Hello friends. Anyone have any luck lately with perch??

Jack caught six in this area
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Anyone been catching anything from shore?

Went fishing last week and today

Fishing very slow today landed 2 in 5 hours, lots of people out but didn’t look like anyone was catching much around the Jubilee area. Could see pike swimming up to bait then turn and move on, and if they did bite it was just the tip of the minnow and spit it out and leave. They just weren’t hungry today.

Was out for about 2 hours this afternoon. Reeled in a nice pike.

Yes TJSmith you can drive onto the lake. lots of tiny perch swimming around in middle to bottom water column. tons of pike in all areas of the water column. jig and smelt and medium 5 of diamonds have been hot for me this year.

Is the lake drivable with a truck yet?

Hows the fishing is anyone catching anything??

Spent the whole day here today, ice was 14-16 inches

Has anyone been on here this weekend, how thick is the ice?

Went on Sunday for 3 hours with my son.

Any new ice reports

Is anyone pulling any keepers out ? It seems for years the lake is full of just short of regulation. You would think one year they all would grow past 63 cm. Or is the lake limiting the size growth somehow ? Anyone have some information as to why ?

Ice Report: 11 in
North side of lake by boat launch

Lots of flood water on the lake from Jubilee west. About inch of top ice then 1 to 2 inch gap that is full of water then approx 8 inches of good ice. No vehicles on lake yet, no issue for quads and sleds other than breaking thru that top layer of ice. Did try going down the lake but flood water got worse and worse so turned around and fished back around Jubilee, landed 3 in 3hours and a few other hits...fish were biting really soft today, barely notice the rod tip moving.

Was at wizard today and it was great, I caught 19 and my dad caught 8 all pike, no keepers, I've heard there's walleye in there but I've never caught any, just using all assortments of lures in the shallow water, lake is quite clear so far this year, mainly just spoons but also on frogs, jerkbaits and spinners

22 Inches 50 Ft. To the right of Jubilee Park

Got 5 this morning, all on jigs with minnows a little northwest of the park

What were you using on tip ups for bait and at what depth?

19 pike all on tipups by the jubilee campground

3 pike in 4 hours all with smelt
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Ice Report: 11 in
Ice wasn’t bad around jubilee day use side

10 %u201C perch

Thinking of heading out maybe next weekend, anyone catching any perch here? Thx

Bayden- where were you the ice was only 11inches, was the today at 2 different spots and had 15 inches of ice in both spots

Fishing slow today. Ice was at 11 inches

Anyone catching anything today?

15 to 20 ft should be good

What’s doing good right now the deep or the shallows?

Yeah I found the way on to the lake, wasn't hard to find. Came in off the jubilee side of the lake and went to the right , past all the shacks about 50 ft in front of the camp ground boat launch within 7 hours me and a friend, we caught 23 jack, nothing big. Though I do have to say some of the people on skidoos are @$$ holes, is it necessary with all that lake to keep going back and forth 15-20 away feet from people tents?

Ice Report: 12 in
150 yard off the boat launch jubilee park side

Ice Report: 12 in
Straight out from the boat launch on campground side.

Thinking of heading to wizard lake tomorrow, how's the ice, decently thick? Anyone been driving on it? And which way Is best to hey into the lake?

Lots pikes on smelts but all under size. But my kids really enjoyed
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That's good to know, I find it's odd that they aren't in the fishing regulations

We were fishing out in the bay off Jubilee, more to the east in about 6-8 feet of water. I don’t catch tons of them in this lake but definitely get 3 or 4 a winter, catching 2 in the same day was a bit of a surprise for me. I release everything so they are definitely still out there.

There are Burbot in Wizard, I have caught several

Okay so I'm a little confused, people are saying burbs, which I assume is meant as burbot, and I have a friend who's cousin sent him a picture of her holding a burbot she caught at wizard lake, I assumed she must have mixed up what lake she was at because according to the fishing regulations guide for wizard lake, it only mentions I believe it was jack, perch and lake white. Doesnt say anything about burbot

I'd like to know as well

Hi MrFish797979 where do you catch the burbs

Out for the day with the family, landed 25 fish including couple nice burbs. People driving trucks out at Jubilee but not going down the lake...there was some flood water about halfway to the narrows but for the most part ice is close to 12”

How’s the fishing been anyone catching any pike I don’t care what size

Ice Report: 11 in
Near the campground.

Ice Report: 7 in

Was out last weekend, 6”-7” of ice, water on top of ice under snow closer to shore. Caught 2 in couple hours with few more hits, action was slow.

Any ice reports ?

2 jack in 5 min 64cm 66 cm
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Anyone know how the thaw is doing?

Went fishing with my mom and daughter in this Lake yesterday. Many thanks to the guy who helped me drill two holes using his gas auger. Otherwise, I would have spent one hour to make two holes using my hand auger. I landed two pikes of small size and released. It was still fun. It was my mom and my daughter's first time to watch ice fishing. They enjoyed it.

Landed 10 pike today, 8 where during the morning bite. Fishing does seem to be slower this winter but this lake never disappoints

No fish today, but a huge thank you to the guys who came and saved me some time from having to hand auger through the ice by drilling a couple holes for me! Another HUGE thanks to the guys who gave me a boost after my car died! I have never seen a better Mcgyver job!

Was out for the morning, landed 8 and had at least double that or more in hits. Close to 30” of ice and a foot of snow out there.

Me and Marty one small pike each Smelts

Last time I was out it was dead so even 3 undersized is better. Thanks guys maybe I'll head out there this week.

I went fishing yesterday. I caught 3 pikes: 53cm, 55cm and 59cm. No keeper.

yup they bitting!

Anybody been out lately? Just wondering how ya did. Are they bitting at all?

Also trigger are you the same guys that posts on wab a lot?

Has anybody been out over the last 2 weeks? Just wondering how the fishing has been?

Yea now I know why they call it wizard lol a week ago I couldn't keep them off the hook and then *poof* like magic there all gone. There was a guy out there with a camera and flasher and didn't pick up one thing all day I caught one small guy and not even another hit after that. Sudden weather change must have shocked them.

This lake has never been a super busy lake but this year it seems pretty slow ( 1 small pike in 5 hours) and even less decent pike. I like it here but I think I'll be going somewhere else for a couple weeks and see if fishing picks up later in the season

How did everyone make out? I was out for a short time yesterday morning and I was a bit slower so I headed to a different lake.

Was out today only about 3 hours . Lots of ice that for sure. Had a few bites but nothing came up . A saw a guy pull 2 small pike. Usually have better luck here but I didn't fish very long so hard to say. Even with the cold was a nice day

i have caught burbot here before last year i have yet to go this year, they are in this lake there i dont care what you read on the regs lol

I caught 5 fishes last year. One was burbot, the other four were pikes. Only the burbot was a keeper.

Absolutely there is Burbot in this lake, I have caught numerous and seen many more caught here. As for perch good luck...if you are lucky enough to find them chances are they are very small, been fishing in this lake for years and only have heard of 1 person catching catching a 4" perch. Lots of pike though, not a lot of keepers...out of the approx 250 pike I caught over last winter I think maybe 5 were keeper size, but still lots of fun to catch!

Have you caught them in here? I was there today and no one knew about it at all including a guy that's lived at the lake for 22 years.... if there actually in there has anyone caught them? I tried to get onto the perch today and couldn't even find them but the jack were plentiful

Actually there is burbs in the lake!! And yes read the Reg's .. they are not listed that's correct, but It says on pg. 60 of the Reg's that you can keep 2 up until feb..

