Author Topic: Lake Diefenbaker 2019-2020 (Read 20272 times)

Trewlyfishing · « **Reply #30 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 12:25 PM »

I am planning on being out at Diefenbaker this weekend. How is the ice around Tufts Bay and Elbow Harbour? And just as important, how's the bite been? Also, what is the ice like out by Mistusinne and Douglas Park (around where the old rail tracks were).

thanks

Burbot Master · « **Reply #31 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 05:07 PM »

There are some big heaves out on the main lake. Access is good at both Tufts and the Harbour. People have been fishing at the old railbed. Bite hasn't been great for me. Seeing loads of whitefish in 35 ' and I have caught a few burbs. You shouldn't have any problems. Good luck.

Lonestarsask · « **Reply #32 on:** Jan 24, 2020, 08:21 AM »

I was at Dief couple days ago. Set up early for rainbow. Only one little one that I killed. However first thing I caught a walleye on jaw jacker in 5 fow. Mid day I scouted out deeper 20 to 30 feet. Marked fish on bottom bit not interested. Waited them out till dusk. Then they went crazy. Got a limit of nice walleye and 3 perch over 12 inch.

Rider85 · « **Reply #33 on:** Jan 24, 2020, 09:46 AM »

Anybody try getting to the stone dam? Or should a person even attempt to get out there?

Trewlyfishing · « **Reply #34 on:** Jan 24, 2020, 01:16 PM »

Thank you for the information. I think I will be giving Tufts a try first at day break and then maybe even along the shore north of the harbour. Is ice thickness looking good on main part of the lake around Elbow and Coteau (Danielson boat launch)?

jhepting · « **Reply #35 on:** Feb 05, 2020, 02:21 PM »

Hey folks, just wondering if anyone had some info on the ice around elbow going north to the coulees? Thinking about trying something new but have no knowledge of the ice in the area.

Wissel · « **Reply #36 on:** Feb 05, 2020, 03:07 PM »

Quote from: Burbot Master on Jan 23, 2020, 05:07 PM

There are some big heaves out on the main lake. Access is good at both Tufts and the Harbour. People have been fishing at the old railbed. Bite hasn't been great for me. Seeing loads of whitefish in 35 ' and I have caught a few burbs. You shouldn't have any problems. Good luck.

Is the ice thick enough to drive on at Elbow Harbour? I'm collecting water samples there next week, aiming for a spot about 500m south of the mouth to the harbour (see attached picture.) Last February the ice was 23 inches thick there so we had no problem driving on. Hasn't been as cold this year though.

Thanks!

Burbot Master · « **Reply #37 on:** Feb 05, 2020, 07:17 PM »

You'll have no problem. Probably the same amount of ice as last year.

bigk · « **Reply #38 on:** Feb 05, 2020, 09:01 PM »

How about that brown on 39 hrs though.......

Doeslayer · « **Reply #39 on:** Feb 05, 2020, 09:44 PM »

Quote from: bigk on Feb 05, 2020, 09:01 PM

How about that brown on 39 hrs though.......

what a tank.... 37 inches..... That thing had fat rolls

jhepting · « **Reply #40 on:** Feb 13, 2020, 08:14 PM »

Did you collect your samples yet? How was the ice?

Quote from: Wissel on Feb 05, 2020, 03:07 PM

Is the ice thick enough to drive on at Elbow Harbour? I'm collecting water samples there next week, aiming for a spot about 500m south of the mouth to the harbour (see attached picture.) Last February the ice was 23 inches thick there so we had no problem driving on. Hasn't been as cold this year though.

Thanks!

dkruks · « **Reply #41 on:** Feb 22, 2020, 10:16 PM »

How’s this for honesty. I am going to riverhurst ferry area for the first time ice fishing on the lake. So instead of just asking for ice conditions in the dead of winter in hopes of someone slipping up and giving up some key info, I am just gonna be blunt. Does anyone want to share any tips or secrets for that area? You can feel free to pm me or just say the secrets out loud in the forum. 👍😁

Thanks in advance!

ozzy1976 · « **Reply #42 on:** Feb 23, 2020, 09:49 AM »

We went out there last Monday and drove across the ice road to the west side of the lake and then headed north to the fish farm. Fished on the. South shore in 5-15’ and managed to catch a rainbow, pike , perch and 6 walleye so not at bad day. First time being there so I think we did pretty good. Ice was 30” thick

Dlzfish · « **Reply #43 on:** Feb 23, 2020, 12:56 PM »

Quote from: dkruks on Feb 22, 2020, 10:16 PM

How’s this for honesty. I am going to riverhurst ferry area for the first time ice fishing on the lake. So instead of just asking for ice conditions in the dead of winter in hopes of someone slipping up and giving up some key info, I am just gonna be blunt. Does anyone want to share any tips or secrets for that area? You can feel free to pm me or just say the secrets out loud in the forum. 👍😁

Thanks in advance!

Id give you the secrets if i had them. Tbh i think most people are actually interested in ice conditions despite it being feb. Havent you seen how many people go through at dief and LML?

dkruks · « **Reply #44 on:** Feb 23, 2020, 02:17 PM »

Quote from: Dlzfish on Feb 23, 2020, 12:56 PM

Id give you the secrets if i had them. Tbh i think most people are actually interested in ice conditions despite it being feb. Havent you seen how many people go through at dief and LML?

