Author Topic: where you all gonna start out this year (Read 1552 times)

costa20 · « **on:** Oct 22, 2013, 12:47 AM »

Well i know obviously the trout ponds will be first to be full of holes where you guys keepin an eye on im thinkin ill be watchin saur for now hopefully it ices up soon or maybe chickakoo if theres any fish left lol also sardine lake is usually awesome at first i e lets hope for less snow this year good luck out there

SnowSpyder · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 22, 2013, 07:11 AM »

ever try ashland thru the ice?? seems they put so many trout in you can walk across em lol

swampy45 · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 24, 2013, 08:54 AM »

Ill be out at Sauer or Chickakoo as well. There are a few other pothole lakes in that general area that hold some pike and perch too, might try to get on them...

Lyontyl · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 24, 2013, 09:19 AM »

More than likely the Iowa Great Lakes, but maybe Clear Lake, IA since it will freeze first

costa20 · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 24, 2013, 05:46 PM »

Hey swampy lemme know if ya decide to hit them pike n perch pothole lakes maybe ill join ya i always wanted to hit them too

BlackEcoboost · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 24, 2013, 07:44 PM »

I wish they were still stocking chickakoo with bookies. If they were I would say chickakoo but I think I will have to say jackfish

costa20 · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 24, 2013, 09:49 PM »

Jackfish is fun at the start of the winter good call .... anyone fish star lake this summer ? I didnt and i wonder if any fish made it through the winter last year cuz that lakes been good to me in the past

swampy45 · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 25, 2013, 08:26 AM »

I usually head to Mink Lake early in the season too... Just hang out for an hour or two and pull out 100 4" perch. Good way to get your hands back in the game for felling light bites. Ill keep ya in the loop Costa and let you know what I'm doing.

costa20 · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 25, 2013, 07:00 PM »

Right on swampy i got a few good spots to try that i found this summer ill let ya know when i do

swampy45 · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 26, 2013, 01:24 PM »

might be coming sooner than we thought... -13*C tomorrow night! I know its not exactly supposed to stay cold... but its a start.

jaystev · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 26, 2013, 05:40 PM »

I cant wait for freeze up. Im most likely going to hit some of the smaller trout lakes up in the foothills first. Still having some fun with the local potholes though and for the most part having them all to myself.

swampy45 · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 28, 2013, 07:33 AM »

-12*C around Edmonton last night... C'mon and freeze already!

alaskaruss1 · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 28, 2013, 08:16 AM »

50 degrees F and raining in Big Lake Alaska. Looks as if I am going to be waiting to get out on the hardwater,

Fridgie · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 30, 2013, 07:50 PM »

Hello everyone

fianlly joined the site after a few season of reading posting on here.. I will probably start up im the mountains/foothills its my favorite spot... i enjoy areas with some solitude.

good luck this season

NoSlack · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 01, 2013, 07:40 AM »

I'm going out tonight with jigging in hand. I will be checking lakes west of Rocky Mtn House....

If it's frozen tonight... You can bet I'll be on ice tomorrow all day. Sight fishing for brookies in a foot of water is pretty slick!

costa20 · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 01, 2013, 11:40 PM »

Niiiiiiice

SNAPFisher · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 02, 2013, 01:56 AM »

Nothing for me until Gull opening weekend in December. Time to get some nice whites then! Good luck if any of you get out...you nuts!

jason22 · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 02, 2013, 05:50 PM »

I am thinking of a perch lake to start out this year, but we will see what the season brings and when we get out there, be safe everyone.

swampy45 · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 04, 2013, 08:11 AM »

seems to me on my jaunt into work this morning that all of the small ponds and sloughs were frozen...

Diceman · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 08, 2013, 05:37 PM »

Hey guys, I've been a fan of the site for years and finally decided I should join. I have just moved to Gibbons in August from close to Winnipeg. I am new to the hardwater scene here in Alberta, although I have been ice fishing all my life (34 years). I have noticed in the few months that I have been here looking for new honey holes this fall that things are a fair bit different. There seems to be a lot more trout and a lots less big walleye, pike, and jumbo perch. I also have had to leave behind our cozy permanent wood burning shack and just purchased a clam switchback and a buddy heater. Really excited that things are starting to freeze now, but I could use a little direction as to where I should maybe venture out to that's not too far (too young girls at home so I'm going to have to be around sometimes). My in-laws do live in Cold Lake so I'll be putting in as many hours as possible when out there. I here there are huge lakers, pike, whites, burbot, etc. Any tips for somewhere closer would be awesome. Also, I don't know to many people out here yet and none that will wanna hit the ice, so I might be looking for a fishing buddy once and a while. Thanks.

swampy45 · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 09, 2013, 08:13 AM »

Hey Diceman, welcome to the forums. Im hoping to get out onto some of the larger lakes over the next couple weeks, the -22*C they are forecasting should help with that! As for lakes closer to Gibbons... You will get a little advice off of here, but your best bet is to go out and explore on your own. Most of the best lakes for fishing in Alberta are far north if your looking for jumbo perch.

cron · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 09, 2013, 08:19 PM »

Will prob go out to chickakoo for a bit tomorrow , I cant wait!

luv4fish · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 10, 2013, 12:43 AM »

In Cold lake there is a road out to the lake at the marina. You will see a few miles out where most people fish in that area. I found from my times out there the fish are between 80-100 feet and finicky. Having a fish finder will increase your chances and yes the Lakers are huge. good luck and fish on!!!

demasterangler · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 10, 2013, 10:33 AM »

I really got the itch this year......I think some pike.....east of highway 2. Maybe Badger

If night time temps continue should be Nov 15...... I can get out any weekday ..

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Author Topic: where you all gonna start out this year (Read 1552 times)