Ice safe to walk on yet. Anyone visit lately?

2inches of ice from the shore. Still has open water on the very south side of the lake

True, but they are all 5.1 cm. That's barely two inches, won't be any size til the spring.

So?

So, Chain Lakes Resevoir stocked Sep 3rd with 54,000 trout. All we need now is ice.

Evey time I'm out there catch my limit or more release almost all every time theres lots of fish in that water just gotta know what to use

Was out last Sunday September 8th. Caught two about 12 inches on shrimp. There were a couple of other guys there who caught a 3 or 4 on shrimp as well. They are there but sometimes they just stop taking anything.

Was out with my daughter for a few hours today. We never caught any fish, and neither did the other 10 folks we saw. I think it needs another stocking, none since May/June according to the reports...

Any fishing reports for July so far?

Got out for an hour Saturday with my daughter shore fishing and we caught a nice 13%u201D rainbow We caught the only one we saw in the hour. About 30 other people on the shore fishing. People next to our campsite caught one from their boat too.

hey guys, heading down for Fathers day, hows it been fishing?

Whirling disease found here

Would anyone know if the water has turned dirty from run off yet? Or is it still relatively clear. Want to take a short drive to fish Saturday. Wondering if it's worth it or go elsewhere

What did you guys catch it on??

Went out there 2 days ago. Caught 10 rainbows. Kept 5. I have fished from shore 3 times last year got nothing. This time from a boat and got my limit. Think this is a lake that you need a boat..

Spent the evening out there tonight May 9th at the day use. Managed 3 tiny

Haven’t fished here before. How’s the shore fishing?

As of April 22, lake is all clear, no ice. Sucker nibbles

Went there today caught 5 suckers ice is very unstable i went thru the ice close to shore

How is the ice any open water? Im planning to go there later

Went out Thursday, April 4th ... ice still 20%u201D but mushy and the shoreline is starting to melt. Fished from 10:30 until 15:00 and had hits all day!!! Caught lots of little ones, two medium and one larger trout! Only pulled out one Sucker all day! May be the last few weeks for ice fishing at Chain ... bring your rubber boots!!!

I was out to Chain on March 27/19. A good 24-26 inches of ice. Caught lots of suckers and 4 sm trout everything went back in the water. Snowed most of the day

Went out today, still plenty of people on the ice!

Went out to Chain on Thursday March 21st. It was a beautiful almost no wind day! Ice was still 24 inches thick but with the sunshine the shoreline area was starting to melt with the first few inches really mushy and wet. We started at 11:00 and the fishing was steady until we left at 16:00 but mostly Suckers on the line. We managed to hook 4 trout, two of which were an okay size; all released.

Ice Report: 24 in
Quite thick compared to January’s thickness

Hey Foerester, How many suckers did you get? What did you catch them on ? I was fishing near your marker today also and we caught 6 rainbows and only 1 sucker.

Sucker city and about 5 rainbows
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Ice is thick driving on is no problem but there is a foot of snow

how thick is the ice

Jharrop: use a small spoon tipped with 1/4-1/2 a worm around the treble, covered with “Berkley Powerbait Walleye attractant”. Had them swarming.

Feb 10th. Ice Thickness 19.5" No suckers.. Caught 3 nice Rainbows with the Trigger! www.blackfoxfishing.com

Feb 9, 2019: lots of trout and suckers visible on camera under the ice.

Ice Report: 16 in

Ice Report: 17 in

Went out today, caught one 8" trout and 3 suckerfish. My buddy caught 3 suckers as well as a monster lake chub. Our trout fishing trip turned into a pike bait collection trip

Just follow Asians around. Ancient Chinese secret!

Hey how are you guys catching all these suckers!? I would actually like to target them. Thanks!

Wanting to head out in the next day or two just wondering how the ice is out from the north day use area and if anyone is catching anything in that area. Thanks and good fishin!!

