope to spend some time at Sylvan this winter, maybe I will see ya out there!

Sounds good! I might just be tying some similar Daphnia flies based on that success :)
Hope to see you there!

[swampy45]

Just left Lac la Nonne, and didn’t bother fishing. Roughly 1-2” of ice 50 feet out, and open water on the north end of the lake.

Lac Ste Anne was 6” again, and the bite was slow.


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[Red Bullets]

Sounds good! I might just be tying some similar Daphnia flies based on that success :)
Hope to see you there!

Try an olive 52 buick fly. Wrap one wrap of copper wire to weight it.

[Alberta Bigbore]

Just left Lac la Nonne, and didn’t bother fishing. Roughly 1-2” of ice 50 feet out, and open water on the north end of the lake.

Lac Ste Anne was 6” again, and the bite was slow.


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Thanks for the report. Going to satisfy the itch and try the new 4 stroke auger. As.much as i am dying to use my quad .. not worth it yet.

[blacknorthernjk]

Me too

I can confirm North approach down RR 183 to the north launch is easy travel. Theres a left turn at the intersection that can take you down the East side but it's getting rutted up pretty gross...passable because its frozen but not wonderful. Haven't gone around the North lease rd in a while, it's too unpredictable most of the year past the launch.
Ice was good, fishing for me not so much. Clearly I suck

[RACKER]

People are fishing on the north end of Coal lake today. Might have to give it a try to try out some new gear.

[doublehaul]

Pigeon lake, at the provincial park 4-5 inches

We went out about 100 yards

[Alberta Bigbore]

Lac ste anne 6 inches for sure
. Kind of foggy ice.... def wont quad on till she gets more. Did ok for walleye tonight !!!!

[slingshotz]

Does anyone have any reports for McGregor along the dam or Little Bow at the campground?

[LUNKDAWGEH]

May I know where did you access Snipe? How is the access the road? Never been there before, want to have a try. Thank you.On the South West end there is a spot to access the lake before a campground. Just check out the satellite map on Google you'll see it.

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[LUNKDAWGEH]

Has anyone been out to Crawling Valley?

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[Burbot Sherbet]

Skunked at Peanut lake, about 6” of good ice and water a lot clearer than last year. Went all over with a couple other guys and didn’t see a single fish.

[l.c.mitchell]

Hey guys last weekend I hit lac la nonne - the coves have 4-5 inches of ice but the middle was open and fishing was slow - only one hammerhandle
This weekend I hit wizard which is about 6 inches and caught a bunch of hammerhandles and saw two tiny perch on the camera
Next I hit mink and star - mink has about 5 inches and star has about 4 complete skunk at both lakes

It’s started that’s for sure
Luke

[swampy45]

Salter’s Lake has about 3” of ice, but be aware of the aerators.


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[blacknorthernjk]

Wabs got 4" clear under about 3" of cloudy white

[th3count]

Has anyone been out to Crawling Valley?

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I would like to know as well. Its a few hours drive for me.

[35 whelen]

ANYONE out that way ,hows it looking .

[graybeard]

I would like to know as well. Its a few hours drive for me.

X 3....thanks

[RACKER]

just had pics sent to me showing 9 inches at gull Not sure what part of the lake .

[35 whelen]

Frenchman's Bay on Cold Lake anyone out that way how's it looking for ice and snow thanks

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[Poppa]

Curious if anyone is out near Badger and has any idea on thickness. Hoping to maybe get some early ice next weekend. Been super cold this week and supposed to stay that way for a bit.

[SamSteele]

Walked on at Spring Lake by Edmonton today. 6” of ice wherever I checked. 3” of white ice on top of 3” of black ice.


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[HuyFishin]

Hows the ice out at mulhurst? Anyone have any updates?

[vancouvercanuck]

I can’t attest to how thick the ice actually is but today there was a double pod ice shack in the middle of Chestermere Lake. I also seen what looks like a home owner has plowed the snow on the ice and made an ice rink.

[Zip-in-Z]

Sylvan was finally snow covered yesterday, no open water visible from the main townsite .... will be going out on Dec 7 or 8 & do an ice survey at the Lighthouse area and Sunbreaker cove & will post up some pic's accordingly.