There's no burbot in here. Puke and perch only. Read the regs.

I got in there yesterday and had a great day with a friend. Out of the 10 we caught 1 of the jack was 70 cm. Was one of the most eventful times I've had fishing.

Caught 7 yesterday. No keepers. Biggest was 55 cm. Ice 18 inches.

Has anyone been catching jacks that you can keep?

Can I please get someone to instruct me on how to get to parking on the farmers field? I'll be coming from Northside Edmonton and I'm unsure of how to get to wizard. Thanks in advance! Happy New Years

The way I read the regs in pp2 under the B section there is 0 catch limit on burbot

Ice Report: 13 in
Good dark hard ice had my van all over

Thanks for you reply MrFish797979! I'll go out to Wiziard Lake during Christmas. I hope I catch some pike keeper!

Is anyone driving on yet?

Hey there Alberta fisherman. Just follow the limits (unlisted) at the first page of fishing zone regs. (PP2). Fairly certain it’s two burb before February hits. Hoping to come snag a cannonball burb there as well. Thar be dragons.

And yes parking is free at Jubilee in the winter. Ice is about 12" now everywhere but I'm still not driving on yet till we get a few solid weeks of cold weather again, lots of springs in this lake especially along the southside...not worth the risk in my opinion.

I have been out the last 2 weekends and between me and the father we landed 15 last weekend and 13 the weekend before

Anyone knows do we need to pay for parking if I park in parking lot of Jubilee Park? I am scared of driving car on the icy lake.

Activity here, but just wouldn't bite on
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Can you keep burbot at this lake? I hear about lots in this lake but doesn't show nothing about them in the regs for this lake which is weird

Ice Report: 8 in
Ice is pretty solid, but starting to rot a bit , I would only trust an Atv "personally"

Ice Report: 8 in
My last post was supposed to say nov 30 not Dec 01

Ice Report: 8 in
Was 8 1/2 inches on both east and west sides of the lake from shore to center. Fishing was pretty good to caught 8 pike no keepers though. Tried for perch to with no luck

Did you catch anything

Fishing was phenomenal, had the lake to ourselves! Not a soul in sight!

Ice Report: 7 in
7 inches 200 feet of shore by east boat launch

7 inches of ice 200 feet off boat launch east end

Took a drive down to the boat launch at jubilee, saw sled tracks heading out but no one fishing. next weekend I'm bringing down the auger to check depth.

Anyone check the ice thickness

Caught 4 jack. All undersized
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Caught 5 jack. All but one undersized.
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Went early (5am), brought in one undersized pike in the morning, then nothing for the rest of the day. Most of the fishing holes are filled up by kids with their floaties by 9am

Ok so was out today and trolled up one side and then back on the other side was about 50 yards out from shore, caught 10 jack but all under 63 cm A couple were really small, don't know where the big ones are, was using A Red and Yellow five of diamonds

So was wondering if anyone's catching any keepers, and where to go, thanks in advanced,

Went fishing here today. Was on the west side boat launch area. Water is very nice. Caught 3 little pike in 3 hrs but saw other guys catching some bigger ones not sure if they were keepers. Saw about 6 boats all together on the west end. Other then my nasty sunburn it was a great afternoon.

One ling cod 3 pike. Lost 4-5 mystery fish. Assuming the exact same fish. Just a theory of how they behaviour of the fight and biting action. Very good for the last day of fishing. And the season ends in 30 mins

Thanks guest

Try downsizing to a basic jig and minnow.

Can anyone help me i've went 3 times and not a single jack i'm using treble hooks and a smelt and not a bite.

Two good spots never let me down. As the one guy said to the left of boat launch 100 down 20 yards off shore. Nice shelf there Other spot off the launch look to the south and slightly west there's a reed bed there start 15 yards off it and drill towards the center 6-18' of water. Good luck. Watch the narrows for all the springs. March they like to start opening up.

Using a pink jig head and a minnow across from the weed patch few bites know of any good spots let me know out here right now in the frabill tent

Fished three spots today lots of hits one decent fish brought up. Pretty busy but a really good day to be out. 30" of ice in spots and nothing that I saw under 24" lots of fishing to be done this year yet.

Ive fished just to the right of the boat launch not far off shore and that seems to be where everyone catches them.

Anyone catching anything ? Was thinking of going there today going for Jack fish where is A good spot, thanks

Ice Report: 26 in
The ice is still very good. No free water on top. Drove a couple half tons out there.

Anyone been out there in the last few days? I'm wondering about the ice condition./thickness.

Was there during the weekend for 2 hours in the afternoon. Got 1 good pike and that was it. Ice was so thick.

Heading out next weekend with my neices ( first time out for them) wizard has always been good to me but haven't ice fished there this year. Any little tips on what those jacks are after would be greatly appreciated. I always find if people catch fish on there first trip out they are more likely to get back out there. Thanks

How's the driving on wizard since it's been warm?

How thick is the ice

A green Jighead tipped with a shiner in about 4-10 feet of water on the drop offs has always gave me fantastic luck for small pike, one after another everytime I fish wizard

D-rod devils lake is another good one that is tough to keep the pike off the line. Not far from Lac Ste Anne either.

oh well... I'll try again in a couple of weeks.. gonna try my luck at Lac Ste Anne (Yellowstone)

I normally use smelts or minnows. A pink or green jig head works well too.

I bought smelt from "The Fishin' Hole" they are probably about 2.5-3" long... with a treble hook.. maybe the treble hook was too big??? I was almost at the middle of the lake... then we moved closer to shore about 12 fow...

What were you using d rod? I've never been skunked here.

Zero luck on Friday (from noon to 4pm)... :-(

What weed bed?

Random burbot. I caught a big one by the weed bed.

thanks for the replies guys, can't wait to go tomorrow and I'll make sure to provide an update as well.

Fished all day caught so many pike I lost count but nothing over 22", where are these burbot I keep hearing of? Or are they more of a lucky random catch?

D-rod, was there a few weeks ago, most people were set up close to shore, we were in 20 - 22 ft of water. Had pike action all day. Kids had a blast.

D-rod,no shortage of pike at wizard.head out the boat launch at jubilee and anywhere between there and the weed bed across the lake is good.i fish 2 feet off bottom with a smelt on a treble.

I'm hoping to take my little girl fishing this Friday, any recommendations where about to go and what to use to a least get a few bites? Thanks.

Awesome day caught 35 jack

Ice was plenty thick. Lots of undersized pike and one nice burbot. Always fun to come here and catch fish.

Was very slow today. Caught 1 small like and 1 5lb burbot which made my day as I was hoping to get one before burbot season ends.

Was out Friday the 20th quit counting after a dozen however as has been said before there were no keepers. Still a great day of action

Never have caught many keepers out of wizard maybe only like 3-4 in 3 years.....but its a fun place to take people to learn to fish, usually catch anywhere between 4-10 pike while out and sometimes the occasional burbot in late winter, Was out yesterday, caught 5 pike, saw nothing on camera...minimal snow, but still had to push someone out cause they got stuck... ICE is at least 24-26 inches, plenty safe...

Ice Report: 23 in
3 pike too small so far. Hoping tonight is better

Any keepers lately?

@SnapBack02 there is more little ones in that lake then keepers I have fished this lake for years and have caught very few keepers

Has anyone caught any decent pike, I've fought lots of little guys but nothing in the keeper range. And if anyone has any perch info on this lake that would be great!

