April 1st

Xiph0id · #1 03-26-2012, 10:59 PM

Is anyone planning on doing any fishing in the east slopes beginning of Apr?
I think I'm going to take a weekend trip in the nordegg area Apr 5 weekend.

Speckle55 · #2 03-26-2012, 11:44 PM

i will be going trout fishing

David

claystone · #3 03-27-2012, 02:11 AM

still 3.5 ft of ice on goldeye... I may be out there on the 1rst given it a wirl.

fishunter · #4 03-27-2012, 09:33 PM

I don't have the regs in front of me, what is open in that area. I thought fishing was closed after March is done, for a bit.

Willowtrail · #5 03-27-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fishunter

I don't have the regs in front of me, what is open in that area. I thought fishing was closed after March is done, for a bit.

The trout stock ponds are open. Except Muir, it's still closed since Nov 1 - Apr 30

Steven Noel · #6 03-27-2012, 10:09 PM

May 13-15 last year Wilson, Elk and Swan Creeks (and pretty much anything it that area) was so flooded out it was unfishable, I think you're pushing your luck in early April. Then again, last year was a late year getting started. Best of luck to you, say "hey" to the Blackstone for me.

SonnyJ · #7 03-27-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fishunter

I don't have the regs in front of me, what is open in that area. I thought fishing was closed after March is done, for a bit.

April 1st....he said..lol

Steven Noel · #8 03-27-2012, 10:25 PM

Also:

http://www.albertaregulations.ca/fishingregs/es2.html

Xiph0id · #9 03-27-2012, 11:09 PM

Won't be fishing the blackstone.
Not open april 1

Have never been out there this early but I want to try my new truck camper.
Tenting in -10 last oct was a bit chilly!

Steven Noel · #10 03-27-2012, 11:11 PM

I'm aware (painfully so) that she's closed until June 16, as are all the Cutt and Rainbow streams. Just asking so if you happen to be drive over her.

fish gunner · #11 03-28-2012, 12:01 AM

I am very lucky there are lots of great trout streams with in an hr of home. so as you guy all yern for the west country I will heading down the deerfoot heading for our annual bow trip. hope to try below the 22x. may even throw a indicator and nymph on. once that is out of the way. I will be heading for my scots man's creek. got a spot just screaming personal best for bull and brown with a good chance of a big brookie. i now have a photobucket thing so i'm hoping to have pics soon.

npauls · #12 03-28-2012, 01:15 AM

I am hoping to get into a few fatties out at bullshead.

I am trying to plan a trip out there with a buddy and I think I might give my pontoon a test run and the new Amundson Wind Warrior 10' stillwater rod.

It is going to be a zoo out there but I am hoping to avoid most of the shore anglers by being out in the toon.

If you see a guy floating around in a bright orange toon give me a wave or holler.

highwood · #13 03-28-2012, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Steven Noel

May 13-15 last year Wilson, Elk and Swan Creeks (and pretty much anything it that area) was so flooded out it was unfishable, I think you're pushing your luck in early April. Then again, last year was a late year getting started. Best of luck to you, say "hey" to the Blackstone for me.

Many streams are fishable before run off. But if you don't believe that, feel free to stay home

Pudelpointer · #14 03-28-2012, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by npauls

I am hoping to get into a few fatties out at bullshead.

I am trying to plan a trip out there with a buddy and I think I might give my pontoon a test run and the new Amundson Wind Warrior 10' stillwater rod.

It is going to be a zoo out there but I am hoping to avoid most of the shore anglers by being out in the toon.

If you see a guy floating around in a bright orange toon give me a wave or holler.

Have you been able to confirm the ice is off Nate?

BobLoblaw · #15 03-28-2012, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fish gunner

I am very lucky there are lots of great trout streams with in an hr of home. so as you guy all yern for the west country I will heading down the deerfoot heading for our annual bow trip. hope to try below the 22x. may even throw a indicator and nymph on. once that is out of the way. I will be heading for my scots man's creek. got a spot just screaming personal best for bull and brown with a good chance of a big brookie. i now have a photobucket thing so i'm hoping to have pics soon.

Personal best bull & brown, big brookie???

I'd be happy to tag along & take pics for ya, fish gunner...

Always happy to help out!

fish gunner · #16 03-28-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BobLoblaw

Personal best bull & brown, big brookie???

I'd be happy to tag along & take pics for ya, fish gunner...

Always happy to help out!

well im not keen giving up scots man creek to just any one. it recieves very little pressure, my group of friends all practice catch and release. if you would like to pm me we could perhaps work on starting a conversation, leading to a wade down scots man's creek. your photography is outstanding and I feel a good guy may be allowed to tag along.

fish gunner · #17 03-28-2012, 09:59 AM

whoopsy.

BGSH · #18 03-28-2012, 01:42 PM

Probably cannot make it but take care, take some pictures and email me them.

npauls · #19 03-28-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Pudelpointer

Have you been able to confirm the ice is off Nate?

Ya there has been pictures posted on another forum that shows last week that it was opening up pretty good.

I would say by the time Sunday hits it should be wide open and ready to rock.

jts1 · #20 03-28-2012, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by npauls

I am hoping to get into a few fatties out at bullshead.

I am trying to plan a trip out there with a buddy and I think I might give my pontoon a test run and the new Amundson Wind Warrior 10' stillwater rod.

It is going to be a zoo out there but I am hoping to avoid most of the shore anglers by being out in the toon.

If you see a guy floating around in a bright orange toon give me a wave or holler.

Bullshead is a great little fishery. I lived just down the road from there years ago. If you ard looking for a partner. Let me know. I will head that way with my pontoon.

npauls · #21 03-28-2012, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jts1

Bullshead is a great little fishery. I lived just down the road from there years ago. If you ard looking for a partner. Let me know. I will head that way with my pontoon.

pm sent.

Pudelpointer · #22 03-29-2012, 09:31 PM

Police Outpost is still iced over. There is a couple tiny open spots but I would say that it will be at least a week before there is any significant open water, and probably another week until it is in shape to fish.

Payne Lake is 75% open, but the east end (boat launch) is still solid, however it is likely that one could launch a car topper from the north side camp ground by Sunday.

Watertown Reservoir has only the narrowest strip of open water right in the middle and some open area around the edge. At least a week. In fact, I am not sure if the reservoir is open on Sunday.

St Mary reservoir (NOT open to fishing yet) is about 60% ice free.

The Fisherman Guy · #23 04-10-2012, 11:54 PM

Thank you for the helpful information Pudel Pointer!