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03-03-2015, 09:17 AM
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Are you still there right now? I'm interested in knowing if the water is as murky near the PP and Marina as we found elsewhere. We noticed the Marie creek open and flowing pretty fast, so that may be the cause for where we were.
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03-03-2015, 01:13 PM
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There She Blows
Heads-Up. The wind was absolutely howling on Cold Lake yesterday from the NW. We called her quits around 12:00noon and was very tough trucking back to shore. Snow packed up in the truck and is still melting off in my garage. She'll be drifted in pretty bad I would suspect especially on the Southern shore.
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Originally Posted by Vigsy
being winter with the water temps they are able to roam into the shallower areas chasing bait and such because the temps are more evenly spread unlike the summer where they can only live in the depths where the temp suits them. and i think thats where the missconception of always deep comes in.
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Agreed. Never caught a Laker in water over 100ft, likely because we never target them over 100ft as it is way easier on the fish and it is much easier to fish. Fishing deep on a very deep lake like Cold is a misconception.
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Originally Posted by ineptflux
Are you still there right now? I'm interested in knowing if the water is as murky near the PP and Marina as we found elsewhere. We noticed the Marie creek open and flowing pretty fast, so that may be the cause for where we were.
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Marie creek does not flow into Cold Lake. Only major system flowing into Cold are the Martineau (North) and Medley (West).
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03-03-2015, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Penner
Heads-Up. The wind was absolutely howling on Cold Lake yesterday from the NW. We called her quits around 12:00noon and was very tough trucking back to shore. Snow packed up in the truck and is still melting off in my garage. She'll be drifted in pretty bad I would suspect especially on the Southern shore.
Agreed. Never caught a Laker in water over 100ft, likely because we never target them over 100ft as it is way easier on the fish and it is much easier to fish. Fishing deep on a very deep lake like Cold is a misconception.
Marie creek does not flow into Cold Lake. Only major system flowing into Cold are the Martineau (North) and Medley (West).
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Fishing deep can't be a misconception....because the fish are there lol. If there is any misconception, it's just my reluctance to fish in shallower water. I would have to agree that they are a species that will roam the entire lake and the entire water column to feed. I've never been skunked fishing in 100 fow or more.
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03-03-2015, 01:57 PM
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Heard the mayor caught a 41lber!
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03-03-2015, 01:59 PM
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Impossible! Cold Lake is dead!!!
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03-03-2015, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ineptflux
Are you still there right now? I'm interested in knowing if the water is as murky near the PP and Marina as we found elsewhere. We noticed the Marie creek open and flowing pretty fast, so that may be the cause for where we were.
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no left sunday night but we were over in the saskatchewan side of french bay and i did notice the water was murkier then when i was there two weeks ago!
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03-03-2015, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ehntr
Fishing deep can't be a misconception....because the fish are there lol. If there is any misconception, it's just my reluctance to fish in shallower water. I would have to agree that they are a species that will roam the entire lake and the entire water column to feed. I've never been skunked fishing in 100 fow or more.
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no no not saying its a misconception as they arent in deep water, just saying its a misconception that they are ONLY in deep water.
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03-03-2015, 11:41 PM
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Marie creek does not flow into Cold Lake. Only major system flowing into Cold are the Martineau (North) and Medley (West).
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It must've been the medley then we saw. I looked at a map and it was unnamed so I assumed it was Marie creek.
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03-04-2015, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Vigsy
no no not saying its a misconception as they arent in deep water, just saying its a misconception that they are ONLY in deep water.
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Ditto.
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03-09-2015, 07:17 PM
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March 7 lakers bite is still slow . None to be seen in sonar after 11:00 am, then at 3:00 pm few came in , but still slow . Seen a lot of bait fish.
Did go home with keeper.
Heard of the fishing stag party out near garnet...anyone attend?
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03-09-2015, 10:21 PM
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Caught 6 on Sunday. Fishing in 119 fow and caught one at ice level lol.....that was exciting. No keepers. Lots more seen on flasher...........lots following on retrieve from bottom but not taking. One was caught on Jawjacker........man that springs into action with a heavy weight rod.
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03-10-2015, 06:34 AM
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That sounds like a pretty good day. We're coming up Friday hoping also to get into a few fish.