Was there on sunday with my friend.Ice 10" to 12" we got 10suckers and 2 trouts

Ice Report: 10 in
Off the south boat launch

Hi Bert, Last Sunday I was at Chain Lakes fishing with a rod holder & tip-up by Black Fox Fishing. The wind gusts were exceeding 100 km. I landed many fish using the Trigger. I was totally impressed. You can buy them at the Canadian Tire store in Cochrane, AB Check it out: www.blackfoxfishing.com

Went out on Saturday, January 5th, in the late morning. The weather was great and the ice surface packed with numerous fishermen/women. Unfortunately the fishing was super slow. We stayed three hours and during that time saw someone catch a small Sucker and we pulled up a small Rainbow. Great weather with low winds but bad fishing. As an aside ... A gentleman with a fish camera shared that there were a ton of fish below the ice and many approaching the bait but none actively biting. Conservation Officers were out as well checking everyone for licenses and rigs. Hopefully better fishing opportunities lay ahead ...

Went out to Chain today. 10

I’ve read it’s been very slow out there recently. Might want to wait, yet who knows what it’ll be then.

Hi Corkdown! I'm no expert but I have ice fished at Chain many times. Typically I walk on from the north side parking lot at the campground. I walk no more then 50 to 60 feet out and fish in 12 - 15 feet of water. Always had some success catching Rainbows! Good luck!

Looking for a little advice for a couple Minnesotans. My kid looking to ice fish again since moving here last year. Are trout deep? Only really fished crappies and walleyes. Thanks

Ice Report: 12 in
East shoreline past the store and the last turnout about 100 ft out from shore

Was out on Dec 23. Ice was a good 10” and fishing was very slow. Merry Christmas everyone. Have a safe and happy holidays.

how is the ice and luck with all this mild weather ?

Thinking of heading out Friday how’s the ice ?

Thinking of going Friday how

Ice is 6-8 inchs lots of bites nothing iced at south provincial park

Fished on Dec 14. Between 6-7

Has the ice been decimated with the recent chinooks?

Earlier this year I caught 30 rainbows... the largest were only 14-15 inches. It’s an awesome stocked lake but I hope that there can be a length limit of 30cm added so there is isnt 6-10in fish being kept which will create larger fish overall

Ice Report: today: 6"

Was out on Chain lakes, yesterday and catch 4 nice rainbow trout. Lots of big suckers, catch tons of them. Ice is 7 inches thick. So it is good to ice fish.

Nov 28th..Ice was cracking and shifting south side of the lake...Still too dangerous to venture to the middle of the lake. Ice thickness 20' off banks.. 3.5- 4" Be safe!

Going out to check the ice tomorrow. Will update then.

Any new updates on ice thickness out here ? Lookin forward to the start of icefishing season!

Chain Lakes Nov 22nd Ice was 1.5"-2"

Anyone been out lately? Any updates on the ice thickness?

Ice Report: 2 in
Ice approximately 2 inches at 20-30 feet off shoreline ... still some open water across lake. Not safe if you venture to far from the lower depths.

Call me crazy but drove out to Chain today hoping for one last day of fishing. Having read some of the comments here I brought my ice auger along. Ventured onto the ice carefully as I could see evidence of activity (holes in the ice) upwards of thirty feet off the shore. Drilled a few of my own finding that the ice was fairly consistent and approximately 2%u201D. The wind was gusting and melting the surface a bit and making the ice super slippery. There was a small section of open water across the lake from the launch. My guess is that there will be safe ice (to walk upon) and fishing by the end of November!

I was out there at 12:00 noon. No one was on the ice when I arrived. Are you sure your were at Chain Lakes and drilled a couple of holes????? With a hand drill? Much to dangerous to venture out on the ice. I threw a few boulders to check the thickness,

Yesterday, ice was 1".

No there is not. I drilled a couple of holes in 5 fow and theres about 3 inches of ice. There is a little opening in the middle but you cant throw a line that far.

Is there still open water at Chain Lakes?

Is the still open water at Chain Lakes?

