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!

[noviceguy]

Originally Posted by chucky

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

It was stocked last April 30 according to the Stocking report. Was there last Monday to check the K lakes and didn't see a single fish. Maybe was fished out already

[spin]

Originally Posted by noviceguy

It was stocked last April 30 according to the Stocking report. Was there last Monday to check the K lakes and didn't see a single fish. Maybe was fished out already

Were you there April 30th or was it May 7th? I think the stocking report says week of April 30, so they might have stocked it later in the week I am thinking.

[noviceguy]

Originally Posted by spin

Were you there April 30th or was it May 7th? I think the stocking report says week of April 30, so they might have stocked it later in the week I am thinking.

Was there on the 7th of May

[commieboy]

Wedge is ice free. Saw no dead fish or carcasses.

The main portion of Mt. Lorette is completely devoid of fish activity. Either fished out or they're hanging in a big ball in one of the side pools.

[FishingForLife]

Mount Lorette still have a dump truck load of people when you checked?

[commieboy]

Originally Posted by FishingForLife

Mount Lorette still have a dump truck load of people when you checked?

Was there wednesday near noon. Not a soul there.

[Sundancefisher]

scared for Bear Pond. Anyone check it out yet?

[Scott N]

Originally Posted by Sundancefisher

scared for Bear Pond. Anyone check it out yet?

I saw another thread somewhere that it winter killed as well.

[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.

[michaelmicallef]

Ya I was thinking about beaver or fiesta for Sunday. Haven’t fished them in a few years since they winter killed. Should be some good sized trout in there by now. I’ll let you know how I make out.

[Calgaryguy1977]

Interlakes was slow as can be yesterday. The ice was off the lake completely. I saw a couple risers by canyon though. Action was slow nonetheless.

[michaelmicallef]

Thanks for letting me know. How was the upper lake looking? I think by next weekend things should be picking up then. 30 forcast starting Thursday.

[Calgaryguy1977]

Upper still had lots of ice. It was breaking up around the edges though so theres a good chance it will be off over the next week.

[Encephalophagous]

Anyone able to confirm if the launch at lower lake is good to use. Heading out this weekend would hate to waste the trip.

Thanks.

[commieboy]

Originally Posted by Encephalophagous

Anyone able to confirm if the launch at lower lake is good to use. Heading out this weekend would hate to waste the trip.

Thanks.

Lower launch at Canyon is ice free. Was there today.

[Calgaryguy1977]

Both lakes are ice free. I think you could launch a boat at upper, it's pretty high.

[Calgaryguy1977]

Ive seen boats on lower all week too btw.