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12-06-2019, 08:23 PM
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Does anyone know the ice thickness up at spray lakes?
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12-07-2019, 03:48 AM
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2019 Ice Reports
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Originally Posted by calgarygringo
Both places you have to be careful all year. I have seen trucks go thru at both places with 30 inches of ice in most spots but not all. Lots of springs and gas pockets so check even more carefully this time of year as you can go from 6 inches to 1 inch in a few feet.
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IMO the 2 are quiet different. I agree with your advice on caution. I would add extreme caution, and regardless of what other people are doing. It won’t be long until a Darwin candidate drives on.
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12-07-2019, 09:34 AM
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We tried calling on wednesday. We found 7 inches of good ice everywhere we tried.
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12-07-2019, 03:22 PM
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Location: Alberta
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Wabamun 5-6” of good ice with equal amount of snow cover.
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12-07-2019, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by TROLLER
Be safe, don't even think of that lake till after Christmas
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Thanks!
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12-07-2019, 06:02 PM
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Wabamun lake south side just off RR55 6-7 inches of black ice, there is a layer of slush on top of the ice under the new snow
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12-07-2019, 06:27 PM
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Location: pigeon lake
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fish99
going to the lake lot Saturday on the north side at sandholm , will check it out.
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only one tent on the ice about 300 yards from shore walked on. . at sandholm beach.
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12-08-2019, 10:59 AM
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little bear by cold lake measured 10 inches of clear ice.
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12-08-2019, 02:02 PM
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Location: On the border in Lloydminster
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Still a little thin in Manitoba
No story with the pic just somewhere in Man.
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12-08-2019, 07:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bat119
Still a little thin in Manitoba
No story with the pic just somewhere in Man.
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Location is Balsam Bay on Lake Winnipeg, not far from Grand Beach, check out the video looks like another truck also went in. A new Facebook post says 3 trucks went down today in this area ...
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Facebook video ... https://www.facebook.com/516267981/v...7191587432982/
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12-08-2019, 09:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bat119
Still a little thin in Manitoba
No story with the pic just somewhere in Man.
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Thats got to be a huge bill
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12-09-2019, 11:53 AM
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Badger Lake
Howdy gang - walked on at the north end of Badger and had incredible ice. We were a good 300yds out from the island and it was a solid 8" of black ice. Not quite ready to drive on but more than good to walk on with all the gear.
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12-09-2019, 01:08 PM
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12-09-2019, 01:12 PM
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Location: GRAND PRAIRIE
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alberta Bigbore
Thats got to be a huge bill
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This is at Balsam Bay east side of Lake Winnipeg
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12-09-2019, 01:19 PM
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Location: Alberta
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Anyone have an update on Lethbridge-Pincher Creek-Cardston areas?
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12-10-2019, 01:23 PM
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Newell update?
I've seen the one report, but hoping to take my eldest (8) out this weekend...but I want to ensure we are good to go before I load him up for the long drive.
Thanks!
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12-10-2019, 02:12 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Strathmore/Calgary
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2019 Ice Reports
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Originally Posted by MLayden
Newell update?
I've seen the one report, but hoping to take my eldest (8) out this weekend...but I want to ensure we are good to go before I load him up for the long drive.
Thanks!
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Was that the report of the drowning?
I’m certain your good to stick around shore, but I wouldn’t go blindly walking out to spots. I’d suggest by the boat launch at Kinbrook and leave jr on shore till you’ve tested things yourself.
Not suggesting your a fool, but Newell’s no playground.
North end was reported at 5 in last week.
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12-10-2019, 02:26 PM
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Location: Turner Valley, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chucklesthe3rd
Does anyone know the ice thickness up at spray lakes?
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I saw this on iFish Alberta and thought i would forward it along.
"went out yesterday (Sunday Dec 8, 2019) Ice was great, 10"+ of good black ice. Fishing was slow until sun hit the lake then was pretty good from 60-80 fow. "
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12-10-2019, 02:37 PM
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12" at Engstrom Lake
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12-10-2019, 04:44 PM
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Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MLayden
Newell update?
I've seen the one report, but hoping to take my eldest (8) out this weekend...but I want to ensure we are good to go before I load him up for the long drive.
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See my previous post on page 5
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12-10-2019, 05:40 PM
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10" of good ice at Vincent Lake
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12-11-2019, 06:22 PM
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Eagle has 7.5 - 8 in. I didn’t get a good look at the ice, but judging by the weather and the small car I seen drive on the ice, I’m presuming it’s good ice.
Was only there 2 hours but no friends. Possible nibble / minnow robbery but with my mitts on I wasn’t sure. A few shacks near the launch, and I’m curious how they got there. Guessing quad or sled.
Won’t be long till the lake turns into Range Road 245, lol.
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12-11-2019, 06:26 PM
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8 inch at pigeon and no fish for me
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12-11-2019, 10:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aragor764
12" at Engstrom Lake
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I had a huge sow griz put the run on me there . Most scared I've ever been, cried for hours after. To the right of the launch across the creek
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12-11-2019, 10:57 PM
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Calling had 7 - 8" of good black ice in front of the townsite on Saturday afternoon.
A STRANGE shaped ice heave is about 1000 yards off shore, in an oval shape. Did not get close enough to test but the ice slab was about 7 inches on the uplifted parts so PLEASE be careful if you try to cross. Test any crossing point first with an auger as it could be a separation that re froze and is actually thin ice.
Fishing is fine.
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12-12-2019, 05:57 PM
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Location: Edmonton ab
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Gull lake
Anyone have an ice update for Gull Lake around Birch Bay? Any info would be appreciated.
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12-13-2019, 03:22 PM
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Lake Newell
Any recent lake Newell updates within the last few days on ice thickness, hoping to head out tomorrow
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12-13-2019, 05:28 PM
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Location: West Central Alberta
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Hit up Lac La Nonne today. 6 to 7 inches of good clear ice. 3 inches or so of snow cover. A guy did drive out a 100 yards or so with his half ton. Drilled a check hole, seen 7 inches of ice and promptly left.
Fishing was slow.
New FLX-28 was awesome.
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12-14-2019, 08:51 AM
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Went out to Chain Lakes yesterday! 5-6 inches of good ice with about 2 -3 inches of white brittle ice on top..
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12-14-2019, 11:30 AM
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At isle lake 9 inches no fish yet
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