cold lake

[finner-duramax]

Hey guys,
does anyone have a report on cold lake?
drivable?
i am looking for ice thickness and inch's of snow?

i have a friend who has a ice shack on wheels and i was wondering if he was wasting his time by bring it or not.

thanks to those who reply.

[something2525]

Hi I also would like to know what the snow conditions are out there on Cold lake! Fish and Wildlife are suggesting to not drive on the lake but I have a quad and want to know if my quad will go through all this new snow? thanks

[splake0]

Hey guys,
does anyone have a report on cold lake?
drivable?
i am looking for ice thickness and inch's of snow?

i have a friend who has a ice shack on wheels and i was wondering if he was wasting his time by bring it or not.

thanks to those who reply.

French Bay has 14 -16 inches on the west side. Heard the east side was 4 inches less. Lots of snow but still driving without chains. 4x4 atv shouldn't have a problem.

[fisher Gord]

Hey guys,
does anyone have a report on cold lake?
drivable?
i am looking for ice thickness and inch's of snow?

i have a friend who has a ice shack on wheels and i was wondering if he was wasting his time by bring it or not.

thanks to those who reply.

Friends took two trucks out to French bay this weekend one had to pull the other 3 times both truck 4x4 full size. snow is getting packed. ice was thick enough

[SonnyCovin]

Cold Lake has lots of ice .My buddy went there for two days and caught near 80 lakers to almost 20 lbs. He said he had to break trail but the fishing was awesome. Sonny

[lemmotlow]

Not 79 ,any pics?

[Teamprotz]

Not sure I trust the second hand buddy said lots of ice info. Where was he fishing on the lake ?

[splake0]

I'm driving out to Garnet tomorrow. My partner was out with his truck today. He said 16 - 20 inches. He caught lots also.

[Teamprotz]

See ya out there ! White pickup , are you still a black ranger ? Going out from PP?

[icecap]

Gonna be out sat. and sun. Hopefully not too much snow for the quad. Heading out from the pp and driving till we get stuck or hit the border. Was up two weeks ago fishing was good, never iced 80 but we did have one of those trips last year. Looking forward to a great trip again.

[Teamprotz]

Iced 18 today with only 5 under ! Biggest was around 13lbs. Too bad we had to leave by 3pm !:sHa_shakeshout:

[Dust1n]

good job

[reds]

Hey Guys I am planning on heading to cold lake in a few weeks I have never fished for lake trout before.Could I get a few tips not asking for any secrets just general,like how much water do you fish in what hooks and bait?and which part of lake never been there before any help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks

[Teamprotz]

Things WILL change alot in a few weeks. If we get anymore snow and wind there will be no driving on. We were off the point from Garnet beach. 115ft , jig/white tube and 1/2 a smelt. Most of my fish came right off bottom. Some were caught suspended , use electronics !!

[baptiste_moose]

if your gonna drive 4 hrs buy a flasher man.9 degree cone.

[finner-duramax]

hey baptiste i am getting a flasher this week, and we are going to cold this coming weekend if your interested

[Dust1n]

use a silver spoon

[reds]

Thanks

[fishlab2010]

Can anyone advise if there are tracks or any kind of path I want to pull out a
heavier sled with a snowmachine is it all slush or just deep snow
thank you very much

[Teamprotz]

Out Friday , took/made trail across the bay from PP . Lots of snow but had no floodwater on OUR route. Would imagine with the temp change snow would have compacted and gotten crusty. Fishing was great !

[fishlab2010]

Things WILL change alot in a few weeks. If we get anymore snow and wind there will be no driving on. We were off the point from Garnet beach. 115ft , jig/white tube and 1/2 a smelt. Most of my fish came right off bottom. Some were caught suspended , use electronics !!

i have a Show down VPG what are you loking for suspended bait or fish or both

[fishlab2010]

Out Friday , took/made trail across the bay from PP . Lots of snow but had no floodwater on OUR route. Would imagine with the temp change snow would have compacted and gotten crusty. Fishing was great !

