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Old 03-11-2020, 10:48 PM
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Was anyone out fishing today? How was it ?
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Old 03-12-2020, 09:14 PM
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i fished tues and wednesday out by the marina. got 2 fish. was seeing them on the flasher but no takers.
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Old 03-12-2020, 09:47 PM
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i fished tues and wednesday out by the marina. got 2 fish. was seeing them on the flasher but no takers.
What depth were you fishing?
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Old 03-12-2020, 10:14 PM
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i started at 110 the first day. went to 60 then to 80 the second day. tried big hooks. small hooks. sucker. minnows. anchovy. everything i had. lol.
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Old 03-13-2020, 07:23 AM
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i started at 110 the first day. went to 60 then to 80 the second day. tried big hooks. small hooks. sucker. minnows. anchovy. everything i had. lol.
Same for me. Tried multiple depths, hooks, baits, presentations. Just a slow couple days.
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Old 03-13-2020, 09:28 AM
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So here's one for ya....Len Thompson 00 five of diamonds.....140' of water if your seeing bait/fish on the sonar.....drop'er down to the bottom....reel up at various speeds....that little bugger produces fish.

I prefer the deeper water when trying this cuz it gives lakers more time to make thier mind up and what's a little snack even when your not hungry but had to chase to have a looksie....


Probably the greatest lure ever made.
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Old 03-13-2020, 10:15 AM
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So here's one for ya....Len Thompson 00 five of diamonds.....140' of water if your seeing bait/fish on the sonar.....drop'er down to the bottom....reel up at various speeds....that little bugger produces fish.



I prefer the deeper water when trying this cuz it gives lakers more time to make thier mind up and what's a little snack even when your not hungry but had to chase to have a looksie....





Probably the greatest lure ever made.
One of the five best lures that everyone should have

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Old 03-13-2020, 10:55 PM
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Fished today. Slooooooooooow. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
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Old 03-14-2020, 04:31 PM
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ive been there 3 times since january. been pretty slow each time and thats all ive been reading on here for the last few months. crazy. ive had great luck fishing cold lake during the summer. is this just an off winter or is this normal??
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Old 03-14-2020, 04:41 PM
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Lake has been getting hammered for several years now. Think the fish are getting educated.
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Old 03-14-2020, 11:11 PM
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Lake has been getting hammered for several years now. Think the fish are getting educated.
It sure seems like it some days. We fished all day Friday and Saturday. Between my friend and I we landed 3 and lost 4. A big difference from the numbers we were catching mid January early February. Fish or no fish , Cold Lake is always a treat . The locals we have met on the ice are super nice, top notch people. Worth the 3 hour drive there and 3 hour drive back home. I guess that's why its called Fishing and not Catching

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Old 03-15-2020, 09:10 AM
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It sure seems like it some days. We fished all day Friday and Saturday. Between my friend and I we landed 3 and lost 4. A big difference from the numbers we were catching mid January early February. Fish or no fish , Cold Lake is always a treat . The locals we have met on the ice are super nice, top notch people. Worth the 3 hour drive there and 3 hour drive back home. I guess that's why its called Fishing and not Catching
Luv your attitude...people miss the adventure of a trip if they solely wrap it around catching...

Weather turning warm for the rest of March....now it's go time starting tomorrow for the rest of March then into Saskatchewan for a bit....I prefer if Mother Nature allows it to be sitting outside....truck blocking the little bit of the wind and the sun on my face

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Old 03-15-2020, 07:19 PM
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Luv your attitude...people miss the adventure of a trip if they solely wrap it around catching...

