Sylvan Lake Fishing Reports & Feedback

Anybody know how thick the ice is?

It's wonderful to finally be able to keep a walleye for a nice meal from time to time. Our new minister of Environment & Parks has been a breath of fresh air, but we need a slot size on Sylvan for walleye. The whitefish are being slaughtered by poachers and I feel sorry for our Fish and Game officers who are seriously understaffed. We need to respect our resources so our future generations can enjoy them.

Fished Saturday. Lake was packed. Sunbreaker cove was a zoo. Lots of small rafts and kayaks fishing white fish in front of Sunbreaker, they were obviously catching them because saw them loading the coolers. Went to sandy point the usual spot again lots of boats walleye were slow. Went to half moon even more boats, even slower. Went in front of sunny side and got a nice jack. Had little bit success north end everything small though. It was slow and couldn’t believe how many people fishing. Open up walleye and floodgates.

Love you comment Big fish guy.

It's been 20 years since I have enjoyed a fresh caught walleye fry in beer batter! Delicious, finally a move has been made to do something about the walleye population in this lake. Anglers are allowed 1 fish ( no size limit) please toss back gently anything bigger then 1-2 pounds but the small guys are plentiful and easy to catch from just about everywhere. In a few years we can expect a more normal mix of walleye, perch, pike and whites with a good chance at some real big fish! Enjoy the fishing please clean up more things then you came with show respect for the many homeowners and visiters and Bon Appetit

That last comment where hot spot marker is was there any walleye fish catching

A HotSpot Marker was added for Sylvan Lake
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Where can you launch your boat here?

The truck had gone through the ice RR23 North end. Palm Bay.

Lost large green tackle box on Sylvan Lake or Range Road 23. If found would appreciate return. Please call 403-347-5282 and ask for Jim. Thank you

BAR Where about the lake it happened???

Where on the lake was this. I was out there on Saturday the 21 st and the ice was solid!

I was at the lake on Sunday 22nd fishing was slow caught one Walleye and two whites. Almost unbelievable was that there was a Dodge Ram truck that had fallen through the ice. The cab was almost completely submersed. I do not know how this happened but was told that someone had drilled numerous 10" holes in a line and this truck had driven into this?????? I would submit a picture if I could.

New 2020 regulation allow 1 walleye any size.

I guess people haven't learned that size limits don't work need better management,

Hi There. I'm heading out with a few kids this Saturday. Does anyone have any recent ice reports? In the past I've gone onto the lake at RR23 and had decent luck there. I haven't been to Sylvan yet this year. Any suggestions? Thanks

I absolutely disagree about NO size limit. Even white fish . I want them to put some limit on size with walleye, jack and white. so that is not over fish

18 inches plus of ice

Rumour is they are opening walley here .1 no size limit . Nice they are opening it if it’s true but I don’t like the no size limit though sounds like they want to have them overfished again .hhmmm

Anybody know the thickness? Going feb 29

North end around bay area. A few walleyes, very hard to see a white swim by. sometime have luck came as sudden and take the hook. Might get one or two.This year whites are slow. In the past few years Alberta fish and wildlife should limit the white fish size too with the limit you can keep.

North end from Rainy Creek Road onto lake east. Few whites and walleyes around but nothing aggressive. Far and few between.

Ice Report: 18 in
North of range road 23 onto lake

Fished the north end of lake on the 29th. Caught one white and 4 walleye. at least the walleyes break up the day and make it fun.

Does anybody know how thick the ice is now?

Off RR23. Lots of pike and wallys to look at. Not very hungry I guess.

Fished the north end of Sylvan on the 25th, only caught one small walleye but if anyone catches a large white with a red wire worm with a gold bead in its month its mine.

Ice was +17 inches NW side

Ice was over 12 inches today, I caught 2 walleye and spooked a pike.

asking for recent harvest report and ice thickness?

One pike, 2 walleyes and one white last week.

Went out both days this weekend caught one small walleye today but got skunked yesterday, anybody else having any better luck?

Ice is 12 inches! Lots of people out having fun. Didn't get a bite though. Only con is people driving to fast on the ice. This is how incidents happen. Good day over all.

Ice Report: 12 in
North off of range road 23 onto lake and to then east once on lake.

Seen 2 walleye. Had one on but got away. In about 15’ of water.
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Ice Report: 9 in
200m off Norglenwold

Ice Report: 8 in
Off birchcliff area.

Ice Report: 8 in
Sunbreaker

Fished north end of Sylvan lake today, on the ice by 9AM, Seen some whites but they were not interested. Caught one small walleye and seen more, Lots of flood water on ice and as little as 6.5 inches thick in one spot. 9 inches in most places, No trucks on ice.

Ice was about 8 inches at palm bay last Thursday. Walked out a couple 100ft and caught 3 Walleye in about 2 hours. Water was only a few feet deep. I was dragging a heavy homemade shack, I didn't get out too far.

Totally agree with the overly populated walleyes in Sylvan. A significant impact to other species. May be it's time to introduce walleye tags here. IMO.

Another year of fishing the summer at Sylvan. Too many small walleye dominate all areas of Marina bay and the light house area. People have to release them and many end up belly up along the shore line. Good for the birds but not good for much else. I began targeting pike this year and the lake still can produce some impressive sizes. A couple actually scared me a bit bringing them to the boat so next summer I plan on having a cradle to help me more then these monsters with their release. Not a lot of them around anymore so sorry you have to find the spots yourself. Ice fishing season is now upon us and Whitefish are waiting I have yet to spot perch and have not for years now. Good luck. Stay warm

Ice Report: 6 in
Sunbreaker

Drilled a handful of holes out 400yds from shore and it showed 8%u201D of ice. Should be safe to walk out for opening day this upcoming week.

Not safe a truck went through this past weekend near shore in the Jarvis Bay area.

So what’s the thickness? Regardless of if it’s open or not, an update would be appreciated.

Is the lake not closed to fishing between Nov 1 - Dec 10?

Can any tell me if the ice is okay to fish on in sylvan lake

No idea what the ice is like

what's the ice conditions at sylvan lake

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Where do you recommend getting some perch? Just reply!

I want to take my 2.5 yr old twins fishing for the 1st time, any suggestions where on land i can do this?

Does anyone know if the whitefish are still in the shallows in the morning right now

For Pozzo. Worthwhile for walleye fishing, but release only. Pike are around, but not thriving, so release only. Whitefish are around too and you can keep. You can fish off the pier and off the new dock area at the marina and guaranteed to catch walleye and the odd pike. Have fun!

I would like to take my son out on a little camping / pike fishing lake. Is this a worthwhile lake ? Are there better options near by ?

Sunbreaker Cove boat launch is in place.

Anyone launched a boat yet ?

I was there on Monday - RR23. Ruts and little slushy at the entrance to drive on but ice is still thick. Not far from bottoming out on my auger. Fishing was crazy slow.

Can anyone provide an ice update? Thanks in advance.

How is the ice? Still good?

I was out today at Sylvan Lake, entered at North east end. We are trying for whitefish I did not catch anything a friend of mine 10 feet away caught three whitefish

More walleyes and less whites and perches this winter. This lake will soon become another Pigeon and Gull, which are dominated by walleyes.

Moving on the lake with my duramax , no problem

Hi fishers, How is the fishing on the lake. Any trucks are running on the lake?

Birchcliff Access Was wondering if Birchcliff rd is accessible for public. Thx

Ice Report: 18 in
Just north of sunbreaker. Ice drifts visible and not able to get on lake a boat launch

Is it safe for a tundra on the ice

Have been out twice. Fished the southwest corner of the lake. Caught about 6 Walleye and a couple of pike the first day, took my daughter out the next time and caught probably 10 Walleye each and 1 pike. Accessed the lake at palm bay on the northwest corner of the lake.

That ice heave at the breakers entrance...a truck can drive right over it and we did.

sun breaker has a huge ice heave blocking access to lake_

Has anyone been having luck out towards sunbreaker cove and is it safe to drive 3/4 ton on yet?

Any good fishing on the south end of the lake..?and what are u mostly catching ?..tia.

Ice Report: 18 in

Seeing about 3inch ones at the North side. Catching walleye and that's about it. Seen a few whites and brought up a couple but not very active where Ive set up. Ice is about 10-13inchs.

anyone seeing any perch?

Ice Report: 12 in
Sunbreaker cove

I see people putting their ice shack out already you guys are nuts

Drilled holes out from birchcliff from shore out past drop into 17 feet of water. Average ice thickness 5 inches.

Ice Report: 11 in
600ft of shore honey moon bay 10-11” 6ft of water

Ice shacks do not need to be registered. Its voluntary. It was mandatory in the past but no longer is That's from their website

Your shack does need to be registered as well as buffalo gull and sylvan man

Thanks Captain Dave! Glad you mentioned that. I talked to this guy who puts up a shack on sylvan every year. Told me it didn't need to be registered. So thanks for the heads up.

Sylvan opens Dec.11th. 4 to 6" by pier. Contact the town office regarding when you're allowed to drop shacks. They do have to be registered:

Anyone check the ice levels? Also when is sylvan open to fish? Lastly, if I've were to be thick enough before the season starts, can you set up a shack and just not fish yet?

A HotSpot Marker was added for Sylvan Lake
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Thank you !

The lake is Ice free and was at 10.2 c surface temp may 25.

Can someone tell me if the lake is ice free now ?

Too late DC168, the walleye are already over populating Sylvan. They look like they might be starving as they are very thin and small. Only the occasional big pike still in here but I keep trying anyway. Very Very easy to catch a hundred walleye in one outing

Sorry can’t tell you what’s here
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I have seen/caught/put back a few walleyes during ice fishing. It seems that Sylvan may turn into another Pigeon/Gull, in which less pike, perch and white. Eventually the walleyes have nothing to eat but themselves.

So no tags for this summer again another year of tossing back hundreds of walleye without the ability to keep even one. Well I sure hope the perch come back in the size and numbers they used to be but I doubt it.

Sylvan, Pine, Gull, Pigeon, Battle, Buck Lake all closed now. Any Lake with pike or walleye is closed for the spring spawn.

