Pigeon lake report

[RACKER]

I parked at Mulhurst and drove out with quad. Had to cross over the heave at shore but no issues. I drove all the way out to the middle and there was a solid 14” all the way across. I had to cross a few pressure cracks along the way but it was solid driving across them. Started just fishing at noon and landed a walleye on the Jawjacker. Ice will be good enough for vehicles soon but access points might be an issue.

[SNAPFisher]

Originally Posted by RACKER

I parked at Mulhurst and drove out with quad. Had to cross over the heave at shore but no issues. I drove all the way out to the middle and there was a solid 14” all the way across. I had to cross a few pressure cracks along the way but it was solid driving across them. Started just fishing at noon and landed a walleye on the Jawjacker. Ice will be good enough for vehicles soon but access points might be an issue.

I drilled some of those wider cracks last weekend and there was not much ice. I doubt a vehicle would go through all the way but it got me thinking I wouldn't attempt it with my own. 2 weeks from now though there will be nothing but smooth sailing to talk about
FYI, that was my first goose egg of the season but I was doing more searching that actual fishing.

[RACKER]

Originally Posted by SNAPFisher

I drilled some of those wider cracks last weekend and there was not much ice. I doubt a vehicle would go through all the way but it got me thinking I wouldn't attempt it with my own. 2 weeks from now though there will be nothing but smooth sailing to talk about
FYI, that was my first goose egg of the season but I was doing more searching that actual fishing.

Had a good day today. JJ was going off lots and the weather was nice. Only saw a couple tents towards the whitefish area by Sandholm or would have had the lake to myself. Landed 11 walleye.

[Moosetalker]

Good to know.

Wife is mobility impaired so biggest issue I have is parking the truck and trailer when early ice necessitates the use of the SXS
In the past we usually got on at Mulhurst with their parking bans the lot by the ramp is no longer an option, And with ice heave cannot park on shore ice their either.

Were commuting from Elk Island area so any recommendations in the near vicinity negating need to drive around lake to the Provincial Park would be appreciated.
Thanks

[WildCats]

Originally Posted by Moosetalker

Good to know.

Wife is mobility impaired so biggest issue I have is parking the truck and trailer when early ice necessitates the use of the SXS
In the past we usually got on at Mulhurst with their parking bans the lot by the ramp is no longer an option, And with ice heave cannot park on shore ice their either.

Were commuting from Elk Island area so any recommendations in the near vicinity negating need to drive around lake to the Provincial Park would be appreciated.
Thanks

You can park at the Mulhurst launch after August 31st.

WC

[Soiler]

I was out yesterday in deep water and there was 13.25” of ice. The heave I had to cross still looks pretty sketchy so I’ll be waiting for a week of the cold weather before thinking of driving out & leaving the quad at home. Wouldn’t trust crossing the heaves just yet! Must be turning into a wuss in my old age. Lol

I seemed to have landed on some active fish at least. Got a couple whites… one was 17” and a nice one at 23.5”.

[SNAPFisher]

Originally Posted by RACKER

Had a good day today. JJ was going off lots and the weather was nice. Only saw a couple tents towards the whitefish area by Sandholm or would have had the lake to myself. Landed 11 walleye.

Nice! Sounds like a gooder.

[Dean2]

I posted this on another thread but thought I would put it on here too. I have winched a lot of guys out of heaves on Pigeon Lake over the years. If you drop the front end in, the tow truck is NOT coming out there to get you.

Large areas of open water, on either side of a heave is VERY common. The shallower the lake overall and or the shallower the heave, makes this more pronounced. Also common is an open area below a heave. Wind direction when the heave formed determines which side the open water is usually on but a wind shift can leave open water on both sides. Some of these areas never re-freeze properly for the rest of the winter. Definitely be VERY VERY careful around ice heaves or other abnormalities.

[Elchinodiablo]

Man, this people on this forum are amazing!! I gotta say kudos to all the guys and girls that are willing to step up at a moments notice to to offer advice, information and a helping hand and their experiences to make someone elses day jist a litlle better. I am not to proud to say this makes my heart happy and gives me hope. Keep it going people!!

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