I was reading last night that you only need 12" to drive a half ton truck on the ice. I am no expert and this is not an official answer to your question but at 21" of ice I'd say you are good to drive your rv on the ice. Having said that, there is a nice parking lot just off the boat launch and you can walk your equipment in if that makes you feel safer.

Got a question. How much ice would be safe to drive on with a 30ft rv trailer?

Ice Report: 21 in

Ice Report: 20 in
20 inches on the north end of lake just west of jubilee park

Spent about 6 hours on the lake today i got skunked but other guys were catching not big enough pike. They were using minnows i was using mealworms. Just off the boat launch area is where they were catching.

Fished Dec.20th from 9:30am-4:30pm. Caught 36 pike, 4 Burbot & 3 perch. Action packed day. 18" of clear ice. Lots of cracking

Great success today. Lost count after 15. Not sure what the smart guy in the red wrangler was doing driving 80kmh 6 times down the lake. Herding fish to his spot maybe ?

Ice Report: 18 in
18" of solid clear ice to the right of boat launch 100 yards off shore. A few trucks on the lake including my own.

I was out there on Thursday with my kids. We had no problems catching them. We got 14 in 2.5 hrs.

ice measured by jubilee park

5 hours and 4 pike at night. Ice at 15". slow day

been there December 15 with my brother inlaw, slow day, fish for 4 hours only 2 pike and 1 got away.

Rumour from Fishin Hole that Wizard lake is partial winter kill. Any confirmation?

Out on the ice now about 10-12" of solid ice. Cracking like crazy! No fish yet!

What's the ice thickness looking like?

Anyone having any luck out there yet?

Ice came in Nov 24 over night. Was out on Dec 04 ice was 4 1\4 inch 30 yrds out.

Any ice yet

I see it says paid parking,what's the cost or is there free public parking?

any good piers or public docks?

Good spot for jack
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Any perch? And if so how and where?

Where's all the perch??

Yup new scientist you can shore fish i watched a guy catch a few yesterday between the boat launch and the park. Action was great on the lake last night too we got 5 in about 1 hour.

Lady Ice, do you think shore fishing on wizard will catch me some jacks, or I have to use a boat? I had good luck in the winter deep in the lake but I think the shore line is deep enough to target those jacks, right?

Been here numerous times with ice and no ice, always catching pike but never any keepers. Had a great day today can't count how many we caught but always fun to catch and release here.

Read the regs!! Not open until May 14 -- ice or no ice. Too many poachers on this lake , and others.

Does anyone know if this lake is fishable yet? I know the ice probably isn't melted in the middle.

How there ice there?

Just arrived. Ice 2 feet out from boat launch. Caught burbot 3 seconds after putting in line.

Was out today for about 3 hours, lost two , caught two small pike. We still had our pick up on the lake and a few others as well. Still good thickness of ice.

My daughter and I were out today caught 9 smaller pike in four hours.

We were out there today. Caught 6 small pike. 1 pike which measured 73cm and 2 big Burbot all catch and released today.

Didn't catch a thing! From jigging to tipups.

I've gone fishing there prolly 5 times this winter an only ever caught pikes, anyone get any eyes or anything else?

Ice Report: 16 in
Straight out from the boat launch

Caught 3 pike all just under legal size. Bites on and off all afternoon. About 16 inches of ice straight out from the boat launch.

Yes jubilee park boat launch,

Can i get on at jubilee park ?

Where can I go to drive on wizzard lake ?

How thick is the ice today?

Here today no luck so far ... anyone know what part of the lake is best

Was there today from about 1530 until 1700 caught 10 and missed 4. All were about 59-62 cm. All in all it was a great day on the lake and can't wait to go back again with the kids.

Started out really slow only caught one small pike and one or two bites. But caught 9 in the last hour I was there! Great ending to the day.

Went out today for a couple of hours couldn't even see half a foot down into the water so murky and green why is it like this and no bites at all

Anyone catching perch here?

Out on Tuesday got big pike in two hours. Good day fish again

Was out Saturday. Very windy day. Caught 4 smaller pike and saw several more on the camera but they were by no means aggressively feeding.

Ice Report: 18 in
About 16 inches of clear ice.Thanks to the guy who boosted us 😊

Has anyone caught perch in this lake not seeing a whole Lotta detail on that looking for a good perch Lake close to Edmonton or Spruce Grove for that matter cannot seem to find anything

I use smelts with good results

What is the best bait for pike.

My wife and eye were out for 5 hrs and landed 18 pike today. And had over 20 get away lol. Great day of fishing!

Me and two other buddies went fishing last night we caught 4 jackfish and 2 burot The times were between 12 and 5:30

Was out today for 4 hours . Between 4 of is 8 pike. all under 60cm. Too many stunted fish in this lake. used to catch lots of Perch here but now cannot even see one on the camera. They need to allow some of the small Pike to be taken so others can grow up. Had a cabin here for 4o years and getting smaller fish all the time.

Sorry that was 10 pike.

we were out today. caught pike between the both of us. The biggest being 59Cm. There from 10:30 unitil 5 Pm.

Out yesterday afternoon out from Jubilee Park launch- got 5 undersized pike lost 3 more including a good sized one. Using smelts on trebles in 30 and then 20 ft of water. Caught 3 off the bottom then the flasher started showing some just 8ft down reeled up and caught the last 2 there.

Ice Report: 18 in

Even got a burbot on Tuesday about 60cm long

15-20 feet of water

How deep are you fishing for the pike and what are you using any input would be appreciated

I stand corrected possession limit for burbot is 2 for pp2, my bad.

Went out yesterday got 6 pike Indiana four hours and one 72cm keeper

Thanks for the information

No its not its 2, sinces its with-in zone pp2 and as of feburary to march its 0. Says right at the start of pp2 regs

Being a sportfish, and not listed in the lake, provincial possession limit applies, so 10,

Was there today fish just left of the boat dock didn't see a thing didn't catch anything what are you guys using please share ice is excellent approximately 16 inches thick

Can a guy keep burbot regs show not much on burbot thanks

Ice Report: 13 in
Good ice with a couple inches of melt

Fished here 2 times this winter. Tried for perch and didn't catch any bigger then 6 inches. Same as last year, Lots of jacks though.

Can't find regulations can we catch burbot

Been having troubles with the perch this year. Any recommendations on what too use?

Ice Report: 11 in
U can drive on it but go slow. Caught 10 jack and 25 perch in 5 hours

Great Lake to take kids fishing. Lots action off main landing

Ice Report: 12 in
There's a good 12 inches

Any reports of the perch fishing lately??

Went out yesterday,6 pike only one keeper that I released. Two Ling cod. Fishing 8-10 ft depth

Hey nothrenpike. There is a lot of boulders through out that whole lake. Most pebble bitten ever found on cam was west end area and pipe line crossing Tons of springs in this lake. Stay cautious

Ice Report: 12 in

Hey guys has anyone tried NW side of the lake were the last boat launch is at the end. How's the thickness of the ice there. Ps dose anyone now we're or if there is a rocky bottom at this lake? Or the best place to catch ling

Was out Wednesday ice was 13 inches

Ice Report: 10 in

Ice was approx 7". 12 fishing in 4 hours but no keepers. Some guy drove his truck across the ice but not safe yet.

I saw a couple little ones on camera last weekend, if you find em lemme know...

Anybody catching perch here????

Fishing was good on sat, ice good and thick for walking/quads, 1 keeper pike, rest small, still a good days fishing.

Bite* and the ice was 81/2inches where we were

Awesome day fishin with the wife and kids yesterday. Pretty steady bit and even caught a burbot!