Season opens here on December 11th sharpen those hooks fellas.

D.

[RACKER]

Out on pigeon today. Ice is 7-8 inches. Ice is moving in on shore and sounds like a car like a car crash. Can also hear ice thundering out in the middle as well. Haven’t seen a fish yet. In Mulhurst bay. 8 fow.

[HuyFishin]

Ooo damn! I was there too! I ended up leaving about 12:30

I was there at 7:30am and only one fish showed up on the sonar, I was stuck fishing one hole and couldn't move because my auger head broke lol

[supersquid666]

Went out yesterday and hit Mons lake by Smoky Lake. 8-9" of solid black ice everywhere we drilled.... no fish in sight for over an hour. Went to North buck.....8" solid black ice everywhere we drilled going straight across one bay, again not a nibble. After 1.5 hrs went to nearby Lodge lake, only 6" of ice and got thinner 30 meters out from shore. Finally caught a few fish. Clearly its still early in the season but the ice thickness variation between two lakes literally next to each other re-instilled the need to use extreme caution. Cant make assumptions that if one lake is good, the next will be safe as well. Be safe out there and good luck.

[musak4ears]

7" of cloudy ice at Dalemead this afternoon. Looked to be the same everywhere.

[Stryker80]

7" of cloudy ice at Dalemead this afternoon. Looked to be the same everywhere.

How was the bite? I'll most likely hit up the north side tomorrow.

[Zip-in-Z]

For those members from Manitoba .... buddy sent me these pic's today, from the Red River, north of Lockport past Selkirk to the lake and parts of the lake as well.

Historical ... never seen this before, this sure will be dangerous this winter.

D.


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[35 whelen]

The bites happening on the east side of the lake guys are driving trucks on already Balsam Bay

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[l.c.mitchell]

Hit la nonne yesterday and today (Camped in my canvas tent) ice is variable from 8 inches at shore to 3 out deeper and found some good perch and a couple nice pike


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[Skabulon]

Anyone out around Lac Sante know what the ice is like? I'd like to try for some Burbs later this week.

[musak4ears]

How was the bite? I'll most likely hit up the north side tomorrow.

We went to check ice mostly. Didn't stay long, no bites. We were south side. Saw a couple of shacks on North end. There was a fellow with a few on the ice we saw on the way out.

[Flieguy]

5 inches on Chain lakes (nanton) but lots of slush and snow on top

[Poppa]

this week is going to be just brutal on the ice, with a lot of melting happening. Was hoping to check out Badger for the first time, but very concerned about quality of ice...

[swampy45]

Anyone out around Lac Sante know what the ice is like? I'd like to try for some Burbs later this week.

Couple other lakes in the area are 4-8”. Check for yourself, and be safe!

[mulio]

out on pigeon yesterday walked out off the pp, 20 ft water solid 8 inches of ice everywhere drilled holes \all the way out awesome late day walleye action on the jiggin jaw jacker felt safe everywhere

[Remps17]

Any word on Newell?

[jbfishing]

Has anyone been out to spray lakes yet? Any updates on ice conditions?

[Poppa]

nice to see the forecast change for the colder this week...by the weekend, I'm expecting 8-10" (minimum) in most places around the province...

[coyoteman]

The lake by the hopewell pheasant release site--near Langdon--Is good to go for pike.

[happyfisher]

hows macgregor ice on north end? ill be out sunday.....any info would be appreciated...im hoping for at least 4"....

tnx

happy

[tirebob]

hows macgregor ice on north end? ill be out sunday.....any info would be appreciated...im hoping for at least 4"....

tnx

happyX2...

[Kim473]

nice to see the forecast change for the colder this week...by the weekend, I'm expecting 8-10" (minimum) in most places around the province...

Don't be so sure. Might be 8" in one place but only 3" 50 yards away. Some lakes still had open water in the middle only a week ago.

