Ice fishing bearspaw dam ??

blackmamba · #1 12-23-2009, 02:40 AM

Hey everyone , just kinda curious if any one has info on ice fishing bears paw resevoir . I know direct lake access is tough but was intrested in giving it a try over the holidays .. Thanks in advance .

mamba,

marlin1 · #2 12-23-2009, 08:02 AM

be careful by the dam, haven't fished it for years but there was whitefish being caught and the odd laker back then. There is browns and rainbows as well , only caught them in open water though

ARGO GUY · #3 12-23-2009, 08:08 AM

give me a call I have land permision on the farmer on the nw side just above the damn. You should know that buddy

blackmamba · #4 12-23-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ARGO GUY

give me a call I have land permision on the farmer on the nw side just above the damn. You should know that buddy

we have permission aswell , now that we have access i want to start fishing it !! have you ice fished it before??

jts1 · #5 12-23-2009, 11:21 AM

There is crown land there as well for public acess. Have it on my map if needed

mistamikel · #6 12-23-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jts1

There is crown land there as well for public acess. Have it on my map if needed

can you pm me that info?
Thanks in advance

Bigdad013 · #7 12-30-2009, 03:14 PM

Going to try it news years day, any suggestions on what to use, first time my son and I have done the ice fishing thing. Any suggestions and locations on the lake would be awesome

rielbowhunter · #8 12-30-2009, 03:34 PM

I have Ice fished it before, but no luck.
But I have caught some fish in the summer time. If your going, call me, I'd give it a try again.

Bigdad013 · #9 12-30-2009, 04:01 PM

Going out new years day, not sure what time, probably 11. Have a maroon trailblazer

marlin1 · #10 12-31-2009, 10:10 AM

maggots maybe , not sure if they are legal there now though . Better check the regs. A marmish hook worked for me years ago . try some trout jigs like a buzz bomb

Bigdad013 · #11 12-31-2009, 02:04 PM

Pretty much everything allowed except live minnows. We have virtually a smorgasbord for them. Hopefully it's nice day and the fish are biting to bring in the new year

Bigdad013 · #12 01-01-2010, 09:48 PM

weather was cold and so was the fishing. Will try again though on a warmer day

marlin1 · #13 01-03-2010, 05:25 PM

what did you try?

Bigdad013 · #14 01-03-2010, 05:58 PM

Tried it again today, much nicer day, still skunked but did have a hit. We were using maggots, worms, minnows, and the one that got the hit was pink marshmallow. My son's choice, just so he can have a snack as well.Go figure.
I am determined though, so will be going back, if anyone has suggestions on bait or location that might work would be appreciated

predator_unseen · #15 01-09-2010, 09:28 AM

really tough lake to fish. definitely some secrets to this one. my best luck has been in 10 feet on the flats for lakers and rainbows. good luck don't give up too quick.

The Ice Man · #16 01-09-2010, 10:51 AM

A buddy of mine has a place on it, so naturally I have fished it several times. I have tried over a dozen spots on the reservoir and not one strike. He has an ice shack on the lake and sais it is mostly used for a change shack for the kids when skating. I wouldn't waste your time.

I think this on e might be better in teh summer trolling.