Cold Lake Lakers

[gramps73]

Looking at heading out to Cold on the 20th of this month. I have never fished the lake before and just wanting some info on how the fishing is late in the ice season
Thanks for the help

[jjstar]

I have not fished it late in the season but, the guys having the best luck are using a depth finder and chasing the fish whereever they appear in the water column. They have been catching them up to 20 feet from the surface even in 120 feet of water. They are using 1 onze jigs and bring several colours. white and yellow are the regular but some use others (pink) to great success. Best of luck

[guidehunt]

i have been there 3 times this winter and am heading out this weekend ,we have been having luck in 90 to 135ft of water on the sask side of lake there is a good road from p park all the way to ne corner of lake you will see where people are fishing we have been useing airplane jigs with smelts .nothing over 20 yet but getting closer every trip good luck.

[gramps73]

Thanks for the help, good luck this weekend

[gramps73]

Any updates would be great. thanks
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[Teamprotz]

I'll let you know Thursday evening. Its been really warm ( 8 to 10 ) so hope its still OK.

[gramps73]

Team
Hope the fishing is good, i would not think that this weather would effect the ice that much it is still below 0 at night.

[splake0]

Although the fishing has slowed the Lake Trout are still being caught. The ice is becoming a concern at the access to the lake. But for now you can still drive on them.

[guidehunt]

was out sat fishing was slow seen a few caught ,we fished 11hrs and i caught a 12lb laker lost about 4 fish .ice is getting bad at boat ramp ,good luck .

[Teamprotz]

Is that good luck getting on ?? :scared:

[gramps73]

Good luck with the fishing and hope you get on, let me know what the ice is like when you get back

[guidehunt]

GOOD LUCK FISHING ,should be fine for getting on the ice

[Teamprotz]

Shhhhh. Company pickup and a heavy foot !!

[gramps73]

Any info from this coming weekend would be great
thanks in advance
g

[Jar4500]

Heading up on sat and sunday will post when I return.

[Jar4500]

Fishing sat and sun slow ice ok getting on ok also at provincial park.

[Teamprotz]

Define slow using N U M B E R S !

[Jar4500]

1

[DeanP]

1
That is definitely slow!

Where were you fishing at?

[gramps73]

Wow in 2 days I would say that is slow..I am thinking the 5 hour drive might not be worth it..

[jjstar]

Truthfully the fishing has dropped off right now. If you want to wait and come up after ice is off they are in the shallows and it is fun fishing. other wise the best time for Ice fishing is early Jan.

[Teamprotz]

Got 5 Friday morning. 14 , 8.5 , and 3 under. How early you goin out ? Good as the sun is coming up , started in 122ft and should have moved out after it slowed. May go tomorrow if a buddy can go , otherwise I'll work around the house before I go back to work.

[Jar4500]

Started in 125ft at 7:00am and moved only seen 2 others caught on sask side.

[DeanP]

Got 5 Friday morning. 14 , 8.5 , and 3 under. How early you goin out ? Good as the sun is coming up , started in 122ft and should have moved out after it slowed. May go tomorrow if a buddy can go , otherwise I'll work around the house before I go back to work.

I guess it's where you go that counts!
Always was good off of Garnet! Too bad I'm laid up 'til eo Mar.:cry:

[Teamprotz]

SHHHHHHHHHHH !!:evilgrin:

[gramps73]

Is the fishing jigging all the time or are you setting up dead sticks?

[splake0]

Although the Lake Trout have slowed I'm still managing to catch my fair share. I use a jig and keep it moving throughout the water column.
Hope this helps

[gramps73]

Thanks for the info
Now all i need is the place you are catching them and what you are using:evilgrin:
g

[splake0]

Garnet Point and East to the Spruce Trees ( I move around throughout the week). Home made buck-tail jigs (various colors, but white is always a fail safe) with a third of an anchovy.

[Walleye101]

I just got back late last night. Find 100-130 feet of water and use cold lake tube jigs white in color! You can only buy these at the fishing hole. A guy that works there makes them for cold lake! Tip the jig with a large minnow and send it to the bottom! Once it hits the bottom lift it up about 10 feet and let it free fall back down. Watch your line while it's falling and when the line stops suddenly you have a fish on! We caught roughly 50 trout in 2 days with this technique and lost quite a few. Our biggest was 12 lbs but averaged 9 pounds! Great fishing. Good luck!

[Teamprotz]

Sounds like a good couple of days ! How far out from the park ? ( without actually asking where you're fishin ! )

[gramps73]

Walleye101
thanks for the help are you talking about the Calgary or Edmonton store?

[montec]

I just got back late last night. Find 100-130 feet of water and use cold lake tube jigs white in color! You can only buy these at the fishing hole. A guy that works there makes them for cold lake! Tip the jig with a large minnow and send it to the bottom! Once it hits the bottom lift it up about 10 feet and let it free fall back down. Watch your line while it's falling and when the line stops suddenly you have a fish on! We caught roughly 50 trout in 2 days with this technique and lost quite a few. Our biggest was 12 lbs but averaged 9 pounds! Great fishing. Good luck!

I believe you are wrong. Cold lake specials can only be purchaced at north edmonton wholesale sports, i would know because im the one who makes them....

[gramps73]

I am heading out there on Thursday night will you have any in the store? and how much are they

[montec]

yes there will be some in the store $9.79 for a 2pac :)

[gramps73]

Does that come with GPS of where the fish are:lol:
Thanks for the info

[montec]

sold out:lol:

[montec]

i will help u out and show u where to go. (Hint Hint) XL Double double :)

[DeanP]

I've been using the "Northlands Bionic Bucktail"-Perch colour or also the gray/pink one too.
I put half an anchovie on and let it free fall also or jig close to bottom. About a ft and let it hit the bottom and then bring it up a foot.

Whatever you use, make sure to have a stinger hook on!
Another tip: use a piece of jig tail to hold the minnow on the hook. Always works! Last year I lost more bait then I caught fish, this year caught more than I lost. (only caught about 10 though)

[gramps73]

i will help u out and show u where to go. (Hint Hint) XL Double double :)

Pm your number and I will meet you there

[gramps73]

Next question what is the ice like

[Walleye101]

The ice is very stable. Still 2-3 feet in all the places I went. We had no problems at all. You can drive anywhere on that entire lake even with a car! Stinger hooks are a must but if you buy the specials they come already attached. I put on a piece of elastic band on the hook after the minnow so the minnow doesnt slide off. Works great! Fishing was best between 9am and 1pm for lakers!

[gramps73]

thanks walleye