I do agree with you, I do hear nasty things about the ice conditions on those two lakes. It’s the main reason I have never fished them before. I apologize if I offended anyone.

Scrunt · « **Reply #45 on:** Feb 24, 2020, 08:51 PM »

Is a guy able to drive on the lake safely at Mistusinne? I have fished there only a couple once but he had walked on. We did very well and I’d like to return. Thanks a lot. And by some miracle is there not a bunch of sand on the top of the ice? I’d like to use my strikemaster but don’t want to kill my blades. I’ll bring my old jiffy if that’s the case. Thanks team.

Burbot Master · « **Reply #46 on:** Feb 24, 2020, 08:56 PM »

You will be able to drive on at the boat launch safely. About 30 inches of Ice. No problem with sand the last time I was there. Good luck.

Scrunt · « **Reply #47 on:** Feb 24, 2020, 09:02 PM »

Hey thanks a lot.

jpicks · « **Reply #48 on:** Feb 29, 2020, 04:00 PM »

Hit 2 different spots around coteau bay / dam today with Shawno. The wind towards the end of the afternoon made fishing almost unbearable. Only had a handful of really light bites, one small perch and saw next to nothing on the flasher.

Fished from 8ft to 50ft and everything in between.

Sparetimeangler · « **Reply #49 on:** Mar 04, 2020, 02:28 PM »

Anyone been out much the last couple days? Hows the ice holding up? Still good to drive on? Havent been out in a long while and wondering what this warm weather has done

dkruks · « **Reply #50 on:** Mar 04, 2020, 04:26 PM »

Quote from: Sparetimeangler on Mar 04, 2020, 02:28 PM

Anyone been out much the last couple days? Hows the ice holding up? Still good to drive on? Havent been out in a long while and wondering what this warm weather has done

I was out on Wednesday last week, we were at riverhurst and coteau bay. At least 28” at riverhurst and more in coteau... the auger was just about bottoming out.

Sparetimeangler · « **Reply #51 on:** Mar 04, 2020, 04:58 PM »

Nice ya id think itd be fine to just cruise on so a guy doesnt have to walk half a mile up hill with all his gear the the bays lol

EVAN NIM · « **Reply #52 on:** Mar 08, 2020, 10:02 AM »

Heading out to dief for the first time,
Planning on getting on wither at tufts or elbow harbour possibly mistisinne

Can/do guys fish right in the bay or marina? Anything to be wary of in either of these bays?

I hear all sorts of stories of gas wells..

Im hoping for walleye or rainbows, any general direction would greatly be appreciated as ive never been on this lake, as importantly areas to avoid.. hoping for any feedback... thanks!

farmboy · « **Reply #53 on:** Mar 08, 2020, 11:28 AM »

Not very familiar with deif but sounds like your aware of the hazards.

I’m not much help but I can pass on that I know a guy who broke through on foot by the fish farm a few days ago. 30 inches of ice everywhere and all of a sudden he broke through on a gas well that only had 1.5 inches of ice. He’s very familiar with the lake as well so pretty scary stuff

jpicks · « **Reply #54 on:** Mar 14, 2020, 04:41 PM »

Spent 7 hrs with Shawno at Douglas today. Not sure what was with the depths but we worked our way out to 15 ft infront on the park, and then it came back up to 2-3' deep for atleast 100 yards. Navionics said we should have been in atleast 50. Some weird ice collapse/ double layer thing? Ice looked good and dark. Nonetheless, got it handed to us, without even a sniff.

saskbucks · « **Reply #55 on:** Mar 15, 2020, 12:04 AM »

Quote from: jpicks on Mar 14, 2020, 04:41 PM

Spent 7 hrs with Shawno at Douglas today. Not sure what was with the depths but we worked our way out to 15 ft infront on the park, and then it came back up to 2-3' deep for atleast 100 yards. Navionics said we should have been in atleast 50. Some weird ice collapse/ double layer thing? Ice looked good and dark. Nonetheless, got it handed to us, without even a sniff.

Sorry to hear you didn’t put any topside. The Navionics map is not accurate at all for the main Lake as it’s changed a lot over the years.

Sparetimeangler · « **Reply #56 on:** Mar 17, 2020, 09:51 AM »

Anyword on how the bite has been? Hiw ice conditions are holding up? Can u still drive on in most places?

Burbot Master · « **Reply #57 on:** Mar 17, 2020, 09:47 PM »

I went on at Elbow this evening. The access and the ice is still good. A good 24" of ice. The catching on the other hand was non existent. Tried various depths from 14' to 27' in numerous locations. Good luck.

ToonFisher · « **Reply #58 on:** Mar 20, 2020, 09:26 PM »

Coteau Bay yesterday late pm. A few aggressive walleyes from 15 to 25 feet of water at sunset.
30 inchish of ice. No need for extension. Little snow cover.

gman51 · « **Reply #59 on:** Mar 30, 2020, 08:17 AM »

last trip to Diefenbaker on Saturday met up with saskbucks, twistedhook, and another buddy put a full shift in couldn't ask for a better day on the weather. can't think of a better way for social distancing. fresh air. exercise, and good fun... oh yeah walleyes and perch were caught. BONUS..... nice work on those eyes saskbucks.

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