[jacenbeers]

hows macgregor ice on north end? ill be out sunday.....any info would be appreciated...im hoping for at least 4"....



tnx



happyIce was about 4 inches off the dam on Monday. Lots of people were out fishing the dam and it was safe

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[KJPFISH]

Continue to be careful out there! I checked out a shallow sw bay at Lake Newell yesterday and there was a small section of open water near the westerly end. Drove further down the bay to my intended fishing location and found 6-8" of solid ice across the entire bay. Checked the ice in multiple spots as I walked across. Fishing was good.

[Huzil]

I live on the south side of Pigeon lake and was out yesterday, drilled a couple holes and checked the ice thickness, it was a solid 9". I think i will be taking the shack out this weekend!!
Happy hard water!

[Poppa]

Just checking back in on Badger Res out in Vulcan County.....if anyone has any info. We're hoping to make the trek out there from Okotoks on Sunday, but I'd hate to go that far if it's not passable yet...

[happyfisher]

tnx jacknbeers...lol

[Alberta Bigbore]

I live on the south side of Pigeon lake and was out yesterday, drilled a couple holes and checked the ice thickness, it was a solid 9". I think i will be taking the shack out this weekend!!
Happy hard water!

Any quads out yet?

[Red Bullets]

I live on the south side of Pigeon lake and was out yesterday, drilled a couple holes and checked the ice thickness, it was a solid 9". I think i will be taking the shack out this weekend!!
Happy hard water!

Good to hear. I would bet the north shore isn't as thick. Won't take long to thicken up.

It used to be that most years the commercial fishers would be on the ice before christmas with all their gear and 1 ton trucks so we are on par.

[RACKER]

Any quads out yet?

When i was out on Dec 1 quads and sleds were driving along shore.I had a sled and a quad pull up to where i was about 150 yds off shore.I am hoping its good enough to drive quad to the point off silver beach.I had way too much stuff in my sled to pull that around again.

[Alberta Bigbore]

When i was out on Dec 1 quads and sleds were driving along shore.I had a sled and a quad pull up to where i was about 150 yds off shore.I am hoping its good enough to drive quad to the point off silver beach.I had way too much stuff in my sled to pull that around again.

Awesome.. bought a new 4 stroke aguer this year and a Pelican75 with hitch to tote everything around... dying to get the quad on

[learning 2 fish]

How Is the ice on Ghost lake near Cochrane?

[graybeard]

Continue to be careful out there! I checked out a shallow sw bay at Lake Newell yesterday and there was a small section of open water near the westerly end. Drove further down the bay to my intended fishing location and found 6-8" of solid ice across the entire bay. Checked the ice in multiple spots as I walked across. Fishing was good.

December 06, 2019

That is good to know, thanks.
Would it be safe to say that Crawling Valley is very similar?

Can anyone qualify or comment on CVR?

Thanks,

[fish99]

I live on the south side of Pigeon lake and was out yesterday, drilled a couple holes and checked the ice thickness, it was a solid 9". I think i will be taking the shack out this weekend!!
Happy hard water!

going to the lake lot Saturday on the north side at sandholm , will check it out.

[TROLLER]

How Is the ice on Ghost lake near Cochrane?

Be safe, don't even think of that lake till after Christmas

[burnme]

Drilled some test holes on east side of gull yesterday, both Wilson’s beach and at Raymond Shores’s were 8-9 inches

[35 whelen]

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[calgarygringo]

Both places you have to be careful all year. I have seen trucks go thru at both places with 30 inches of ice in most spots but not all. Lots of springs and gas pockets so check even more carefully this time of year as you can go from 6 inches to 1 inch in a few feet.




December 06, 2019

That is good to know, thanks.
Would it be safe to say that Crawling Valley is very similar?

Can anyone qualify or comment on CVR?

Thanks,

[Alberta Bigbore]

Anyone been out to long lake by boyle lately?

...or pigeon today?

[chucklesthe3rd]

Does anyone know the ice thickness up at spray lakes?

[PlayDoh]

Both places you have to be careful all year. I have seen trucks go thru at both places with 30 inches of ice in most spots but not all. Lots of springs and gas pockets so check even more carefully this time of year as you can go from 6 inches to 1 inch in a few feet.


