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08-05-2019, 08:48 PM
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Fishing and Camping at Cold Lake
I am planning on being in the Cold Lake area later this month and realize Trout are real deep but was looking for a campground and boat launch. I have a truck camper and don't really need power or hook ups. Please advise.
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08-05-2019, 08:55 PM
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Best double check for any water quality advisories before you go. Friends of mine had campsite reservations for Cold lake this weekend and cancelled due to a fecal chloroform bacteria advisory that made the water useless where they were staying. Sorry but I don’t recall the campground they were staying at.
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08-06-2019, 05:30 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: At the end of the Thirsty Beaver Trail, Pinsky lake, Alberta.
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Google campgrounds....I like frenchbay as it is a lot less crowded...most times...I don't camp though just launch there.
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08-06-2019, 08:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 58thecat
Google campgrounds....I like frenchbay as it is a lot less crowded...most times...I don't camp though just launch there.
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How is the launch in Frenchbay. Is there a launch fee like the provincial park?
We had to wait in line to launch and pick up for at least 20 minutes each time at the provincial park.
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08-06-2019, 09:51 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: At the end of the Thirsty Beaver Trail, Pinsky lake, Alberta.
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Originally Posted by Hartly
How is the launch in Frenchbay. Is there a launch fee like the provincial park?
We had to wait in line to launch and pick up for at least 20 minutes each time at the provincial park.
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No launch fee's
When you launch put the boat trailer out to the left viewed from the shore, deeper hole there, sand bottom etc. This area is quieter than the provincial area.
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08-06-2019, 09:55 AM
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Provincial park has no launch fee I’m aware of
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08-06-2019, 04:23 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Edmonton
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launch fee is $10, send it to my email account before you head out, thanx
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08-06-2019, 05:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Edm.
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Originally Posted by mikebossy
launch fee is $10, send it to my email account before you head out, thanx
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Thats at the marina in town ,all others are free.
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08-07-2019, 05:39 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: At the end of the Thirsty Beaver Trail, Pinsky lake, Alberta.
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Originally Posted by mikebossy
launch fee is $10, send it to my email account before you head out, thanx
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I launch the boats for people take them out for a few hours just to ensure all is in order....charge for the launch and the hourly rate to. Erifynthier boat is serviceable and that they will not have any unforeseen issues for the rest of the day....I also will load thier boat for an additional fee or for a meal.....I sound like the guberment eh 
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08-09-2019, 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by -JR-
Thats at the marina in town ,all others are free.
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sorry, should have put in a jk, a little tongue in cheek, as in 'if you think you have to pay send it to me.....
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08-09-2019, 09:22 PM
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How far is it from the MD campground to the marina?
Is it worth it to moore a boat at the marina? How much? Is there 24 hour security there?
I've got a fully self contained motorhome. So I'm not worried about any water advisory. I just don't want to pack up camp and to have to pull my boat out each and every day. I'd rather leave it at the marina and walk over if it is close enough.
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08-09-2019, 11:00 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Originally Posted by Kingfisher
How far is it from the MD campground to the marina?
Is it worth it to moore a boat at the marina? How much? Is there 24 hour security there?
I've got a fully self contained motorhome. So I'm not worried about any water advisory. I just don't want to pack up camp and to have to pull my boat out each and every day. I'd rather leave it at the marina and walk over if it is close enough.
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The marina is full and every berth has at least 1 person on a wait list.
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08-11-2019, 06:02 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Edm.
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Originally Posted by mikebossy
sorry, should have put in a jk, a little tongue in cheek, as in 'if you think you have to pay send it to me.....
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Did they change ,Are you saying the marina in town is free now,and so is the parking they give you for your truck and trailer down the road .
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08-11-2019, 06:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by -JR-
Did they change ,Are you saying the marina in town is free now,and so is the parking they give you for your truck and trailer down the road .
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I believe you are still misreading his post. He isn't saying anything.
He was simply making a joke that if someone is lookin to give money away to send it to him. He was in no way shape or form talking about the marina, it was just a joke.
Perhaps one of these links will contain the answers you seek. If not I would suggest phoning them. Hope this helps.
https://www.coldlake.com/content/cold-lake-marina
https://www.travelalberta.com/ca/lis...e-marina-5725/
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08-11-2019, 10:02 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: At the end of the Thirsty Beaver Trail, Pinsky lake, Alberta.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kingfisher
How far is it from the MD campground to the marina?
Is it worth it to moore a boat at the marina? How much? Is there 24 hour security there?
I've got a fully self contained motorhome. So I'm not worried about any water advisory. I just don't want to pack up camp and to have to pull my boat out each and every day. I'd rather leave it at the marina and walk over if it is close enough.
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Go to French bay and stay there......boat can stay on shore etc and you camp right there in plain view of your boat etc.
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08-13-2019, 06:32 PM
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Thanks
Thanks for the information. I went to Cold Lake for the first time in the spring and we enjoyed it. Good to know more about it.
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08-16-2019, 12:42 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Edmonton
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Quote:
Originally Posted by -JR-
Did they change ,Are you saying the marina in town is free now,and so is the parking they give you for your truck and trailer down the road .
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marina in town charges $8 to launch, parking is then free in a lot 100 m away
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08-25-2019, 09:23 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: At the end of the Thirsty Beaver Trail, Pinsky lake, Alberta.
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Originally Posted by 58thecat
Go to French bay and stay there......boat can stay on shore etc and you camp right there in plain view of your boat etc.
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Was real quiet there yesterday only two campers, lake like glass and the trout were cooperating too 
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08-26-2019, 01:52 PM
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Going to the PP tomorrow (Tuesday). Blue Crestliner with a Canadian flag. We usually fish not far from the point by the cabins.
Doug
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08-26-2019, 03:54 PM
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Gonna be at the PP all week, went out yesterday ( white/pewter
21' SeaRay) lots of fish on the north end. Fished first time between island and mainland in 120ish' of water to get out of the weather and was hooking up within 5 minutes of lines down.....never fished that bit of water befor, but it's a great option when the waves are rolling as it's always pretty flat in that area. Used down rigger and jigged both with good success!
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08-27-2019, 11:54 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: LLoydminster
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Coming up Saturday , sounds like wind will be down so want to explore over by the island as well. Try my other spots on the way. Any decent size ?
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08-27-2019, 04:12 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Fort Mcmurray
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We will be at pp campground on Thursday till Monday
18.5 Lund green/beige
Maybe see some of you out there
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08-27-2019, 06:07 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Edmonton
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Thorne, I love the north side of the island. I have it mapped on pretty good on the Lowrance now. I’ll be out Friday afternoon for the week.
Black/Grey Eagle Performance Boat.
Camped in the last loop of the provincial
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08-30-2019, 07:45 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Fort Mcmurray
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Willowtrail
Thorne, I love the north side of the island. I have it mapped on pretty good on the Lowrance now. I’ll be out Friday afternoon for the week.
Black/Grey Eagle Performance Boat.
Camped in the last loop of the provincial
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In the same loop, set up Thursday
Truck camper, off truck
Green Lund
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