Cold lake open water season 2024.

[mlee]

Originally Posted by -JR-

If I take a large glass of water and place 4 cubes of ice on top .
Where is it the coldest ?

Lol....not even close to the same thing.

[58thecat]

Science classes all over again!




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[mlee]

I like science lol....plus understanding the science usually means more fish in the boat.
On a lighter note...might be on the big lake tomorrow for some pre tournament scouting.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by mlee

I like science lol....plus understanding the science usually means more fish in the boat.
On a lighter note...might be on the big lake tomorrow for some pre tournament scouting.

Dam wind blew me and my kayak off the lake today.

Out tomorrow for another go.

Hopefully French bay tomorrow if you’re out that way stop by and say hi!

Hopefully the wind is better for a small yak!

Catch’em up and good luck!!!!


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[58thecat]

Well the lakers were on fire in spurts today.
Found bait and trolled through them picking up lots of smalls so headed for other bigger aggressive fish. I think today if your into jigging you could have had a super day but I was on a search for bigger fish so 8 hrs in the kayak and 18 km’s covered I caught a few around 28 inches but no real gooders.
Was calm, clear skies for the most part and sunny!
Sleep will come easy.



Great day!


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[ragweed]

Love your updates!


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[-JR-]

Originally Posted by 58thecat

Dam wind blew me and my kayak off the lake today.

Out tomorrow for another go.

Hopefully French bay tomorrow if you’re out that way stop by and say hi!

Hopefully the wind is better for a small yak!

Catch’em up and good luck!!!!


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You don't want to be tip over in that cold water in a small boat this time of year , that cold water will kill you before you get out . Play it safe and take your big boat out . We don't want to hear from your wife you made your last trip on Cold lake .
We loss to many people in that lake every year .

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by -JR-

You don't want to be tip over in that cold water in a small boat this time of year , that cold water will kill you before you get out . Play it safe and take your big boat out . We don't want to hear from your wife you made your last trip on Cold lake .
We loss to many people in that lake every year .

Thx for the concern. Yes the water is cold, surface temp ranged from 5-12 C yesterday but below a foot or so your right ya better get back in the kayak quickly but calm.
Life jacket is on all the time, Cell phone, radio and practised getting in the yak if it tips with the old kayak so got a plan. Plus I always let people know where I am going and it’s nice to have many people on the lake or can get out real quick should I need assistance.
These kayaks are extremely stable as you gotta work to get them to flip, most times you fall out and the kayak stays upright which makes me feel confident but not cocky....those days are long over
Check out stability of the Old Town Sportsman 120 PDL....
The other day I sat right on the side legs dangling in the water close to the shore just to cool off a bit.
Can hardly wait for another laker day

[mlee]

Decent day for us yesterday too....spurts is the right word. 4 or 5 in a row then a break then repeat. We checked out a few different areas we don't normally fish as well. Got a bit choppy on the east end from the river to the island around lunch time and the mayflies were brutal in the morning but otherwise a beauty day. Caught fish from 20-140 feet.....biggest was 78cm and lots of those 65-70cm fish.

[slabm7]

Anyone know how the launch at the provincial park is? We are staying there in 10 days or so. I’ve never been to the lake so just want to make sure I can launch a 17ft aluminum.

[CBintheNorth]

Originally Posted by slabm7

Anyone know how the launch at the provincial park is? We are staying there in 10 days or so. I’ve never been to the lake so just want to make sure I can launch a 17ft aluminum.

You'll have no issues at the Provincial Park launch.

[slabm7]

Originally Posted by CBintheNorth

You'll have no issues at the Provincial Park launch.

Thank you for the help!

[-JR-]

Any new news when the new regs will be out ?
Almost have a feeling we will be using the old regs till next year .

[CBintheNorth]

Last I heard they are hoping for early July....
I wouldn't hold my breath though.

[fish99]

use sask regs in cold lake. same as Alberta. just not published .

[CBintheNorth]

Originally Posted by fish99

use sask regs in cold lake. same as Alberta. just not published .

While I'm not saying the Alberta regs will be different, the rule for this year is pretty clear- If you're fishing with an Alberta license, the 2023 regs apply.
Assuming anything else could result in a fine and loss of license for 1-2 years.

[58thecat]

Yup never go off of social media and what one thinks etc

Might end up on the wrong end of the law.


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[dennisb]

How’s the boat launch at Engish BayPP? I’m launching a 19ft boat. Last year the launch took some creativity? Also Sunday looks crappy so was wondering what the boat launch Marie Lake looks like in case cold lake is to rough. I’m assuming the boat launch is on the west side of hwy 897?

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by dennisb

How’s the boat launch at Engish BayPP? I’m launching a 19ft boat. Last year the launch took some creativity? Also Sunday looks crappy so was wondering what the boat launch Marie Lake looks like in case cold lake is to rough. I’m assuming the boat launch is on the west side of hwy 897?

Water level has risen over the last week but English bay may be a bit shallow for your set up still.
Launch at the provincial park or marina if really concerned.
As for Marie lake I got buddies putting their boats in and heard no complaints.
Guess you gotta see the launches for yourself to see if they are doable for
Your rig.
Good luck.



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[58thecat]

Another great day on the kayaks hunting down lakers.
Calm waters to start the morning off but got rather nautical.
Put the miles on trolling and picking off lakers which got interesting during those wind gusts


Need a bigger kayak to store all the goodies!!!



Had to cover more area to find the bait balls with active lakers.
Many lakers in areas were not turned on so we made many moves to get on them.
Found one area in 130fow that had suspended bait and super aggressive lakers so we played around there until the wind went beserk.
Either way a great day to wet a line!


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[-JR-]

Hows the derby going ,any reports on any big lakers ?

[58thecat]

Looks like 34 inches was the longest and today the tourney is cancelled due to the high winds so basically it was a one day tourney.
Anglers atlas has the breakdown etc.


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