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12-04-2020, 06:11 AM
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Anyone been to Chain lakes this week? I'm heading there this afternoon, but I'm wary of ice thickness there
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12-04-2020, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Talking moose
No walleye seen. Lots of whites seen. No takers. Can’t figure them out on pigeon. Sylvan and gull no problem. Pigeon, battle, and buck..... can’t get them to commit. Sigh.....
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Have to get some info from Snapfisher he is the whitefish expert at Pigeon.
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12-04-2020, 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by RACKER
Have to get some info from Snapfisher he is the whitefish expert at Pigeon.
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Just getting to the lake. Gonna give er one more go!
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12-04-2020, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Talking moose
Just getting to the lake. Gonna give er one more go!
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Good luck. Hope ya catch one of those tanks.
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12-04-2020, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by RACKER
Have to get some info from Snapfisher he is the whitefish expert at Pigeon.
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He really does seem to be the only one that catches the elusive pigeon whites haha
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12-04-2020, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by MaxxiD
Anyone been to Chain lakes this week? I'm heading there this afternoon, but I'm wary of ice thickness there
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chain south of Longview had about 10" near shore last weekend and maybe 7" a little ways out where I was fishing (on the south end). I also saw a couple people fishing the north end but have heard ice is generally sketchier there
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12-04-2020, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Flieguy
chain south of Longview had about 10" near shore last weekend and maybe 7" a little ways out where I was fishing (on the south end). I also saw a couple people fishing the north end but have heard ice is generally sketchier there
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I appreciate the info. Ill try to post updates later
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12-04-2020, 09:51 AM
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Any word on the ice thickness at Buffalo Lake by White Sands?
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12-04-2020, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Nikanit
Any word on the ice thickness at Buffalo Lake by White Sands?
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I was at rochon sands yesterday and there was 9” in the bay there. Fishing is unreal right now and a nice average size too.
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12-04-2020, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxxiD
Anyone been to Chain lakes this week? I'm heading there this afternoon, but I'm wary of ice thickness there
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You talking about Chain Reservoir in the South or central Alberta Chain lakes? Heading out to Chain Reservoir tomorrow with the kids, wondering what this warm weather is doing to the ice.
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12-04-2020, 02:03 PM
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Any updates on Mcgregor? A bit worried that with the heat over the last few days. May wake the boat up vs bringing ice fishing gear. Any updates would be appreciated if folks have been out.
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12-04-2020, 05:51 PM
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Anyone know the ice thickness at Newell or crawling?
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12-04-2020, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by I’d rather be outdoors
Any updates on Mcgregor? A bit worried that with the heat over the last few days. May wake the boat up vs bringing ice fishing gear. Any updates would be appreciated if folks have been out.
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where I was on big mac on sunday (not the dam) the ice went from 7" to less than 1" in one step.... good thing there wasn't snow on it
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12-04-2020, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Flieguy
where I was on big mac on sunday (not the dam) the ice went from 7" to less than 1" in one step.... good thing there wasn't snow on it
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Well dang, I’m really glad you didn’t take the wrong step & thanks. Will be super cautious. Think most of the southern reservoirs are probably in similar conditions. Never thought I’d say this but hope it gets cold soon!
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12-04-2020, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by litwin
You talking about Chain Reservoir in the South or central Alberta Chain lakes? Heading out to Chain Reservoir tomorrow with the kids, wondering what this warm weather is doing to the ice.
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Chain lakes reservoir, just west of Nanton, south of Longview. About 7"-9" of ice this evening. Few fellas out there. Seen a couple of blokes pulled about 7 rainbows out. Nothing for me as usual though
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12-04-2020, 10:36 PM
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Does anyone have any info on lac la nonne?
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12-05-2020, 07:45 PM
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Sounds like the wife and I are gonna make a rip to Rochon on Buffalo tomorrow and see what the Pike and Burb bite is like. Getting some prep in before we hammer Sunbreaker for the Sylvan Opener next weekend... I'll be sure to report back with ice conditions etc...
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12-05-2020, 08:11 PM
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Anyone ice conditions for South Buck?
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12-05-2020, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Poppa
Sounds like the wife and I are gonna make a rip to Rochon on Buffalo tomorrow and see what the Pike and Burb bite is like. Getting some prep in before we hammer Sunbreaker for the Sylvan Opener next weekend... I'll be sure to report back with ice conditions etc...
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9” ice at rochons yesterday. Bite was good. Nice average size. Only one burbot caught.
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12-05-2020, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Talking moose
9” ice at rochons yesterday. Bite was good. Nice average size. Only one burbot caught.
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Thanks man - appreciate it. Do you access from the boat launch at the PP or is there a better way out...?
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12-05-2020, 08:40 PM
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Thanks man - appreciate it. Do you access from the boat launch at the PP or is there a better way out...?
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Turn right shortly after entering the village. Fish the bay. Park at the giant fish. You’ll see this. Can’t miss it.
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12-05-2020, 08:45 PM
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Oh. And fish where the other tents are. The bay is shallow but where the others are fishing is a deeper hole about 10 feet deep. You will see the trail going to the hole and all the other previous holes from fishers.
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12-05-2020, 08:47 PM
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12-05-2020, 10:30 PM
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cujo03
ice on mcgregor ?
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12-05-2020, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by queenstown kid
ice on mcgregor ?
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6 1/2 inch thick ice just off the boat launch . straight out . 12 ft of water.
skunked again. there were lots of groups out there today.
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12-06-2020, 01:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Poppa
Sounds like the wife and I are gonna make a rip to Rochon on Buffalo tomorrow and see what the Pike and Burb bite is like. Getting some prep in before we hammer Sunbreaker for the Sylvan Opener next weekend... I'll be sure to report back with ice conditions etc...
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make sure you put them all back, don't wanna destroy the gene pool right poppa? Bahaha have fun enjoy the day.
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12-06-2020, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by pikeman06
make sure you put them all back, don't wanna destroy the gene pool right poppa? Bahaha have fun enjoy the day.
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We always do! We are nothing if not conservationists. It pains me to see people keeping fish before they get a chance to be trophies.
Thanks to Talkin Moose for the intel. It's been a fun day catching 5lb snakes. One guy had a decent 10+lber on a tip up. At least one burbot that we saw. Tons of people out here and way too many kids screaming. Oi vey.
Good day in the sun tho!
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12-06-2020, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Kingsleykhan
Anyone know the ice thickness at Newell or crawling?
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Was out on crawling yesterday, 8” of good clear ice in the bay we fished, pretty consistent thickness. We were north west side of lake.
Buddy was out on Newell the day before. 8-9” where they were fishing on south west side.
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12-06-2020, 03:41 PM
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Use caution if out on Pigeon. Ice has not formed in a uniform fashion. Pockets with 14” of ice without snow cover, pockets with only 6” of ice where snow cover exists including a large amount of slush beneath the ice. Not fishable where slush was encountered as water was murky and visibility was zero yet only 50yrds away lots of ice and crystal clear water. Have never encountered such conditions in all my years of fishing.
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12-06-2020, 03:56 PM
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Chain Lakes
Chain Lakes Reservoir- Dec 6 did not have tape measure but at least 6" clear ice. Only 1 bite in a few hours though.
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