What's the current ice report for sylvan lake. As well is there still fishing there till end of day on Saturday?

Great day for Perch! Roger whitefish is right

Hi Rogerwhitefish, Thank you for the update. It sounds very scary to know how thick the ice is. I double my Auger might not penetrate through the ice layer.

sorry about the double comments. trucks stiil driving on ice

At RR 23 yesterday. Auger sank right to the clutch. Close to 36" of ice. Saw a couple of uninterested whites. Don't be afraid to buy an auger extension. Clearing the snow before drilling helps. Please follow the regs and practise "Catch and Release" to preserve the fishery.

how about ice condition? There still allows truck driving around? And how about fishing, any caught recently?

Not much here sitting on a large flat spot.
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Ice Report: 25 in
Honeymoon bay

Was ok we were there for about 2 hours and saw fish down the whole 1 white 1 big pike and small one too they only nibbled or just stared at the bait.

Ice is 20" thick at Half Moon Bay. My son caught one 68cm pike about 45 minutes in. Only stayed out an hour and a half, was pretty chilly.

ice is 14" thick,we had 4 hour Day, we nailed a 2+lb pike as we dropped our first tip up. Saw several whites , caught 1 , small perch could be seen at the bottom. 12 fow fishing from 12-4:30 pm.

Hows the fishing for Perch and Whitefish, taking the kids a hour for a 2 hour drive to Sylvan.

where is good place to catch perch this year for my kids. Just have fun, catch and release

If you want lots of perch go on at palm pay, head towards the point going back towards subdbreaker and fish off the weeds in 6' water. They are all small / tiny and are throw back but there are lots of them.

Same question as Ed, taking grandkids out for perch, how deep do you fish and where is a good spot? Thanks

Ok guys what is the best spot on the lake for perch..I don't care about the size..Just want the kids to get some..Thanks

Fished Half Moon Bay in 8' of water. Didn't see much. One small walleye in 6 hrs

Caught one small whitefish, saw numerous other whites, and tons of little tiny perch. North from RR-20 and past the flats in 16 FOW

At Palm Bay 20" ice 12fow seeing wallys & whites

Off the Deep End Ice Fishing Sylvan Lake for ice shack rental search on FB

Awesome. Thanks for the update.

Sunbreaker has more than 16 inch ice. The ice is being pushed up and formed a ridge. Be careful when drive out. Good luck.

Great day for perch, tons of 9-10"ers!! Not huge, but a ton of fun

Where are you getting the jumbo perch?

Anyone fishing Sunbreaker yet this season? Hows the Ice looking? Any luck?

How thick is the ice and can you drive on the lake yet?

Been fishing this lake for seven years now and the perch population is getting better and better catching lots and lots of jumbos now

Ice Report: 19 in
19 inches on west end by Kuriakos.

How is the ice? Pretty much able to drive anything on at this point?

Where is everyone catching perch?

Are there any ice fishing derbies on this lake?

Whites Lots of perch And a couple walleye
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Great perch fishing
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Anyone know of any Ice Shack rentals available for Sylvan Lake?

Any more tips i would love a feed of perch lol i have been fishing gull and been having a hard time finding the big perch

Ice Report: 16 in
Birchcliff area. Watch for the pressure ridge under the snow.

Are u talking birchcliff

GREAT PERCH ACTION OFF THE CLIFFS

Ice Report: 15 in
I drilled 6 different holes and measured them all.

yes its safe, i found there was 10-14 inches everywhere i had drilled

Is it safe to drive on?

Was out yesterday off North Glen wild point explain home course caught some really nice jumbo perch

Moved the shack out another 50 ft yesterday and whitefish and pike everywhere, copper wire worm with pink maggots they were taking it everytime, norglenwood 14 inches

Water exposed @ sunbreaker cover. Some pretty good heaves.

Ice Report: 11 in

keep up the spirit Vkerik your day is coming you will be telling tales to your grand kids of the days tight lines and have fun out there

Fished all day and never Evan seen a fish, be out bright and early tomorow and hope for better luck, slippery as hell though, seen lots of fish on the ice other people were catching

5 whites 2 wallys

Palm Bay. Saw white fish. No bites. 11 inches of ice 200 m south from launch.

Any word on how the fishing was today??

Be careful everyone and good luck! Getting excited to head out for the first time this year. Please post ice conditions!

Should of mentioned, there's no snow on the lake, ice cleats are a must, season opens in less than 4 hours will be out at the crack of light tomorrow morning. Wish you all the success .... Z-z

Norglenwold area 14.5" clear ice 200 yds out over 7 FOW.

Anyone have an update for sylvan, seen there building the rink yesterday

Inches of ice.

I think it is Dec 11th. Our friend lives there and just drilled some holes to see how much ice. Seen someone posted that pigeon lake has 8

Isn't Sylvan closed until Dec 10 for fishing?

Wow. Looks like 8 inches formed over one night! Please don't lie about ice reports. This is potentially someone's life you're joking with.

Drilled a few holes on Sylvan Lake today. 9 inches of ice.

Ice Report: 1 in
The Lake froze over yesterday, probably less than a inch of ice. Don’t even think about going on it!!! Need many many more weeks of cold weather before it’s even safe to walk on around the edges!!!

Ice Report: 1 in
The Lake froze over yesterday, probably less than a inch of ice. Don’t even think about going on it!!! Need many many more weeks of cold weather before it’s even safe to walk on around the edges!!!

Slow evening. Half a dozen walleye off sandy point. Using minnow the second boat was slaying fish on a walleye rig.

Caught a couple huge Jack just bye the drop off on half-moon bay

So many Walleye catching hundreds we need to cull this lake Tags please so we can eat some

@Big bass https://youtu.be/wIPcy-1CF2U My Dad and I had a lot of fun catching Walleye from the Marina.

Where is a good place to fish from shore

15-20 feet of water. Pink jig head, white body, minnow. 39 walleye in 2 hours.
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Range road 23

does anyone know how deep the water is right off the pier?

Any decent public access to fish especially for pike and walleye?

Jaylive and others hope to god u did not kill all 30 fish u caught. There are limits check the regs

A buddy and I have seen nearly 80 whites this am, but haven't got a single bite! What set ups/line/jigs/bait are you gentlemen using? Also where would a guy go for pike?

Tail end of the burb spawn is winding down!! White fish are still biting good. Manage to get 16 yesterday. Heading out after some humpback perch today!!!

Hey I hope everyone had a good fishing season just want to make sure everyone is respectful to the lake and cleans up any garbage seen as the shacks come off the lake. Keep one of the cleaner lakes clean!!

dothepuff...I went to Sylvan after Gull Yesterday, and I caught my first White!!! So I was very excited!!!

I guess it bares mentioning I only kept 2 to try in the pan

Caught over 30 whites the last couple days...you don't need to share your coffee with the guys at rr23. What a gong show...last couple days I think I had one group within 300 yards. Gold or copper PK spoon tipped with maggots. First year targeting whites man they are a fun aggressive fish at this time.

Right on, thanks!

Watch out fish I'm coming to get ya.

Lots of ice still...some spots have quite a bit of surface water but still going on...Been seeing a few pike but nothing biting, not going for them either at the time..

How's the ice out here guys? Still safe to drive on? Lots of water on top?

How's the pike fishing been? Where would a good spot be to fish for a few hours tomorrow for pike. I tried sunbreaker cove last week but was very slow

TJ91- We've found it depends on the hr for them..Had them biting on wire worms -yellow, white, rusty old ones...had them on rubber grubs and small spinners...it seems to vary by the hr. Brought home 5 from this morning...

dothepuff...I m on my way to Gull.

What's everybody using for the whites at palm? Seem to not be biting on anything we put on

WILSON-123 ...I'll be out on Palm Bay this morning...Black 4 door Chev Z71 with dirty road syndrome...Black 4 man pop up..

Seen a few whites tonight didn't seem overly aggressive to bite but they are there..

WILSON-123 not that great at Gull but going to try Palm Bay tonight and see how it goes...will post later tonight.. I'm open for fishing either lake tomorrow..

dothepuff...I am looking forward to hearing the good news from you :-)

WILSON..I'll be out trying Parkland on Gull tomorrow and not sure where on Sat yet...

dothepuff... I will be out there on Saturday. But still thinking Sylvan or Gull.

WILSON-123 yes in Palm Bay...it's been slow the past few mornings, including today..had some good luck in the evenings as well. When are you going out again, maybe meet up and give you a hand?

dothepuff... Where? Palm Bay?

Whites are biting pretty good this wk...little slow yesterday morning..lots of ice still...will be smoking a bunch of whites this wkend..

Ice is still good

How's the ice up there? Still holding up for trucks?

It is signed in right off the road you can't miss it I'm not dropping no pins. Figure it out it is west of Sunbreak her cough there's not that much lake between Sunbreak or Cove in the end of the lake

can you put a marker on the map where palm bay is?

TJ91 2-6' seems to be the average...but seen people catch them deeper as well...

Can anyone tell me how many feet of water there fishing in?

Palmbay is just west of sunbreaker Cove. Lots of weeds and lots of perch

where is palm bay?

Fishin was very slow today. Moved 3x. Got one burb at the drop off. No other action all day. Ice is plenty thick still! 2.5ft

Can anyone pls confirm the ice thickness today? I am heading down there in the morning and I need to know if I should bring the sled.

Caught some really nice perch yesterday in Palm Bay Area. We're fat and full of eggs kept a few small males for a feed.

RR 23 is on fire. Whites going crazy. Bouncing a gold bell.

What are you using to catch the whites

Ice is great!!!!!! Fishing is awesome!!!! Lotsa whites!!!!

2 feet + of ice. Lots of snow so 4X4 is needed

Ice report ?!

Slow action on Sylvan. Any ideas pals

Anyone catching today?

WILSON-123...RR23 is the furthest West you can go before you run out of lake. Was out at Palm Bay this AM..seen a few whites and pike..Wife landed a nice white.