Went from 10:00am-2:00 caught 3 pike had bites all day can't complain was a good day

Ice Report: 8 in
From beach ( near boat launch) all the way across the lake I drilled holes every 50 feet(ish) some places a little thicker.

I was out there today. ice report 7" and some spots are 8 3/4" no snow on ice very slippery

Ice Report: 7 in
out 30 yards from shore

Was out on Thursday approx. 6-8 inches of ice. Pulled 7 on to the ice just out from the boat launch.

All in all a good day fished for 4 hours and I caught 8 Pike altogether

Ice is still a little bit sketch near the middle . Fishing about fifty feet from shore and ice is 3-4 inches been here an hour caught 3 pike little guys but still nice to get on lake . Pretty sure were the second people on lake

how was the ice thick on wizard now ?cuz i want go ice fishing so bad this year.

Anyone see if Wizard is iced over yet or approx how thick the ice is if so?

Shallow boat launch with no fees. 12km wake zone. Can also fish off shore here in early season
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3 jack in an hour last night. 1 monster 12.2lb 37"!!

66 small perch and 10 big jack fish in 15 ft of water by a weed bed fished for about 3 hours. Been here the last 3 days fishing has been as good every day

Can u have a gas motor boat for fishing or electric? Thanks!

2 small pike in 2 and half hours.

Is there perch in this lake

All the large pike are in the middle of the lake where the water is deepest

Plenty of pike, keepers are rare,not much access to shore fishing some near jubilee park,

What is the fishing like in this lake? And any good shore fishing spots

You can't fish while the lake is closed,even if you are native.

You need a treaty card with you if you are fishing. Other than that,all fishing rules apply.

were they native? No that it matters, just as we all know they don't need a lic and they can fish anytime

yeah, don't confront. poachers have no scruples. if you can observe them leaving, get a plate. let the fish cops deal. hearing way too many stories like this. sick.

I did confront them....but they got very hostile and I had my kids with me.....so I had to walk away. I did not know where they came from (which vehicle was theirs) but at least when we got back from our boat ride, they were gone.

Get a plate ## and report a poacher!!! Free reward $$ and you teach these guys a lesson about how to treat our resources. If you do nothing you are basically telling them they can do whateve they want.

It was very bothersome seeing guys fishing today at the lake. Standing at the boat launch and fishing!!!

We went out boating today (Sunday April 19). The water is numbing cold but there is no ice. A bit of a challenge launching and retrieving the boat with no dock....but all in good time.

I just heard from a cabin owner at Wizard that as of yesterday (April 17) the ice is all off the lake. I haven't been able to verify myself...

I was just there on Saturday the 11th and the ice was still not completely melted. Enough to do a bit of fishing but definitely not for boating. Not sure if more melted during the week or if its still about the same

Thanks jp-oh

Apparently it's all off. Boat time.

I would also like to know about the ice off progress.

Looking to get my boat out to test it. how is the ice melt?

Lots of pike. Small Catch and Release. Great place to take kids to have some fun!! Caught a few small perch as well and saw one Burbot come out from another fisherman.

Has anyone been out lately? Jus wondering how the ice is to walk on and if the edge is melting yet, so I know to take out hip waiters or not! Lol

Fished on Sunday halfway down the lake. The jack bite was crazy, landed 20, kept 2. A 65 and a 68 cm. on anchovies. 12-20 ft

Fishing is good but all small Pike--no keepers and very few perch

How's the fishing anyone been out lately, hows the ice can u still drive on?

Out fishing on Sunday with a few Scouts. Kids catching mostly Jack up to 23"for the biggest. Caught 27 perch between two adults. Nothing big enough to consider keeping. Biggest was only 9" but they were fun.

I was out on Saturday the 21st good action all day long saw dozens on the camera and caught and released over a dozen pike in 5 hours. Hitting very soft had to let them chew for a bit before setting the hook. I was on the north side by where the power line cross the lake.

Try the fishing regulations.

Caught to big burbot didn't no if I could keep them anyone have info

lots of pike on Camera but only 1 in 5 bite. Caught 30 during say but only one keeper. Too many stunted fish due to size regulations.

Caution open ice by beaver dam!!!
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Ice Report: 18 in
Straight out from boat launch. 150 yards

Seeing lots of pikes just not biting
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19 inches of ice. Getting a few bites but they just not biting hard. No keeper size yet

How thick is the ice out at the lake?

What part of the lake is easy to access by parking and pulling a sled on

Caught 5 pike and 2 perch, found a drop off. 20 feet-12 feet
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Beautiful day out, caught 5 pike and 2 perch.

Open water! Must be a spring or something causing the water to not freeze
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Ice Report: 1 in
South side of Lake. East of pipe line crossing was open water.

Caught 25 pike beauty day on the ice! 18inch thick ice Aprox 13 ft of water
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Was out last weekend looked like a fishing derby.lots of vehicles and ice very slippery

Report a poacher!!! Great Lake btw

Please people don't poach! And if you see one

Ice Report: 18 in

Also caught two jack on one tip-up at the same time that happened twice

Out today by the jubilee launch. Didn't get a bite, this lake has eluded me once again

Awesome day today caught 42 fish today including 3 Burbot

Anybody else going out tomorrow? Hopefully catch lots of pike!

Went out for the day at the end of last week- got 15 total- most under 63- including 2 burbs off the south-west boat launch. No luck at the shallower west end of the lake. About 8-9 ft of visibility.

Was back to the Wiz today. Fished the east side towards the south shore. Water was murkier than the west side. Caught one single undersized perch. Ice thickness was 14" where I was. With the windy melt today, the surface was very wet.

Boxfisher! Check your regs on page 62 that clearly states 2 burbot till Feb 1

Was out today on the west end. Water was still quite murky - 8-10 feet visibility. Ice was 14" thick. Caught about a dozen undersized pike.

10 burbot it's in the province wide regs

Dose the regs say that for wizard lake or another because all lake regs are different??

2 ling until feb 1st-April1st it's 0

There are regulations on lingcod

There is non u can keep it.

I caught a ling cod in this lake what are the regulations for them?

Going out tomorrow morning on the campsite side will report my findings. What were u using?

Went a week ago. Ice is thick caught a good 20 fish in 2 hours

Is the fishing at wizard... and is the water still murky?

Any new ice reports?

What side of the lake were u on?

Had a good day. Pike, perch and burbot were all iced. Nothing big, burbot was 4.5 pounds. Lots of fun.

Ice Report: 10 in
No flood ice, no snow, slippery

Anyone going out this weekend?

Hey is anyone going out Sunday morn?

Ice Report: 8 in
Murky water. 8-10 feet visibility. slow fishin. 2 inches floodwater ontop of ice

Got 5 pike this afternoon off the south west boat launch but they didn't come on till after 2pm.

Ice Report: 6 in
West end of lake

Anyone been out on the hard water this weekend? How thick is the ice?

South side- just out from the boat launch.

What side of the lake were u

Great first day on the hard water! 5-6" of ice- though only about 6ft of visibility. Between 11am and 3 got 6 pike all just under 2ft and a good sized burbot.

Any ice report yet?

Fishing from shore tends to be slower. A friend took me to the narrows on his boat and entirely diffrent outcome. No slow periods in that area. Most are small but we catch and release regardless.there are still fish in there but they are mostly below 63 cm.

with the right lure

Ya see u can fish the lake in the good spots people that are complaining are the ones fishing off shore. I fished one weekend in July and it was slow as hell I tried melts, red devil. 5 a diamonds. Silver and blue spoon. Perch looking hook and I tried the whole campsite side even got up at 7 am and tried then and no luck they were only hitting on minnows with pickerel rig

Canoe with homemade outrigger

Were u in a boat or on shore?