Im new to Edmonton can you advise what PP is lol

[gramps73]

Out Friday , took/made trail across the bay from PP . Lots of snow but had no floodwater on OUR route. Would imagine with the temp change snow would have compacted and gotten crusty. Fishing was great !

Team
Were you fishing in the white ford?
g73

[crazyfish]

Im new to Edmonton can you advise what PP is lol

provincial park !

[Teamprotz]

Yes to the white ford. Looking for fish , off the point saw surprisingly little bait , not like in French Bay. Fish would come through in schools , its always nice to know at what depth they are.

[gramps73]

Team
Was fishing in the Red shack just down form you..

[walleyeca]

i have a Show down VPG what are you loking for suspended bait or fish or both

look for large black areas on your showdown! watch as you drop your jig into this black area,which is a giant Baitball! Then youll see your (hook)a darker line!,concentrate on that line then.......jig up a foot to 2 feet a thicker line will appear hold still then jig up a foot! if that dark line goes up with your jiggging action? REEL REEL REEL and as fast as you can reel! youll see that thick black line chase your line then all of a sudden.....BAMMM your hooked up! then hang on for dear life because the ****zu is gonna hit the fan and your in for a 10-15 min yank fest! Ill show you this weekend young JEDI! lol

[fishlab2010]

look for large black areas on your showdown! watch as you drop your jig into this black area,which is a giant Baitball! Then youll see your (hook)a darker line!,concentrate on that line then.......jig up a foot to 2 feet a thicker line will appear hold still then jig up a foot! if that dark line goes up with your jiggging action? REEL REEL REEL and as fast as you can reel! youll see that thick black line chase your line then all of a sudden.....BAMMM your hooked up! then hang on for dear life because the ****zu is gonna hit the fan and your in for a 10-15 min yank fest! Ill show you this weekend young JEDI! lol

perhaps grasshopper you will be the student.(just kidding yoda) lol I honestly only used the showdown for depth survey and setting lines we only fished in 20 ft of water so it has never had a large watercolumn underneath
or any real fish marking use
I was wondering how it compares to a flasher

[saltwater cowboy]

Is anyone fishing out from the Marina yet? I am heading up this weekend,was up after Christmas on French bay but only one legal between the 3 of us.
May try the Marina or PP this time, how thick is ice at Marina ? I will bring my sled and toboggan so travel distance is not an issue.

[vettedreamer]

Please someone take this old fart yoda Feb 5 weekend for a little show and tell for lake trout please :grouphug::character0053::shake2:

[something2525]

perhaps grasshopper you will be the student.(just kidding yoda) lol i honestly only used the showdown for depth survey and setting lines we only fished in 20 ft of water so it has never had a large watercolumn underneath
or any real fish marking use
i was wondering how it compares to a flasher

ummmmm it is a flasher!!!! Lol

[Greatgraywolf]

My partner and I have been out every day for the last week, fishing in various parts of the lake. The ice is iffy; an acquaintance went through the ice in his pick-up up toward North Bay. (Got out okay, but losing a truck is no fun; recovered the truck, but it is no longer operable.) We head for one spot to fish; great one day and full of flood water the next; cracks forming during the warm weather will turn into heaves as the temperature drops. Snow has drifted, and ice has formed inconsistently due to that. Ice depths have varied from less than a foot near the Marina to 20 + inches out by the border; no guarantee that it is 20 inches all the way across. Snow has become heavy and slushy during the past warm spell. It has certainly been an interesting winter!

[fishlab2010]

ummmmm it is a flasher!!!! Lol

i was comparing it to the ones with the big round dial,ive been told the showdown doest work the same so i was inquiring

[Teamprotz]

Vertical flasher . Hasn't the unit changed names a few times ? Use what ever you have , as long as you can see what depth the fish are at. Used an Eagle 480 last year and my Lowrance Lcx 15 this year. As long as the lcd screen is warm , they work great.