The one near View Dr? @KRONZYFISHBATTER

Rr 23 drop off action. Was really intense today we managed to get 32 fish between two of us!!!! MARCHMADNESS

KRONZYFISHBATTER where are u? I got nothing here.

They ice is cold and frozen and the fishing is hot!!!!! THE WHITES ARE GOING NUTS!!!!

Hi guys. Any update for the ice today?

Thank you KRONZY. ☺☺☺

Range Road 23 and Palmbay Road

In the water

KRONZY... Where did you find them?

THE BURB SPAWN IS ON AND THE WHITEFISH ACTION IS AWESOME!!!!

well was at Sylvan today again a little slow but seem way mores fish today wouldnt bite lost a few that is whitefish

where as the action been?

Was at Sylvan this morning 2.5 hrs and I had my limit wooo wooo ...woo

Find the burbot and the whites will be with them gobbling up their eggs!!!! 32 whites between 3 of us yesterday!!!!!

Headed out tomorrow. Anyone know where access from Jarvis is at?

Nice weather but no fish. Out all day not much action..

KRONZY...what end of the lake are you finding the whites??

The whites are starting to get fired up!!!!!

Ice Report: 28 in

Ice Report: 30 in
Half moon Bay

Ice Report: 30 in

Was at sun breaker yesterday, Ice is still good pretty thick and no water on ice, I thought it was perfect conditions yesterday. Pretty slow only saw 2 pike all day and pulled one through ice.

Any updates on ice conditions? Planning on heading out on Sunday.

With the warm weather we have been having is the ice thick enough for ice fishing still?

Caught it just out from the marina

Sorry didn't read correctly. It was at Sylvan that you caught the 24lb. Where about's on Sylvan you catch that hog? I heard someone caught a big one aswell just off of Norglenwold boat launch not long ago

KRONZYFISHBATTER that's an impressive pike foresure congrats. Where on pine lake did you catch that hog?

Hey guys I'm gonna be heading up from Calgary tomorrow does anyone have advice of a local bait shop ? Only been to the lake once so don't know my way around just yet

Where are all the walley at?

Read my post on Pinelake I said I was there yesterday which would've been February 1 February 2 I fished sylvan lake caught a huge Pike 24 lbs

any whitefish action?

Hey Kronzy weren't you on pine lake hammering perch the same day as your huge pike. LLPOF!!!!

Caught 11 walleye just south of rr20 entrance by 2 brown ice shacks on sat using white jig head and minnows. The bite was on at first light then from 1-230 and 5. Was in 15 fow. Good luck to all out there. Never seen a pike or perch there at all which was different.

HUGE PIKE!!!!!!

24" of ice at half-moon bay. Fishing in 12 fow haven't seen much action yet.

Looking to catch my first whitefish. Hear gull isn't good anymore. Would anybody be willing to help a guy out? Tips? Spots? Please and thanks lol.

4 walleye right at dark....12-16ft fished for 3 hrs and got them all within 15 mins before you couldn see the jaw jackers. Half moon, jig minnow and ice spoon with minnow head

Ice Report: 24 in
Sunbreaker Cove

Fished Sunbreaker yesterday. Only caught 1 walleye. Saw many small perch on the camera and 1 pike and 2 whites. Very slow.

Very slow just down RR20. Hardly seen anything. A couple whitefish that had zero interest

Was here 21st of Jan. No action but a few tiny nibbles. Fished over 12 hrs in various locations known to have fish. Saw 1 whitefish on cam all day. Very busy on weekends, will avoid in the future.

Ice Report: 23 in
Half Moon bay lots of walleys a few perch

where is a good place on the lake to catch perch

Decent weekend in Sylvan, from the boat launch in Norglenwold we go maybe a couple clicks toward Half Moon Bay. Went out sat afternoon, ice was about 22', caught 2 whitefish and didn't see much else in about less than 10' of water. Went out a bit deeper sunday morning and got a bit more action. Tons of small perch hanging around, caught 2 more whitefish and saw a few decent pike but no biters. All in all a good weekend !

Ice Report: 19 in
About 19-20 inches where were at.

Been slow. Lots of little perch about 6" long. Seen one Walleye at 1 pm. Caught one burbot at 3 pm.

Just past the skating area. Pretty slow for noon. Just little perch. About 2m depth. Some thick ice. Haven't seen much in the camera yet

out yesterday just north of the land fill. pulled out some real nice white fish using a gold jig.

Hey guys I've heard of some big monster pike coming out of Sylvan and very healthy looking first from seeing pictures. Where is everyone fishing for the big pike? Reading online some people say north end of lake and some say the south end but I wanna hear from you. Thanks in advance

Any one Contact me Please.. I'm Out of Mirror Laurie For a food truck Services

I have a food Trailer that's somewhat winterized..Would it be possible to set up for these Cold hungry Fishermans ? I am legal ,licensed ,fire suppression !

Thieves on the lake, some low life stole my Ameristep 4 man pop up tent off the ice at RR23 / Kuusamo Kreest over Christmas break. According to the RCMP there is lots reports of theft on the ice, make sure you pack it off or lock it up and watch out for each other. These SOB,s aren,t fisherman, they are just low life thieves.

Just pulled out a 10lb pike and 30 mons after a 5lber. Saw a huge 15++ but only sucked on my bait and the spit it

I seen a few perch at sun breaker cove area this year. last January there was huge schools of perch maybe to early yet for them to be feeding lots. They like to just look at your hook for a minute then spook and leave

where is the best area to catch perch on sylvan?

Ice Report: 20 in
Pulled out the shack last weekend. Hooked up on 8 wally's. Let the winter games begin.

Thankx merry xmas!

Ice Report: 18 in
Half moon Bay

Can u drive on at half moon bay?

12" ice east of sunbreaker in 18' of water.

sunbreaker cove had13inch out to about 600 yards. Don't worries about the piping it's totally safe. 1 burbot 2 whites and 2 eyes figured it was a goodday

Hey SJG.... only ifish has current reports...

Tried Palm Bay and rr 23 so far. It's not going well. Lots of vehicle tracks on the ice More ice at Palm but it's cracking and poping constantly. Freaked out the gf to much to stay

Does sylvan lake have a website to find out the thickness of the ice. We would like to go out today on our side by side but not sure of the safety of this.

Out today seen two pike on the very north end nothing else

Ice Report: 11 in
300 yards south sunbreaker cove. 5 burbot.

Out at half moon bay 4ft of water and 15 inches of ice. Seen lots of whites couple walleyes and some perch.

Kronzy, are you seeing any good size perch, all I am finding is smalls.

Where is the point? Could you drop a pin?

Where is "da pointe"?

LOTSA PERCH AT DA POINTE!!!!

Is there anyone that could tell me the ice thickness on the very northwest bay near rr23 thanks

Ice Report: 10 in

Ice Report: 1 in
There are people on the ice fishing. Does anybody have info on ice thickness

5.5 inches ( used tape measure ) where I was sitting in about 12' fow. 2 hrs got 4 fish. Not bad first day....had better and hands froze grabbing them from the hole n re baiting

Fishing opens today so I hope nobody has been out yet lol, anyone know the ice situation?

Has anyone been out yet? And whats biting?

Mjw18, email Dwayne at sylvanlakeicefishing@gmail.com awesome hits for rent in Sylvan.

Anybody looking at ice depths with this cold blast we are having this week?

How big of hut? How many people?

Just curious if anyone knows about hut rentals this winter for sylvan lake

Sounds good Doyle! Since posting the last time the total walleye count was 121 in 6 hours...nothing big though...as the biggest measured was 47cm

having a tough time finding the walleye in sylvan lake .... maybe one day you can pm me and take me out .... cheers doyle ...

Fished on Sunday Aug 21-2 of us caught 68 Walleye by noon

@big dog. Jig head and minnow work the best. Look for the drop just to the east of rr23 and find 17 - 20 feet of water and you should catch eyes all day long non stop

what the best bait to use when you're fishing off shore?

I hate auto correct. Meant to say usually use a jig head with a minnow.

Heading out tommorow to RR 23. Did some ice fishing there but nothing in the summer. Taking 2 kids and would be great if anyone has any tips on where,depth and bait to try to get some walleye to catch and release with the kids. I usually have used a highway tipped with a minnow.

Hit a school of walleyes at the west point of half moon bay. Caught 20-30 in short order. All around 15-17" so not big but it was a blast!

Where would be a good area to catch some whites from shore?

Landed 45 walleye off the first east point past Sunbreaker boat launch. Wicked day. Sylvan fishing is alive and well.

Seven walleye landed off RR 23. 15-17ft of water

Anyone know if sun breaker cove boat launch is open now?

Hey there. This was just off the pier downtown sylvan. The bigger ones are lurking In the deeper water 10 feet out. Just let ur hook sink then reel In nice n slow. Best of luck

Great fishing, Fishermandan! Do you think, you could share the location? Thanks.

Went shore fishing June 16. Started fishing for walleyes and quickly noticed the schools of small perch. After no success for eyes or pike, switched to a small spinner and ended up catching my limit of 8-12 inch perch within the hour.

Anyone catch any perch on this lake during the summer time? Or burbot. Trying something different from pike or eyes, thanks :)

Where is a good place to fish from shore?

Don't have the regs handy. Can anyone tell me when the pier to norglenwold is open. Thanks.

Hey I was just wondering if there are a good spots to go fishing, and if it's good place to catch something, is going to be my first time to go there.

Hope you called it in...or people will never get caught...

People can't read regs, out on a couple lakes last couple days and here people are fishing. I hope these people eventually get caught.

is the ice off ?

Ice Report: 16 in
No snow remaining. No vehicles on the lake. A few folks out on foot. Open water on lake edge.

Any one havering any luck this afternoon been dead for us

Fished yesterday and saw a ton of small perch, 2 pike and a walleye came to visit but no bites at Sun breaker Cove. Over 20" of ice, getting a bit soft just getting on the lake. Saw 3 trucks drive on lake no problem.

Ice Report: 18 in
18 inches off rr23. Thursday morning. Probably 10 trucks on.