Weather turning warm for the rest of March....now it's go time starting tomorrow for the rest of March then into Saskatchewan for a bit....I prefer if Mother Nature allows it to be sitting outside....truck blocking the little bit of the wind and the sun on my face

Glad you enjoyed the lake and area.
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Old 03-16-2020, 08:48 PM
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Fished cold lake for the first time this past weekend, three of us got 3 trout on sat and 4 on Sunday. Thanks to everyone on this thread for all the tips. We stayed a 70 feet both days using shiners on tube jigs and air plane jigs.
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Old 03-17-2020, 10:02 AM
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Fished cold lake for the first time this past weekend, three of us got 3 trout on sat and 4 on Sunday. Thanks to everyone on this thread for all the tips. We stayed a 70 feet both days using shiners on tube jigs and air plane jigs.
Awesome...was out yesterday....140' only got one then moved to 60-80' with better results.....wi day but on the leeward side of the truck with the sun it was a beauty day.
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Old 03-18-2020, 11:20 AM
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How is access onto lake with 4x4 truck now?
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Old 03-19-2020, 08:22 AM
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How is access onto lake with 4x4 truck now?
I was out yesterday no issues at all....good tires and just go!

Some still try in a car


Got no,time for stupid plus with this virus crap your on your own.....


Tight lines and good luck!
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Old 03-20-2020, 03:14 PM
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Thanks 58 I'll give it a try next week, will you be out
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Old 03-21-2020, 09:33 AM
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Thanks 58 I'll give it a try next week, will you be out
yup....made a homemade jawjacker thingy yesterday....was bored now got it mostly all fine tuned so heading out to let'er buck!!!


oh remove hooks when setting the release mech up....barbless hooks still hurt when the rod bucks...faster than my reaction time

hard lessens are sometimes the best
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Old 03-22-2020, 08:49 AM
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yup....made a homemade jawjacker thingy yesterday....was bored now got it mostly all fine tuned so heading out to let'er buck!!!


oh remove hooks when setting the release mech up....barbless hooks still hurt when the rod bucks...faster than my reaction time

hard lessens are sometimes the best
Here she is the finished product....1hr to make start to finish....

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Old 03-22-2020, 10:25 AM
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Here she is the finished product....1hr to make start to finish....

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Love it !!!!!!!. Let us know how it works out.
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Old 03-22-2020, 06:41 PM
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Well it's slow out there....your gonna have to work for the lakers now....tomorrow I am going to find deep water and fish the available depths...
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Old 03-25-2020, 09:43 AM
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So went out yesterday in the bay just to the right off the provincial campground launch....be very careful....wankers are netting there....you will see two mounds of snow piled up about 50 yards apart marking thier nets ends but when they move they do not mark the existing 2'X3' ish holes....this is in approx 10' of water....


Now with the slight freezing temps the surface will freeze and with a skiff of snow it will cover over a potential serious hazard....


I don't mind people doing what they can legally but think about others who will enjoy a little fishing....jeepers.

Oh and I did call it in too.....
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Old 03-28-2020, 08:28 AM
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Has anyone tried getting on the lake from the Provincial Park or French Bay launches today? I'm assuming they closed the gates at the Provincial Park but I wasn't sure about French Bay.

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Old 03-28-2020, 08:36 AM
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Has anyone tried getting on the lake from the Provincial Park or French Bay launches today? I'm assuming they closed the gates at the Provincial Park but I wasn't sure about French Bay.

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Heading out In a bit will,report back but was out in front of the ski hill area yesterday from the French bay access area and it was open....always can access from the marina onto the lake...just a thought.

Really windy today....fishing is tuff for some reason as they just don't want to bite...lakers that is.....long bay was busy but be careful as people are netting and leaving holes unmarked....
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access to lake from marina and French bay...PP is closed.

People out enjoying the day
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Wow January was unbelievable lakers fishing...Feb was good for the first two weeks and then she sure made you work for it from there on in but better than working.

Now getting ready for the wall eyes in the back bays.....
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Old 04-01-2020, 07:26 AM
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Slow season for me this year. PB Record is still in tact. Until next year!!

Thanks for everyones input in this thread this winter. Keeps us a little safer and with a better idea of how things are going on the big lake.

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Old 04-06-2020, 10:01 AM
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Who left the shack on the lake?

Im about to go get it so it wont fall in. But that obviously wont be for a month or so.
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Old 04-06-2020, 10:19 AM
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Alberta should do like Manitoba does he have to have your name your phone number and your fishing license on your Shack

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