[splake0]

your eagle 480 works good in my boat.

[Teamprotz]

Hopefully for many years to come ! I hope I can get my HDS 8 to read as good as it did. Lcx 15 works well through the ice , but got alot of interference down where you were. Was clear off the point. Can't wait to get back out ( FEB 10 :sHa_shakeshout:)

[splake0]

I use a vexilar FL 18 flasher while ice fishing. Works great, personally I wouldn't buy anything else. But you need to be at lest 40 yards apart from other sonar users because of interference.

[DeanP]

Has anyone been out to PP area this week? I'm planning on going out on Sat afternoon. I will either drive on or if it is bad, I'll use my dog to pull my sled out to Garnet area. I haven't been to that area this year yet. French Bay is/was getting too busy!

[Saskbuck40]

I've been hearing guys are doing well in front of the marina. Also that the ice seems to be solid. Apparently there's a steady trail out to 115 ft. Depth. Any truth to this? Seems easier than going to the border.

[pikehunter1989]

I've been hearing guys are doing well in front of the marina. Also that the ice seems to be solid. Apparently there's a steady trail out to 115 ft. Depth. Any truth to this? Seems easier than going to the border.
I was out there this weekend and my buddy drove his 3/4 ton out no problem. The road is packed very well. Not much snow either. You could do it in almost any veichle as long as you don't wander off the road much. We just drove out to take a look so no word on thickness but wasn't making much noise for us.

[finner-duramax]

theres a trail right to the boarder, 20 inchs plus. drove my one ton on.

[Teamprotz]

You're leaving out the important part , how was fishing?

[finner-duramax]

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs036.snc6/166685_10150398649790195_632830194_17545820_214980 3_n.jpg

here is one that i caught, 10 pounds.
fishing was really slow because of the cold.
but i was using my flasher so it helped out a bit.

[Teamprotz]

Thats better , good trout !

[gramps73]

Nice laker Finner

[Dark Horn]

A friend and I were out around Garnet yesterday and tried many holes with only 1 laker being caught all afternoon. Not even a keeper. Ice was prob 18".

[saltwater cowboy]

was at french bay on sat. 20 inches of ice. only caught 2 lakers,none legal
friggen cold !!!!!!!

[35 whelen]

WE ARE HEADING OUT TO COLD LAKE THIS WEEKEND ,any one have any info on driving to sask border ,are they driving out from p.p. or frenchmans bay how has fishing been thanks .

[finner-duramax]

theres a beaten path all the way to the boarder, just fallow the path. tons of ice

[finner-duramax]

and from the pp

[35 whelen]

thanks will post on sun when we get back

[hot to hunt]

Been on the lake the last few days (and nights) lots of ice. Pretty much all flood water has froze over so travel by truck is easy. Rough as hell though!! There's about 15" of ice just off the point from the Provincial park boat launch and the Burbot are biting off Newfies Hump. Just bought some heavier gear for Lakers so plan on going along the east shore past French Bay for some this weekend.

[hot to hunt]

Can anyone tell me if the Perch are still biting on Manitokan Lake??

[icefisher11]

Hows the lake for flood water? how do you think this rain will effect the ice? thinking about driving up there from calgary. would really like to drive on the lake? any info would be great thanks.

[finner-duramax]

i am going up tonight, driving on the lake,
theres lots of ice, and there was no flood water last weekend, and barely any snow.
i will be driving on

[icefisher11]

thanks. i will more then likely be leaving in an hour or two here. will make for a long night of driving.

[lemmotlow]

Please do not use the term newfie in any way as realating to cold lake.:mad0100:

[diamonddave]

Please do not use the term newfie in any way as realating to cold lake.:mad0100:

What are you talking about??? :confused:

[Dark Horn]

Was out there yesterday and today and no flood water. All frozen with little snow. Travel by truck anywhere you want to go.

