Clear Lake (east of Stavely) Reports?

[KJPFISH]

Has anyone been out to Clear Lake recently? I haven't been out there in a couple of years and I am curious about the water level, ice conditions and generally how the fishing has been. Cheers!

[kevinhits]

Originally Posted by KJPFISH

Has anyone been out to Clear Lake recently? I haven't been out there in a couple of years and I am curious about the water level, ice conditions and generally how the fishing has been. Cheers!

Was out at Twin the last couple of days and the ice is 8" so Clear would be the same. Fishing was ok...Landed a few pike and they were taking bait right away.

[TROLLER]

Fishing is usually always active in the winter.

Only thing is remember the limit is now 1 fish over 100cm. Now that would be a great fish to grab ahold of my little ice rod.

[highrockslayer]

Any updates? Was thinking about taking the kids out and want them to get at least a couple fish.

[Jjolg123]

Is there any burbot In clear? Few years back got checked at twin by FnW and he was saying he heard of people catching burbs but never saw it first hand.

I was out to the south of the launch at twin and two of the holes had almost 10" one closer to shore closer to 6" and I saw a few ppl driving off the lake coming from the north

[bikerman]

Was there much snow on top of the ice at Twin? My grandkids have studded up minibikes and can motor if the snow is less than 4 inches deep

[calgarygringo]

Yes there are burbs in Clear. Guy I know has fished and caught them for years.

Originally Posted by Jjolg123

Is there any burbot In clear? Few years back got checked at twin by FnW and he was saying he heard of people catching burbs but never saw it first hand.

I was out to the south of the launch at twin and two of the holes had almost 10" one closer to shore closer to 6" and I saw a few ppl driving off the lake coming from the north

[litwin]

We fished it for the first time at the beginning of the month, was not to busy on the day we went but the wind might have kept people away. Looks like a pretty easy lake to access, we will go back and try another spot away from the boat launch next time.

https://youtu.be/00lg7nXKASc

[caddisman]

I have fly fished this lake a few times and have had good success. Nothing big even though the regs says 100cm or better, so you would think there would be a lot of pike just under those numbers.
Ice fished it also, nothing to great when it comes to numbers and size. a lot in the 60-70 cm range. I little disappointing for trying to be a trophy lake.

[Flieguy]

anyone else finding it very murky this year? Went early ice and again last week and both times visibility was less than 2ft in totally different areas of the lake.

I used to sight fish this lake in the winter....

[TippyCanoe]

First time at this “lake” was today with the wife and kids. It’s not a lake. It’s a prairie slough with not a tree in sight and strong winds. Caught a bunch of hammer handles which kept the kids busy but I won’t go back. We’ll focus our fishing efforts on the northern part of Alberta next year and into Saskatchewan where the quality of fish is better and much more scenic.

[litwin]

Originally Posted by TippyCanoe

First time at this “lake” was today with the wife and kids. It’s not a lake. It’s a prairie slough with not a tree in sight and strong winds. Caught a bunch of hammer handles which kept the kids busy but I won’t go back. We’ll focus our fishing efforts on the northern part of Alberta next year and into Saskatchewan where the quality of fish is better and much more scenic.

Yeah , can not compare the South to the North at all , we are lucky to have any fish down here. The province is clear that water supply in the south is for irrigation and the only top priority. The fishing and recreation usage a far second.

[WayneChristie]

Originally Posted by litwin

Yeah , can not compare the South to the North at all , we are lucky to have any fish down here. The province is clear that water supply in the south is for irrigation and the only top priority. The fishing and recreation usage a far second.

new fisherman?

[Wes_G]

Originally Posted by WayneChristie

new fisherman?

He doesn't lie. Sure there can be great fishing in Southern Alberta as you know first hand in your area. But Chin was just a puddle 3 years ago down to around 25% capacity. St. mary's has fluctuated in excess of 30'-40' in depth in the last couple years. The lowest I saw at one point was down to 13% capacity.

[Flieguy]

Originally Posted by Wes_G

He doesn't lie. Sure there can be great fishing in Southern Alberta as you know first hand in your area. But Chin was just a puddle 3 years ago down to around 25% capacity. St. mary's has fluctuated in excess of 30'-40' in depth in the last couple years. The lowest I saw at one point was down to 13% capacity.

Not to mention the absolute bum f***king of the bow river by transalta fluctuating that water level 3' overnight on a semi-regular basis