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Old 03-19-2017, 11:16 AM
goggin goggin is offline
 
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When do the lakes and ponds usually thaw, chomping at the bit to get out on the boat
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Old 03-19-2017, 01:03 PM
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Depends on what part of AB, this area, maybe 2 weeks, depends on the wind.
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Old 03-19-2017, 03:28 PM
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When do the lakes and ponds usually thaw, chomping at the bit to get out on the boat
The expression is 'champing at the bit'. I only point this out because I learned it from 30 Rock after saying 'chomping at the bit' for over 40 years (thanks Jack Donaghy). But I seriously digress...

Most of the lakes are closed to angling now until May 7 or May 16---stocked ponds are usually usually an exception.
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Old 03-19-2017, 05:05 PM
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In Edmonton area could be as early as mid-April to get on the trout potholes or closer to end of April. Last year was mid-April but not betting on that this year.
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Old 03-19-2017, 05:48 PM
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Minus -18 here 1 hour east of GP this morning 6 a.m. ,,

ice at 10 a.am. Was still 48 inches thick

No visible signs of boaters
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