Lake Newell

[GrtWht]

Manage to get some of the walleye tags in the draw this year for lake Newell. I have never fished this lake before and was wondering if anyone could give me a few hints for ice fishing it.

Thanks

[rustynailz]

The site for the derby has a decent map showing the popular spots:
http://www.canadian-fish-and-fishing-tackle.com/images/Lake_Newell_Ice_Fishing_Derby_2009.jpg
I usually just fish near the shacks set up in those spots - most guys who fish there are locals and know the lake really well. There are a few shacks I keep a special eye out for. :)

I've had some great days there fishing 6'-18' of water with large baits under flags, but have to admit that I have never caught a walleye there. We tried it on Saturday and had a decent pike day. We moved into Kinbrook at 4pm and set up in 18' of water jigging but didn't pick up any walleyes.

I have the Class A tags as well and would love to get pointed in the right direction, even just in terms of depth and bottom structure.

[WayneChristie]

thanks for posting that map rusty, gives me some spots to try, especially as Im only 20 minutes from there :D

[CountryRoadz]

When is the Derby and is it just for Walleye?

Sounds like this is the lake to go to in Southern AB for some decent size fish.


CR

[WayneChristie]

no fish in there :evilgrin:

[sportster]

When is the Derby and is it just for Walleye?

Sounds like this is the lake to go to in Southern AB for some decent size fish.


CR

i believe it is just for pike as there is a no limit on walleye unless you have tags. that is how it has been in the past but could change who knows

[jts1]

Mine and my wifes tags are for here as well. I have never fished the lake so am a little lost. Will just try to tag along with someone I guess and get a little info

[pondstomper]

I love fishing newell. I do know some spots, for large pike, and some very large eyes. Newell Rocks.