Cold lake 2012-2013

[dalray]

Originally Posted by dalray

Was out there yesterday. Went out at the marina and drove out about 200 yards. Ice was 14". Then the ice was singing. Some dude in a tracker drove way out there. Some sleds and side by sides were out there too. Just didnt want to risk it.

Was slow. No bites.

[splake0]

Originally Posted by dalray

Was slow. No bites.

Caught 4 under size and 1 over in 1.5 hrs lost one oversize as-well. So it wasn't too slow in French Bay

[-JR-]

Right on Splakeo . Congrats on the keeper. Did you drive your ranger out on the ice.

[splake0]

Originally Posted by -JR-

Right on Splakeo . Congrats on the keeper. Did you drive your ranger out on the ice.

No.....I drove my Toyota Tundra on the ice.

[-JR-]

double congrats on the new truck....what colour is it so i'll know who you are on the lake

[saskfly]

Was out on Boxing day first thing in the morning. Took me longer to punch my hole, set up my tent and get the heater going than it did to actually fish. Dropped jig down, 30 ft under ice, wammo...15 lber (hooked deep and bleeding otherwise I would have stuck around). Thought it was funny when guys were just setting up I was leaving...10 inches of ice a little farther out.

[Blairh]

Was out today, first time on the lake. Left home at 3am and boy was it worth it! Best day of fishing I've had on an Alberta lake to date. Non stop action all day. After the great day of fishing. Karma got the better of us and something on the cv broke apart and cut our brake cable. After 4 hours of dealing with that finally on the way home... What a day!

[35 whelen]

Anyone know if they are driveing past garnnet point to sask side yet with trucks and what is ice like thanks heading out sun mon,

[Yah baby]

Originally Posted by Greatgraywolf

Watch the ice, guys. Just got back in; walked out on French Bay to where I normally fish, just for a look-see. There was only 3 1/2 inches of ice when I put down a couple of holes. The ice thickness is really varioable. I wouldn't take a quad or an ATV out until the ice thickens a bit more. And I've lived here for forty years.

hey wolf....when you going out again?....I vist cold lake once or twice a month, would'nt mind dropping a line with someone if they don't mind

[saskfly]

Originally Posted by 35 whelen

Anyone know if they are driveing past garnnet point to sask side yet with trucks and what is ice like thanks heading out sun mon,

Should be fine. 1-1.5 feet at Garnet.

[35 whelen]

Thanks for info hows fishing been .

[rapalaman]

Originally Posted by mikebossy
interested to hear reasoning why more fish would die??

Bring fish up from 100 feet down too fast, handle them then put them back in the water. For sure there will be alot more that die. Seen perch, brought up from only 25 feet down, get the bends. I hait slot sizes and c&r. Too much mortality rate! Kills fish for no reason.

Here is a thought, lets put a slot size on white tail deer!
after you shot one, weight it, if it does not hit between 250 and 275 lbs, put it back! LOL

C&R , slot sizes, are a joke. If you don't want fish taken, CLOSE the lake.



Rapalaman


The problem isent slot sizes or c&r they are there for a good reason and its simple if your allowed to take fish of any size then the smaller easy bitting fish are the first to be devoured!! befor they have a chance to breed or even hit maturity for that matter!

You see its not like the southern part of the continant where fish matrue fast and die soon of old age up here in the northern part of the world fish, especialy lakers in deep cold water live longer then most men do and do not mature until they are 6 to 9 years of age.

Having a slot size at least makes sure that those fish stay in the water and are givin a chance to breed ( as long as they are handeld properly)

The other major problem is the simple fact that Alberta has three times as many people as it does lakes unlike saskamatoonawin or manitoba where the lakes out number the people 10 to one we dont have a choice our lakes with this kind of pressure and no regulations or slot size and there fished so hard it cant recover and the fishery collapses.

[saskfly]

Originally Posted by 35 whelen

Thanks for info hows fishing been .

Last time I was out was Tuesday. Fishing was good/exceptional all four days I was out. Tough time getting jig to bottom...

[tight line]

Originally Posted by rapalaman

Originally Posted by mikebossy
interested to hear reasoning why more fish would die??

@ mike bossey.Bring fish up from 100 feet down too fast, handle them then put them back in the water. For sure there will be alot more that die. Seen perch, brought up from only 25 feet down, get the bends. I hait slot sizes and c&r. Too much mortality rate! Kills fish for no reason.

Here is a thought, lets put a slot size on white tail deer!
after you shot one, weight it, if it does not hit between 250 and 275 lbs, put it back! LOL

C&R , slot sizes, are a joke. If you don't want fish taken, CLOSE the lake.