25" of ice at sunbreaker cove still and some monster pike out there

Where is a good place to try fishing out there. First time to Sylvan and if there is ice out there I want to hammer a few pike! Thanks to all who respond

Hope to get out one last time

Today there were a few trucks on the ice. Townsite is not great/closed where the rink was. Norglenwald has two feet of ice still and just a bit slushy at shore. I'm sure you'll be fine this weekend

How's it looking for this weekend? Temps going down this week

Anyone going on Sunday if yes say if you can come or say if not if you can I'm a dad with a kid that's 12 and I got a sled and if you see a orange 3D printed jaw jacker with tips ups and jigging rods that's me

Ice is still good and thick but getting ready to rot away. Good to drive on still but won't be for much longer

Anyone bein on the lake since saturday? Hows the ice? Driveable?

Sunbreaker - Fishing in 8-10 ft water, tons of small perch, whites on the camera but nothing down the hole. 2ft ice

Palm Bay. 3 hours saw 1 white. Sunbreaker 2 hours saw 1 white. Fishing 6 - 9 foot of water. Where are they?

Sat, Feb 26th - ice was 24 inches thick at range road 23. Trucks still parking on the ice around the lake.

How is the lake conditions? Can you drive a truck on at Palm?

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09 cabelas thanks for the info.

Ice still good to drive on, 21" yesterday.

Shane - anywhere round norglenwold and half moon. Palm bay and sunbreaker are good I hear but I've yet to venture that way so don't take my word on that.

where are you finding perch on sylvan?

What's the ice lookin like? Driveable?

Went Sunday 930-4. 1 walleye, 1 pike, 5 whites, 5-10" perch, and about 150 of 4" perch for kids' fun.

Fished all day and one little perch. Drove on the lake, snow a little soft but ice is 14 inches thick. No water at Sun Breaker Cove.

How's the ice with all the warm.weather lately?? Any water in top of the ice?? Thinking about going out on monday.

Went to Palm Bay today for 1st time. Saw every type of fish on the camera tones of small perch and only caught a 4lb burbot. Drive on lake, ice over 12 inch thick._

HOW IS THE ICE?

Lots of perch and a few pike
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Hey going out tommorow. Is the ice good for my 2500 pickup

@fishingmike. Palm bay is north west side of lake. Take rainy creek road and turn onto lake at Palm Bay sign. Approximately 1 mile west of sunbreaker cove road.

Thirstyman, anywhere that you see shacks around the lake. Lots of whites at Sylvan just a matter if they're biting. Yellow wire worm is what has been working for me recently.

Looking to go out tomorrow for some whites never been to sylvan, a couple of aged angles looking for advice on where to find them...noy looking to take over your honey hole only out couple times a year...any advice appreciated thnx

Never fished sylvan but would like to try for whites tomorrow any help as to where is good on lake is very appreciated thnx

Ice Report: 21 in

Great day on the lake today, saw lots of fish on the camera, caught 5 whitefish and got some bites from perch. Deayne, we had a great time and will definitely be back, next time with the kids, awesome setup you got there.

Where is Palm Bay please

Is there any snow on Sylvan? Anyone catching at Sun Breaker Cove?

One white fish at half moon bay this afternoon

Norglenwold Today. Had a school of Perch under the hut. Pulled a Bakers Dozen out. Lots of fun for the kids. Little 4 or 5 inchers.

Fished half moon bay today. Caught one white one burbot and many perch. 6 Fow

How much is it

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Great place for me if you use tip ups with herring I got a 8lb pike and a 3lb burbot the burbot was caught on green smelt

At Palm beach area, saw 4 whites in 2 hours swam right by my presentation, which was a silver kastmaster with a green wire worm 12-16" above it on 4 pound translucent. Also tried with yellow and orange couldn't get any to give a second look. Gonna try and make it out again and figure em out but any tips to shorten the process would be greatly appreciated as I have not fished sylvan much. Thanks in advance

Jan 30 2016: The boys and I spent 8 hours at Palm Bay. 20" of ice, tonnes of perch but no keepers, 2 whitefish 2lb range, and saw some big pike. We were hammering the perch and whites with pink tear drops and maggots. 20ft depth.

Ice Report: 20 in

Couple days of warm weather isn't gonna melt 15" of ice lol. If anything it added a inch

18" where I'm sitting right now near norglenwold....dout ice would have changed any significant amount

Does anyone know how much ice is left after this week of warm weather? Planning to go fishing Jan 30th.

Where are the perch. And what are you using

Not a problem!!

Okay, thanks browninghunter.

Just one white fish swimming around lazily and one large perch Northwest of Sunbreaker cove. On camera not interested in my offerings.

Seeing any whitefish?

Yesterday I was on the lake,right by norglenwold and half moon bay

How recently were you ice fishing at Sylvan?

15-16 inches,I drive my F350 on the ice with never an issue

How thick is the ice?

Jarvis bay from 8am to 1pm caught 2 small walleye.

Cool,thanks a bunch! Greatly appreciated

Haven't had much luck catching good sized perch at sylvan but caught some nice ones at aspen on gull 100 yards out

My little brother is wanting to catch some perch,would anyone be willing to point me in a direction that we could possibly put him on a couple perch! I know everyone has heir own secret spots and I respect that 100%.. Thanks for the help

Out for the day on sat, on the ice for about 6 hrs (noon - 6pm) 200m north / north east of the pier. Tons of small perch, landed 3 in the 8" category. Landed one beauty walleye, two more nice ones got away. Allan's all a good day.

Out today past the first line of shacks couple hundred yards out, not much biting action but they re down there

greetings fellow anglers. We have gone to half moon twice but must be fishing too deep. threw everything in our arsenal but nothing biting. Going out again tomorrow for an overnighter. will report back if successful. Any tips would be appreciated.

Went to sylvan lake today fished half moon bay lots of perch caught 3 keepers , saw some wallys nothing else seen

I don't mind.... I go on the ice at half-moon Bay and stay on shoreline right to the next Bay very close to shore in 5 feet of water

In the water

Where are the fish biting

10th day on the ice this season got 39-40 little perch one 10"er one pike and my first sylvan wally lots of whites down the hole not hitting

Fished yesterday, caught a nice walleye. Drove onto the ice went to the right , about 1\2 km then about 5-600m from shore. Could have went out to get a little deeper I think, but FISH ON!!

Went out 6:00 to 8:30 last night to try twilight fishing and actually caught 3 wallys and missed about the same amount. Couple guys said they have stayed till 9 and caught so I gave er a go and I guess it works. Might have to try that again. North side of lake Jarvis area

Went to both Range 23 and Halfmoon Bay today. Dead dead dead. Saw just one whitefish at half moon bay. No bites. Wife saw a small pike and small perch.

Going to Sylvan lk. For the first time on Thursday. Can anyone plse tell me what bait to use? I guess I'm going around half moon bay - unless you can tell me of a better spot. Thanks in advance for sharing info.

Planning to go sylvan this weekend for whitefish. Never fished there before. Any suggestions about where to go what to use and how deep should I fish would be highly appreciated. Thanks guys.

Thanks AV

Fishing mike, at the end of RR21 there is a boat launch. You can drive right onto the lake from there.

How do I get onto the lake at half moon bay please.

Where do you access the lake and be able to park your vehicle?

Out today. 1 walleye. 7 whites between the two of us. Off the lake by lunch

3 guys on half-moon Bay 1 pike 1 burbs 1 white tons of perch couple 10"ers lots of whites and a pig pike down the hole

Went out yesterday saw a lot of whites on rr23 landed a 43 inch pike. Almost lost em. Anyone know the record for pike in sylvan? Can't figure out what the whites are biting on this year. Wire worms aren't working.

Went out Friday night to Saturday morning for an evening and sunrise fish for burbs and whities out on Half Moon Bay. Disappointed in the whities action, but the walleye were fantastic all night long. -29C but about 2 dozen walleye pulled through the ice all night.Only 2 burbs.

Bring some small jigs or just bare hooks, but small. Worms, shrimp again something small and you should be able to catch perch all day. Great fun for kids.... Have seen perch everywhere this year, nothing big though. The deeper the water the better. 200m NNW of Norglenwold would be good. 6" off the bottom.

Hey everyone, i am about to go next week to Sylvan for the first time in 20 years with the little one anyone have any suggestions on where a great spot would be for some action for the little one.

1144am limited out on whites and heading home

Out this morning. 3 whites in an hour. But breakfast called so had to leave

Was out today. 5 hours. 7 whitefish between the two of us. Lots of little perch.

Was out today with my 3 year old girl we got at least 100 little perch and 2 burbs lots of whites moving thru hole no takers

Ice Report: 15 in
200ft off norlenwold entrance

Hey guys, any updates on rr23? Have the whites moved in yet? Looks like a frigid weekend and I am willing to go out in -25 if the whites are active.

Tons of perch and whites steady bites since 9:30am
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Half moon bay today about 11.5 inches of ice in 7 feet of water. Saw about 12 whites caught 2 big ones. Did not see any walleye or perch or pike or burbot. Only whites. All in all great day.

17 inches up by camp kuriakos..Lots of traffic. People saying walleye but been slow for a couple days

12" of ice yesterday at Sunbreaker Cove. Only caught 1 bourbot. Saw a few whites on the camera, but no eyes or pike. Lots of small perch as well.

Non stop walleye action in front of the half moon bay at around the 20-25 foot range was amazing action today

Half moon bay today 12" of ice 400 yards from shore not much fish action, and too many people driving to fast on the ice, they must not know what that does to the water under the ice.

Traveled to sun breaker cove two days and had nothing but small perch, saw a couple whites and a large pike. Don't think I will travel back to sylvan. If you enjoy 6 inch perch this is the spot for you 12 inches of ice

Anyone seeing any whites near Palm Bay??

Ice Report: 13 in
West of sun breaker. 400 yards off shore

Was set up about two hundred meters from the channel entering marina bay. A lot of small perch early then a determined ling cod at least one nice pike and a couple walleye. Was only trying for a nice pike or walleye but that ling cod kept spoiling the party.... I'm seeing more little perch this year than usual in unexpected spots.

