Author Topic: Diefenbaker Lake 2015-16 (Read 29957 times)

Infamous1 · « **Reply #30 on:** Dec 30, 2015, 09:33 PM »

What bay is that by? As I said never been and the map I have only lists bays and launches

SPIVEY17 · « **Reply #31 on:** Dec 31, 2015, 07:49 AM »

Very north end at the dam. West side.

ToonFisher · « **Reply #32 on:** Dec 31, 2015, 06:28 PM »

It's close to 5 inch of ice near Gardiner dam in the main lake. The battle lines between nascent ice and wave are still apparent. There is 1/2 inch of snow to ease up walking.

Sparetimeangler · « **Reply #33 on:** Dec 31, 2015, 06:42 PM »

Has anyone fished out by birsay?

Sega bandit · « **Reply #34 on:** Jan 01, 2016, 07:46 AM »

Quote from: Sparetimeangler on Dec 31, 2015, 06:42 PM

Has anyone fished out by birsay?

About 4" of ice by Birsay

Oaks · « **Reply #35 on:** Jan 01, 2016, 11:00 AM »

Roughly 10 inches at prairie, quad safe. Caught some jumbo perch and buddy caught a jumbo and a few walleye. Nothing on tip ups. Great day none the less

CHRIS4WALLEYE · « **Reply #36 on:** Jan 01, 2016, 09:18 PM »

Never fished dief im looking to come down for a day from regina where would it be best for me to get on for the day? Thanks

ToonFisher · « **Reply #37 on:** Jan 02, 2016, 12:28 AM »

Elbow harbor is closest. It is around 1 km south of Elbow.

Burbot Master · « **Reply #38 on:** Jan 02, 2016, 08:49 AM »

People are fishing right at the launch at Elbow Harbour. Still just walking on and the occasional sled. Haven't seen anyone leave the harbour yet and no vehicles on the ice. Ice was about 7" on Thursday.

CHRIS4WALLEYE · « **Reply #39 on:** Jan 02, 2016, 09:44 PM »

Decent fishing in that area? Just dont wanna drive there unless i have a chance thanks guys

ToonFisher · « **Reply #40 on:** Jan 02, 2016, 10:14 PM »

Quote from: CHRIS4WALLEYE on Jan 02, 2016, 09:44 PM

Decent fishing in that area? Just dont wanna drive there unless i have a chance thanks guys

Lots of fish and lots of species for sure. But the depth map is close to uselessness.

Sparetimeangler · « **Reply #41 on:** Jan 05, 2016, 11:24 AM »

Wicked day on dief yesterday, fished all day and only had a couple hour lull that we didnt have any action. Managed to catch lots of walleye a few perch one really nice rainbow that we lost as we brought it out of the hole and one 15 pound pike. Awsome day! Ice was really noisy but was a good solid 8"-9" where we were in a little bay

ToonFisher · « **Reply #42 on:** Jan 05, 2016, 01:41 PM »

My son and I only caught walleyes and white fishes in the 16-19" range. It's strange that we caught nothing bigger or smaller besides the nine fishes.

saskbucks · « **Reply #43 on:** Jan 05, 2016, 04:40 PM »

Quote from: Sparetimeangler on Jan 05, 2016, 11:24 AM

Wicked day on dief yesterday, fished all day and only had a couple hour lull that we didnt have any action. Managed to catch lots of walleye a few perch one really nice rainbow that we lost as we brought it out of the hole and one 15 pound pike. Awsome day! Ice was really noisy but was a good solid 8"-9" where we were in a little bay

Sparetimeangler. Sent you a PM

Mike. · « **Reply #44 on:** Jan 05, 2016, 05:34 PM »

Anyone know how the ice conditions are at the trout farm? Would like to drive up there this weekend

Sega bandit · « **Reply #45 on:** Jan 06, 2016, 04:55 PM »

Quote from: Mike. on Jan 05, 2016, 05:34 PM

Anyone know how the ice conditions are at the trout farm? Would like to drive up there this weekend

I was fishing near the farm(about a mile away)on Sunday with 8" of ice. I would guess it'll be close to a foot thick by the weekend.

bobcat perch · « **Reply #46 on:** Jan 06, 2016, 06:45 PM »

but did you catch anything? I want to get out there!

