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Old 03-03-2019, 04:41 PM
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How was the fishin?
Curious as well, I am heading out there with my Dad on Tuesday, never been to Cold Lake before. I convinced him he might be able to catch a Walleye there haha, I'm not holding my breath on that though. Will the snow be manageable for a couple of Jeeps to get around? I'm hoping we can get out to the hump.
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Old 03-03-2019, 05:00 PM
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And how thick was the ice ?
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Old 03-03-2019, 06:29 PM
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And how thick was the ice ?
4 guys 3 fish. Fished 2 days. Ran into the FW boys they said fishing was slow.
About 20 inches of ice. Lakers were not aggressive. The ones we caught were right off bottom. Hope that helps. Good luck
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Old 03-06-2019, 11:05 AM
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Fishing was slow. Lots of marks, but couldn't get them to bite. Landed a few but defiantly a grind out there.
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Old 03-11-2019, 03:31 PM
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Hows the snow up there with this warm weather?
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Old 03-12-2019, 09:09 PM
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I too headed up last weekend for a bit of action on Cold Lake and boy she didn’t disappoint!

The ol’ TC MOTO tulibee and Len Thompson did the trick!



13 lb 10oz from the Burbot Humps

For size comparison I’m 6’3 and 245lbs

I also landed a 10 lb 15oz laker that was legal but released it.

All in all 40 fish between 3 guys.
That's amazing man!
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Old 03-17-2019, 07:50 AM
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Hows the driving conditions on the lake with the warm weather? Any flood water?
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Old 03-17-2019, 08:14 AM
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Was up on Friday capoulddrive anywhere on the lake
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Old 03-17-2019, 04:05 PM
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Yes you could drive anywhere on the lake however breaking trail could be a challenge in the dark. Dodge the drifts. Fished Friday and Saturday fish were very lethargic and lazy. No aggression on the vexilar. Lots coming in and chasing to maybe 8 feet. Then U turn back down. Caught three all weekend. All in the morning.
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Old 03-18-2019, 08:18 PM
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Hows the ice holding up with all the warm weather?
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Old 03-18-2019, 09:45 PM
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fair bit of water at the boat ramp

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Old 03-19-2019, 07:48 AM
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I’m curious too how conditions are looking? I’m thinking about heading up this Friday for the day. No quad or sled so would be driving on with my truck
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Old 03-19-2019, 09:51 AM
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I’m curious too how conditions are looking? I’m thinking about heading up this Friday for the day. No quad or sled so would be driving on with my truck
I’m heading up tomorrow, same situation. I’ll let you know. Taking my pull sled just in case. Don’t mind walking a few km’s when it’s 15*C outside.
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Old 03-19-2019, 05:12 PM
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If anyone has any updates on the snow/ice, it would be greatly appreciated! I will report back tomorrow after I arrive as well.
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Old 03-19-2019, 06:04 PM
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ice is still good but 4 wheel drive is needed at ramp.

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Old 03-21-2019, 07:43 AM
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If anyone has any updates on the snow/ice, it would be greatly appreciated! I will report back tomorrow after I arrive as well.
How was the fishing and what’s the conditions looking like?
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Old 03-21-2019, 05:35 PM
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How was the fishing and what’s the conditions looking like?
Fishing was very slow, none landed today. Fish were lethargic, not chasing. It’s getting messy out there. Almost no snow left, LOTS of water on the ice.
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Old 03-21-2019, 06:19 PM
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Fishing was very slow, none landed today. Fish were lethargic, not chasing. It’s getting messy out there. Almost no snow left, LOTS of water on the ice.
Did you drive on?
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Old 03-21-2019, 11:41 PM
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No snow left? I’ve got the skidoos on the trailer, although, we could switch to the quads in no time. I’m calling bull****, and I’ll let let you guys know tomorrow afternoon.
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Old 03-22-2019, 06:04 AM
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Well I was not on the lake but on other bodies of water ripping around on the quad and there was some hard spots, slush and then bam break through a foot of soft ice/water so that being said I would pull a trailer behind a quad or walk out unless you like the truck stuck and getting a work out....just saying...enjoy the fishing.
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Old 03-22-2019, 07:48 AM
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Did you drive on?
I did. Lots of trucks out. Won’t be long and driving on won’t be an option if it stays this warm.
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Old 03-22-2019, 07:49 AM
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No snow left? I’ve got the skidoos on the trailer, although, we could switch to the quads in no time. I’m calling bull****, and I’ll let let you guys know tomorrow afternoon.
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Having fun blasting through 6” of water and frozen slush.
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Old 03-22-2019, 08:09 AM
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No snow left? I’ve got the skidoos on the trailer, although, we could switch to the quads in no time. I’m calling bull****, and I’ll let let you guys know tomorrow afternoon.
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The bays are almost all water now, but the main lake has plenty of snow for your sleds. You won't have an issue. But you will get wet.
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Old 03-22-2019, 08:22 AM
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Fishing was pretty slow for the most part over the last 2 days. Pretty much been the same story for me all season at cold lake this year. But we did manage to get hot for the last hour of day 1 and the first hour of day 2. Landed 7 in that time frame. 2 keeper sized. 76 cm and 88cm. Both were released.
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Now that's a beauty fish and pic too.
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Old 03-22-2019, 10:05 PM
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Just got back from cold lake. Had a slow day that was decent in spurts. Landed 6 and missed or lost another 6 probably between 2 of us. I was very surprised how well the ice is holding up. Driving out it was still crusty and coming off there was some slush but nothing major. Beyond this weekend and it might be a different story though. Our best luck was out in 175 ft of water
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Old 03-23-2019, 03:17 PM
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Fishing is slow, we’ve landed 6 so far today but the evening should pick
Up, lost quite a few a missed a few all together. Lots of trucks on ice but it’s getting slushy, no problem getting around with quad or skidoo.
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Old 03-23-2019, 04:33 PM
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I was out today as well, landed 15 Lakers, 18 pounds was the biggest, the bite was really good in the morning, went east down the lake, I will be out tomorrow as well
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Old 03-23-2019, 04:35 PM
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I’m jealous ! Hate being on call !
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Old 03-23-2019, 09:57 PM
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was out today landed 6 all on T.C. Moto tubes lost 3 nothing over but nice fish took truck and trailer drove all over will head out again tomorrow.

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