Those who complain about wizard don't know how to fish me and my Gf went camping here first week of August caught 14-15 jacks (no keepers) in about 6-7hrs of fishing... Switch lures....

Caught 2 walleye last summer for those who say there is none

It might be the blue algae in the lake making them not bite. This lake is starting to suck every year it's getting slower and slower for fishing it does not help people poaching at this lake taking way more then they should and not legal size that kills a lake

Tried fishing from the dock in evening but no bites used minnows but nada! Other boaters telling me little activity on boats as well.

Any new reports about this lake

@NorthernPike. I have caught a few small ones near the power lines. im not really looking for size, just abundance. Thanks for the feed back.

@maxum I have had good luck on the south side if u launch your boat just outside of the campsite go right across the lake to the cabins u will see a big sign and right around there is good if it's slow fishing there follow that south side shore I never got much fish on the north side and by the power lines are good. If u are thinking on catching a keeper they are far and few in between at this lake or i have bad luck lol

@Northerpike. I will be using my boat.I was just wondering whether the east side or near the narrow would be better. O any other spot on the lake.

@Maxum. use a pickerel rig with minnows and go between the 2 docks passed the swimming area to the west

i want to take my daughter out to catch some pike, where is a good area?

Caught 3 small pike trolling on a jig with a minnow. Talked to lots of other guys fishing the lake and pretty slow fishing during the day. Either way a great weekend to be on the water!

Hi I have fished here for 10 years and have never caught a walleye and I have used a camera in winter and only seen perch and pike. There is no walleye in this lake. Fishing is slow they are going after minnows some are using minnow and a jig and a pickerel rig and minnows

Great pike/perch fishing here! But it also says there are walleye?? Has anyone caught a walleye here recently?

I had the same problem 2 weekends ago a sea doo was going back and forth about 50 yards out and he was not going 10 km/h. No respect for shore fishing

why on wizard lake people on boats don't respect those fishing offshore. Been there yesterday, people on boats ( not all ) was to close, to loud, parked boats whenewer they like even if I fishing in this place now, Please can we all respect our hobby. If I dont have boat with me is it mean I'm worst or have less rights ????

$6 a day for car / $20 with trailer
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That's good I am going camping at wizard this weekend so let's hope it keeps up. I will be fishing off shore

On a boat, was fishing the bay's along the south/north central shorelines. Small fish but caught plenty of em...

Were u on shore or on a boat?

Caught a good 25 pike in just over 3 hours from 11-2. All smaller ones but still was fun

Was out there on sat was hitting all morning the fish moved to middle of the lake and cant really fish in the middle of the lake with all the boats out there but good fishing regardless

Were u on the shore or on a boat if on shore where around the lake?

Went there over the long weekend and caught nine pike, all were about 60-65 cm. Caught all of them with frozen minnows, always get good results from them. Take a rod or 2, hook some minnows, and leave it in the water.

Went out today for a few hours just off sore at the boat dock very slow tried all kinds of hooks even tried smelts only caught one

Dose anyone know where there is good size perch at this lake all I have been catching in winter was small ones

Went there yesterday and caught 3 small pikes (50-55cm) in 8 hours.

Went there last week, the ice is all melted. Caught a small pike in the first 5 minutes of fishing, and that was it for the day. Fished for a couple more hours, but nothing.

Anyone been out to wizard , is ice all off?

Fishing was very slow and the water was very murky today ice is about 3 feet thick

Hi just want to know an update on the ice conditions want to go out for the last ice fishing this year

went out today slow only caught 10 ice is still 3ft thick

hows the ice is the top layer soft?

Ice Report: 30 in
Went to end of augur - even with warm weather this week. Trucks still ok on ice. Boat launch and near edges slushy. Otherwise 10 trucks on ice today

4hrs of fishing, 15 pike accross from boat launch. No keepers but sure was a good day to be on the ice

Ice Report: 30 in
Northeast side of lake

10 pike in 3hrs. One keeper and all the rest about 55 cms...lots of action just out from the boat launch

If you know where to go. You can catch very nice perch in this lake..

I would not drive all over the lake there is springs here. The ice is about 2 foot thick. The ice was popping and cracking all day. I am going back out tomorrow

Hey people, I've never been to this lake before, can you drive on this lake from the dock?? Is there only the one place to drive on?? Is the ice safe to drive the full length of it ?? Thx

Well went out today and looked for perch but no luck but did catch about 15 jacks good action all day

The Perch are very small not worth keeping they are fun to catch though

Just wondering if the perch are a decent size and what side if lake are did u see them on camera? I'm going tomorrow

Went out with the family Feb 16, just off the launch. Only caught pike, but none over 60cm. Great day with the family. Deep ice.

Caught 4 perch and 1 pike another pike got off saw over 30 pike on the camera and lots and lots if perch in the you just need to get them to bite

Slow day today nice to see people out family weekend but a Tip to the new people don't drive so close to other peoples tents u have a whole lake to drive on and slow down don't drive like an idiot there is kids running around and in and out of tents

How was the fishing today went to pine lake and it sucked

Ice Report: 24 in
Almost went to the end of my auger.

4 pike in 4 hours, not big enough for keepers and about 10 or more bites...just off the boat launch about 100-200 yds

Thanks for the updates

Was out on the weekend caught 10 jacks and 1 burbot just past boatlaunch! Cold but rewarding!!

Caught a ton of perch on Saturday off the boat launch some pushing 12 inches

To cold :) going on Sunday instead

The wife and I are heading out Monday. Will post here after.

Did anyone go out this weekend fishing if so how was the fishing

Was out today slow day of fishing caught 2 fish from 10 to 1:30

Really good fishing northernpike, go about 100 feet out from launch it's about 10-15 feet deep. Tip ups 1 foot from bottom with large minnows (salted works best) and they will be hitting. Mostly 30-50cm but you can get the odd 60-75 great fun and good to drive on

Heading out tomorrow to wizard lake with the fam and my niece give update on fishing

ICE REPORT 20in

Was at pigeon couple weeks back. No one is getting anything good from what I heard

Thanks for the report Newfie69. might head out to wizard or pigeon on sun. Have u fished pigeon lake yet?

Ice Report: 16 in

I went out this morning from 9-noon. I caught about twenty really, really small perch on a 1/16 ounce jig and maggots. One jack as well.

On the ice now. There is still lots here. No snow on it makes for a dangerous walk. 10am. Fishing for 1.5hrs with 2 bites. :(

Don't drive on just walk and you'll be fine

Anyone now the ice conditions since it's been warm

Was out on the lake yesterday, fished from 1- 430 pm. Got 5 fish out of hundred bites, 3 big ones but none kept. Caught all 5 by deadsticking with jighead and smelts. Great day overall.

I go to the campsite swimming area if u are fishing for jack about 15 to 20 feet of water is good and I was catching perch at the same depth on the east side of the lake

gonna be goin out tomorrow morning first time out on this lake any suggestions on where to go? ideal FOW? thanks in advance

Ya they are to small to keep but fun to catch

I was using a copper wire worm with worms on it. The Perch are really tiny and are tough to hook but there are tons there if you have the patience.

We were using maggots with a pink tear drop hook last weekend

Hey everyone. What is everyone using to catch the perch? I have never tried for them. Always go for pike.