IMO the 2 are quiet different. I agree with your advice on caution. I would add extreme caution, and regardless of what other people are doing. It won’t be long until a Darwin candidate drives on.

[Sea Hawk]

We tried calling on wednesday. We found 7 inches of good ice everywhere we tried.

[Skoaltender]

Wabamun 5-6” of good ice with equal amount of snow cover.

[learning 2 fish]

Be safe, don't even think of that lake till after Christmas

Thanks!

[NSR_RAT]

Wabamun lake south side just off RR55 6-7 inches of black ice, there is a layer of slush on top of the ice under the new snow

[fish99]

going to the lake lot Saturday on the north side at sandholm , will check it out.

only one tent on the ice about 300 yards from shore walked on. . at sandholm beach.

[fisher Gord]

little bear by cold lake measured 10 inches of clear ice.

[bat119]

Still a little thin in Manitoba

No story with the pic just somewhere in Man.

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/picture.php?albumid=2299&pictureid=10893

[Zip-in-Z]

Still a little thin in Manitoba

No story with the pic just somewhere in Man.




Location is Balsam Bay on Lake Winnipeg, not far from Grand Beach, check out the video looks like another truck also went in. A new Facebook post says 3 trucks went down today in this area ...

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Facebook video ... https://www.facebook.com/516267981/videos/10157191587432982/




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[Alberta Bigbore]

Still a little thin in Manitoba

No story with the pic just somewhere in Man.

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/picture.php?albumid=2299&pictureid=10893

Thats got to be a huge bill

[Poppa]

Howdy gang - walked on at the north end of Badger and had incredible ice. We were a good 300yds out from the island and it was a solid 8" of black ice. Not quite ready to drive on but more than good to walk on with all the gear.

[PlayDoh]

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[35 whelen]

Thats got to be a huge billThis is at Balsam Bay east side of Lake Winnipeg

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[pinelakeperch]

Anyone have an update on Lethbridge-Pincher Creek-Cardston areas?

[MLayden]

Newell update?

I've seen the one report, but hoping to take my eldest (8) out this weekend...but I want to ensure we are good to go before I load him up for the long drive.

Thanks!

[PlayDoh]

Newell update?



I've seen the one report, but hoping to take my eldest (8) out this weekend...but I want to ensure we are good to go before I load him up for the long drive.



Thanks!



Was that the report of the drowning?

I’m certain your good to stick around shore, but I wouldn’t go blindly walking out to spots. I’d suggest by the boat launch at Kinbrook and leave jr on shore till you’ve tested things yourself.
Not suggesting your a fool, but Newell’s no playground.
North end was reported at 5 in last week.

[mapleleafman3]

Does anyone know the ice thickness up at spray lakes?

I saw this on iFish Alberta and thought i would forward it along.
"went out yesterday (Sunday Dec 8, 2019) Ice was great, 10"+ of good black ice. Fishing was slow until sun hit the lake then was pretty good from 60-80 fow. "

[aragor764]

12" at Engstrom Lake

[KJPFISH]

Newell update?

I've seen the one report, but hoping to take my eldest (8) out this weekend...but I want to ensure we are good to go before I load him up for the long drive.

Thanks!

See my previous post on page 5

[swifty73]

10" of good ice at Vincent Lake

[PlayDoh]

Eagle has 7.5 - 8 in. I didn’t get a good look at the ice, but judging by the weather and the small car I seen drive on the ice, I’m presuming it’s good ice.
Was only there 2 hours but no friends. Possible nibble / minnow robbery but with my mitts on I wasn’t sure. A few shacks near the launch, and I’m curious how they got there. Guessing quad or sled.
Won’t be long till the lake turns into Range Road 245, lol.

[Smoky buck]

8 inch at pigeon and no fish for me

[trophybook]

12" at Engstrom Lake

I had a huge sow griz put the run on me there . Most scared I've ever been, cried for hours after. To the right of the launch across the creek

[Drewski Canuck]

Calling had 7 - 8" of good black ice in front of the townsite on Saturday afternoon.

