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Wabamun area ice
There was over 2 feet of ice on the 19th(about 18inches of clear) on the west side. with the walleye being super active and a couple good pike making an appearance. Wondering if anyone has any idea/reports on how quick she’s melting. Wondering if it’s worth it to head out Friday, with due diligence(picks/float)? Don’t often get a chance to get out so late in the season so not a ton of experience with speed of ice off in this kind of year.
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The ice will still be more than thick enough. The challenge will be how soft the first 2-3 inches are.
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Boat launch in town had topwater mess happening last week, there was a path closer to the dock that cars were using, little nerve racking at the end of day coming off in the dark, the solitude was priceless though.
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how thick is the ice now? is it safe
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Man, It is 18°c. I am afraid no more driving on the lake this season. I still have some hope to bring the slid on it this Friday though https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...19e4ef8c02.jpg
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Went yesterday and drove on the ice. We still have a chance for the hard water this weekend
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Wabamun
Went out yesterday, drove all the way from town across the lake to Trans Alta on the ice no problem. 26” of ice still and no flood water.
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On another note does anyone know when Wabamun melts? Have a new boat I'm excited to get on the water :)
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If its a seasonal April by the 1st week of May lakes like Wab should be ice free. |
3rd week of april to the 1st week of may my calander says ice offf
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Lac Ste Anne would likely be open earlier than Wab. If you go there for a maiden voyage, be very aware of the areas with rocks just below the surface. I’ve seen a few new boaters take their outboard legs off hitting those on their first trip out. SS Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Prop looked like it went through a meat grinder, and I have minimal skeg. Not sure if its enough for the JBWeld fix, lol. Likely going to need a skeg guard. Prop's being reconditioned as we speak. (yes I procrastinated sending it in very much!) |
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