Sega bandit · « **Reply #47 on:** Jan 07, 2016, 06:54 AM »

A few walleye and 2 pike 👍

dsab · « **Reply #48 on:** Jan 07, 2016, 09:28 AM »

Anyone been out at Coteau bay (not Coteau Beach) lately? Was thinking of driving down for the day on Sunday. Curious for any updates on ice conditions and/or fishing?

Gotspooled? · « **Reply #49 on:** Jan 08, 2016, 07:25 PM »

Headed out to diefenbaker this weekend in the elbow area. This summer we killed the walleye ! Only caught one pike hoping to get more of the same ! Anyone have any insight on targeting the perch ? Last winter a few schools went by and we hit quite a few perch but we were in very shallow?

Burbot Master · « **Reply #50 on:** Jan 08, 2016, 08:02 PM »

I still haven't left the Harbour. Ice is thickening up now. About 12" in the Harbour. Still have not seen anyone venture out onto the main lake from here. Have been picking up the occasional perch in about 25'. Also a burbot. A few pike being caught. See whitefish go by on the camera.

Gotspooled? · « **Reply #51 on:** Jan 08, 2016, 08:14 PM »

Well I hope we snag something up !! I almost convincing myself to fish in the deeps because of the success this summer we had in 14-27 feet of water .

Burbot Master · « **Reply #52 on:** Jan 08, 2016, 11:04 PM »

Think your on the right track for this area.

saskoutdoorsman · « **Reply #53 on:** Jan 09, 2016, 09:33 AM »

Quote from: Gotspooled? on Jan 08, 2016, 08:14 PM

Well I hope we snag something up !! I almost convincing myself to fish in the deeps because of the success this summer we had in 14-27 feet of water .

thats one thing I learned about ice fishing dief, dont be afraid of deep water. Ive seen trout, perch, small pike, walleye and whitefish come out of 50+ feet of water in the winter

Gotspooled? · « **Reply #54 on:** Jan 10, 2016, 11:02 AM »

So the results were pretty damn awesome drilled a lot of holes started off shallow and the perch were hitting and ended up on some great structure ! 50 holes later we set up and started landing fish ! Our deepest holes were 37 feet

Durwood · « **Reply #55 on:** Jan 10, 2016, 04:07 PM »

Just getting started on Ice Shanty...Curious does anyone fish by Douglas or by the Qu Apelle Dam?

LUNKERONZ · « **Reply #56 on:** Jan 11, 2016, 07:40 AM »

Durwood.... Did you marry a girl initials J.F.?

Jig on

Tech By Trade · « **Reply #57 on:** Jan 11, 2016, 01:40 PM »

Quote from: Durwood on Jan 10, 2016, 04:07 PM

Just getting started on Ice Shanty...Curious does anyone fish by Douglas or by the Qu Apelle Dam?

Not this winter, but I spend a lot of time out there when the ice is off.

corney · « **Reply #58 on:** Jan 11, 2016, 05:26 PM »

Quote from: Durwood on Jan 10, 2016, 04:07 PM

Just getting started on Ice Shanty...Curious does anyone fish by Douglas or by the Qu Apelle Dam?

Not sure about access in the winter, if there isn't to much snow you might get in by the dam on the east end?

Burbot Master · « **Reply #59 on:** Jan 11, 2016, 07:53 PM »

You can still get into the east end by the dam, but if there is a dump of snow and wind that will be the end. Nobody fishes around Douglas much in the winter. Another spot to try is at the boat launch at Mistussine.

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Author Topic: Diefenbaker Lake 2015-16 (Read 29957 times)