Looking at the depth chart of the lake where there is a large area 50-60ft deep just off the point. Has anyone caught any White fish or any fish in the deep part especially when it is slow in the shallow?

10 inches today at half moon bay. Saw some small perch, nothing more, but was setup too shallow. Couple trucks on the lake, and one guy ripping donuts in a jeep driving upwards of 40-50 km/hr on the lake. yikes

Lots of perch about 1km directly north of the norglenwold access. 28.5' of water. Unfortunatley all were quite small...

Ice Report: 10 in
Off RR23. Some vehicles on it. Not me yet haha

Ice Report: 13 in
Sunbreaker cove

Half moon bay. Lots of burbot today also had two pike come check out the lures. One in the 10lb range. And a one in the 25 lb plus range.

Lots of Ling COD out today and a few big pike south west side

Slow morning not much action at all anyone out on the lake having any luck?

Any luck near the birchcliff sunny side summer village launch? Or that area?

Thinken of heading out on Tuesday just wondering what the white fishing is like any recommendations? Never seam to have much luck out on sylvan lake

North side of lake 15 fish in 3 hours left at 1 mixture of everything except whites.....move to south and got 3 till dark. Spoon with minnow head seemed to be the truck this morning

Palm Bay. 4-500 yards out, 10 inches of ice. Had some decent action. Pulled in a nice 5lb pike.

Ice Report: 10 in
10" about 2-300 yards out from West Point ... 9" at 5-600 yds. out...

Was out yesterday by sunbreaker managed 2 whites lost a nice one caught a throw back pike and other wise pretty slow day

About 7-8" of ice last week (Dec 13th) around birchcliff. That's only about 200 yards out, in around 6-10 feet of water. Didn't catch a thing.

Anybody know how the very northwest bay is thanks wondering if I'm safe to park on the side and take a quad out

West side past marina out about 150 yards 9.5 inches of ice in about 6 feet of water. Havent seen anything yet

Ice Report: 10 in
10" on the Westside of lake 100yards offshore

Just to the west of sun breaker launch

Where were you at 09cabelas?

Gave it a go today. Walked out. Spent 3 hours. Saw 2 whitefish and no takers.

I've been curious for years if there's any good fishing off the reeds at Petro beach. I usually set up a semi-permanent shack off Marina Bay. I've put together a great mobile set up this year so looking for any ideas and experiences.

Only about 3-4 inches of ice where I checked at sun breaker.

not open yet

Hey everybody how's it going. Anybody catching anything here lately?

Any idea the ice depth??

Ice rrd 23 yet ?

Any ice forming yet?

No ice yet

A HotSpot Marker was added for Sylvan Lake
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What's the best time to fish for walley?

Camping at Watipi this weekend, would appreciate any tips on places to fish with kids and bait/lures to use!

Nice job HoneyBadger! What were you using to get the subtle hits? gotta luv it when the 'eyes just "lip it". :-)

Was out last night between 8 and 10 pm. Landed 30 Walleye between two of us. Range from 1 lb to 2.5 lbs. Subtle hits, but seemed to be healthy fish.

Fishing with a two and a four year old, my wife and I still landed 20+ walleye in about an hour. I hope the gov't opens this lake soon as the walleye are getting smaller and smaller and overpopulated.

Any good spots to shore fish with a three year old? Going camping at jarvis bay and never fished this lake before

Pretty good morning...went out with the boy and a buddy and caught 44 walleye in 2.5hrs.

Are the whitefish not soft and bad eating at his time of year ?

9 whitefish in 1 hour. Just out from the weeds past sun breaker. Red wireworm with maggots 2 feet below balsa float. Fishing in 4 - 6 foot of water

Still lots of whitefish in the shallows?

Gloveman watch YouTube video "sylvan lake whitefish action" he catching lots

Anyone catching whitefish?

Anyone know of any good spots from shore with lots of bites? Just movies to sylvan and would love some hot spots.

Where's a good spot to fish from shore on the lake? I don't have a boat and don't know anyone with one. Just moved to sylvan and its to far of a drive to go my old spot so I figure I'll try this lake.

2 whitefish
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lol

Shouldn't be a problem at all Mr. Hansen!

Keith, should be no problem to break the record from "Whitefish King". 33 whitefish in five hours, right!?

Good pike fishing out past Petro Beach in the reeds.

33 Whitefish in 5 hours. Broke a personal record! Gotta love first ice off, bites will only decline from here

Going out today looking for pike

Anyone had any luck so far?

Can I use my boat yet? Is there enough ice gone

Caght 2 small whites on a len thompson gold spoon in 20+ ft of water. Walk on only. Very slushy ice and much thinner now.

@Whitefish King: thanks for your information. I wonder what kind of hooks you were using when catching whites and where is the shop located in Sylvan town?

The losers that were to lazy to get there shack off the ice at sun breaker and just decided to burn it need a slap. Hopefully everyone else has enough respect to get their shacks off the ice

Fished thursday

Access points have deteriorated significantly. Very wet and slushy w/ deep ruts on surface, I'd say driving no longer recommended.

How is the ice on the lake lately?

Out at Sunbreaker today in 14.7 feet of water. Saw lots of whites but no bites. Had a decent pike take my red wire worm I was jigging for the whites instead of the minnow on a jig close to it. Go figure.

Went out to the same spot 10 FOW. Landed and released a little pike right off the hop. One white came in a few times but just wasn't having it. Same little minnow sized perch came in and was nibbling. Moved in to 7 FOW and caught a nice white that was released as well. Good 2 hours of fishing. Cheers

Forgot my GPS and couldn't find the ledge I usually sit on. Being lazy I moved to an old spot that I had fun with walleye's last year. 2 walleyes around 4:30. One whitefish kept me company playing tag with the hook but not taking it, and one fearless perch (minnow size) that hung around. Was a good day, 10 FOW. Will see what I can find tomo AM. Cheers

@Wu J, We were out on Sylvan lake on the 28th of Feb and March 1st, we all caught limit in 2 hours. They will not bite wireworm at this time, you need to use bottom bouncers. You can buy them in the shop in Sylvan Town. We use our camera to track exactly where the whites are going, so that's always useful. Do 2 bouncers on the bottom, then hold it about mid water column. That's how we've been catching them!

was it east or west of 23?

Anyone else get their shack mowed over and everything stolen out of it i the last week? Ours was left in shambles off of 23

We all five people have been the lake by the road RR22 W. We saw over 20 whites on Cams but they did not bite and they were just passing slowly at time. Please help me to know why no biting??

Sylvan still has 10cm of hard packed snow.

Slewjr: where is exactly direction of the spot?

A little chilly with the wind this morning, but well worth the trip. Whites were moving quite well at RR23

Had a slow day. Tried all over Palm Bay and nothing. Not even seeing anything.

Slow day at RR 2-3. Saw a few whites, landed just one small one. Saw one small pike not interested at all. Saw a few walleye but very skittish and not aggressive at all. Very few people out so I assume it has not been very good there lately. Anyone else have better success today?

Fish and wildlife on the lake today injoying a good sled ride

Ice Report: 25 in

Ya I saw some open water around the structures in marina bay and flood water. But every where eles has lots of safe ice. I went out at lest 500 yards still 25 inches of good ice in 30 feet of water. Never saw anything on two cameras four to five hours. Ya we moved around still nothing. Saw one truck down towards lake view drive he must have been 1500 yards out. Lots of activity.

Was out near marina bay on Monday. Windy and cold. The gap exiting the bay had very thin ice on it, once you pass that, there is a lot of ice. Safe for driving D20

Spent a few hours on the south west end of the lake today and brought out our fish camera. Saw a few decent sized perch and a burbot. No bites tho, still a good day on the ice.

Don't worry rapala roland just lies about all his catches anyways. Don't believe a word that he says. He was already busted on another social media site. He posted a picture of fish found on a website and claimed that he caught them on gull

Slow day for me today. The only white I saw seemed very lethargic compared to the ones on friday. Change in weather maybe. Still a great day on the lake.

Rapalaroland I stand corrected and optimistic that at least some people read the regulations that are a guide. I'm waiting on a response from the F/W about targeting Zero Detainment fish species as part of C/R for enjoyment in winter ice fishing because of the elements of exposure that exist causing stress and injury to the fish. I personally witness over the weekend at one of the lakes several people catching lots of fish and not knowing how to handle the fish properly to release it. That becomes a major concern. Open water fishing at least you can keep the fish in the water and manage it better for the survival of the fish. I have seen and heard of people bragging how many fish they caught over the weekend and had retained. more that their total allowed for their maximum limit including the fish they have at home. Wow I have that saying Limit your catch. Not Catch Your Limit. The good thing if they consume these fish daily they are up on the Omega 3. Another thing I observed is people culling their fish especially the perch. So if they do it with the perch I pretty sure they do it with other fish. The regulations are just guidelines to follow and there are other laws that F/W can impose on you that are not in the guidelines for fishing and hunting privileges in Alberta.

Hey yogi bear maybe you should read the regulations a little closer there bud!! Just says limit is zero on burbot it's not closed to angling!! And as for the walleye fishing(which is spectacular) do not need a lotto liscense to catch these fish just catch and release only!! When a limit is zero U may still catch but not keep!! When a lake or portion of a lake is closed to angling then u cannot fish there.

Found several people asking where to catch certain fish that are not in season or a draw fish like walleye. If U don't hold a lottery licence its illegal to target that fish. Burbot is out of season in some lakes now because are spawning. Need to keep up with the regulations they change through out the season to manage the fish resources.

Lake is plenty safe to drive on, lots of ice. Snow is wet and deep in some spots. 4wd recommended. Noticeable change in the aggressiveness of the whites yesterday. Checked the bellies as they are eating lots of little shrimps, and small minnows. Cheers

Just wonder if the lake is so still good & safe to drive on? Where do u recommend to go?

hey Canuck123! Can you tell me where on the lake you are catching the walleyes?

