Cold lake up dates 2016

[35 whelen]

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[1bluZebec]

Nice pics

[-JR-]

Nice laker ,and a nice looking tube jig where did you find those ?
Thanks for posting .

[Pinhead]

They are Cold Lake Specials, you can get them at WS or FH.
My buddy makes them, 1-1/4 oz with a stinger hook. The stinger was very important this weekend, probably half the fish were only caught by the stinger.

Dan

How did you guys make out, I think we saw you guys and your tent city?

[-JR-]

Was not in that group,we were just off garnet, caught a few lakers but seen way
more bait fish than lakers. Going to be interesting this summer. Don't you agree.

[bearhunting]

so I had a great time at cold lake
I met some great guys on the lake on Sunday
I can say that cold lake is not dead BUT I did manage to get skunked but not for the lack of help
a big thanks guys
was the first time i spent the night on the lake had a couple issues with the heaters but got by with a little help from new friends and got some new tricks and ideas you guys really set up right

I will be back there and set up to stay several days

thank guys

[Walleye 411]

Was gonna head up and do some night fishing for burbot and get in on the early morning trout bite ! Any pointers on where to go for burbot this time of year ? And any recent ice conditions at Garnett point ?

[jkbloom]

Originally Posted by Walleye 411

Was gonna head up and do some night fishing for burbot and get in on the early morning trout bite ! Any pointers on where to go for burbot this time of year ? And any recent ice conditions at Garnett point ?

Was out yesterday, ice is good, lot less flood water and slush, for burbot fish around Garnett point, was a few burbot remains on the ice there!. Good luck

[Walleye 411]

How many inches of ice over there ? Still have to take sleds or sxs or are ppl driving trucks over to Garnett ? I was up earlier this year but was only 6-8" in front of marina .

[jkbloom]

Originally Posted by Walleye 411

How many inches of ice over there ? Still have to take sleds or sxs or are ppl driving trucks over to Garnett ? I was up earlier this year but was only 6-8" in front of marina .

I myself would not be taking a truck on Cold lake this year, the ice varies from spot to spot, some places have 14" some have 10" use your sleds or sxs, some people have been there with trucks, not many though

[Pinhead]

Everywhere I was there was 18-20" of ice guys were driving from thee PP around to the Sask side. The only place I would be very careful of would be the back bays, long bay, etc.

Dan

[jkbloom]

Originally Posted by Pinhead

Everywhere I was there was 18-20" of ice guys were driving from thee PP around to the Sask side. The only place I would be very careful of would be the back bays, long bay, etc.

Dan

I was out Friday, Saturday and Monday, I was fishing just into Sask, no trucks went by me any day, not a person went from the Albert side to the Sask side while I was there from morning till night, the closest person to me was JR, if they did drive there trucks down that way on Sunday there was no tracks when I went out on Monday, the only truck tracks I seen stopped at garrnet beach, just be careful all

[Pinhead]

I agree be careful, but the tracks were all blown in within minutes. There was a truck on the border point because I was trying to wave it down. We were on a side by side and the slush/ice with wind chill iced up my front tires/four wheel drive to the point the front tires would not turn. We had to get Slovene to pull us off the lake Sun evening. We were going to fish Monday as well, but could not melt the ice down

[jkbloom]

Originally Posted by Pinhead

I agree be careful, but the tracks were all blown in within minutes. There was a truck on the border point because I was trying to wave it down. We were on a side by side and the slush/ice with wind chill iced up my front tires/four wheel drive to the point the front tires would not turn. We had to get Slovene to pull us off the lake Sun evening. We were going to fish Monday as well, but could not melt the ice down

If you ever need help out there I am a local and be glad to help out a fellow fisherman anytime. Take care

[-JR-]

The other place that may not be safe was just inside french bay.
Two weeks back we were there and it was like 15 inches at one hole and around 7 inches of ice at the next hole where my partner was.
Can anyone confirm what they found last weekend , just inside french bay.

[35 whelen]

Heading out to cold on thur, fri, sat, drop by will be on Honda quads one with windshield cheers.

[browning375]

Planning on hitting the lake tomorrow, we are a little concerned about the shape of the launch a PP. Is there anywhere on shore to unload sleds and quads at with parking for a trailer?

Thx

[jkbloom]

Originally Posted by browning375

Planning on hitting the lake tomorrow, we are a little concerned about the shape of the launch a PP. Is there anywhere on shore to unload sleds and quads at with parking for a trailer?

Thx

On Cold lake now, the PP boat launch is in good shape this morning

[mikebossy]

hows the fishing JK?

[jkbloom]

Originally Posted by mikebossy

hows the fishing JK?

13 so far today, most of the fish come from laying the bait on the bottom

[mikebossy]

^^ right on^^^

[jkbloom]

14" of ice where we were fishing today, I measured it, another AO member his son and myself ended up catching 19 lakers, there is some slush on the lake not much though, all and all a good day with good company

[FreshAirGetter]

Originally Posted by jkbloom

14" of ice where we were fishing today, I measured it, another AO member his son and myself ended up catching 19 lakers, there is some slush on the lake not much though, all and all a good day with good company

19? JK you are definitely the Lake Trout Whisperer, and on top of that a great guy and guide!

[jkbloom]

Originally Posted by FreshAirGetter

19? JK you are definitely the Lake Trout Whisperer, and on top of that a great guy and guide!

Thanks. I am very lucky to live in the lakeland and be able to fish cold lake as much as I do, and have a very understanding wife to let me follow my passion, let me know when you want to come down again. Take care

[gr8tbigkid]

so i guess gotta work tumarow till 3ish will have all loaded up and off i go up to cold lake when finished first time i am a virgin!!! ummmm to cold lake anyways... going to come in on north side campground and take it from there my buddy bailed on me so will be alone have blue Yamaha wolverine and red eskimo 6man tent white chev truck with one anler on the roof!! some one on my street anti hunter broke other one off!! if you see me come say hi!!! looking for burbs to so when i get there tumarow night will start with those to lol sleep in the tent with rods in hand bahahaha!!! lol if i get lost on the lake at least will have lotsa fish to eat bahahaha

pm me for cell number lol if you want to come visit ......

[-JR-]

Season is slowly coming to an End.
Anyone have any more pictures to share .

[Adwittoutdoors]

I have been loving Cold Lake this season. Pb was a 32" 10 lbs.

[Adwittoutdoors]

Dead sticking and pink cold lake specials with the stinger hook is a must.

[RavYak]

Originally Posted by Adwittoutdoors

Dead sticking and pink cold lake specials with the stinger hook is a must.

You would use pink underneath one of your ghetto jackers wouldn't you

I never even made it to Cold lake this winter, catching 30 in lakers is going to be boring after catching a couple big ones lol.

[35 whelen]

Was out on Cold Lake Thursday Friday fishing was good Thursday slower Friday guys driving all the way to the river in trucks 14 inches of ice where we were