Lake Diefenbaker 2021-2022

[shawno]

Awesome. Thanks Lonestarsask!  Do people fish right in the harbour or out in the main lake?  I’ve never spent much time in this area…mostly further north near Danielson.

[Lonestarsask]

People fish all over that area. I prefer something off the main lake.

[ToonFisher]

Between half an hour and 2 hours after sunset, burbot is most active. I like to target burbot in flat channel bed near the bay mouth. That's where depth reach 20 to 30 feet as Lonestarsask says. I saw people catching farther out on the main lake, probably at around similar depth. Occasionally they bite during the day with bait laying on the bottom.

[daustman]

Between half an hour and 2 hours after sunset, burbot is most active. I like to target burbot in flat channel bed near the bay mouth. That's where depth reach 20 to 30 feet as Lonestarsask says. I saw people catching farther out on the main lake, probably at around similar depth. Occasionally they bite during the day with bait laying on the bottom.

Those look nice size!

I've found the bite is hottest between 12-3am, but that's if you're staying out on the ice overnight.

[shawno]

Thanks ToonFisher and daustman for the info.  Hopefully the weather cooperates and I can make it out on Saturday and ice a few!

Cheers!

[EVAN NIM]

Anyone see surface water around the snow drifts last week? I came up to a spot on pump house bay that looked like it could be heaving water flow from a large crack or potentially a gas well? .. hoping it was just some melt from the warm weather ,

[crush23]

Anyone see surface water around the snow drifts last week? I came up to a spot on pump house bay that looked like it could be heaving water flow from a large crack or potentially a gas well? .. hoping it was just some melt from the warm weather ,

Nothing around Danielson, that i saw.

[EVAN NIM]

from yesterday,

[SASKaGUY]

Hey, I'm just wondering what access is like around the lake since that blizzard. I was going to try at Elbow Harbor this weekend, but curious if some spots are worse than others.

[Burbot Master]

I was down at the Harbour this afternoon and access is good. Watch for hard drifts out on the lake.

[crush23]

I was down at the Harbour this afternoon and access is good. Watch for hard drifts out on the lake.

How was fishing?

[Burbot Master]

I actually just went to check out the access. I haven't been out this week, but last reports were a few burbot and whitefish being caught.

[ZXJpYW]

Anyone catching trout in this tropical weather yet?

[ToonFisher]

Danielson Park boat launch is fine. But my suv is stuck in wet snow 200 yard out. Thankfully, a nice fisherman pull it out.

[Hatandboots]

Danielson Park boat launch is fine. But my suv is stuck in wet snow 200 yard out. Thankfully, a nice fisherman pull it out.

I was hoping to drive out this sat with my SUV, but it looks like I'll be bringing my sled out with me.

[crush23]

I was out at Elbow on the weekend. Access to the harbour is good. The boat launch is slippery going up, some people had to take a few runs at it. Fishing was just ok, but any day on the lake is a good day.

[Dlzfish]

Was out on the main lake just outside of coteau on the weekend. Really good driving conditions, almost all the snow had melted and refrozen as clear ice. I was kinda concerned it wouldve turned to soup or a layer of bad ice. Wouldve been fine with 2wd on the ice.

Hopefully the bays did the same and it wasnt just less snow out from the dam.

[speckspotter]

Fishing Diefenbaker yesterday was like replaying an old George Thorogood song, "One Perch, One Walleye, One Burb". We set up in three different spots and just couldn't attract a lot of fish. The sunny day and minimal snow cover allowed us to use the camera effectively.

The three fish that did bite came directly to the lure and bit without hesitation. We had whitefish that were clearly interested, but wouldn't commit. I engaged one very nice walleye in a ten minute battle of wits. The best mind won and swam off triumphant.

[shawno]

Went out last night to Diefenbaker for a few hours after work with jpicks.  Man it was cold, but we had a couple of cusk roll though and bite.  Biggest one was right around 7lbs ( 32" )  Both were males.  Bite didn't start until 8 o'clock or so. Warmer days ahead and I'm sure things should start to pick up soon.

[Water Wolf]

The nice going shawno & jpicks.

The burbot spawn should be starting soon.

The FishingGeeks have some interesting ice fishing videos on burbot fishing at Lake Diefenbaker.
Check them out at  --->  https://www.youtube.com/user/fishinggeeks/videos

WW

[jpicks]

Went out last night to Diefenbaker for a few hours after work with jpicks.  Man it was cold, but we had a couple of cusk roll though and bite.  Biggest one was right around 7lbs ( 32" )  Both were males.  Bite didn't start until 8 o'clock or so. Warmer days ahead and I'm sure things should start to pick up soon.

Released into the grease

[Water Wolf]

That looks good jpicks.
Burbot may look like big salamanders, but, they are sure good eating.

WW

[gman51]

out on the big lake again yesterday cruising around on the sleds searching for active fish morning started out slow picking up just 1 walleye and a pike in the am hours. and many marks that were non committing. after a couple moves and some lunch we decided to check out some bays further down the lake that were new to me and started picking up some walleyes and perch. deeper water 25-40' seem to be where the more active fish were. waypoints were made. jigging raps, slab raps, swim baits tipped with a minnow head seem to be  the preferred lures. couple burbots also made it topside. just an awesome day out there spending time with a good friend and catching some fish. looking forward to the next one. 

[EVAN NIM]

Im thinking of heading out tomorrow myself, but just sticking in the coteau bay.. or should a guy head to the main lake

[farmboy]

From what I’ve heard it’s not on fire anywhere on the lake but that can change overnight.

I know it’s been tough though lately in most areas. Some fish being caught but nothing crazy

[gman51]

I agree farmboy more lookers than biters that’s for sure. My Buddy said that this was his 10th or so trip this winter and it’s been tough getting them to bite.yesterday was his best day so far. And they sure weren’t on fire. Gonna give it another go in a few days.

[daustman]

From what I’ve heard it’s not on fire anywhere on the lake but that can change overnight.

I know it’s been tough though lately in most areas. Some fish being caught but nothing crazy

Find a spot/drop where it goes from 2 ft to 50 ft quick.  Spread out there and move around a lot until you find them. 

8 burbot and 2 pike on February 26-27 doing exactly that.

[Jimmysask]

Has anyone been driving on at Hitchcock bay and driving south to pumphouse bay? Or is there a closer access to that area to walk or skidoo on?

[EVAN NIM]

we've been there a few times this year, parked up on top just off the road, used the ATV to get down the hill, wasn't bad at all.

[Hatandboots]

More snow today.... How is getting around on near the boat launches right now in a truck?