Thanks you so much

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Is there any good perch fishing on sylvan? Anyone know of any hot spots?

Went out Rr 2-3 about 21 feet I could not keep the walleye off from 5-7 pm great day out there caught 6 and had about 10 on

Thanks Slew. I will take any info you got. Ice fishing is sure a lot different than flyfishing. Lol.

The five of Diamonds may work, but you are better off with a wireworm and small test line. Maggots can be used. Seen lots of whites in deeper water, waiting for the burbot to spawn as the whites will be more aggressive. Then try the five of diamonds.

Slew; Is the five of diamonds black and yellow or red and yellow? Do you jig this or let it sit? Where do you fish on Sylvan? Sorry about so many questions, I am new to ice fishing. Thanks

Fished near Jarvis Bay yesterday. Nothing all day. Buddy lost on at top of hole. Thinking of moving to south side. Where is a good place?

Ice Report: 19 in
19-20 inches at Jarvis Bay.

There's an entrance at the end of rr2-3

Does anyone tell me where the entrance of the lake?

Looking for some feedback on the spond starting with the burbot

Got there at noon got a couple of bites pulled out 1 pike pack up go home overall nice day!

Yeah it sucks though, just built it and put it on there 2 weeks ago and got to fish in it twice!

My buddy saw the dirtbag that hit that shack. He called the cops on him right away. He's got a slew of charges to deal with now.

Red white sorry to hear about ur shak buddy hate to see that happend to a fellow fisherman hope you find the people that did that ... You don't mess with our fishing community

@ lots of fun were do u fish your eyes at this lake and how deep of water ?

Good day. Between 2 guys. 12 Walleye , one burbot . Seen 1 more burbot and a pike , only seen 4 whites

Good day

Sorry to hear about your shack. Anything that stands out on it and I'll keep my eyes open.

@red&white665 Well went out this morning around 7 am to find my shack stolen...well as I thought, went to cop shop and told me someone flew through it in there truck and there was nothing left of it... I had most of my gear in there and now I'm left with nothing! So not going good :(

How's every one makeing out today ?

That same gentlemen pulled me out of a snow bank huge thank you and I didn't even get his name

21 lb pike today. Thanks to the gentleman who took the photos for me

Great day 3 walleye, 4 pike, 4 burbot

Using a fake minnow about 2 ft off the bottem , walleye love it too

Norglenwood by all the shacks

Where u fishing Andre and what are you using to catch the pike?

Caught 3 walleye 2 pike and a burbot all before 12 am. yesterday got 3 pike and 2 whitefish

Ice is really thick. No red left on the auger. Sucks when you do it all manually.. Good luck today guys!!!

How thick is the ice guys? Safe to drive on near Norglenwood?

Lots of whites on the camera. Had one walleye bite but did not see many. No pike on the camera. Slow day.

Slew I see you on every lake making up these stupid far fetched story's that's not the point of this site maybe grow up a little

17 inches of solid ice and you're not driving on what are you driving a 5 ton truck?? Or maybe you got a front-wheel-drive civic

Heading out early tomorrow . Great day at brownlows today. Slated the limit on the whites and the perch. Got the propane conversion done on the auger. Can't wait. I am in the civic

Ice Report: 17 in
Sun breaker launch. Consistent 17" in that area. 16" minimum for truck. Walked on. Many drove on. To each his own.

15 FOW out from sun breaker launch. Half dozen smalleyes only took deadstick. No whites. Harassed by a school of small perch for an hour. Christmas treed me and couldn't see anything. Switched to deadstick and problem solved. Ice is 17" NW side. Chose to walk on.

Wanna try for some eyes on sylvan had my fun at gull for a while but don't know the lake too well, also wouldn't mind perch. Any tips on what to use and where to go would be much appreciated, thanks.

Headed to sylvan tomorrow. Where's the best spot for pike?? Thanks

Fishing slow but met with a great couple seen a lot of whites

Slow!

im planning to go fishing Monday can a person drive a minivan on the ice?

Thanks slew great help going out tomorow

how is the bite out there today, got tied up and couldn't go today, heading tomorrow to Brownlows. I am in the civic

Canuck123 I find them shallower in the morning, deeper mid morning to mid afternoon and shallow again in the evening. I tend drill a line of holes every ten to fifteen feet, fish between 5 feet and 15 feet. if your not seeing them keep moving. you should be seeing 5 to 10 fishing an hour, if not move

Hey slew reading ur post how deep are the wites ? I'm set up in 10 feet and seems to be we're everyone is ?cheers

Awsome! I will give it a try, Thanks for the tip SLEW.

Forgot to mention give your lure a little squirt of WD40, not sure why it works it just does

Using a very small five of diamonds, smallest they make tipped with a maggot. I ran into this a few years ago fishing for perch and the whites just kept hitting it. Ever since then that is all I use for whites a sylvan, this does not work at Brownlows they don't like the five of diamonds

Slew! What u getting all the whites on? I tried everything today with no luck. All color wire worms, maggots and more. Seen lots but they weren't interested. Hammered burbot on the tip up all day that's it. Never seen any pike or eyes

I was at brownlows today and it was slowww. Had one pike hit on the tip up and no other bites. Didn't see anything on the cam either.

I'm fishing brownlows on Saturday. I will be in the civic

Go to brownlows on gull if you want some good pike. Caught 4 monsters there a few days back. The perch are going crazy there too. And pretty easy.to limit out on the whites there. At sylvan the whites are cruising well but the eyes and pike are slow

Haven't fished sylvan in years and want to head there this weekend. Where's the hot spots at, and where's everyone caught their biggest pikes?

What's your limit on whites slew!??

What's your limit on whites slew!??

Nailed 2 burbot. Got 15 whites on the ice. Wife wants to go home so might be packing up and missing the afternoon bite. Whoa. Just tagged another burbot. Wife still wants to go. I'm leaving her at home tommorow. Will be back in the civic

Thanks. Ya stay away from eagle lake. My breath still smells. Hot action today for the whites. Got 10 on the ice. And now working to get the wife's limit. The grid worked great but bobcat a bit heavy and getting some good cracking on ice. Going to get my auger fixed and bring the civic back out tommorow.

Good luck slew! hope the fish outta sylvan taste better than eagle for ya!

Just getting suited up for a day on the lake, decided to wear white so I blend in and don't spook the fish. Mrs. Slew is wearing light blue so she blend in with sky when the fish look up the hole

Right on SLEW! Ill be watching for the SOLID play by play!!!!

Heading out in the am, will give some solid play by play thru out the day. Will be bringing my bobcat with auger to drill a 20ft x 20ft grid to pin the fish down.

Is anyone having any luck with whitefish? And what are you catching them on right now? Seeing lots but can't get them to bite

Ill even come drill your holes for free

Hey SLEW! You gotta get back on the hard water. Love reading your posts. Makes me laugh every time.

Went out a couple days ago and caught 4 decent Walleye in a couple hours. Probably saw a good dozen though.

2 white fish, lots of small perch
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Was out by rr 2-3 in 8 feet of water didn't catch none saw a couple though . It's tough for me only time I can go is 1-5 or so and it's so slow . Was going to try the night bight tomorow go 6-9 pm is that good fishing I'm not from here ... Thanks guys

Going out tomorrow, I hear guys saying they caught perch, what general area? I have cam, I see whites ,pike, walleye, would love to see some perch and not have to go to gull or burnstick, good fishin guys thanks.

Where is a good spot for pike on sylvan guys?? Bringing the lil guy out tomorrow.

Boy the whites are cruising at brownlows. Thank Peter for punching the holes. That's good sportsmanship. Got a bunch of whites on the ice. The eyes are not moving. Just about to have lunch. What's everybody having for lunch?

ThAnks to Reg for the holes. Just seen one about 2ft off the bottom. Might have been a sauger not sure

Auger seized by running it to lean. Anyone by rr23 who will drill me some holes. Will pay 2 bucks a hole. I am in Orange civic

Anyone on the ice with 3/4 or 1 ton trucks? Want to know if the ice is good enough for my 3/4 ton. Thanks guys!!!

Not sure of ice at re 23. Brownlows is ok. Heading out to get me some of the eyes. Will try and give some play by play today. Ie ice thickness hook selection, bait selection, fuel/oil mix for auger ( might try running it a bit leaner today). Anybody have luck running a lean fuel mix?

Is it safe to bring truck and 12ft scamper out on the RR23.How thick is the ice?

Any luck at brownlows? Are the wires moving? How's bout the eyes. Anybody catching the eyes. Thinking of either going to brownlows or glenrose

Saw a couple pike and whitefish North of RR 23. No catch.

Saw a couple pike and whitefish North of RR 23. No catch.

Range road 23

Whats the best way on the lake? Heading out for some whitefish tomorrow...thanks

32 perch a walleye and ling yesterday 1 walleye today but seen probably 15 walleyes.

Got skunked. Anyone have bait/lure set god that are working off rr23?

Heading out tomorrow. Still seeing lots of whites?

Ice Report: 15 in
15.5" 400 yards straight out from range road 2-3 north side. Used tape measure.

Orange wire worms for perch and white wire worms for white fish seemed to have worked the best yesterday for me. RR2-3

Ice Report: 18 in
300 yards straight out RR23. 18" Whitefish.

About 8 feet deep, tons of perch action, nothing really worth keepin
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Ice Report: 15 in
230 yards out from the mansion on palm beach road (RR#2-2) southof Rainy Creek Road

Thanks Flash!!

Went out by the shacks on RR23. Pulled two little whitefish in 8 hours. Lots of fish on the camera, we just couldn't get them to bite.

we go onto the lake from the north on rr 23 and rainy creek road

Is there any other place to drive on to the lake from the south? Besides range road 23.... Not from here so any help would be nice thanks!

Went this past Thursday and Friday. From the camera, saw 3 big pike, had 3 or 4 walleye bug me all day. Caught 1 walleye. Used minnows, white Mr. Twisters. Trucks driving on the lake off Sun Breaker Cove.

Caught a 29 cm Perch today! Personal best out of Sylvan for me!