[Saskbuck40]

Just got back. Ice was good. Fishing was good also. Caught some at the border and at the marina.

[7mmremmag]

Ill be out there by about noon looking for lakers, Blue Dodge truck
Itll be my first time out this year having just worked 34 days straight on the rig. Ill be out there sunday-Wednesday, wont be out till about noon tomorrow, gotta make a run to Sylvestres in Bonnyville for some more airplane jigs!
Goodluck:sHa_shakeshout:

[Saskbuck40]

They seem to bite early in the morning and it gets slower all day. 8-11 o'clock seems best for me. They'll still bite in the afternoon though. Good luck.

[finner-duramax]

yeah just got home late tonight aswell.
hammered them in the morning, and slowed right after 11am.

ice is perfect no flood water

[finner-duramax]

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150404218150195&set=a.113693015194.202448.632830194&theater

[Teamprotz]

Thats fine IF you're on facebook.

[7mmremmag]

Ive always had great luck an hour before sundown.
But you guys are definitly right, morning typically is the best time to be on the ice.

[finner-duramax]

Thats fine IF you're on facebook.
what is that suppose to mean?

[finner-duramax]

Ill be out there by about noon looking for lakers, Blue Dodge truck
Itll be my first time out this year having just worked 34 days straight on the rig. Ill be out there sunday-Wednesday, wont be out till about noon tomorrow, gotta make a run to Sylvestres in Bonnyville for some more airplane jigs!
Goodluck:sHa_shakeshout:


hey where is in the mega cab with duel exhaust?
i was silver dodge cummins right beside you.
we left around 2 30

[7mmremmag]

hey where is in the mega cab with duel exhaust?
i was silver dodge cummins right beside you.
we left around 2 30

No mines just a half ton. and I wasnt there on saturday, I was still at the rig! But I think I seen you today around 1130 when I left right at the PP launch?

[7mmremmag]

I got skunked this morning, although I didnt have a lot of time with the superbowl today and all! But I got the next 3 days off so ill be out there at O'Dark thirty every morning

[finner-duramax]

no, that wasn't me.
i left last night, the roads where the shi ts

[Teamprotz]

I'm not on facebook so can't look at your stuff.

[Brandonkop]

I am on facebook and the link doesn't work for me.

Thanks for all the reports guys, keep em coming. I really hope I'm able to get out there for one day.

Brandon

[Dark Horn]

hey where is in the mega cab with duel exhaust?
i was silver dodge cummins right beside you.
we left around 2 30

I think you are referring to me Finner. I came out by myself about 1 and there were a few of you fishing. Out Sask side right? Vex shows stuff but can't seem too get them biting. I am going to take some advice and come out in the morning.

[finner-duramax]

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff252/finner2314/th_181088_10150404218150195_632830194_17632575_788 152_s.jpg?t=1297058715

sorry about the facebook thing,
here r two that i caught over 2 days,
one is 12 pounds and the other is 10 pounds.

[finner-duramax]

I think you are referring to me Finner. I came out by myself about 1 and there were a few of you fishing. Out Sask side right? Vex shows stuff but can't seem too get them biting. I am going to take some advice and come out in the morning.

yeah that was probably you.
yeah the morning is the best, i have a hummingbird ice 55 and it works perfectly for me. the afternoon you really have to work for them, they chase the hook up but dont bite.

[fisher Gord]

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff252/finner2314/th_181088_10150404218150195_632830194_17632575_788 152_s.jpg?t=1297058715

sorry about the facebook thing,
here r two that i caught over 2 days,
one is 12 pounds and the other is 10 pounds.

Okay Finner this picture shows you are OVER the possession limit for lake trout. please do not show pictures of 2 lake trout you caught even if they were caught on different days.