I was out yesterday just in front of the boat launch on the east side of the lake. It was a pretty fun day of fishing, I caught a couple jack and a couple perch. The ice is about 13 inches thick, 3 inches of white ice and 10 inches of clear ice.

Was on the east side of the lake people we driving there 350 ton trucks on the ice caught 5 fish 21 fish between the 5 of use and 1 keeper. Lots of water in top of ice by the beach fished from 8-5 seen tons of fish on camera. Caught some perch with worm but very small not worth keeping

beauty day caught 26 pike and 2 burbot and saw 5 sucker fish on the bottom AWESOME DAY AT WIZAED LAKE

Went out to west side of the lake Jan. 18, fished from 11-3. Caught 12 jacks and 1 ling cod. Had lots of bites. Ice not ready to drive on yet. 3 inches of ice then 1.5 inch of slush and 10 inches of ice after that, weird.

The boss gave me the weekend off so I am heading out tomorrow but I will post how i did and the ice conditions. I am in a blue clam twin hub 2 tent and have a black arctic cat 440 sled

Cool I might head out Sunday as well! Black skidoo and blue tent!

It will be a slushy mess but it's still good to walk on. last weekend it was 1 foot 3 inches I might be going out tomorrow if not I will be on Sunday

What will the ice be like after all the warm weather??

What does this warm weather do to the ice?? Will it still be good for a snowmobile?

I notest that too last weekend it seemed like they were hitting on tip-ups the most. Thanks for the update

Used camera saw tons of pike served up everything but couldn't get them to bite. Smelts, herring, sardines jigs with worms nothing seemed to work they just sat there looked at them then turned away. Not aggressive at all

The best way to access the lake is go to wizard lake camp ground but don't turn into the camp site just go strait and you will run into the lake if u want directions let me know and I will tell u

@DK120721. I went where u were but I did not go into the swimming area I was just before it and I was close to shore and I was catching lots off tipup and ya they are not biting hard. I fish this lake very often

What is the best way to access Wizard? I have been to Pigeon three times this year and have been skunked! Is this lake worth checking out?

Went out today from 10-2pm, fist time there this year and I was kinda disappointed. Went between boat launch and the campsite dock area. Lots of fingerling perch and a couple light hits. Saw two pike and only caught 1 on the tip up right before I left. Lots of flood water still so I didn't want to drive too far and looked as though no one else has been driving on the lake. Water was very murky too.

Heading out on Sunday I will post how I do trying to fish for purch and ling and jack . If any one is fishing on sat let me know how it went

out there 8ish till 330 ish. lost lots but got a couple

Went out today start at 8:30am to 3:00pm only got 8 between the 5 of use lots lost on tip ups

21 pike today!! 20-23"
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I was out today I would not drive on the ice u can drive a snowmobile on there. there is a total of 15" of ice and about 7" of white ice so there is 8" of good ice. No slush on top of ice. It was a slow day they are not aggressive seen lots on camera

How is it to drive on?

I will be going out tomorrow morning I will post what the ice thickness is

Anyone fish here this year? Wondering if it's drivable yet? I am looking to take a family member ice fishing for his first time.

Was out there dec 27 the ice is about 12" thick but there is about 5 to 6 inches of white ice stay safe out there. It was an ok day out fishing.

Was there much flood water on the lake where you were?

Was on the east side about 100 ft out from the boat launch just pulled my hut out saw tons of fish on my camera

What end of the lake were u on east or west

Was fishing today was about 8 " of ice caught 7 pike good 3 hours of fishing!!

Ice Report: 2 in
Rotten ice not safe

Ice no good its soft n 2inches

How's the ice? Anyone been out yet?

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Perch with maggots
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Lots of medium-small pike Boat launch too.
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Quite enjoyed my morning there today. Caught a 12" pike. Was there from 7-9am. Fished off the jubilee dock. $6 parking. Not bad

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Decent morning Friday at the Wiz. Had about 15 to the boat in 4.5 hours (one line in the water). Mostly smaller ones minus the three 4lbers. Water was glass

Excellent fishing when biting, 20+ jack in 2.5 hours. Lots of water skiing unfortunately

can somebody tell me where/how how to get to east bay for shore fishing? i have always parked at that Jubilee place. is there another place?... Thanks

can am 400 here went out today for about 1/2 hour off sore tried everything in my bag nothing worked but will have the boat on the lake soon should be better fishing

went out on Sunday very slow in the morning went for a ride to the other side of the lake only caught 2 came back and fished by the weeds caught 10

Great day fishing from shore, two pike over 63cm and two hammer handles, kept one to feed to the dogs. Gotta keep those pike numbers in check. Saw a ton of minnows jumping outside a weed bed, saw some perch. Two bald eagles, an osprey, and a red tail all in the same spot, weird considering how territorial red tails are. Fished for a couple hours, just love this lake!

exactly what he said. we fished that lake all winter and the ratio of legal fish to keep to under sized is like 1:25, i got a 75cm out of there this year biggest iv seen out of there. btw find it hard to believe u caught 3 and all were legal size to take home....

The reason you guys are having no more walleye is because the pike keep eating them. I caught 3 pike today and when I opened them up at home I found 3 walleye in each of their stomachs, Lower the size regulations on the pike so that more pike can be caught and more walleye can be saved and you'll see the walleye community at wizard start to come back to normal!!but this will only work with decrease in the rapidly growing pike population

I take my dogs there all the time, we see a few local dogs swimming too, I'm sure if you stay away from public areas with kids swimming, you shouldn't have any issues. I take mine early morning when I go fishing and there aren't a lot of people.

Does anybody know if dogs are allowed at Wizard? I live near by and looking for a place to take my pup for a swim as Pigeon is to busy and the road is too close to the beach....

Anyone know how the ice is melting on wizard ? How's it looking ?

I got a couple perch while pike fishin from shore on a #0 balck/yellow five of diamonds. Weird, hook was just about bigger than them. I Let em go of course.

Ya a lot of people shore fish there in the summer time me included the only thing I caught from shore tho was pike

Sorry I meant stick to east bay

thanks

A lot of private property at this lake. I've seen guys fishing by the east boat launch and by jubilee park. I'm usually kayaking it in the bays. West boat launch has terrible access too many reeds. A lot of power boaters too if you're around the middle of the lake, makes for crappy fishing. I'd stick to the west bay.

is there anywhere for shore fishing come summer?

Anyone live out there or been by recently? How's the ice melt lookin? Can't wait for May 15th!!

god a keeper today thankfully... but prob first keeper in 30 fish about lol

It sucked today and lost another rod down hole

haha what day where u out there when it sucked?

Does any one know how the fishing is at the wizard lake dock or around there because the west side past the power Lines suck

I am heading out there today so I will let u know how think the ice is and how good the fishing is

anyone have a fishing report or ice report for out here lately

The ice is thick I drove my truck on the ice with my quad in the back I am driving 1/2 ton truck I did not really measure it. if I had to guess it would be 18" or more

lol thats good what was the ice thickness

Was out today from 9 till 2 and it was a very slow day good thing I bright my quad because it was more fun lol

i dont... thinking of calling er a season though

Does anyone know how thick the ice is

Does anyone know how thick the ice is

anyone been out there lately?

Ya it's getting slushy out that's no fun getting wet if it does not start getting colder out I might call it and put my ice fishing stuff away but I will see how this week looks

Not sure to be honest we didnt measure. I definitely noticed its not as thick as it was before. And theres lots of open holes cuz they arent freezing up. by the afternoon it was getting pretty slushy out there. People are still driving on ( were not).