Went out today from 11-2pm. Wife caught two walleye and a whitefish and I scored a big goose egg out....

Hey everyone I plan on going to sylvan for the first time on fir can anyone give me some basic advice on where to find perch and pike. Any info would be greatly appreciated. What is the better lake? sylvan or gull?

Out here today norglenwold just a little west of big brown house roughly 13-14 inches of ic3 about 10 fow. A little murky but not to bad

Ice Report: 14 in
Range Road 23. Lots of traffic.

Hammered walley all morning . Rr23 10ft of water foot off the bottom. Great day so far!

Ice Report: 14 in
Lots of ice time to slay the walleye

Was out yesterday with a couple of buddies caught three whites and a bunch of little perch snapped off a burbot seen a few walleye and a couple pretty decent size pike great first day at Sylvan

How is the clarity at Norglenwold?

How is the ice at Norgenwald?

Seen a couple whitefish and hooked a wally from 12pm to 330pm. Norgenwald lil west of big brown house

Very slow and no action by the big brown house .

Very slow and water is unusually murky

Has anybody been out and have you been catching?

7 inches of ice out about 150 yards from rr23

How's the fishing going? Anyone catch any burbots or whites?

Ice Report: 6 in
About 100 yards from shore

Ice Report: 5 in
10" 0-50yards. 5" at 75yards. Never went further then 75yards out from the range road 23 boat launch.

Hey guys new to red deer area was wondering how the ice fishing is here? And if they have tournaments here in the winter.

I've never been to sylvan lake because it's a bit far from where I live. But would really like to take my new wife there today for some offshore fishing. Can anyone help me out with some fishing spots? Any help is greatly appreciated!

It's because we have a government that can't seem to manage anything. There are many lakes that are similar in Walleye population causing a huge imbalance in population. I'm starting to thing they are trying to create Walleye trophy lakes. I'm so frustrated and dont even know where to start.

Can anyone shed some light into why the walleye limit is zero? Every time I go fishing the walleye are non stop. Caught 45 last night in 3 hours...don't keep them, but there is obviously an abundance of them...

haha how many days did it take you to catch those 3 MONSTERS Mr Legend Good fishing story though. _hammerhandle

Guess what lads...... Three pike in the last two days...25lbs, 27lbs, 36.8oz.. That is just in the last three days.__The legend of Sylvan lake...

Was out yesterday from 11:30am till 3:00 caught 48 walleye in 8-12 FOW.

Pretty slow tonight. Caught 3 between 6:30 & 8:00pm. Although the 2nd one was about 4lbs.

Only 1 small pike in 3 hours trolling in the afternoon.

Wicked night in the Marina fishing for eyes caught a pretty decent five pounder!!!

Great nite over 25 eyes landed from shore!!!!!

Heading out tonite to slay a few eyes!!!!

Where's a good spot for perch??? Craving a good fish fry

Great evening walleye action tonite !!!!!

where are some good offshore fishing spots in sylvan lake or if there is any?

19 inch Pike
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Good morning today. Pulled out just under 40 in about 3.5hrs. Biggest one of the day was a solid 6lbs.

What an absolute awesome evening of fishing!!! Me and a buddy ended up catching well over 40 walleye into and a half hours!!!

Can't keep any walleye

POF check the regulations out everything you need to know from size restrictions to limits on the fish are in there

Heading out tonight to smash some walleyes!!!!!

Hey guys just wondering about the walleye. Is it all year your not aloud to keep them or just April to July?

Hope you know that the majority of the pier won't open legally for fishing until the first, so if you're fishing there you may get caught

Great night last nite pulling Lindy rigs with leeches!!! Over 30 fish in 3 hrs biggest was 5 lb

Out on the 26th and the walleye are biting well. Caught 15 in 2 hours on the north west side of lake. Using swim baits with rooster tails. Smaller pike on white spinner baits.

Heading out night in pursuit of walleyes!!!!!

fishing right off the main pier, use minnows right on the bottom, with a bobber or slip bobber, fish ever 10 minutes, all walleye nothing big, 1 lb or 2, but non stop action, early morning or eight at night, not sure about minnows in sylvan, just bring some .... couple beside me, using bait , out fished me 20 to 1, cheers doyle

Also can we buy minnows in Sylvan or I have to bring?thnx

Coming to sylvan for a week,, where is good shore fishing? __thanks

What r u guys using for pike and how deep cuz every time I've went out all we've caught is plenty of small walleye

caught and release a 27 lb, 123 cm pike today

minnows are aloud at sylvan lake and I dont understand why people keep big fish the bigger they are the worst they taste. maybe they should do like a few other lake in alberta only be aloud to keep the small pike and get sylvan into a trophy lake

Are minnows aloud

To many people are keeping big pike out of sylvan. Its going to start hurting the fishery

Anybody have the current water temperature?

hey where do you guys catch all tje big pike I only do catch and release anyway so hopefully you wont mind ppinting me the right direction if possible

Was out yesterday morning trolling big plugs and caught four pike 5lb 8lb 12lb and 17lb!! 5-20ft trolling with the elec motor in first gear. If ya go too fast they will not bite!! GREAT MORNING

Whats good lure n bait on this lake for larger fish ? Anyone

Where is a good fishing spot on shore for big pike and walleye

48 degree today at 6 pm

Anyone know the current water temperature if sylvan lake?

if you go west all the way to rang road 23 and drive north there is a natural boat launch and a few people go there to catch pike and walleys some do really well pike up to 6 or 7 pound from shore and small walleys 2 pound or less

A HotSpot Marker was added for Sylvan Lake
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For all you sure fisherman Make sure that you really look at the regulations book and see where the closure is on Sylvan Lake for the walleye spawning. There are also signs posted at the marinas It is pretty much from the furthest tip out and nor Glenwall village all the way across to the pier that jumps out by the volleyball courts. DNR watch the marinas like hawks. It is closed from now until July 1

Yes for now

you are asking for place to fish from the shore right

Any decent places to fish off shore other than the peir this time of year? Just to avoid the crowds. If you don't want to post on the net you can text me at 519 566 0845. I'm kinda new to sylvan past summed iv had a boat so I didn't have this problem. Any info apprietiated! Thanks

usually white or black and white minnows that what I always use and did great the last few days on the lake

What should I use from shore? Twister tail? Pickled rig and minnows?

Two walleyed off the dock today

Started fishing this morning at 8 AM has been raining most of the day but the action is been nonstop with 30+ walleye and a 12 pound pike landed off shore!!!

got 2 walleyes today but water really cold 41 degrees

Anyone have any good fishing yet?

FISHINGTIME!!!!

Sooo how much ice is left on sylvan lake now? These warm days must have helped melt it away??

Hey Rapalaroland, where do you usually end up with good pike fishing?

Wind today really helped in breaking up the ice!!! Will be out chasing LARGE hen pike on opening day!!!!

I doubt you will be fishing sylvan in a week, ice is broken but still lots of it...

Just over a week to go! Going to be looking for some new spots for pike, anybody have any suggestions?

Lake is still pretty much covered, but this wind should have it broken up soon

how much ice left on the lake

How deep u Guys fishing we went out yesterday and only caught 1 white 1 perch and 2 walleye slow day

Great day at sunbreaker, brother and i limited out on whites by 9:30.

Spent 8hr day at sun breaker cover with my 5 yr old sun, he was a trooper even though we got skunked. He saw huge pike in hole but wouldn't bite. We saw whites,pike and walleye on camera and threw everything we had at them and they would check it out but no dice. Every hole I drilled today was 30" and we drove our f150 on the ice. Good luck to everyone fishing this weekend, final countdown has begun.

Aprox 10 lb pike and one eye so far this morning. Seeing lots of whites on camera

Was on Sylvan this past Sunday at Sun Breaker Cove, saw one big pike all day.

Bite is spotty

Spent the day at sun breaker cove, started 200yds off shore in deep water where I saw couple white fish swimming just under the ice but not interested in anything I put in front of them. I then moved to about 100yds off shore directly off boat launch where I came across some walleye got one to hole but he got off, then I saw several nice pike in about 10 ft water but they were not interested either. Barely busted through ice with hand auger, handle was pretty close to ice when it finally went through.

Just wondering how thick the ice is by range road 20. Planning on going out tommorow

Badger lake is down by lemons in southern alberta

Badger reservoir

Where is badger lake ??? It's not on ifish.

If you wanna catch some big pike for fun, head to badger lake. There are some big monsters and amazing they are caught in 4ft of water.

I disagree with the overfishing of these lakes lots of people come out here and don't catch a thing. Yes the lakes do get heart hit hard but they are definitely not overfished. Just because there is a bunch of traffic on the lake doesn't mean everybody's catching fish and a lot of those people are just out there hanging out snowmobiling,ATVing. having a fire and a hotdog roast on the lake ect..... The conservation officers are doing everything that they can to help control the population like at Gull ake dropping the whitefish limit from 5 to 3 is one way. I do however agree with closing down the big pike population which are your spawning fish and only keeping the smaller ones.

Hey not to familiar with the lake where would be a good spot for perch I Have never caught one before and everyone says its fun looking to come up next monday the 10th

Hello Eco yup I agree I think both Sylvan and Gull lake are way over fished and the amount of fish caught is WAY down. I still see lots of people post there catching lots of fish at Sylvan and Gull which is great but I am a seasoned fishermen and I go with 3 other gents al the time to Sylvan and Gull and we catch very few fish. It's not that we don't know what we're doing it's just these two lakes are extremely over fished. I also think Fish and Wildlife have it completely backwards we should release any Pike over 63CM and keep the smaller ones as the bigger ones are the ones that reproduce so were keeping the wrong ones. Also I think they should go to a zero limit for a few years at these two lakes to help the numbers. I have talked to many of the older fishermen and they all agree the numbers are way down from years past. Case in point 20 years ago when one went to Brownlows there would 20 trucks on the ice on a Saturday now there is 200 plus. Great to see fishing has become so popular however fish populations has suffered because of it. Some fishermen do still report great luck at these two lakes which is awesome I just wish they would send some luck my way hehehehe.