Monday October 29th we were at Chain shore fishing on the North end. It was a windy day making conditions cold and miserable. Toughed it out and had success catching and releasing 10 nice Rainbows, the largest of which was a beauty at 3 pounds. Bodes well for the upcoming ice fishing season!

Was there Oct 18th, fishing from shore was good. There were a lot of people fishing from shore and doing well. There were 3 older gentleman who did very well, catching them on shrimp. Worms and Power bait did well also. I was there from 2:00 pm until 6 pm._kept 3 and released about 6. There were some that I saw that were about 14 - 15 inches. Very nice fish. I just wanted to keep 3 to take home and bbq. If it's still nice for a while, I will be going out again. Good time.

Thinking about taking my nephew out for some shore fishing this weekend. Anyone been out lately? Any luck? It’s his first time out and I’d like to make the best of it for him.

Every time I’ve been to chain 3 times on shore and once by a 10ft boat I’ve been able to land 10+ fish... loads of fun! Been able to hook into a few 14-15” ones the past time

Caught two trout 1.5 & 3 lbs Saturday August 17 near North parking area

Hello

Docks are out, water's up, and the launch was easy. Lots of little nibbles and hook chasers, but nothing made it into the cooler this time.

is the docks out yet and are you a llowed to fish on them

Caught lots of Rainbows and suckers today on trout worms and meal worms.

Level is up at Chain, easy launch now.

Yes. Lake is out

Is the lake ice free yet.

On April 25th, 2018, I heard there was 12" of water on the ice. Should be open water by May 12th?

If it is not open this weekend prolly next chestemere only has about 12” left as of today

any chance of open water for the May long weekend?

any open water yet ?

Chain Lakes is always a fun place to Ice Fish! Today, April 20th, the weather was fantastic, sunny and little wind! Caught a ton of little trout that wouldn't stay off of our hooks! Things are melting and the ice is still thick at 18-20". The shoreline ice is mushy and with the warmer days you are going to need rubber boots to slosh thru the mess. This will be our last Ice Fishing adventure for this Season ...

Ice fishing yesterday (April 10th) with the thickness still around 20" with packed snow cover. Finally nice weather and the wind bareable ... Good day fishing with lots of bites, caught 12 fish with 2 keeper Rainbows. Still quite a few people out fishing!

Out today from 9-3. C&R 2 little drink trout. Ice still over 15 inches thick and good hard ice just north of day use with 3-5 inches of snow on top. Ice 15-20 inches thick but softer on west side. Most people drove out.

Just wondering how thick the ice is, especially out from thhe day use area. Hope to head out there in the next couple of days. Thanks

Evening

Go to the day use area. Go in the campground access and fish away 😁

Where on the lake did you go where there's no water on top of the ice? I've been going to the north end and there is lots of water on top.

Velvetta cheese on #8 hook with a split shot a couple inches away from your hook. Have fun landing fish

Hey you guys still driving your cars on the ice?

How do all you guys catch fish on this lake? The last 3 times I have been there all I get is nibbles but I can't seem to land a single fish. I must be doing something wrong.

i spent 5 hours at Chain today and had a great time catching 10 rainbows a couple of nice keepers, but they went back in to grow even larger. ice was about 22 inches with a couple of inches of snow on top, no water on top today.

Went out yesterday on north end ice was 22" with about 6" of water on top between 3 of us we caught 26 rainbows in 7 hours one being good sized. Your odds of catching a good sized rainbow is the same as winning on the roll up the rim.

How thick is the ice? Are people still driving on it.

Beautiful blue sky sunny day, but no bites in 2 hours. Ice snow covered.

Monsterlander - I think you're right. I double checked after I posted and they look like suckers. Still fun to catch but I won't try eating.

Are you sure there whitefish and not suckers ? I haven't heard of whitefish being caught out of here. But I've heard there are tons of suckers. I dunno I haven't fished chain in years.

Lots of rainbow, lots of whitefish. Took a larger rainbow home for dinner. Anyone tried a whitefish from here or are they pretty muddy?

Checking barbs? C'mon man. They haven't done this since like 2010. The law was never actually properly passed and anyone who had ever received a ticket could get reimbursed.