A STRANGE shaped ice heave is about 1000 yards off shore, in an oval shape. Did not get close enough to test but the ice slab was about 7 inches on the uplifted parts so PLEASE be careful if you try to cross. Test any crossing point first with an auger as it could be a separation that re froze and is actually thin ice.

Fishing is fine.

Drewski

[tonypower]

Anyone have an ice update for Gull Lake around Birch Bay? Any info would be appreciated.

[strungout]

Any recent lake Newell updates within the last few days on ice thickness, hoping to head out tomorrow

[JohninAB]

Hit up Lac La Nonne today. 6 to 7 inches of good clear ice. 3 inches or so of snow cover. A guy did drive out a 100 yards or so with his half ton. Drilled a check hole, seen 7 inches of ice and promptly left.

Fishing was slow.

New FLX-28 was awesome.

[Nickmal47]

Went out to Chain Lakes yesterday! 5-6 inches of good ice with about 2 -3 inches of white brittle ice on top..

[Smoky buck]

At isle lake 9 inches no fish yet

[Burbot Sherbet]

Truck and a van went through on Ste Anne today. Lots of variation of ice thickness this year; stay safe everyone!

[SNAPFisher]

10 inches at Gull at Brownlows. I walked only. Then to see a full 3/4 ton drive past me. A dad and a 2 year old that could just stand...
Crazy how much the cam would swing with each truck that drove out. Ice might be 10 inch but is far from stable yet.

[Kim473]

hit up lac la nonne today. 6 to 7 inches of good clear ice. 3 inches or so of snow cover. A guy did drive out a 100 yards or so with his half ton. Drilled a check hole, seen 7 inches of ice and promptly left.

Fishing was slow.

New flx-28 was awesome.

wow !

[35 whelen]

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[Scott N]

We were out at Beaver Mines Lake yesterday, there's about 5" of good ice under about 3" of white ice, fishing was slow.

[35 whelen]

Anyone know if you can sled right from The Dockside Inn in Cold Lake to the lake thanks

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[FlyTheory]

Any information on lakes around LLB? Square, Jackson, pinehurst? Thank you!

[pinelakeperch]

We were out at Beaver Mines Lake yesterday, there's about 5" of good ice under about 3" of white ice, fishing was slow.

I’ve been waiting for an update on BM! Sorry to hear the fishing was slow. See any bulls?

[Scott N]

I’ve been waiting for an update on BM! Sorry to hear the fishing was slow. See any bulls?

We didn't, but one guy said he saw a "2 foot bull under the ice", we however, weren't quite as fortunate lol.

[old dog]

I was on travers today. Ice varied from 4-9 inches. Saw a SXS and a couple quads and snowmobile running around. There were truck track next to shore. It was a fair day of fishing. Caught 26-30 walleye and one 20lbs pike

[pinelakeperch]

We didn't, but one guy said he saw a "2 foot bull under the ice", we however, weren't quite as fortunate lol.

And they get bigger! I plan on using a tip up for them this year with minnows. Any luck with the rainbows?

[Jay81]

Anyone been on the ice at ghost yet? I was at Badger 10” of ice landed half a dozen pike. Saw a ton on the cam.

[Scott N]

And they get bigger! I plan on using a tip up for them this year with minnows. Any luck with the rainbows?

We managed a few rainbows, my buddy had a camera set up and they weren't very aggressive towards our offerings. Nice to get out though.

[35 whelen]

And they get bigger! I plan on using a tip up for them this year with minnows. Any luck with the rainbows?You must be watching some Jay Siemens videos

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[pinelakeperch]

You must be watching some Jay Siemens videos

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I do, but I got the idea last year when I saw a few guys with tip ups. I was shaking my head at the thought of tip ups for stocked rainbows, until I saw a big bully swim by my little tungsten :sHa_sarcasticlol:

[mlee]

Any information on lakes around LLB? Square, Jackson, pinehurst? Thank you!

We were east of there this weekend north of hwy 55.....10" of solid ice everywhere more in a lot of places. Trucks driving on close to shore.

[Binati]

So as to cold lake being frozen over is that considered early or late? Made a trip up last year in Feb hoping to be earlier this year with truck trailer sleep on the ice.

