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02-24-2018, 08:23 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
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Gull Lake Ice Fishing
Good morning all, was wondering about where is the best place to access Gull lake and where to ice fish there? We will be coming in from Olds area and want to catch some perch and whites. Is there too much snow for trucks? or should we take atvs? Thanks and hope to see you out there this nice warm weekend.
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02-24-2018, 09:57 AM
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try brownlows or sandy point as there is lots of snow on east side
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02-24-2018, 03:08 PM
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Thanks will do
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02-24-2018, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by skawtty
Thanks will do
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So did you find an easier way to get on the lake?
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02-25-2018, 08:22 AM
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We are heading out this morning. Will update when we get back.
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02-25-2018, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by skawtty
We are heading out this morning. Will update when we get back.
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Thanks
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If people concentrated on the really important things in life,there would be a shortage of fishing poles.Doug larson. Theres a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot. Steven Wright.
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02-26-2018, 06:31 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Central, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fish99
try brownlows or sandy point as there is lots of snow on east side
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Sorry forgot to thank you for pointing us to Brownlows, thanks again!
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02-27-2018, 05:18 AM
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is any one catching walleye
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02-27-2018, 11:01 AM
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Westlake and Sunset Legion campground
I had some good luck for whites at the north end last winter (Westlake) and have been back there twice this winter so far and nothing! Was there yesterday again and only saw one white caught a couple small snaky jacks and a big burbot. I don't eat them so I put him back! Access was good at the north end too.
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03-02-2018, 09:52 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
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I see that at brownlows there are a bunch of shacks set up, are those mostly rentals? I was thinking of heading there again next week and staying for the morning and evening bite or even over night if I had a shack. I am assuming they are positioned well for fishing ? Don't want to rent a dud spot lol. Is there others everywhere on the lake? I would like to try this out before the end of ice fishing this year.
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Last edited by skawtty; 03-02-2018 at 10:09 AM.
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03-02-2018, 10:11 AM
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Adventure Ice Fishing and Gull lake Ice Shack Rentals that I know off. Don’t know prices.
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03-02-2018, 10:34 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
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Originally Posted by Iceman80
Adventure Ice Fishing and Gull lake Ice Shack Rentals that I know off. Don’t know prices.
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Thanks for info.
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03-02-2018, 01:20 PM
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Gull update
Went out about 1 Km east of Sandy Point on Wednesday. Sunny, no wind but cold enough that holes skimmed over all day. Partner and I landed 3 burbs and a couple of pike all by jigging except one on dead bait. We were after whites in a spot we fish successfully year after year by GPS but a bust. In past years by this date the burbs and whites are thick there. Hoping we are just a bit early and success will pick up next week. As with previous posts the snow is deep and wind packed so bad for vehicles without snow tires, 4X4 and good ground clearance. One little red car might still be out there... Ice was about 30" thick.
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03-02-2018, 01:56 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BPman
Went out about 1 Km east of Sandy Point on Wednesday. Sunny, no wind but cold enough that holes skimmed over all day. Partner and I landed 3 burbs and a couple of pike all by jigging except one on dead bait. We were after whites in a spot we fish successfully year after year by GPS but a bust. In past years by this date the burbs and whites are thick there. Hoping we are just a bit early and success will pick up next week. As with previous posts the snow is deep and wind packed so bad for vehicles without snow tires, 4X4 and good ground clearance. One little red car might still be out there... Ice was about 30" thick.
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Thanks for the update , looking forward to going out mon - thurs next week after work.
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03-02-2018, 07:59 PM
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Wilsons
Anybody been on at Wilson’s since this snow started ? Wondering what access is like? Thanks
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03-08-2018, 09:43 PM
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Are the lingcod spawning yet? Coming with my kid tomorrow, hoping we’ll catch some whites.
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03-10-2018, 10:25 AM
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Spent Friday east of Sandy Point. Cold and quite windy but this week the burbs were much more active. Buddy and I released about 35 between 08:30 and 3:30. Also a couple of pike were after our dead herring baits so much better than a week ago. Burbs still not ready to spawn, it seems and NOT A SINGLE WHITEFISH! Very unusual in our experience for this late in March.
Snow conditions still a concern as the wind and sun have settled the snow so it is harder for a vehicle to push/chew through than a week ago. Unless you have chains and good ground clearance or 4X4 then be cautious and stay on beaten tracks. Ice thickness is 30+ inches so no issues there.
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03-10-2018, 11:01 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BPman
Spent Friday east of Sandy Point. Cold and quite windy but this week the burbs were much more active. Buddy and I released about 35 between 08:30 and 3:30. Also a couple of pike were after our dead herring baits so much better than a week ago. Burbs still not ready to spawn, it seems and NOT A SINGLE WHITEFISH! Very unusual in our experience for this late in March.
Snow conditions still a concern as the wind and sun have settled the snow so it is harder for a vehicle to push/chew through than a week ago. Unless you have chains and good ground clearance or 4X4 then be cautious and stay on beaten tracks. Ice thickness is 30+ inches so no issues there.
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Ohh Nice BP, I am hopefully going out next week when im off, hopefully not too slushy.
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03-11-2018, 11:35 AM
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Gull Lake Access
Is anyone with a normal 4x4 truck getting on Gull lake anywhere? I was at Buck yesterday and not a soul on a the lake with a truck, lots of snow in the south end where I was. Thanks for any updates.
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03-11-2018, 01:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Stryker2
Is anyone with a normal 4x4 truck getting on Gull lake anywhere? I was at Buck yesterday and not a soul on a the lake with a truck, lots of snow in the south end where I was. Thanks for any updates.
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Was on south end yesterday, there’s a decent main trail on the lake. Do have to pick your spots a bit as there are areas where guys have gotten hung up. I was able to break some new trails with a 1/2 ton 4x4 and good winter tires,, no chains. I’ve noticed guys with heavier diesels spinning around and struggling a lot more then 1/2 gas trucks.
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