[Geezle]

Okay Finner this picture shows you are OVER the possession limit for lake trout. please do not show pictures of 2 lake trout you caught even if they were caught on different days.

Especially if you're standing right in front of your tent...

[7mmremmag]

He clearly stated he caught them over 2 days!

I planned on hitting the lake this morning but -29 is pushing it!

[Dark Horn]

I'm gonna be there in an hour. -29 or not these lakers aren't gonna beat me.

[7mmremmag]

I'm gonna be there in an hour. -29 or not these lakers aren't gonna beat me.

I may wander out here once it warms up this afternoon, I gotta run to Bonnyville for some more jigs

[savagencounter]

Hey guys first time here anyone wanna meet up. Driving black dodge Dakota with blue skidoo. Could use the company and tips thanks

[Teamprotz]

psst , go earlier if possible. shhhh.

[Teamprotz]

Doesn't Alberta have a possesion limit ? 1 fish / day , 1 in possesion ?

[Greatgraywolf]

Okay Finner this picture shows you are OVER the possession limit for lake trout. please do not show pictures of 2 lake trout you caught even if they were caught on different days.

fisher Gord is 100% correct. The POSSESSION limit is ONE fish. It doesn't matter how many days you caught them over. In other words, if you come to Cold Lake from Edmonton to fish for 4 days, you are allowed to take home ONE fish. I've been told the local F & W boys monitor the fishing forums so I'd suggest you NOT POACH. Especially as the Cold Lake lake trout fishery is an excellent one......but a potentially fragile one.

[diamonddave]

I forsee a pee-pee slap coming soon......:shark:

[Walleyes]

Actually you are all wrong just a bit. Although he is over his "Limit" he is not over his "Possession". The regs say 1 in your "Limit" for Cold Lake not "Possession". The possession for Cold Lake is 3. (Alberta Possession) The mistake being made is he shouldn't of kept the fish with him but had it at home or in a friends freezer. Really he is not poaching or keeping more than he is aloud just a matter of not keeping them in the right place.. Either way the fish will taste great I am sure and I hope he enjoys them to the fullest.. Atleast thats the way I see the regs could be wrong though...

Good catch..

[nicemustang]

Not the way I read it Walleyes...I'm staying out of this but since we are quoting regs I will put down the facts.

Zone 3 General Regs pg 58.
1. Provincewide regulations on pages 16 to 22 apply to Zone 3.
Additional restrictions are set out in this part.
2. Important Definitions appear on page 15.
3. Limit: The number of fish you are allowed to keep while fishing at
a water body is equal to the ‘limit’ listed for each species or group
of species at that water body.
4. Possession: The number of fish of each species you may possess at
the end of a fishing trip, regardless of the number of days fished, is
equal to a 1-day limit at the water body fished and includes fish stored
at home.
5. In these regulations, a Lake Whitefish limit includes Cisco (tullibee).
6. In these regulations, a Goldeye limit includes Mooneye.
7. All fish kept from Zone 3 count as part of the provincewide
possession, which must not be exceeded (see Provincewide
Maximum Possession page 18).
8. Bait Fishing: (see definition for bait on page 15).

Meaning that the he cannot keep more than the limit in the lake regardless of days fishing. Although if he went to another laker lake and kept one, that would be legal if allowed in the limits. Tough rules to understand.

[Lakers]

it is this ignorance of the regs, and total disregard for the fish that is the problem in alberta.

Lake trout were collapsed in cold lake for how long? keep this up and it will happen again soon enough

[Walleyes]

Yah I would say you got er nicemustang.. Read it a few times but it makes it more clear the way you posted it.. I just wish they would write those regs in plane English rather than trying to entrap people..

Personally I am not a fan of eating Lakers any how,, Over the years of fishing Cold Lake I have maybe kept a hand full of fish so the whole limit thing doesn't bother me I have never kept more then 1 per person anyways. But I have to feel for guys like this that to me make an honest mistake and will without a doubt be crucified on here for doing so.. Its not like the guy went out and caught 20 fish and kept them. He went out and caught a couple fish,, thought he was in the regs but screwed up,, now watch the forum dudley do rights come out in hordes.. I feel for the guy I really do..