[SNAPFisher]

So as to cold lake being frozen over is that considered early or late? Made a trip up last year in Feb hoping to be earlier this year with truck trailer sleep on the ice.

It is earlier than usual for sure. Last year there was open water until quite late.

[35 whelen]

It is earlier than usual for sure. Last year there was open water until quite late.Yes it's definitely earlier planning my first trip January 4th 5th 6th

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[Moefoe]

Any recent lake Newell updates within the last few days on ice thickness, hoping to head out tomorrow
10" in Jackfish. Just a heads up to anyone who drives on...I don't care if your crazy enough to drive your SUV on on the ice when it's that thin just don't fly past huts doing 30mph. When the ice is that thin and your going that fast the ice cavitates and lake water shoots up the holes...not the end of the world but it still sucks!!

[MLayden]

10" in Jackfish. Just a heads up to anyone who drives on...I don't care if your crazy enough to drive your SUV on on the ice when it's that thin just don't fly past huts doing 30mph. When the ice is that thin and your going that fast the ice cavitates and lake water shoots up the holes...not the end of the world but it still sucks!!

Yes - that was a tad foolish. You guys must have been the ones beside us. Hope we left you guys enough room??

[Jay81]

Any one been on ghost lake. How’s the ice?

[rem338win]

Anyone been on Sylvan or Burnt stick?

[Fishing4Trophies]

Any one been on ghost lake. How’s the ice?

You're looking at about a foot of decent ice

[Gbuss]

Any one been on pigeon in the last week or so heading out tomorrow.

Gbuss

[RACKER]

Any one been on pigeon in the last week or so heading out tomorrow.

Gbuss

Quads or sleds. Ice is only 9-10. Floodwater in spots. Can’t speak for PP side.

[Gbuss]

Quads or sleds. Ice is only 9-10. Floodwater in spots. Can’t speak for PP side.

K thanks for the reply

Gbuss

[Sigmet]

Are you talking about Jackfish Lake by Stony Plain? Does it finally have some fish again?

[StringTheory]

Also quite a bit of floodwater on Wabamun by Fallis on Sunday. Around 10" of ice though.

https://www.stringtheoryangling.ca/trip-report-dec-15-2019-wabamun-lake/

[swampy45]

Newell was 6-8" of ice the last two days. Very variable. Lots of floodwater in spots, up to 6" of water on the ice in some areas. Fishing was a little on the slower side.

[deanstr8]

Anyone been to South Buck yet? Planning to go Sunday with sleds to access lake.

Thanks in Advance.

[timbojones]

Anyone aware of ice depth and or fishing reports from Strubel Lake in ES2.

Thanks in advance!

[Vigsy]

Anyone have any recent reports from lac la biche? Thinkin of bringing side by side out this weekend.

[fishn_palmer]

Anyone been out to Upper or Lower K. Hows the ice? Thanks

[TROLLER]

Anyone aware of ice depth and or fishing reports from Strubel Lake in ES2.

Thanks in advance!

5-5 inches hard ice Tons of snow on top. Fishing early this week was very slow.

[Gbuss]

Pigeon lake have 10 to 11 inches arround the provincial park out about 400yrds.

Gbuss

[capper]

Anyone have any recent reports from lac la biche? Thinkin of bringing side by side out this weekend.

This is second hand information, but my buddy said guys were driving on Lac la biche (staying close to shore, but driving on). Please keep us posted if you go, I’m headed out east of there and would love a second update on conditions.

[RACKER]

Pigeon lake have 10 to 11 inches arround the provincial park out about 400yrds.

Gbuss

How did ya do? Is there a big ice heave on shore.

