Author Topic: Blackstrap Lake 2016-2017 (Read 58779 times)

ryder29 · « **Reply #30 on:** Dec 04, 2016, 02:53 PM »

I just took a drive into the park. Open water from just north of the boat launches to the ski hill.

coldazice · « **Reply #31 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 12:23 PM »

Quote from: jiffy22 on Dec 04, 2016, 01:08 PM

Is Evans road not a road allowance? And if so, it is public access so why can it be blocked?

It's a public road, unless it's chained off by some government entity bring some cutters the next time you visit...

gman51 · « **Reply #32 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 07:40 PM »

There you go..north end access will be next.there not gonna put up with the mess that's being left there year after year. Crapy situation for those with permys that use Evans and north end access.and that respect the environment.

tightline06 · « **Reply #33 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 08:19 PM »

Its always a select few that ruins things for many. I know it's kind of a "not my problem" situation when you see a mess laying around. But if just a few responsible and respectful people pitch in and clean up messes when we see that stuff we would all be better off. I wish some people would just learn to be respectful and do it themselves but apparently that is too much to ask for. Some lakes are worse for this than others, but lets all do our part to keep all the fisheries in the province a clean place to enjoy.

bigk · « **Reply #34 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 09:04 PM »

Might not be the worst thing to make the lake a little tougher to access with the pressure it sees. Be a little cleaner and maybe a few more fish for ripnflutter and Corney to catch.

gman51 · « **Reply #35 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 07:10 AM »

that's it now were talking...LOL was wondering if there was a way to catch more fish out of the strap.

ToonFisher · « **Reply #36 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 09:59 AM »

...so that corney doesn't just look out of him window. More fish will hopefully convince him to get down there wetting a line or two.

coldazice · « **Reply #37 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 12:04 PM »

now the issue arises when the huge drifts hit the middle of the lake that side of Evans will not be accessible. Can't say how many times if seen trucks hung up on those 3 foot high drifts when they break through driving over them and there's no way around.

The RM handled it poorly, instead of chaining it off proper signage and a garbage disposal should be put in place.

gman51 · « **Reply #38 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 02:51 PM »

I agree, but Fishing must go on. the good news is I took a quick spin by the lake and spudded my way to 22' of water where I like to fish. The wind was a killer or I would be out there now. It's on for me...

SquidBilly G · « **Reply #39 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 04:42 PM »

ripnflutter - what kind of ice thickness were you finding out at 22' (or along the way, for that matter)?

gman51 · « **Reply #40 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 04:56 PM »

4" clear solid in areas that I checked.Also seen open water and some cloudy ice in different areas of the lake. One still needs to exercise caution if not familiar with walking out first ice. There's absolutely no snow so that helps with the visual on ice conditions.. Good luck!

corney · « **Reply #41 on:** Dec 07, 2016, 05:34 AM »

Quote from: ToonFisher on Dec 06, 2016, 09:59 AM

...so that corney doesn't just look out of him window. More fish will hopefully convince him to get down there wetting a line or two.

My shack is ready to go as soon as the geese stop flying over my house landing in open water I will be out!

corney · « **Reply #42 on:** Dec 07, 2016, 05:41 AM »

Quote from: bigk on Dec 05, 2016, 09:04 PM

Might not be the worst thing to make the lake a little tougher to access with the pressure it sees. Be a little cleaner and maybe a few more fish for ripnflutter and Corney to catch.

I don't mind sharing our lake with others.

I don't blame those folks at the other end for trying to keep the drunken fools, litters and thieving bustards away. Do have some concerns that come spring it may not be a good idea to make it harder for some of these fools with the ice mansions to get them off the lake by limiting access.

darrenf442 · « **Reply #43 on:** Dec 07, 2016, 03:35 PM »

Noticed the road chained off a while ago, Likely people complained about it so they closed it off now the question is can they actually do it ? If you see a grader blading the road then its still likely a road allowance and its chained off illegally.

I took a drive to the north end in the spring and seen all the shacks , why would you leave your shack there ? Take it home or there is storage for $20 a month, If you can haul it to the lake haul it away from it.

corney · « **Reply #44 on:** Dec 08, 2016, 06:31 AM »

Darren this fall all those shacks have been vandalized and smashed apart. You thought it was a mess before!

gman51 · « **Reply #45 on:** Dec 09, 2016, 07:58 AM »

got out for a couple hours last night burned the cobwebs off the SUNFLOWER....nothing going on. no marks at all didn't move around to much. stayed put with the temps as they are.12-13 fow. might try different area today. looks like the temps are locked in for awhile so no sense waiting for that to change.

small-town-fisher · « **Reply #46 on:** Dec 09, 2016, 08:09 AM »

How much ice was on the lake last night when you were out. Much be getting pretty good out there now.

gman51 · « **Reply #47 on:** Dec 09, 2016, 09:08 AM »

6" good ice. where i was cant say for the whole lake.

darrenf442 · « **Reply #48 on:** Dec 09, 2016, 09:45 AM »

Shacks destroyed over the summer, shacks broken into during the winter, i have to wonder if people were going to leave their campers at the campground all winter ? Lots were still there pretty late into the fall not sure if they took them out or not.

Nice to hear the ice getting thick , was wondering there for awhile if guys would be on before xmas.

ToonFisher · « **Reply #49 on:** Dec 09, 2016, 12:00 PM »

The weather looks bad for the weekend. I'm glad I already iced perch last Sunday at Bradwell.

bigk · « **Reply #50 on:** Dec 09, 2016, 12:53 PM »

Weather looks perfect for the weekend. Let's get some good ice before we get a foot of snow.

coltcurtis · « **Reply #51 on:** Dec 09, 2016, 04:42 PM »

jordybart.....u got the itch ??...lol i left margo this morning...things looking good out there too...couple days after xmas it will be prime for drilling

corney · « **Reply #52 on:** Dec 10, 2016, 06:01 AM »

The North End locked up last Wednesday.

Geese are gone!

gman51 · « **Reply #53 on:** Dec 10, 2016, 06:17 AM »

8-9" of ice yesterday in most areas i checked.fishing was slow,lots of cracking with the cold temps.

small-town-fisher · « **Reply #54 on:** Dec 10, 2016, 09:38 AM »

You bet coltcurtis totally revamped the shack and itching to try it out. 8 inch of ice getting closer to the right mark guys thanks can't wait.

gman51 · « **Reply #55 on:** Dec 13, 2016, 07:22 AM »

looks like that cold vortex is slowly leaving us, sure helped to make some quick ice. Wednesday,Thursday looks to be good days to get out if your able. last few trips were kinda slow going for catching. to cold to move around. cant wait to get back out there tomorrow.

gman51 · « **Reply #56 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 07:18 AM »

got out yesterday for a few hours. mostly hunkered down in the flip.managed to hook up on a few walleyes and a pike. 27' of water,middle of the lake.weather wasn't to bad still cold if your sitting out in the elements. going out again today give it another go.

Fishonboys · « **Reply #57 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 08:43 AM »

How much ice did you have out there? Hoping to get out Sunday.

gman51 · « **Reply #58 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 07:58 PM »

A good 14-15 " most areas.

Churchill River · « **Reply #59 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 10:48 PM »

Anyone see any vehicles driving on the strap yet?

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