Once again I will say it,, enjoy the feast brother and good catch..

[finner-duramax]

Okay Finner this picture shows you are OVER the possession limit for lake trout. please do not show pictures of 2 lake trout you caught even if they were caught on different days.

Hey GORD relax,
i didn't go into deep detail in looking to the regs.
all i looked at is the size limit.

I was also with 3 other guys and the did not have to the chance to catch a regulation size trout. so i sent one of them home with one of the fish in the picture.

as for the one that i kept and brought home myself, it was cut into steaks and smoked that night.
:snapoutofit:

[finner-duramax]

Now i will not make the mistake,
now that i know the correct regs.

sorry guys.

[finner-duramax]

THANKS FOR YOUR DETECTIVE WORK THOUGH!!!

cold lake C-S-I

[Walleyes]

I am sure there are a tonne of us on here that have no problem with what you did f.d. but honestly you best just disappear for a while cause the forum Gods are going to hammer you on this one trust me.. Just lay low and let them have at er it will be the easiest way out for you..

They crucify people for holding a fish wrong never mind keeping one to eat..

Hold on buddy,,, I feel for you really I do..

[finner-duramax]

alright walleye

thanks budd

[fisher Gord]

Okay we pointed out a part of the regs you did not know about. now you do. and so do others better to learn first or on here than from the local enforcement officer.
gord

[nicemustang]

One last point from me. This is really the whole point of this forum. Learning and education. Sharing ideas and getting to know people too. But you've learned something very valuable. Everyone has made mistakes and it's now up to you to change. In my eyes, the forum has done it's service yet again. Outdoorsmen "helping" other people. This thread could have been a lot worse.

[finner-duramax]

ok i realize that now,
thanks guys.
And thanks for staying on top of things.
i learned somthing today.

[Teamprotz]

I thought this thread was about ICE CONDITIONS !:sHa_sarcasticlol:

[Dark Horn]

So the province wide max posession limit for lake trout is 3, but you are saying the posession is only 1? The definition for posession is the same for zones 1,2, and 3. How do we ever get to the province wide max? I am slightly confused by this.

[Dark Horn]

If posession is the same as your daily, why have 2 seperate defs. Do some lakes have it specified that posession is the same as daily? Ice is good but did run through some floodwater out there today.

[fisher Gord]

For lake trout you are allowed to have 3 trout in your residence, but for any fish you can only possess 1 daily limit away from home, no matter how many days you fished.

[nicemustang]

Not every zone is the same. That's why you have to read your regs.

[7mmremmag]

Ice is good but did run through some floodwater out there today.

Where were yu fishing dark horn? How did you make out?

[tyee33]

Simple solution, C/R all those greasy lake trout,especially the white fleshed ones.I love fish but honestly,the taste is not all that good,probably the worst tasting lakers in Canada, take a picture and put them back. Been living here for 8 years and have watched more and more fish pulled from this lake, sometimes 40-50 trucks on the lake at a time. Have no problem with people catching and keeping your limit but for those of us old enough to remember what happened in the 80s, well, lets just try and prevent it from happening again. With the pressure this lake gets these days and if everyone kept a lake trout every time they went out, the numbers will drop off very quick. Just ask the once formed "Cold Lake Fish Advisory Council". Most of us locals that fish this lake wouldn't be too upset if the catch and keep limit went to 0 to prevent what once happened to this lake from ever happening again. Not a tree hugger liberal, just someone that wants to see a little conservation on a fantastic Alberta fishery and a beautiful jewel in Northern Alberta

[chubbdarter]

couple of us southern guys are thinking of heading up for a week-end...will get the hydro maps and have all the latest in fish finding technology..pretty hard core bunch with good fish sense but no Cold lake knowledge.....do we stand a chance?
everything will be released not a fish killing mission.
We have laker knowledge but no Cold Lake experience

[Dark Horn]

For lake trout you are allowed to have 3 trout in your residence, but for any fish you can only possess 1 daily limit away from home, no matter how many days you fished.

