2016 Ice Conditions Thread - Page 11

erkel1 · #**301** 01-07-2016, 06:18 PM

Tilley b 16-18" ice fishing slow

lromanchuk · #**302** 01-07-2016, 06:50 PM

Wabamun 15-16 inches of ice, one hole was only 11-12 inches. Saw a few trucks out. Use caution.

Joe Quiroga · #**303** 01-07-2016, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by erkel1

Tilley b 16-18" ice fishing slow

Thank you sir!

alacringa · #**304** 01-07-2016, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kevinhits

CVR was about 18" today...
Wind chill sucked today

Sorry you didn't get anything -- I was looking forward to hearing how you'd made out (planning on heading to CVR this weekend, when it's also supposed to be fairly brisk). Hope I don't get skunked like I did last wknd @ Spray!

swifty73 · #**305** 01-08-2016, 09:25 AM

Went to skeleton yesterday, ice was 16" to 18" at the North end. Solid black ice with about 4" of snow covering it. Fishing was slow for perch, 7 keepers between the two of us in 7 hours.

Amateur Hunter · #**306** 01-08-2016, 05:49 PM

Heading out to Sylvan lake tomorrow .

Anyone knows how is ice?
Thanks

bigcz · #**307** 01-08-2016, 08:27 PM

was wondering if you can drive on from sandy point resort and how thick the ice is aound there

Nomasun · #**308** 01-09-2016, 11:47 AM

checked out Park Lake yesterday, about 12" of clear black ice

tonypower · #**309** 01-09-2016, 12:14 PM

Anyone been to the wabamun town site? Is it good to drive on with a 1/2 ton?

Stryker2 · #**310** 01-09-2016, 04:31 PM

I'm also wondering about Wabamun, has anyone been over to the Fallis side? Any ideas as to how much ice and snow on the lake over there?

Joe Quiroga · #**311** 01-09-2016, 05:28 PM

First time ice fishing today. Hit Tilley B, confirmed 18" ice and very slow. We were skunked

Had a few pike hovering around but we were using little wire worms on 4lb line. Was hoping for perch/whitefish lol.

Hand augered 6 holes, going for a nap now lmao.

bigcz · #**312** 01-09-2016, 07:38 PM

do you think you can drive a 1 f-350 on the ice yet at gull lake

tonypower · #**313** 01-10-2016, 10:37 AM

Out at wabamun town site. Ice is a solid 18". No luck yet I think I might move soon

Stryker2 · #**314** 01-10-2016, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tonypower

Out at wabamun town site. Ice is a solid 18". No luck yet I think I might move soon

Thanks for the ice report! Try Fallis by the point, there is a lot of structure under there and I caught some nice fish in that area last winter!

tonypower · #**315** 01-10-2016, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Stryker2

Thanks for the ice report! Try Fallis by the point, there is a lot of structure under there and I caught some nice fish in that area last winter!

Thanks man, I have never fished there, but maybe next time. I did manage one little guy. Butter than getting skunked

alacringa · #**316** 01-10-2016, 08:43 PM

Hit the West side of CVR today. First spot (ice measured at 10"), got nothing between 9:30 and 1:00. Thought the second spot (ice measured at 14") was going to be the same, but then had 4 hits between 3:10 and 3:30. Landed 2 pike (20", 23") and lost the largest pike I've ever hooked (not saying much, as I don't fish pike much and my PB is 8 lbs). Body depth was well over 6" (I have an 8" auger and there was only a little dark above/below the body when it came against the ice). After bringing it to the hole for the third time, it got off he hook. I was a bit frustrated, but it was good to get a couple of fish up through the ice for the first time this season.

Brandon5555 · #**317** 01-10-2016, 08:55 PM

Good day at ghost today. Saw lots of lakers on the camera, stayed late and got me a few burbot on the ice. Ice was about 22" where I was

bigcz · #**318** 01-10-2016, 09:30 PM

off of sandy point resort 0.2 km to 0.7 km out a good 15'' to 17'' of ice 1 tons driving one

nsaskpirate · #**319** 01-11-2016, 12:47 PM

south end of minnow lake, 14 inches total ice plus or minus an inch, 10 inches good solid ice about 4 inches of white crap ice. Couple trucks on. Pike biting until noon, no perch....I suck at perch fishing.....

Shekka · #**320** 01-12-2016, 04:20 PM

Any updates for the Joussard area at Lesser Slave lake? I know shacks are out just wondering how thick the ice has gotten!

pinelakeperch · #**321** 01-13-2016, 08:33 PM

Blood Indian is safely drivable. Fishing was a little slow today, got my PB stocked Rainbow, though! About 4lbs, released her to see another day.

Astrocyte · #**322** 01-19-2016, 01:47 PM

How is the ice at Lac St. Anne? Particularly Yellowstone and Ross Haven? Need to fill some tags.

Is it safe for a 3/4 - 1 ton truck?

Jamie Black R/T · #**323** 01-19-2016, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Astrocyte

How is the ice at Lac St. Anne? Particularly Yellowstone and Ross Haven? Need to fill some tags.

Is it safe for a 3/4 - 1 ton truck?

Theres been 20+ trucks on that area every weekend for the last 3 weeks.

Many of them 1 tons.

16 - 18 inches most places. Do not venture far from shore there is a large pressure ridge about a 1/4 mile out running east/west.

skiwili · #**324** 01-19-2016, 07:06 PM

Any ice thickness info on Newell ? Around the island cross the boat launch

Fishtracker · #**325** 01-19-2016, 09:16 PM

Was out last Friday, in and around the main trail from boat launch to riddleback. Was 14-16" where I was.

GTZ · #**326** 01-19-2016, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Astrocyte

How is the ice at Lac St. Anne? Particularly Yellowstone and Ross Haven? Need to fill some tags.

Is it safe for a 3/4 - 1 ton truck?

My buddy has a shack out at Ste.Anne, says there's 18"

Shekka · #**327** 01-20-2016, 12:58 AM

Just hit Joussard tonight, have 24" ice and C&R 5 walleye! See what tomorrow brings!

Astrocyte · #**328** 01-20-2016, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamie Black R/T

Theres been 20+ trucks on that area every weekend for the last 3 weeks.

Many of them 1 tons.

16 - 18 inches most places. Do not venture far from shore there is a large pressure ridge about a 1/4 mile out running east/west.

How far should one stay away from a pressure ridge like that? I have never gone fishing with one nearby or one around to be concerned about. So I really am curious.

We cut across the bay at Ross Haven from Yellowstone and fish the drop off just west of the point at Ross Haven. I am the one more concerned about stuff like pressure ridges and ice thickness, even if there is no imminent danger. Maybe I will say we need to stick around Yellowstone instead rather than travelling across that bay and thus a bit closer to the ridge.

Jamie Black R/T · #**329** 01-20-2016, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Astrocyte

How far should one stay away from a pressure ridge like that? I have never gone fishing with one nearby or one around to be concerned about. So I really am curious.

We cut across the bay at Ross Haven from Yellowstone and fish the drop off just west of the point at Ross Haven. I am the one more concerned about stuff like pressure ridges and ice thickness, even if there is no imminent danger. Maybe I will say we need to stick around Yellowstone instead rather than travelling across that bay and thus a bit closer to the ridge.

Its been there a while and is most likely froze back up in most spots. Id keep at least 50 yards away from it with a truck and definitely do not cross it.

Even though someone will take a truck over it if they havent already.

Vigsy · #**330** 01-22-2016, 11:35 AM

any recent reports on Lac La Biche? was out on jan 4th and was about 14" wondering if its grown much?