[supersquid666]

So i hit a small lake just west of Edmonton this afternoon with my son. Fishing in 21-22 feet of crystal clear water. Ice was horrible, 2" top water and 6"of slush and only 7"of good clear ice. Usually this is a hotspot for tons of small perch, great for kids to get hooked on fishing. Today....crickets, staying warm in the tent, doing some jigging and a couple anchovies near the bottom for pike. I'm out trying other holes when my son starts talking about a log on the bottom. I came back to the tent and he shows me this "log". Quick glance and I'm like ok..great its a log....but then I blacked out the tent, let my eyes adjust and took another look.....not a log!!!!! 3 feet away from my 6" anchovie is a monster pike....sitting right on the bottom...sat there chillin' for an hour. It was easily 7-7.5 times the length of the bait. I compared and visually measured a dozen times....this thing is 42-44" easy, and thick. After dropping everything next to it in my arsenal...it ever so slowly moved off into the abyss without so much a sniff of what we had to offer. We did end up catching some perch and 5-6 lb pike....but not the beast. But just watching it made our day.
That being said....super disappointed with the trash people leave behind on the ice. Not hard to pick up your beer cans and coffee cups after yourselves!!!!:angry3:

[Crazy4MooseHunting]

Lac la Biche has ice ranging from 12-16”. The park lakes were 12” last weekend. Shacks are out on la Biche.

[Stryker2]

Anyone been to South Buck yet? Planning to go Sunday with sleds to access lake.

Thanks in Advance.


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[swampy45]

So i hit a small lake just west of Edmonton this afternoon with my son. Fishing in 21-22 feet of crystal clear water. Ice was horrible, 2" top water and 6"of slush and only 7"of good clear ice. Usually this is a hotspot for tons of small perch, great for kids to get hooked on fishing. Today....crickets, staying warm in the tent, doing some jigging and a couple anchovies near the bottom for pike. I'm out trying other holes when my son starts talking about a log on the bottom. I came back to the tent and he shows me this "log". Quick glance and I'm like ok..great its a log....but then I blacked out the tent, let my eyes adjust and took another look.....not a log!!!!! 3 feet away from my 6" anchovie is a monster pike....sitting right on the bottom...sat there chillin' for an hour. It was easily 7-7.5 times the length of the bait. I compared and visually measured a dozen times....this thing is 42-44" easy, and thick. After dropping everything next to it in my arsenal...it ever so slowly moved off into the abyss without so much a sniff of what we had to offer. We did end up catching some perch and 5-6 lb pike....but not the beast. But just watching it made our day.
That being said....super disappointed with the trash people leave behind on the ice. Not hard to pick up your beer cans and coffee cups after yourselves!!!!:angry3:
was also out for perch and pike yesterday, super slow day. Awesome your son got to see such a big fish cruising, but too bad it wasnt biting!

[timbojones]

5-5 inches hard ice Tons of snow on top. Fishing early this week was very slow.

Thank you so much.

Please keep the reports on Strubel coming as planning on taking the kids out for a day after Santa visits.

Thanks!

[Gbuss]

How did ya do? Is there a big ice heave on shore.

Managed one 18.5" walleye and some one pushed the snow onto the ice right in front of the boat launch. I was fishing in 18ft of water and every hole I drilled had lots of fresh water shrimp come out.

Gbuss

[Gongshow]

Any info on Lac Ste. Anne? Specifically Yellowstone/ Ross Haven area.

Thanks

[Jay81]

Are the puddles freezing up on Newell? I’ve been reading a bunch on this lake and they talk about rainbows and brown trout in there. Has anyone pulled any out ?

[swampy45]

Are the puddles freezing up on Newell? I’ve been reading a bunch on this lake and they talk about rainbows and brown trout in there. Has anyone pulled any out ?
puddles are still there. Havent caught bows or browns, but have heard the same thing, would be curious to know if they are in there...

[Ronji]

I was out at Wizard yesterday. 12 inches of ice with flood water.
Fishing was on the slow side. Couple of perch. Enough for dinner.

[pinelakeperch]

I know of some rainbows being caught in Newell, but haven’t heard of any browns. The majority of the rainbows are caught in the summer near the head gates. The bow flows into the lake at the headgates, which explains the trout. There’s no reason there wouldn’t be a few browns too.

[Mad Caddy]

Has anyone got a recent update on ice thickness at Spray Lakes?

[Alberta Bigbore]

Lac ste anne today 9 inches ice where i was today.... lots of pike.. slow for everything else

[Fisherdan]

11” of ok-ish ice at Chain Lakes.