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03-10-2015, 02:05 PM
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anyone watching ice thicknesses? coming up next weekend March 19-22, with Truck and holiday trailer, not sure I want to take the trailer onto the ice if its not holding up well. Mother nature is promising warm weather (+10-+12) over this coming weekend.
can a guy park his holiday trailer in the "boat trailer" parking at the Provincial Park?
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03-11-2015, 09:14 AM
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Tyler we will be fishing Friday till Monday . I,ll give you an update after that.
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03-11-2015, 09:18 AM
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I don't know anything about parking a trailer at the park.
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03-11-2015, 10:46 AM
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can a guy park his holiday trailer in the "boat trailer" parking at the Provincial Park?
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Going to go with no
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03-11-2015, 11:13 AM
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Going to go with no
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that was my guess as well, however, I'll plead ignorance if it comes down to it....... "Mr Officer, would you take your truck and camper out on the ice right now? No? well I sure as heck am not taking mine"
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03-11-2015, 11:55 AM
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^^^^^ LOL delete that comment, because they traffic this forum ALOT.
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03-11-2015, 04:03 PM
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^^^^^ LOL delete that comment, because they traffic this forum ALOT.
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would if I could, but doesn't look like I have the ability.
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03-11-2015, 04:52 PM
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Any word on the ice with these warm conditions? Are guys still driving across to the sask side from the PP?
Thanks
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03-11-2015, 06:25 PM
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Ice was 40" thick on the weekend. I don't think it's going anywhere too soon
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03-12-2015, 01:34 AM
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any suggestion ?
Hello all, was heading out to cold lake this coming weekend from Edmonton and wanted to access the lake. It is the first time fishing laker. My friend and I have no idea about it but we driver 4x4 truck. We want to choose one from PP or marina or french bay. Not sure which one would be easy to access lake. Also at this time would to try deep water(100+) or shallow water (between 20-- 100 feet)
Any advice would be much appreciated. or some info also can send message to me
Thanks.
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03-12-2015, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by endeavor
Hello all, was heading out to cold lake this coming weekend from Edmonton and wanted to access the lake. It is the first time fishing laker. My friend and I have no idea about it but we driver 4x4 truck. We want to choose one from PP or marina or french bay. Not sure which one would be easy to access lake. Also at this time would to try deep water(100+) or shallow water (between 20-- 100 feet)
Any advice would be much appreciated. or some info also can send message to me
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Access might be a bit greasy but shouldn't be to bad from either access. As for depth they can be anywhere from 150 ft to 30 ft deep. Just have to find the active ones. Lately I've been having the best luck in shallow around 50-60 ft but that can change in a matter of a hr. I'll be around the lake this weekend... If you see a 2013 silver gmc Sierra on the ice feel free to swing by! Good luck out there!
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03-12-2015, 05:44 PM
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Last saturday they were shallow,Sunday day they were deep.
Like Pikehunter says:you have to move to find them .
Good luck .
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03-12-2015, 05:46 PM
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I don't know anything about parking a trailer at the park.
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Just call fish and wildlife,they looked after the whole camp ground last year.
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03-12-2015, 06:38 PM
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Was out for 3 hours today. Snow has melted a lot.
Fish started biting at 1150. Course I. Had to leave at 1230. Only landed two.
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03-12-2015, 07:50 PM
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Was out for 3 hours today. Snow has melted a lot.
Fish started biting at 1150. Course I. Had to leave at 1230. Only landed two.
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Thanks for the update. Have a Buddy heading up there tomorrow and then back up with me on Monday hopefully! Appreciate any report from any body over the next few days! Its crunch time..
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03-12-2015, 09:53 PM
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Heard a lot about the big lakers. Coming up 6 hour drive for the first time this weekend. Can't not wait to come punch some holes. Good luck this week yall 
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03-13-2015, 06:52 PM
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Anyone been out today? Heading out tomorrow am and just wondering how the ice conditions are? not worried about the bite...A bad ice fishing is better then a good day at work!
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03-13-2015, 07:35 PM
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Anyone been out today? Heading out tomorrow am and just wondering how the ice conditions are? not worried about the bite...A bad ice fishing is better then a good day at work!
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Ice is good auger still has to work. Not cubing at all. Another 6" and gonna need an extension. Fishing was good today steady bite in 140 feet
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