Curious if people think Sylvan is being over fished? Any plans to stock more fish? Used to go out and catch a bunch, been skunked a few times this year.

I seen a couple perch on the north side of the lake the other day, theyre still around.

Wdafxup, where are the perch hiding? Used to catch them all the time. haven't seen any come out for years!!

Hey rapala thanks for the advice. Im assuming a wire worm and maggot will work as usual, am I right? Am I looking for a certain depth?

Norglenwold is pretty good fishing been hammering whites there.

Should I go up rr 23. Or are there other better spots

Minnows or magots.

Looking for some a good place to fish. Never been to this lake before. Looking for some nice size pike, or whites. Any ideas on locations and bait tips.

Slow

Headed onto west side off the lake today off range road 20. Got one decent white fish. Had my camera in the water and saw a few other fish lurking in the shadows but weren't too interested. Tried everything in my tackle box but no luck. It was a good day fishing ,nice weather kids had fun and my wife enjoyed playing with the new underwater camera.

I use a camera all the time and it does not bother the fish at all. Some even swim right up to it i just drill a hole 5-10 feet away from the hut and put it down there. I use a aqua-vu micro 5

U don't need it when fishing in 7 ft or shallower I choose not to use it

About camera scaring white. Why do not you try turning your camera to look down then keep the camera as high as you can,out of the way of the whites. May help??

Sunbreaker cove is a honey hole when it comes to burbot... My biggest one was at RR 23 but the other side of the lake you see one almost every day... I've always had good luck with minnows. Have em a foot or less off the bottom, even right off bottom since those guys are always scanning pickin up anything they see... And I mean anything.. Just remember that you can't keep them after Feb 1st

Wdafxup, I'm looking for some help with burbot. Could you point me in the right direction of where to catch them when they spawn? What type of structures am i looking for?

Ice Report: 22 in
Sunbreaker Cove

I've lived in Sylvan Lake my whole life, been ice fishing here for the last 3-4 years... Pike, whitefish, burbot, perch.. I love em all... Walleye are just annoying. Always looking for people to fish and chat with I'm glad I got the app

Finally downloaded the iFish app... I've been checking out all your comments through twitter but now I finally get to do a few of my own

I don't go on Alberta outdorsman

hey rapalaroland, what's your aka on alberta outdoorsmen?

Ice is over 20 inches at Norglenwold

Any one know how thick the ice is going to head out there in the am

Had a cancellation for this weekend!! I have an Iceshack available for rent that will fit three people.

8ft depth, ice really good!
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Heading out in the morning hopefully the bite is on

Should've read the other comments first. Thanks

Planning on heading out in the morn, does anyone know the ice thickness out from rr23?

Any luck in deeper water? Went out a ways ended up in about 20 ft of water. Tried for a bit- no action. Maybe I'm not patient enough? Have been usually fishing in about 6-12ft, seeing lots of action down hole, but no fish on ice yet this winter. Any suggestions?

Ice Report: 20 in
Out from RR23, that was the minimum thickness of any holes we drilled. Used a tape to measure.

Hello fellow anglers, my two cents on cameras scaring whites, as soon as they show up on screen turn off camera. As for pike perch burbot

thanks rapalaroland. hope you have some luck at cold lake would love to hear you bring in a monster laker. thanks for the directions curtis and colby

Sorry fellas heading to cold lake to chase lakers for a few days. To access the lake from Calgary take hwy 2 to hwy 11 head west just past the Cusamo Grain elevators then north on rr 23 to the lake go on the lake and head right fish by the shacks

hi rapalaroland its curtis and colby here. you said to get on sylvan to take rr23 is that the town access or is it still ok to go on there. we are planning to go out there possibly saturday would like to know if your gonna be out at sylvan saturday we would like to meet you there . if not we might just go back to gull lake. thanks rapalaroland and hope to hear from you .

The town access point is shutdown. The rest of the access points are good to go on the ice at your own discretion.

Any feed back on ice conditions?

They are saying the lake is being shut down for entry, is this true?

Out here on south west side 6 feet of water 2 feet of ice. Fish are moving lots on cam and two whites so far

Thanks Roland next time I'm out at Sylvan or Gull I'm going to try without my camera and see how I do and I suspect it will be better. I suspected that was the problem.

I rented one of RapalaRolands shacks on the weekend.Great setup you have yourself. I took my two sons 5&7 and they really enjoyed themselves. Loved watching on the big screen the fish swim up to their hooks and take the bait!!! They both managed to catch 4 fish each. He then shut the camera off and showed them that u don't need a camera to catch fish!!i thought this was really a neat way to show my boys that technology isn't always the best thing when u have knowledge. His knowledge of what's going on in the lake is exceptional!!! Great experience and would recommend his rentals to all.thank you again Roland and we will see you again soon. Barry N and sons Calgary AB

I use camera too but not for whites. They have extremely sensitive lateral lines in their bodies and the cameras emit and electromagnetic pulse that the whites can pick up and they don't seem to bite as well.I have caught them on camera but its not near as good as when u don't use it!!

Ice Report: 23 in

hey rapala was just wondering where abouts on sylvan your fishing?

The white fish are really starting to fire up at Sylvan!!!!

Hello fellow fishermen and I could use your opinion on something. I have been fishing whites for 35 years and have caught my fair share of whites over the years but last winter I bought a fishing camera and after a few trips out I am convinced white fish are scared of the camera. I drill two holes 3 feet apart in my tent and I have no issues with the Pike or perch but the whites come within a couple of feet of my hook then turn away. I have tried a bunch of different hooks but it don't work. I see a ton of whites on the camera but nothing comes within 2 feet of my hook so it has to be the camera. Has anyone else had the same problem?

No I have not caught any jumbo whites in Sylvan just regular white fish. A big one out of Sylvan is 2 1/2 pounds The ones out of Sylvan Lake taste a lot better than the ones out of Gull ake I find. The meet is a lot firmer not so mushy.

Hey Roland, have you ever caught any jumbo whites in sylvan the size of the ones at gull?

Heading out in the morning chasing Whites!!!!

Good to see Spinners back!!!!!

Its been slow

fishing's good but ice is BAD!!!!! STAY ON THE ESTABLISHED TRACKS!!!! spent an hour pulled a guy out whi left the road and quickly found a foot and a half of flood water. not worth it!!!

Anyone know what the ice is like at sunbreaker?

Out here now about 300 yards out from shore. Roughly 3 feet of ice and about 12 feet of water. Caught one walleye saw a bunch of whites some were interested and saw two walleye. So far good day

Out here right now roughly 3 feet of good ice and about 12 feet of water. Caught one walleye and saw a bunch of whites and two walleye

How's access onto sylvan from between the houses? Is it bad for water on the ice under the snow? Have a 4x4 older chev.

How is the ice and fishing? Thinking of heading out from Calgary to fish the lake on Saturday. Would love some input. Any other good fishing spots closer to Calgary?

Roland where are you heading to this morning?

On a Whitefish fishing mission today!!! Good luck to all anglers

I have a few icefishing shack for rent on Sylvan Lake this year. They are only available on weekends but may possibly be able to work something out during the week. For further details you can contact me at 403-896-0222 or check out my ad on Kijiji under the fishing and camping stuff for sale

Was out from RR23 yesterday, 12FOW, 15" good ice. Lots of action down hole on the cam but not a lot biting. Released 1 small pike. Great to be back out on the lake!!

Beauty day! 5 whites on the ice 2 kept and 3 released. Then 3 walleye iced and released. Not bad for 4 hours work...lol.

Sunbreakercove cove 6" of water on ice under snow. A real mess to fish in a tent. Fished for an hour caught 1 white seen 4 and 1 small pike

RR 23 today, No luck at all

How's the fishing off range road 23 , driving out?

Sun breaker cove 125 yards out 9" good ice with water on top under snow makes for messy fishing. Need another good freeze. Lots of whites cruising with some intrested

Good spot for pike
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Ice Report: 9 in

Ice Report: 9 in
Some

Ice Report: 12 in
12 in of good ice just off the pier

Any word on recent ice thickness? Have heard that the town is not putting skating rink on lake yet because ice is not thick enough yet. Instead it will be on the pier. Would like to get the shack up but not feeling very confident based on previous posts.

Trucks are driving on down RR23

Ice Report: 11 in
Sunset legion. Only 7" of good ice.

Took a 4 Seat Rzr on the lake today. Stayed anywhere from 20 to 50 yards from shore. In places there was about 16 - 17" of snow and slush. Checked the ice periodically as we went along and found there to be varying depths of ice. 10" to 15". Fished about 100 yards from shore and there was about 8" of ice and 2" of water under the snow. Caught 2 small walleye in 2 hours of fishing.

Out there today, 50 meters off of north boat launch, 6 inches ice with 10 inches of flood water with a 4 inches of ice on that. and slush on top, broke through the top layer of ice! not good yet

Anyone been on sylvan yet? Is ice ok with all this snow?

Are you sure its only 5? It was -30 for quitea while

Ice Report: 5 in

A HotSpot Marker was added for Sylvan Lake
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Ice Report: 3 in

The lake is closed to fishing, not due to ice or weather but due to the Regulations. It opens again on Dec 11th.

Is the lake still open or is it icing over? Can you still fish there, nov 8th?

Funny how that works, I was there last night and only managed 3 Walleye. The Pike bite however was ON! 6 over keeper size and 4 hammer handles (all released). The biggest surprise was a nice fat Burbot on a smelt under a slip float in only 3 FOW! He was delicious BTW...lol. Sounds like a great day Roland, Congrats!

Me and a buddy went fishing in the marina today from eight till one and caught 23 walleye!!! Took a lunch break and then went back at 2:30 and fish at the mouth of the marina was trying for pike with 6 inch smell under a bobber and was still catching walleye!!! Caught around 40 between the two of us what a great day of fishing!!!!

Sylvan Lake is such a great walleye fishery fishing from shore and caught 30 walleye!! In 2 hours The fish are looking really healthy

Walleye all day just using minows, pickerel rig caught 2 at the same time three times
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