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06-06-2010, 11:37 AM
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Abraham lake
wonder how is the fishing in the Abraham this time of the year,and r ya aloud to use a boat ,also is there and camp sites at that lake?thanks.
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06-06-2010, 03:30 PM
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there is no fishing its bone dry tell run off hits if we even get a run off
the fishing is never that great there anyways it always crazy windy there too
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06-06-2010, 10:29 PM
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Good luck at Abraham many campsites buy a map book. Don't bring an expensive boat.............
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06-06-2010, 11:30 PM
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Why do you warn about not using a nice boat? Are there shallow rocks in places? Because of boat launches?
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06-07-2010, 12:04 AM
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Thats one lake I dont think id wanna travel with a boat. Seen the winds and waves get pretty wild there.
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06-07-2010, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Baitcaster
Why do you warn about not using a nice boat? Are there shallow rocks in places? Because of boat launches?
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Lots of rock and it gets very rough
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06-07-2010, 08:49 AM
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Abraham is a man made lake, and underneath the surface there's still many rocky ridges, stumps, etc.. As well due to the shape of the mountains the wind just howls through there often creating sudden and deadly huge whitecaps. There is some decent fishing though if you know where to go (and where not to).
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06-07-2010, 10:04 AM
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I have a video of the waves from last summer and if you didn't know any better you would think we were on the ocean.
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06-07-2010, 10:29 AM
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Abraham lake
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Originally Posted by pipercub17
there is no fishing its bone dry tell run off hits if we even get a run off
the fishing is never that great there anyways it always crazy windy there too
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how deep is that lake any ways,and what do u mean ,there no fishing aloud,or the water is to low ya cant fish.tks
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06-07-2010, 10:36 AM
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alway expect ,the unexpected
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Originally Posted by pipercub17
there is no fishing its bone dry tell run off hits if we even get a run off
the fishing is never that great there anyways it always crazy windy there too
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Originally Posted by TexasTornado
Good luck at Abraham many campsites buy a map book. Don't bring an expensive boat.............
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leads me to believe ,a lake of that size ,hard to fish ,must contain big fish,have u tryed shore fishing there? TKS
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06-07-2010, 10:48 AM
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alway expect ,the unexpected
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I have a video of the waves from last summer and if you didn't know any better you would think we were on the ocean.
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i have drivin by there a couple of times,it seems to be blowing a gale all the time,reminds me of nfld,i have a 12 ft ali boat its probly to small 4 that lake than,
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06-07-2010, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by great white whaler
i have drivin by there a couple of times,it seems to be blowing a gale all the time,reminds me of nfld,i have a 12 ft ali boat its probly to small 4 that lake than,
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The lake is very cold and very deep, i honestly would just fish from shore in the spring. There are large fish in that lake, but not worth killing yourself for. Unless you've been out there to experience the weather that sneeks up on you out of no where i would recommend not taking a boat out there. You'll end up at the bottom of the lake.
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06-07-2010, 12:54 PM
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06-07-2010, 04:15 PM
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And great white whaler, please type in coherent sentences we want help you out but's it's pretty hard to figure out what you're saying.
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06-07-2010, 07:53 PM
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I've fished there with a Zodiac with a small outboard. I was just carfull and watched the weather coming in. It's a beautiful lake to fish the water is blue but very cloudy so you can't see the bottom anywhere. I managed to catch quite a few big bull trout.
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06-07-2010, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Baitcaster
I've fished there with a Zodiac with a small outboard. I was just carfull and watched the weather coming in. It's a beautiful lake to fish the water is blue but very cloudy so you can't see the bottom anywhere. I managed to catch quite a few big bull trout.
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I wouldnt worry about the weather you can see its the wind that id worry about.
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06-07-2010, 08:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Baitcaster
I've fished there with a Zodiac with a small outboard. I was just carfull and watched the weather coming in. It's a beautiful lake to fish the water is blue but very cloudy so you can't see the bottom anywhere. I managed to catch quite a few big bull trout.
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I had my Zode out there and i think it's the only boat i would fish in on that lake. Zodiac would be by far the safest way to go.
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06-07-2010, 08:13 PM
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Fishing Abraham
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And great white whaler, please type in coherent sentences we want help you out but's it's pretty hard to figure out what you're saying.
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im sorry ,,i get excited !!!!!!
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06-07-2010, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by sheepguide
I wouldnt worry about the weather you can see its the wind that id worry about.
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thats y i need to fish that lake,must be giant fish in that lake,TKS
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06-07-2010, 08:36 PM
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The best time to fish the lake is in the winter time through the ice. Just need to make sure that you have water underneath the ice and February and March are the best times to go. Pulled a 23lb laker out of there through the ice 2 years ago
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06-07-2010, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by TexasTornado
Good luck at Abraham many campsites buy a map book. Don't bring an expensive boat.............
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can a guy walk around the lake;TKS
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06-07-2010, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by selanne88
The best time to fish the lake is in the winter time through the ice. Just need to make sure that you have water underneath the ice and February and March are the best times to go. Pulled a 23lb laker out of there through the ice 2 years ago
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WOW ,nice catch,big water, big fish.TKS 4 the input
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06-07-2010, 11:49 PM
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can a guy walk around the lake;TKS
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You can pick up a backroadmap book at your local fishing hole or map store or wherever you can find them. I attached a link below.
http://www.backroadmapbooks.com/shop...7/prairies-73/
Get the Central Alberta one, it shows trail systems and campgrounds around the lake. I don't believe you can walk around the lake. Its in the mountains and it's a really big lake, so if you do decide to walk around it..........pack a lunch, a short little (legal) shot gun & maybe some pen flares.
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06-08-2010, 11:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by selanne88
The best time to fish the lake is in the winter time through the ice. Just need to make sure that you have water underneath the ice and February and March are the best times to go. Pulled a 23lb laker out of there through the ice 2 years ago
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Thats pretty important... Me.... I think fishing a dam in winter is a horrible idea....
2 cents.... take it or leave it....
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06-08-2010, 06:00 PM
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Its safe because u are only in 4 feet of water for the lake trout and u drill a test hole right at shore to the check the water level. If its still scary then u can tie yourself off. If the ice is frozen smooth with no evidence of caving then ur more than likely safe. There is usually 3-4 feet of ice in the winter time You just gotta know the lake and be very careful thats all. I have actually seen some people out in the middle of that lake in the winter with quads and even pick up trucks. Now that is not something I would try ever lol. Takes some serious you know what to do that.
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06-08-2010, 07:15 PM
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Hey guys.
Anyone know when the ice usually come off the lake? i will be canoeing across Canada next year and this will be part of our route.
Any info would be VERY helpful!
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06-15-2010, 10:15 AM
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I was out at Abraham on the weekend.............very good
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06-15-2010, 05:52 PM
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Ice was almost off this year around April 15th or so. Water level was however very low (and probably varying) and could have contributed to early ice off.
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06-15-2010, 07:50 PM
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thanks for the info guys. its a great help. anyone know what way these crazy winds usually blow?
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06-25-2010, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by superspud
thanks for the info guys. its a great help. anyone know what way these crazy winds usually blow?
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west wind most of the time ,north in the winter,a scary place,as isee
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