So using Cold Lake as an example, if I stay there 3 days I can only keep 1, but if I day trip it for 3 days I can then keep 3? The def is still confusing though. 4. Possession: The number of fish of each species you may possess at the end of a fishing trip, regardless of the number of days fished, is equal to a 1-day limit at the water body fished and includes fish stored at home.The includes fish stored at home is what is confusing. So I would think if I have 1 trout at home then I'm not allowed to go to Cold Lake and keep any. This def applies to all zones, so all species and lakes in Alberta.

[Dark Horn]

Where were yu fishing dark horn? How did you make out?

Launched from the marina and stopped a few places just about all the way to the east shore. Landed 2 and lost about a half dozen, but considering I got out late again and my recent track record, I would say it was a good day for me.

[baptiste_moose]

People should spend more time fishing and less time crying. I know finner personaly and he's a good guy who MIGHT have made a mistake. Figure it out. I've made mistakes. We all have. Just seems like it's the same people doing all the crying. AOF bullies. More bitching then my wife when I take her fishing and we don't catch ****. Nice to see another thread stay on track. Lets all grow up and play nice.

[lemmotlow]

The rumor in the area is that a enforcement blitz will be targeting Cold Lake soon, as far as I am concerned its about time.The attitude seems to be if you drive 5hours to get here your entittled to as many fish as you can pack in your cooler to bring home.Try fishing for a mixed bag you will find it quite rewarding.

[7mmremmag]

The rumor in the area is that a enforcement blitz will be targeting Cold Lake soon, as far as I am concerned its about time.The attitude seems to be if you drive 5hours to get here your entittled to as many fish as you can pack in your cooler to bring home.Try fishing for a mixed bag you will find it quite rewarding.

Seems to be an awful lot of fish cops around town the last 2 days! Ive seen officers around ive never seen before

[Saskbuck40]

Pinch those barbs too! :)

[Penner]

Simple solution, C/R all those greasy lake trout,especially the white fleshed ones.I love fish but honestly,the taste is not all that good,probably the worst tasting lakers in Canada, take a picture and put them back. Been living here for 8 years and have watched more and more fish pulled from this lake, sometimes 40-50 trucks on the lake at a time. Have no problem with people catching and keeping your limit but for those of us old enough to remember what happened in the 80s, well, lets just try and prevent it from happening again. With the pressure this lake gets these days and if everyone kept a lake trout every time they went out, the numbers will drop off very quick. Just ask the once formed "Cold Lake Fish Advisory Council". Most of us locals that fish this lake wouldn't be too upset if the catch and keep limit went to 0 to prevent what once happened to this lake from ever happening again. Not a tree hugger liberal, just someone that wants to see a little conservation on a fantastic Alberta fishery and a beautiful jewel in Northern Alberta

Well said. Much better table fair to be had. Lakers +10lbs are pretty greasy.

Cold Lake is seeing a ton of pressure over the past few years. Regulations are in place to only prevent individuals from abusing the resource. As history has shown regulations do no prevent over utilization of the resource. As anglers it is up to us to limit our catch and prevent over utilization of the resource.

[dave_ca]

ive just heard there is still flood water off the provincial park... can anyone confirm this. prob heading up there sunday if its not too bad.

[finner-duramax]

i was there last weekend and there was no flood water at all,
but maybe have changed over the week.
thats all i know,

[Saskbuck40]

There was some old frozen flood water last weekend, but good ice underneath. This weekend will be warm and I'd be surprised if it isn't a bit greasy on the lake. I have zero concerns about driving on for now. The ice has gotten a lot better the last few weeks. Stick to the trails and you'll be good. You can always go 100 yards from the marina too. :bad_boys_20:

[splake0]

I just came off the lake at the PP and there is no flood water at all (for now).

