K Country - Ice Off

[FishingForLife]

Was out there. For those that are interested.


Sibbald Meadows Pond
May 6th, 2018



Barrier Lake (North)
May 6th, 2018



Barrier Lake (South)
May 6th, 2018



Wedge Pond
May 6th, 2018



Mount Lorette Ponds (Didn't Even Bother Checking)
May 6th, 2018



Lower Kananaskis Lake (North)
May 6th, 2018



Lower Kananaskis Lake (South)
May 6th, 2018



Upper Kananaskis Lake (North)
May 6th, 2018



Upper Kananaskis Lake (South)
May 6th, 2018




Side note: I did happen to see a fair bit of Mayfly Nymphs in the surrounding streams. Let the open water season begin.

[Scott N]

thanks for the update.

[michaelmicallef]

Hey that’s me in one of your picks. Fishing was poor today. I don’t usually get skunked to the point I can say I didn’t even get a hit or see a Fish. Hopefully things improve when the ice is gone. And they hold back a little water. I think the snow pack has got them a little nervous this spring.

[FishingForLife]

Originally Posted by michaelmicallef

Hey that’s me in one of your picks. Fishing was poor today. I don’t usually get skunked to the point I can say I didn’t even get a hit or see a Fish. Hopefully things improve when the ice is gone. And they hold back a little water. I think the snow pack has got them a little nervous this spring.

How long were you there for? I was quite surprised it wasn't packed there, with the amount of traffic on the road. When I chatted with F&W, She mentioned that they would be behind a few weeks in raising the water levels. So unless your hand launching, it looks like it could be 3 weeks at least before anything of size can make it on the lake once the ice is off.

[michaelmicallef]

I Fish from shore . Best way to fish that lake. I was there all day .

[chucky]

Thanks for these, i was wondering where these were at.
Mount Lorette made me laugh!

[Calgaryguy1977]

Originally Posted by michaelmicallef

Hey that’s me in one of your picks. Fishing was poor today. I don’t usually get skunked to the point I can say I didn’t even get a hit or see a Fish. Hopefully things improve when the ice is gone. And they hold back a little water. I think the snow pack has got them a little nervous this spring.

It's the water temperature Mike, it probably won't warm up for another 1-3 weeks They should be good and active around then.

[michaelmicallef]

Ya I know I used to carry a thermometer with me but I gave up because after you drive for an hour and a half a spend the money on gas sticking the dam thermometer in the water is not fishing is not fun. The ice needs to be gone before it warms up. But without Bullshead I’m out of options for decent fish. Maybe got to try Whiteswan next weekend. Early for that lake too I guess.

[Calgaryguy1977]

Lots of good lakes around Caroline area to hit. I wouldnt bother with birch though. Beaver and Fiesta may be ok.
Im probably going to head to lower k tomorrow. Ill let you know if anything's going on.