Mar 10- What a great day fishing. Kids first time and we caught 11. 6 rainbows and 5 whitefish. Definitely going back

Caution, Water on ice.
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Went out march 6 on the north end there is lots of water under snow on top of the ice rubber boots are a must. Caught a few good sized rainbows and some suckers. Ice is 14" thick.

Any updates on the conditions. Thinking about taking the kids out sat morning but don't want to if there's a swimming pool of melted snow on top of the ice from all this warm weather?

Barbs are not illegal anymore

Ice 80cm thick, snow 20cm also, not much people. Great day 7 rainbow keepers Conservation Officers always around, that's good to me, checking licence, barbs, quantities.

We went in the later morning yesterday and it was sunny but a bit windy. Lots of smaller Trout and lucky to get 3 keepers ... between the 6 Suckers we caught. Best part of the day was watching the beautiful Eagles soar over the lake and land close by! All in all a good day!

Was at the lake from 9am to 2:30pm. It was a slower day. Only hooked up 9 fish. Ice was about 15 inches

Ice Report: 16 in
Lots of ice, lots of trucks, lots of trout and lot of sucker fish. Fried up some bacon too.

Ice Report: 15 in
Many vehicles on the ice though it’s too thin for my comfort. Walked out. Few bites no fish.

I meant far north side sorry how's the fishing on the north side

Hey I'm heading out Saturday I've never fished the far south side wondering if anyone has had any luck on that side this year and how deep it is there

Was out on Saturday 16

ice 14 inches busy Saturday 60 rainbows between me and my two boys catch and release

Ice Report: 10 in
There is about 5 inches of slush, truck was about to fall in, think twice about coming today.

lake needs to be catch and release to allow fish to grow larger

Go to the day use parking lot and find a rock that is stuck on the ice. Good spot all day.

Me and the roomies are going tomm for new years day as we plan to do every year starting last year not really supwr sure on how to find some good spots any advice or insight would be appreciated will post thick was tomm as soon as possible

Barely 12 inches is the minimum for the truck I won't go far with it any way

Is it safe to drive on with a truck?

good day with small jigs cold cold cold hahah 12" ice

Lots of action with worms or maggots on a jig.

Whats the best bait to use on this lake?

Ice Report: 10 in

Wareham, last weekend, there was about 10 inches of ice during that warm spell we had

Any idea how ice is? I know a lot of snow now was it safe before the snow?

The ice is about 9" thick.

I'm assuming that nobody has really been out lately on the ice? Just curious if there is at least 4%u201D of ice.

Anyone know how thick the ice is?

Whooops my bad. It was actually rainbows that we caught.

Has anyone been on the ice yet? :)

Will there be enough ice to fish Saturday?

eric , theres no lakers in here

Ice Report: 6 in
Excellent day, caught our limit. Nice size one pound. Sunny and warm, clear ice.

Day use area was good today. About 5" of ice. Lakers loves worms

about 4-5 inches, fish were biting today.

Does anyone have a ice report for Chain Lakes?

Does anyone know if Chain Lakes is still ice free or frozen over_

Chain Lakes closed to boats. A park worker tole me lake may be used for water bomber refills to fight fires. Check before headin that way.

Out today caught a few 10" bows. Great weather!

fished there in the beginning of june. Lots of small 4-5 inch rainbows in the north end. Fun for kids

The lake was stocked with 50,000 rainbows in the spring so fishing should be good. Haven't been there lately and wondering about water level with kind of hot summer and not much rain.

So has anybody fished in Chain Lake and July at all

How low is the water right now anyone know? Is it easy to launch a boat?

Where best spot from shore to fish

stocked with another pile of beautiful rainbows

Spent a beautiful day on the lake but the fishing was slow. Lots of very young 'bows but no mature ones. Best action was further north close to shore.

Is the water level back up?