[Snazyevey]

Anyone been out to Upper or Lower K. Hows the ice? Thanks


Was there two weeks ago. Hardly any ice at interlakes, unsafe to fish. Went over to the boat launch at upper. 5-6 inches there.

Lower K was about 5-6 inches around interlakes as well. Should be good to go now. I'll know more tomorrow as I have some friends going.

[Snazyevey]

Has anyone got a recent update on ice thickness at Spray Lakes?


Last I read somewhere it was 8 inches all the way across. Check the road report. Highway to the lake was closed for avalanche as of yesterday I believe (until further notice).

[graybeard]

Can anyone comment on CVR?

I read about Newell and they are fairly close in distance, so the ice conditions should be similarly close to each other.....Comments please?

Thanks,

[depolloc]

Anyone been out to Ghost (by Cochrane)? Thx

[snowman160]

Went to Carson yesterday,bout 8” of ice with 3” floodwater on top an 10-12” of snow on top of that.very litl people activity on the lake,fished two hours an not a hit..fished 15 fow Tryed several baits..no luck

[curtz]

Anyone been to Long Lake by Boyle, wondering about ice thickness. Want to take dad out, was going to drive on with my tacoma.

[walleye guy]

Was out Long Lake last Friday about 12" ice, (2"white 10" clear ) not much snow.We walked out,nobody driving on that I saw. A few hammer handles nothing else.

[curtz]

Was out Long Lake last Friday about 12" ice, (2"white 10" clear ) not much snow.We walked out,nobody driving on that I saw. A few hammer handles nothing else.

Thanks

[780sjc]

Anyone driving on wizard yet?

[Bigwoodsman]

Any updates on Wabamun ice thickness? Never fished it thinking of heading that way tomorrow? Would the best access be at the townsite?

BW

[OL_JR]

Was out at Sylvan last Sunday around Sunbreaker and ice was about 8". Heading out tommorow again, probably hit RR23 and will report back. Probably hit south buck to sometime in the next few days.

First time at Sunbreaker and fishing sucked btw.

[OL_JR]

So as to cold lake being frozen over is that considered early or late? Made a trip up last year in Feb hoping to be earlier this year with truck trailer sleep on the ice.


I don't think it's abnormal for the lake to freeze over at this time but the thickness will really vary between the main lake and French/Long bays. Last year in early January there was a good solid 12" of clear ice in French bay but the main lake was half that or less. East of a line drawn between birch point and garnet point is like it's own little lake as far as ice build goes imho.

[Jawjacker]

Any updates on Wabamun ice thickness? Never fished it thinking of heading that way tomorrow? Would the best access be at the townsite?

BW

I was at Wab today. I was fishing off the town site. The Ice varied from 10 inches to 12 inches the deeper you went out . A few guys had medium size vehicles on the ice . I walked on . The fishing was awesome . Nothing big but had a hoot. At times I couldn't keep up between my Jawjacker and my line in the tent. Tight lines :)

[Bigwoodsman]

I was at Wab today. I was fishing off the town site. The Ice varied from 10 inches to 12 inches the deeper you went out . A few guys had medium size vehicles on the ice . I walked on . The fishing was awesome . Nothing big but had a hoot. At times I couldn't keep up between my Jawjacker and my line in the tent. Tight lines :)

Thanks for this info.

BW

[FuzzyGrub]

How much snow is on Lac La Biche? Enough for skidoo? 🤔

[Poppa]

As had been posted, it's between 8-10" at Sunbreaker Cove on Sylvan. We tried the primetime bite...fishing 3-8 tonight (Sat) in a spot that has produced for us every single time we've been there... And nothing. Not a mark on the Lowrance, not a thing on the Aqua Vu, not a nibble... It was DEAD. Talking to others as we got there, seems everyone is having a tough go at Sunbreaker...

[Stryker2]

Just wondering if anyone knows the ice thickness of the lakes to the north. North Buck, Skeleton, Long lake.

[JohninAB]

Was at Lac La Nonne yesterday. 7 to 8 inches of good clear ice. 4 to 5 inches of snow cover. Quadded on. Some people parked their vehicles on the ice near shore.