I would be mad if my iPod fell in the hole it is not bad fishing where I fish. I could not make it out there today I wish I did because tomorrow going to suck. How thick is the ice?

so can am we went over were u said u went and got three this morning it was alot better of a spot. went over towards the shack when it got slow my partner caught a 57 released it. i then caught a 57 lol ( his twin brother or him idk) and trying to take hook out i get biten by him then i go to bend over to release him and my ipod fell out of jacket pocket bounces in hole

This lakes cursed I just dropped my iPod down stay away from here!!!

Same here good luck

il be going out tomorrow too. will post how we do

I fish on the south west side of the lake I am going out tomorrow

i go out NEish about half way to that shack. ( if its still out there and you know what im talking about) kinda try different spots everyday looking for a keeper cuz we can never find one big enough to keep. and you?

@Gear04ipod where do u fish on the lake

And some misses on tip-ups

Sorry I have been busy at work it was an ok day I got 5 no keepers if my boss will let me I will be out tomorrow

canamm how was it iv been waiting lol....

Heading out there tomorrow morning will post how I did

It was an ok day kinda slow. I heard there was springs and I will ask the guy who told me and where they are and let u guys know

pikster saw you there haha. we were out there from about 8.30 till 12:40. first day we didnt even get a bite out there it was brutal. ya the ice was constintly cracking out there lol i wouldnt be taking the truck out there now... ..

went out today around noon. Walked out with my son from the southeast end. Fishing was slow drilled in 3 different spots making my way towards the middle. Depths varied from 7-20 feet, the thickness was consistantly between 16-18 feet. Lots of cracking kind of spooky cause im new at this. Seems like most trucks were 50-100 feet within shore line. Hope this helps!

I went there yesterday(Friday). Fishing was slow...only one pike from 11:00am to 3:30pm. The ice was 22 inch good ice.

Odors anyone know what the ice thickness is

anyone know where theese springs are or where to be cautious when driving out there?

il be out there tomorrow aswell. good luck to all... springs eh... good to know...

Any one going out to wizard lake there is springs at that lake I don't know exactly were they are happy fishing going out tomorrow good luck everyone

k thx. lol pike it is again i guess

Do not waste your time been there lots this winter have only see finger size perch in this lake on my camera I have tried from east to west ends and between

gonna try perch out there this weekend any tips?

good busy day yesterday as usual landed 15 around 60cm and 1 keeper at 65cm between 2 people

Shandell where were u fishing today on wizard lake?

lol where does a guy go to catch one thats actually big enough to take home out there?

It was a good day will be going next weekend

Awesome day! Limited out by 3

Smelts work fine, but so do the Storm lures.

canam let me know how it goes. they havent been biting good at all lately. iv been out sat sun and fishings been krap. but last few weekends it was good. use bait any bait youl be good

Heading out to wizard tomorrow rain snow or shine hope the pike are biting good thing I have a fish camera and a tent

What is every one using

Slow at the narrows too. We see some, but they're not biting. Get on the lake at jubilee park.

and whats with everyone bunching up on that lake by the shore side by side...? lol were the only ones spread out

i was out there today got two pike its been really slow lately... two weeks ago pulling some out just under legal limit. now its barely anything and slow

Where's the best spot to get on the lake looking at taking the kids there on Monday never been here before

Spent 5 hrs on the lake. Only 2 bites!wrong spot? No fun. But the weather was good.

Beautiful day to be fishing. Very mild winds, -1 and sunny. The ice was popping all over the place. 22" at every hole we drilled. Tons of active pike. The first area we chose revealed a dead one on the bottom, it's back arched with nose and tail on the lake bed. We decided to move another 50m out and found a great spot near the middle. Many times we saw at least 3 fish on the camera near our bait, tons of action.

2 jacks thats it today...

awsome day yesterday landwed 20+ in five hours on tip ups and rods in 10-20ft of water.

Very windy day, expected great fishing but the pike are not aggressive , they are looking at the smelt and leaving , caught 1 burbot and 2 56" cm pike in 3 1/2 hrs

What is everyone catching burbot on?

Good day! 3 pike 2 burbot and 7 perch!!

22" of ice got skunked though. Not even a nibble which is a surprise for this lake.

Decent ice thickness, 20", seen few piles and burbot on cam but no action, used jigging spoons

Went out yesterday from 8:15-6:00 caught 5 in the morning on the tip up and 2 jigging. Between 11:30-2:30 no action.Between 4:00-6:00 caught 6 more and saw lots on the camera. Fished about 50yards from shore.Drove on about 20'' of ice.

No luck this time, i lost one and i dont know what it was... Ice thinkness around 24"... Good luck and Enjoy....

how is it with the snow at the ramp can u get on

Caught 15 undersized pike on smelts out front jubilee park 100yrds or so. Buckets of pencil perch on the camera, caught two.(3"ers)

Fishman, I get my perch inthe narrow middle of lake, both north an path sides in that spot. The lake gets deep about 20' from shore on the south bank. Look at a map and you will see what I'm talking about.

Caught 3 pike and 1 burbot (that's a first here!!). Lots of bites, all released.

Has anyone ever caught perch in this lake and if so where I have had no luck

14" of ice, we drove on with full size truck, saw a few others as well, fishing was pretty good, we got 6 pike on tip ups and caught at least 12 on rods,we missed a bunch as well punched holes from 8-16 feet and had action all day from shallow to deep, biggest was 6 lbs

14" ice dec 24 was out with small SUV and someone else was out with a truck. Slow day for fishing.

Went out to west side of lake Dec 22. Really cold and slow day, caught 5 jacks all undersize. Still 12 inches of ice

Anyone been out in the past few days? How is the ice? Can you drive on it yet?

Tiny pike hitting tipups. No luck for perch. Very slow

Pike around 20-22", using minnows
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Fished west side of lake from 8:30-3:30 with a friend. Caught 17 pikes. 2 keepers 68cm. Didn't keep any cause I'm too lazy to clean them. Ice was 12 inches

That'd be awesome man, thank you!

Was out today caught 6 jack and lost 3. 8" of ice through out lake. Other than that twas good fishing

Ill be out there Saturday morning

I'll let you know when I'm going out there RO, next Saturday i might go out to south buck lake

Hey guys, If anyone doesn't mind an extra guy tagging along for some ice fishing I'd really appreciate it, I'll buy the beer. I do a lot of fishin in the summer but never been on the ice, I'd like to get the hang of it from someone who knows ice safety a knows what they're doing. Much appreciated!

8" today good fishing caught about a half dozen jack none big though.

About 6" of ice at jubilee park. Caught 2 little guys!

I was out on the lake nov/16/2012...i think the ice is thick enough to walk on atleast...check ice thickness before going on still though.

Thanks MB ill watch for your reply

I'm wanting to know the same thing I'm going this upcoming weekend to find out ill post ice thickness.

Any ice yet??

Haven't been out in the past few weeks, you do any ice fishing? I've never been would love to try. Not sure how frozen the lake is wanted to do some shore fishing but don't want to drive out for nothing.

Any ice fishing yet?

Out Again yesterday afternoon/evening, 7 hours one pike 48" used everything from 5 of diamonds to top water frogs, Not a lot of action at all, but still a great day fishing with my dog. Three bald eagles spotted as well, a bonus. Fished about a half km stretch down the middle of the northern bank, as well as the west end of the lake.