Rapalaman


The problem isent slot sizes or c&r they are there for a good reason and its simple if your allowed to take fish of any size then the smaller easy bitting fish are the first to be devoured!! befor they have a chance to breed or even hit maturity for that matter!

You see its not like the southern part of the continant where fish matrue fast and die soon of old age up here in the northern part of the world fish, especialy lakers in deep cold water live longer then most men do and do not mature until they are 6 to 9 years of age.

Having a slot size at least makes sure that those fish stay in the water and are givin a chance to breed ( as long as they are handeld properly)

The other major problem is the simple fact that Alberta has three times as many people as it does lakes unlike saskamatoonawin or manitoba where the lakes out number the people 10 to one we dont have a choice our lakes with this kind of pressure and no regulations or slot size and there fished so hard it cant recover and the fishery collapses.

Bringing a lake trout up too fast is not a issue... If you have a sonar im sure you have watched them chase cisco, or your hook, ive seen them swim from over 100ft to 10 ft in mere seconds, faster than i could reel in, to argue that is saying a trout is willing to harm himself just for a meal...C & R doesnt work? I fish alot of c&r rivers... The proof is right in front of you. When i catch large mature fish with old scars on their mouths... Seems to work! Sure there is a small amount that might die... Dont like it, dont fish..

[rapalaman]

Originally Posted by tight line

Bringing a lake trout up too fast is not a issue... If you have a sonar im sure you have watched them chase cisco, or your hook, ive seen them swim from over 100ft to 10 ft in mere seconds, faster than i could reel in, to argue that is saying a trout is willing to harm himself just for a meal...C & R doesnt work? I fish alot of c&r rivers... The proof is right in front of you. When i catch large mature fish with old scars on their mouths... Seems to work! Sure there is a small amount that might die... Dont like it, dont fish..

yep thats true i have caught the same big cuttie in the same pool 3 years running c&r does work.

[TylerThomson]

Caught a 14lb and a 9lb laker yesterday. Kept the 9lb for the oven boy was he good . Going back out again today with my wife for some more C&R action. Good luck all and tight lines.

[AppleJax]

Originally Posted by TylerThomson

Caught a 14lb and a 9lb laker yesterday. Kept the 9lb for the oven boy was he good . Going back out again today with my wife for some more C&R action. Good luck all and tight lines.

How thick was the ice Tyler?

[510-Gem]

Am I reading the reg's wrong or are lake trout in Cold Lake C&R only?

[splake0]

Originally Posted by 510-Gem

Am I reading the reg's wrong or are lake trout in Cold Lake C&R only?

Yes your reading the regs wrong.

[35 whelen]

Great trip to cold ice is 16in all way to sask border ,

[jaystev]

Work has me stuck up in cold lake for the weekend, fortunately my fishing gear is with me(as always) Anyone feel like showing a couple cold lake newbies around? ill be there friday and saturday.

[35 whelen]

Just look for the trucks off garnet point and fish in 80-to 100ft white tube jigs were working ,

[jaystev]

went up friday morning fished off marina. did well in 85 fow bite died off around 1200 came back on 300 released 7 lost 4. saturday fished off provincial park set up at 730 had one smash the hook on way down ended up just over 20 lbs. was so excited forgot the pics lol.friend of mine caught 10 me 15. released all except one for the old man to try cause he couldnt come.heres one pic i think from friday.weather went bad quickly friday morning.

[-JR-]

Thanks for posting those pictures ! How thick was the ice ?

[jaystev]

16 inches pretty much everywhere i went. some pretty good heaves and cracks closer to shore but guys were driving everywhere didnt see anyone get stuck or go through.

[whitetailnut]

I went last weekend with some buddies and we had a good day. We caught one about 12 lbs and several undersize fish, all fish including the keeper were released. The way the limit works seems strange to me. Why not have a slot limit instead, say allowed to keep one 50-65 cm and have the trophy fish that have lived 10+ years keep spawning? We saw several large trout caught and kept.

[bingo1010]

Any reports how the fishing has been in the last week or so? Am thinking about going out on thurs? Thanks in advance

[finner-duramax]

Has anyone been driving diesel trucks out lately? It's been cold up that way for the past 2 weeks. Does anyone have a recent ice report??

[jaystev]

i was there last weekend and yes people are driving their big trucks everywhere. i personally wouldnt recommend doing it though. a couple people broke through from what i hear.

[Blairh]

Making the drive from Calgary next weekend, can't wait!