[Beaking News] All Provincial Park Closed to Access

[OL_JR]

Originally Posted by Smoky buck

Worst case majority of people who contract Covid19 survive and so far I have not seen any cases of Covid19 transferring to fish

Respect taking steps to prevent infection and transfer but let’s be realistic at the same time.

Exactly, gonna go fishing tommorow and once I leave my house the people I'm most likely to be closest to for the day are my neighbours in their house as I'm leaving.

Next day probably take the kids to a sled hill out in the country. Same thing, ain't nobody going to be around.

If you can't imagine a way to social distance within your world by all means stay at home and stay safe. If you're feeling cooped up and need to get out friggin get out just be smart about it. We aren't on total lockdown.

[pikeman06]

The world ain't ending but look at the world wide numbers the way they are jumping we don't even know how many have mild symptoms etc etc. Shut er down I say. The cities are where it's gonna spread and where most of the people will unknowingly spread it. The last thing you want is 200000 visits in one weekend to the same disgusting pit toilet shacks. That's exactly where this thing gets out of hand. They gonna shUT it down don't kid yourself.

[Swamp_Donkey]

Come June 16th I'm heading down to the Livingstone area for a week. In the past I rarely see anyone there and no one ever would get close to a horrible casting flyfisher like me.
But if they do cancel/ sport fishing(See Nova Scotia; do they offer refunds for your license?

[Pikebreath]

More fishing access closed to vehicles.

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/...id=MG8EeMGttlo

In the interests of public safety,,, I would think a ban on vehicle access to parking lots for liquor and pot stores is in order as well,,,, access by walk in only!!!!

[happyfisher]

Tnx isopod.....gives me.hope....

I'll hunker down for a bit...I think the next 2 weeks will be telling....

Happy

[Pierre]

heck, the snow wont be gone for 2 weeks, then it'll be another couple weeks 'til the ice is gone from most lakes so we don't need to rush to any decisions right now....

[SNAPFisher]

Originally Posted by Pierre

heck, the snow wont be gone for 2 weeks, then it'll be another couple weeks 'til the ice is gone from most lakes so we don't need to rush to any decisions right now....

Yeah for sure. I would say longer than 2 weeks outside of the Edmonton. I'm near Devon and just walked through the yard today and it was over my boots and close to knee deep. We just are not seeing much for temps in the next 2 weeks even. Maybe 2 days of +6 or +7. We need a good week of staying above zero overnight and some double digit temps. I'm think the snow will be around until last week of April. Then the ice after that.

[Penner]

Sun is a lot higher in the horizon this time of year. Couple sunny days with some wind will make short work of snow pack around the capital region.

[SNAPFisher]

Latest email from the ACA:

Fishing may be a great way to physically distance yourself from others. If you do encounter other anglers out there, please keep fishing friendly by keeping a safe distance from other parties of at least one fishing rod!

(minimum of 6 feet / 2 metres)

So if someone invades your space, poke them with your rod and say "social distancing, please"

[Smoky buck]

Originally Posted by SNAPFisher

Latest email from the ACA:



So if someone invades your space, poke them with your rod and say "social distancing, please"

I have been tempted to do that a few times even before Covid19

Now if only it would warm up so I can hit a river or two

[SNAPFisher]

Originally Posted by Smoky buck

I have been tempted to do that a few times even before Covid19

Now if only it would warm up so I can hit a river or two

Good news appears to be on the horizon. Starting next Wednesday, a warming trend. Could be as high as 15 by the weekend. Me likey!

[Smoky buck]

Originally Posted by SNAPFisher

Good news appears to be on the horizon. Starting next Wednesday, a warming trend. Could be as high as 15 by the weekend. Me likey!

As soon as I possibly can I am going fishing for browns and get some of my sanity back

[SamSteele]

If I can’t get my new rig out on the water when the ice is out I am going to be severely disappointed.

[wheelsinairdrie]

Does anyone know what backcountry roads are closed specifically? I know the Spray Lakes road is closed just west of Canmore, but what about some of the other secondary highways, like the 549 past Three Point Creek or Homestead Road off Highway 68? Was planning to head out on a bear hunt before the season closes, but if all the back roads are blocked off then it'll be a long drive and a short hunt.

[Sloughsharkjigger]

Originally Posted by wheelsinairdrie

Does anyone know what backcountry roads are closed specifically? I know the Spray Lakes road is closed just west of Canmore, but what about some of the other secondary highways, like the 549 past Three Point Creek or Homestead Road off Highway 68? Was planning to head out on a bear hunt before the season closes, but if all the back roads are blocked off then it'll be a long drive and a short hunt.

It’s all closed... point is... stay home for a while.

[deschambault]

I am starting to think that we need to raise a glass and a hope for 2021.

[trophyhunter]

Originally Posted by deschambault

I am starting to think that we need to raise a glass and a hope for 2021.

Must maintain hope for 2020!!


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[happyfisher]

Apparently camping on crown land in ontario is now banned.....they banned camping on their provincial campgrounds before Alberta....I can imagine we are next....

[Justfishin73]

Man, fishing with cheap gas was the only bright spot in this mess.

[old dog]

That’s a pretty sweet looking Princecraft, SamSteele

[SamSteele]

Originally Posted by old dog

That’s a pretty sweet looking Princecraft, SamSteele

Thanks!

[Hartly]

Originally Posted by SamSteele

If I can’t get my new rig out on the water when the ice is out I am going to be severely disappointed.

Beautiful Rig SamSteele. Say hi to Chris for me.

[deschambault]

Public and EID campgrounds are all closed but I haven't heard any word on boat ramps. Does anyone know whether they will open this summer or not?

[Poppa]

they haven't talked about it yet, but I'd bet closer to open water season (mid-May -ish) they'll get asked about it and likely have a response. For now, everyone just stay home....don't even worry about it.

[Smoky buck]

Originally Posted by Poppa

they haven't talked about it yet, but I'd bet closer to open water season (mid-May -ish) they'll get asked about it and likely have a response. For now, everyone just stay home....don't even worry about it.

Respect social distancing laws yes but we are still not on lockdown

The risk of Covid19 is at its greatest in high density or high traffic areas within our towns and cities. The high risk areas are not our lakes and rivers

Common sense please

[WayneChristie]

Originally Posted by deschambault

Public and EID campgrounds are all closed but I haven't heard any word on boat ramps. Does anyone know whether they will open this summer or not?

you cant use the one at Kinbrook for sure there is no vehicle traffic allowed in the park at all

[deschambault]

What about the private cabins on the edge of the campground, do they now not have access through the park? I smell a lawsuit.

[fish99]

the boat launches will open when you can legally fish

[kbobbeck]

they dont have to go thru park to access cabins at headgates of Newell, also a primitive launch in Bantry Bay and a marina/launch at Lake Newell Estates

[deschambault]

There are a series of very large cabins that are accessed through the park gates and then a private road. These are all beautiful waterfront.