[kitchen]

fisher Gord is 100% correct. The POSSESSION limit is ONE fish. It doesn't matter how many days you caught them over. In other words, if you come to Cold Lake from Edmonton to fish for 4 days, you are allowed to take home ONE fish. I've been told the local F & W boys monitor the fishing forums so I'd suggest you NOT POACH. Especially as the Cold Lake lake trout fishery is an excellent one......but a potentially fragile one.

i cant believe how pretentious you are being. this guy is OBVIOUSLY not intentionally poaching, for he wouldnt have posted that if he was, and ive heard of people who go to slave and keep 30 walleyes a day. those are the dicks you have to be worried about, not this guy. not only that, but unless you are a fish cop, it isnt your place to make assumptions no matter what your interpretations of the regulations are. its pretty clear cut to me. he spent two days there and kept two fish. who are you to judge? and he said that he gave his buddy a fish also, which shows that his intentions are not to hoard fish.

maybe you are trying to just inform him, but implying that he poached those fish is uncalled for. if you assumed that i was poaching i would be offended. those are fighting words.

why dont you worry about your own limit? and stating that cold is a fragile fishery means nothing, every fishery is "potentially fragile". would you rather not have any fishing anywhere? even fish that release you still die after you release them, especially when you bring them up from 90 feet at cold lake. if you have any concerns about that than mouth your opinion to the authorities because nobody on this thread can do anything about it. its up to the government to tell how many fish you can keep, not you. dick.

[nicemustang]

i cant believe how pretentious you are being. this guy is OBVIOUSLY not intentionally poaching, for he wouldnt have posted that if he was, and ive heard of people who go to slave and keep 30 walleyes a day. those are the dicks you have to be worried about, not this guy. not only that, but unless you are a fish cop, it isnt your place to make assumptions no matter what your interpretations of the regulations are. its pretty clear cut to me. he spent two days there and kept two fish. who are you to judge? and he said that he gave his buddy a fish also, which shows that his intentions are not to hoard fish.

maybe you are trying to just inform him, but implying that he poached those fish is uncalled for. if you assumed that i was poaching i would be offended. those are fighting words.

why dont you worry about your own limit? and stating that cold is a fragile fishery means nothing, every fishery is "potentially fragile". would you rather not have any fishing anywhere? even fish that release you still die after you release them, especially when you bring them up from 90 feet at cold lake. if you have any concerns about that than mouth your opinion to the authorities because nobody on this thread can do anything about it. its up to the government to tell how many fish you can keep, not you. dick.

Your a little late with this rant as we already solved this debate 2 days ago.

[kitchen]

Your a little late with this rant as we already solved this debate 2 days ago.

thats not my point. my point is that you are ignorant. obviously he already kept two fish and there was no real point of you bringing it up in the first place.

[splake0]

there is still no flood water.

[nicemustang]

thats not my point. my point is that you are ignorant. obviously he already kept two fish and there was no real point of you bringing it up in the first place.

I am ignorant???? HAHAHAHAHA, that's priceless. I haven't had a good laugh yet today, thank you :) I think you should read the whole thread before spouting off things that have been said 10x times already. The guy admitted he was wrong, he didn't know the rules as defined for this zone and has appologized and won't do it again. Everyone (except you clearly) learned alot from this thread. So maybe do some more reading before being an *******.

[ice]

lol /e-drama


thats not my point. my point is that you are ignorant. obviously he already kept two fish and there was no real point of you bringing it up in the first place.

I Cant say i recall mustang being ignorant, Hmmm.
Mabey i need glasses =|
Read The Thread.

[finner-duramax]

he wasn't just helping out.

lets just keep this to the fishing for now, aha