Fished Saturday 2.5 hrs from shore; caught 6 pike (1 legal size) and 2 perch, released them all. Caught pike using 5 of diamonds, crankbait, and wild eye. Caught the perch on a 3" spoon, pretty wild. Fish were hitting harder than usual, nice solid strikes.

Ive started rating this lake 5 stars because time after time she yields great results. Was out yesterday 3-8pm, 5 smaller pike, 2 legal size, all fished from shore. Released them all back to the waters to get bigger. 5 of diamonds and 5" storm pike, and 4" walleye all used. Also tried jigging from shore, no luck though, I think I need some practice.

Was out for a couple hours the other night, tried one of those storm wildeye live pike (6") caught a 8+lb first cast, and a smaller 5ish 20 minutes later, also caught 4 smaller ones on yellow and blk 5 of diamond all caught from shore, and released them all. Solid fishing every time but nothing huge so far.

Fished from 7pm-10pm avg fishing caught 15 in 3 hrs, 1-65cm the rest under size. Biting on black and white jigs as well as white with red dotted spoon, kids love it here, 4th time out this year and was actually one of the slower evenings.

Casted off shore and caught 7 pike using red devils. Pretty good fishing but not big enough to take home.

Fished from shore my spot out in the bush, caught 9, 3 keeper pike. Barqd them up with some chips n butter tasty lunch for me and the boys.

Right on Brad, I'm going out Saturday 3AM, I'll try and get the dude you farmed.

Lots of bites at the boat launch. Almost landed a two foot pike too.

A few mid size (2-6lbs approx.) Nothing big, fished from shore on the north side of the lake.

Hey Cory there are worse things on public television than me using a choice word to describe the boaters driving 10ft from shore killing my fishing. Anyways, going back out in the morning, starting early 430am I'll report back once again using less offensive language, regarding how it goes. Found a beauty spot out there and can't get enough.

Hey Big R, would you mind watching your language? This site is accessable to all ages.

Medium size pike
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Large pike
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Fish here with gf on sat/16 got 31 pike in 4hr lost a lot love the fight :)

Fished here last weekend, great fun, all small to medium jack...great fun for the kids!

We were at Wizard today and caught 20 in 4 hours, none of them legal size though. Had the best luck trolling with a 5 of diamonds on the north edge.

Hoping to go next weekend for the first time. Are there places to park on the southside of the lake or do you have to pay & park & hike everywhere?

Great day on the lake! 15 catches in 1.5 hours, no keepers but still a great time with the family.

Lots of small to medium pike
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Went on friday for a few hrs fishing was a bit slow saturday they really started to turn on caught about 40 in 3 hrs just little guys biggest was about 4 lbs

Thanks fishn dude will try the lake out soon

How is the shore fishing off this lake?

Opening day tomorrow!! Woo Hoo! Gonna spend the better part of the day out here!

Your not allowed to fish in this lake until may 15. Anyone fishing here before may 15 is breaking the law. Read the regulations people!

Is there fishing allowed now or not until the 20th ? Is the lake open for boats or is there still some ice ?

No bites but saw them jumping. Ice all gone and a beautiful day

There's good fishing for pike from shore and off docks. Definately worth taking kids.

Is this lake worth taking my son out to? Dont have a boat & wondering if there is a public dock to fish off of on opening day

Hey fishermans friend, I wish I could really talk trash on here But unfortunately I can't. U couldn't catch a cold let alone a Fish

Your a slough ya dummy

This lake is a slough!!! Drilled a hole before End of season and was dirty brown water

Was just wondering if u can fish off shore at this beautiful lake?

Just sitting by the shore of the lake watching the ice slowly melt away reflecting on what was a very fun ice fishing season out here! Here's hoping for a successful pike spawn and looking forward to the open water season in May!!

Not bad fishing at this lake, managed to outfish my buddies yesterday with 5 pike.

Was there yesterday, caught 6 pike, in 2 hours. Bout 2ft of ice

Anyone know the thickness of the ice ?

Went out march 9, fished from 10am-430pm. Was slow at times but not a bad day. Caught 4 and my buddy 16. Good job josh!

Alots of pike and suprise burbot... Weird...
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It was good, caugth one pike, lost 2 unknow... I didnt see burbot in the ifish ab list but some guy got one and really fat...good luck...

Hey is there any outhouses at wizard?

Got lots of fish and the fish got a rod
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That's how the pike fishing was 20 years ago at Pigeon. Now.... SAD! May have to go out and try it as Pigeon is disgustingly slow last few years. Tired of those skinny walleye that all these "pros" think are the best fish. Is the south end of Wizard the best?

Yeah I always catch pike out there. Just looking to find a different battle. Or a big pike atleast.

I only fish for pike out there, catch a load of 50-60cm fish every time out!

Anybody catch any walleye? If So where and what bait did you use?

Any perch being caught?

I've fished the west end 2 afternoons this week. First day I caught 7 and another 8 misses, the largest was 61 cm. Today I caught 6 with 11 misses. Nothing big but a great place to take kids to catch some pike through the ice!

Jan 2/12 went to west end of lake fished from 10-2pm. Really slow caught 9 between 6 people. I've about 11 inches

Dec. 27/11 went to jubilee, from 10:00-3:15. Ice thickness was 12 inches. Caught 11 undersized jacks and lost 10, overall not a bad day.

Has anyone check the ice thickness yet?

I had a seasonal site there last summer and left my boat in the water over night several times, the only problem the park staff has is your rope CANNOT be tied across the foot path

Moses- the lake is quite rocky around the edges and while I have seen people dock their boats overnight, I would personally recommend against it.

I heard that there are NO spots on the shoreline to leave your boat docked overnight as you camp. They say you have to pull your boat out of the water after every outing! Can anyone confirm this for me? I much prefer a campsite where my boat can stay in the lake! Thank you

Caught 7 pike off shore around jubilee park. The biggest being 58cm. But all around that range. Green jigs with white heads seemed to be working well. :p Good fishing, and nice lake.

This lake is full of boaters on hot days in the mid to high twenties but has good fishing.

There are 3 and possibly 4. 2 at Jubilee park 1 at the west end (north shore) and I'm not sure but maybe one across from Jubilee

Is there an actual boat launch???

Loads of pike from shore and by boat. 10-20lbers present try a Storm Wildeye Live Perch 3-4 inches(expensive). Previous years had small pike and few keepers, but 2011 is something else. If you are local give Wizard a try it should be worth it.

This is a solid lake for pike or perch. Fished the lake hundreds of times and spent countless hours there and have never seen or heard of a single walleye in this lake. Use a medium sized spoon for pike (any color works but I find anything with yellow is best) or a small jig from shore for perch (they seem to like very small purple jigs the best) and you should have some good luck. Mostly small ones in here but have caught a few nice sized pike from time to time. Anywhere near the concession area at the campground at sun down is a good place for bigger pike from shore and the east end of the lake is recommended if you have a boat. Plus it's shallow and weedy enough that the non fishing boaters avoid it.

Caught 19 jacks in 3-4 hrs all under 63, good lake for the kids but not for real fishin.

Lake was to busy to just relax and drop a line no bights maybe on a Sunday afternoon or during the week it would be better

What kind of fish are they catching?

I have gone fishing there probably six times over the past 3 years and i have never been skunked. probably the nicest lake closest to edmonton

Wizard is fishing well ,as usual fish are small but plentiful. Use yellows or greens

Been here all day in a tournament between about 20 people and only 4 pike caught all under 63 cm.

Fished a couple of different spots, nothing in four hours!!!

Ice thickness around 12 to 14 inches. Fishing slow but steady, pulled in seven pike all under 63cm.