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05-13-2011, 04:43 PM
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Ice at Rock Lake? (near Hinton)
Does anyone know if the ice is off Rock lake? I've tried calling the Alberta Parks info line with no luck for days. It opens May 19th, it's one of my options for the long weekend.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks!
p.s. I understand gas motors are allowed on this lake, if not please let me know.
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05-13-2011, 05:05 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Hinton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by armymike24
Does anyone know if the ice is off Rock lake? I've tried calling the Alberta Parks info line with no luck for days. It opens May 19th, it's one of my options for the long weekend.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks!
p.s. I understand gas motors are allowed on this lake, if not please let me know.
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rock lake
ice? yes
gas ? yes
big lakers? no
medium lakers? no
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05-13-2011, 08:07 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by troutpirate
rock lake
ice? yes
gas ? yes
big lakers? no
medium lakers? no
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Are you sure about gas motors?
I thought I heard they went to electric only.
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05-13-2011, 09:11 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Edmonton
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Originally Posted by SonnyJ
Are you sure about gas motors?
I thought I heard they went to electric only.
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if they did you wouldn't catch me on that lake with an electric only. that lake has an attitude problem.
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05-13-2011, 09:16 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lifesaflyin
if they did you wouldn't catch me on that lake with an electric only. that lake has an attitude problem.
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lol...Rock lake is a mill pond compared to Maligne in Jasper and yes that is electric only.. 
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05-13-2011, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: edmonton
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Last year when I was at Rock there was a small sign by the campground registration sign that said no gas motors. Obeyed by some and ignored by others. We did o.k. with electric motors.
Check your regs for size and bait restrictions.
Be safe and have fun!
stan
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05-13-2011, 10:06 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
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If you spend enough time on that lake you will pick up the odd nice sized laker. 3 years ago I caught one out of there on one of my favorite fly patterns. Great producer for that lake.
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05-15-2011, 01:11 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: CANADA
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Ahh Rock Lake north of Hinton.. has a few Lunker Lakers /most small .. also some nice pike in the weed beds .. and if you want a nice Rocky Mountain Whitefish near creek.. and once in a while a Bull Trout.. the lakers can be caught on a fly to the left of creek after ice off .. or along right side eary morning .. the wind comes up around noon and can be nasty so be warned.. ice off late May to June.. Mountain Lake.. Food for Thought ...David
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05-15-2011, 09:56 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Edmonton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by troutpirate
rock lake
ice? yes
gas ? yes
big lakers? no
medium lakers? no
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There are still big lakers in there
Quote:
Originally Posted by SonnyJ
Are you sure about gas motors?
I thought I heard they went to electric only.
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Yes, gas is allowed.
It is an amazing place. I love the fishing there. There are also HUGE pike in the lake. But they are hard to find.
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05-16-2011, 08:52 PM
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so is there still ice on the lake?
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05-16-2011, 10:32 PM
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Location: edmonton
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Originally Posted by Albertafisher
There are still big lakers in there
Yes, gas is allowed.
It is an amazing place. I love the fishing there. There are also HUGE pike in the lake. But they are hard to find. |
You were obviously one that did not bother to read the sign .
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05-16-2011, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by pipco
You were obviously one that did not bother to read the sign .
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That's what I was thinking too..
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05-17-2011, 09:40 AM
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I don't know why that sign is there. You are allowed gas motors according to the provincal web-page for the lake. It will say ''electric motors'' only under the power boating icon if no gas motors are allowed. I was there last year and everyone had gas engines and the F&W officers did not say anything. I'm actually going up to Rock Lake for May long with my boat and motor. So to say people are ignoring the obviously out of date sign is wrong. Get your facts straight.
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05-17-2011, 11:48 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Gr Pr / 357 / ES4
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Pretty sure gas is fine, just no recreational boating - water skiing/tubing/wake boarding etc.
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05-17-2011, 07:05 PM
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Is a twelve foot boat big enough for that lake?
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05-17-2011, 09:20 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Edmonton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pipco
You were obviously one that did not bother to read the sign .
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I've always paddled on that lake, but I've seen others using gas, so I assumed. Sorry for the false information.
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05-20-2011, 10:50 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryancskor
Is a twelve foot boat big enough for that lake?
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It better be, that's what I'll be in.
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05-20-2011, 12:05 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Leduc, AB
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I've looked through the regulations and cannot find where Rock Lake has any restrictions.
If I missed it, please tell me where it's listed as being gas only (besides a sign at the lake).
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/r.../sor-2008-120/
Thanks
Ace
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