Cold Lake 2019-2020 Ice and Fishing Reports

[Weavster]

Yep i was out at Garnett yesterday 15" of ice. Lots of trucks out around the provincial park area and starting to venture around the corner to French bay.

[lromanchuk]

Whats the snow situation on the lake? Would a sled or a quad be the better choice?

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by lromanchuk

Whats the snow situation on the lake? Would a sled or a quad be the better choice?

not a lot of snow so getting a truck/quad stuck shouldn't be a concern.

sled and you can go anywhere as there is enough snow on the ice.

[Jawjacker]

Guys a quick question . When fishing those Lakers , do you tie a florocarbon leader on directly or tie your leader on using a swivel?

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by Jawjacker

Guys a quick question . When fishing those Lakers , do you tie a florocarbon leader on directly or tie your leader on using a swivel?

line to a swivel directly to the jig.

[lromanchuk]

Originally Posted by Jawjacker

Guys a quick question . When fishing those Lakers , do you tie a florocarbon leader on directly or tie your leader on using a swivel?

I always connect my lines together. The less swivels, clasps, etc.. the better. Braided to a 12-15 ft Fluero leader tied directly to the hook.

[lromanchuk]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

not a lot of snow so getting a truck/quad stuck shouldn't be a concern.

sled and you can go anywhere as there is enough snow on the ice.

Sled it is. Thanks.

[Egymcara]

Fishing was pretty good today, 14-17" inches of ice, snow varies from 3-12". Only broken ice was about 2 km north of PP. Green+Pink worked very well today, lots of chasers.

[Mackinaw]

Originally Posted by Jawjacker

Guys a quick question . When fishing those Lakers , do you tie a florocarbon leader on directly or tie your leader on using a swivel?

I never use a swivel in winter only trolling don't get as much line twist jigging and swivel is more visible.

mack

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by Mackinaw

I never use a swivel in winter only trolling don't get as much line twist jigging and swivel is more visible.

mack

You should see what i got dangling.....small willow leaf.....three feet of line then my lure/bait etc....that little group of silver spoons spinning acts and looks like bait fish then behind is the slow wounded imitation bate fish.....

[OL_JR]

I do a double uni from braid to flouro then a snap swivel on the end of the flouro. Especially with tubes, I find they like to spin around a lot.

[K-J-F]

Afternoon Gents.
Anyone driving to Garnets point from the PP launch? Debating on bringing the sled or just rip it in the truck.

Thanks

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by K-J-F

Afternoon Gents.
Anyone driving to Garnets point from the PP launch? Debating on bringing the sled or just rip it in the truck.

Thanks

just got off the ice and went straight across with my truck after talking to a guy and all went well...maybe a foot of snow in some places and at least 15-18 inches of ice.

[aly69]

hows is the fishing???

[58thecat]

Slow....for lakers....gonna try pike, perch and whatever tomorrow.....

[OL_JR]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

just got off the ice and went straight across with my truck after talking to a guy and all went well...maybe a foot of snow in some places and at least 15-18 inches of ice.

Thanks for the report, was dead set on taking the bikes but just might leave them at home.

[Weavster]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

just got off the ice and went straight across with my truck after talking to a guy and all went well...maybe a foot of snow in some places and at least 15-18 inches of ice.

That was you out in the truck today? I was back in one of my usual spots then had to run and gun to save my day as fishing was very slow out there ended up with 8 trout on the day but by did i have to work for em

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by Weavster

That was you out in the truck today? I was back in one of my usual spots then had to run and gun to save my day as fishing was very slow out there ended up with 8 trout on the day but by did i have to work for em

Yeah I was out in front of the ski hill area and then decided to do a recce out to your haunts....window down, and kept 'er at a slow pace.....but followed other tracks so was confident.....

Dam lakers are not cooperating.....oh well better to be outdoors then inside.

[K-J-F]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

just got off the ice and went straight across with my truck after talking to a guy and all went well...maybe a foot of snow in some places and at least 15-18 inches of ice.

Thanks for the info. Truck it is

[Huzza]

anyone drive out on English bay yet?

[Weavster]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

Yeah I was out in front of the ski hill area and then decided to do a recce out to your haunts....window down, and kept 'er at a slow pace.....but followed other tracks so was confident.....

Dam lakers are not cooperating.....oh well better to be outdoors then inside.

Should pick up this week with the lower pressure! unfortunately back to work for me hopefully you don't catch them all and leave a couple for me when I get back!

[35 whelen]

Originally Posted by Weavster

Should pick up this week with the lower pressure! unfortunately back to work for me hopefully you don't catch them all and leave a couple for me when I get back!

Oh I'm going to try that new Rod is going to pound a few of them

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[58thecat]

Originally Posted by 35 whelen

Oh I'm going to try that new Rod is going to pound a few of them

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Ahh sorry new Cold Lake policy just instated...All anglers must reside in the MD of Bonnyville or any town or city that is within the MD's boundaries.

I will post pics

[35 whelen]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

Ahh sorry new Cold Lake policy just instated...All anglers must reside in the MD of Bonnyville or any town or city that is within the MD's boundaries.



I will post pics

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[Mackinaw]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

Ahh sorry new Cold Lake policy just instated...All anglers must reside in the MD of Bonnyville or any town or city that is within the MD's boundaries.

I will post pics

I heard that at the meeting last night......

[Egymcara]

Originally Posted by Mackinaw

I heard that at the meeting last night......

I wasn't able to make the meeting, anything important discussed?

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by Egymcara

I wasn't able to make the meeting, anything important discussed?

Secret societies......how does one become a member

"I pledge to fish, tell tales and fish some more"....am I in?

[35 whelen]

You have to pledge not to put anything on the internet about Cold Lake

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[58thecat]

Originally Posted by 35 whelen

You have to pledge not to put anything on the internet about Cold Lake

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but if you ask I need to answer to ensure you are not mislead.....

[rasbok]

yeah who would like to share information with fellow outdoorsmen.

QUOTE=35 whelen;4097367]You have to pledge not to put anything on the internet about Cold Lake

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