I was out May 3rd. Caught five fish, two of which were either from last year, or they stocked a few decent size too. Anyway my sonar showed lots of fish in different areas. Some areas nothing.

they stocked the reservoir with 31000 rainbow (17.1cm)

Was out today. Not many fish on radar! Caught one small one within 3ish hrs. Normally would have had my 5 within the first couple hours!

Last week of April or first week of May, they are all fingerlings, there are lots of fish from the previous year if you want a little bigger fish , fish before they stock

The site I found says it is stocked in spring and fall with 50k. But not yet so far this year.

Think last year restocked in may or June. There is a website about lake restocking. Not sure the web address

Does anyone know when Chain lakes gets restocked?

Ice is gone. Just 2-3 ice fields size of stadium roaming along.

my grandpa is heading there tomorrow and would like to know if there's enough open water for shore fishing before he takes a 2 hour drive .Any update would be greatly appreciated Thank you

my grandpa is heading there tomorrow and would like to know if there's enough open water for shore fishing before he takes a 2 hour drive .

Would like to know how much ice is on the lake? Would like to go kayaking.

Anyone know how much ice is left and has it cleared enough to fish from the shore?

14-15 inches of rotting ice everywhere I drilled today north of the day use area. Some open water near shore in a few spots. A couple of bites but none iced between 7 and 10:30 this morning.

Ice about 15" for walking only. At shore ice 1-2". Fishing's not bad. A lot of tiny suckers.

Anyone know how the ice is at chain. Lots of warm weather lately

19 inches of ice .No wind. Saw pair of Bald Eagles. Caugh 2 nice Rainbow Trout. Great day.

If the ice is thick enough you can drive on. Any update on thickness? Wanting to take the kids out this weekend. Thanks!

Can you drive on this lake?

Really busy yesterday. Ice about 16" just north of north parking lot. 4 trout and 1 sucker between 10 and 2 on glow hooks and mealworms or forage minnow pattern lure and frozen shrimp.

Arrived at 8:30 stayed until1:30 pm.... Caught 14 between the 5 of us. Worms with trout juice attractant 2 feet from bottom 22 foot depth..... Also caught like 20 suckers with one being 24" long.... monster sucker lol

Ice Report: 20 in
Ice is rotten first four inches then clear again Took atv and and sled about 2 miles north of lauch Few bites in five hrs

How's the ice out there

Is it safe to drive on the ice in the weather we've been having? Anyone

What's everyone using for bait

Ice Report: 24 in
Nw of the boat launch. Not much action.

19 inches ice. Good bite 9-12.

Ice Report: 28 in
Great thickness but a bit windy today and only small groups of fish near bottom

Chain Lakes was first stocked in 1967. By 1970 suckers became dominant. In 1978 test netting caught 84% suckers. In 1979 test netting caught 93% suckers. In 2007 they stocked Chain Lakes with Bull Trout. They don't stock Bull Trout for harvest, they put them in lakes that need help with the sucker population. They used the same tactic at Upper Kananaskis lake. I can't speak for anyone. However based on the history of this lake, and the extra effort that has been put in to control suckers, it appears as though killing suckers might help keep Chain Lakes a good lake to fish in year after year. The information that i have shared is from the Atlas of Alberta Lakes by Patricia Mitchell and Ellie Prepas.

When the cougars show up one day for an easy meal, maybe people will think twice about leaving them to rot! lol...

I find it hard to believe that fish and wildlife would ever tell you to kill an animal that isn't an invasive species. Their whole job is to protect the fish so if an officer actually told you that he should be ashamed. If the suckers hurt the lake they would put up signs everywhere informing people to remove them. In the end it's not illegal to remove them so everyone is allowed to do as they wish but I wasn't raised that way so I'll be releasing them until the law says otherwise. Happy fishing everyone

There's no reason to waste the suckers. Put them back, they're naturally occurring and a healthy lake has diversity of species. Plus the lake is stocked so it's not like the recruitment is affected much by suckers eating eggs or fry. That's backwards old school thinking. Plus they're fun to catch.

Fish bitting consistently from 12-3pm. Fished in 21 ft. Of water. Fish charting from 12-17ft.

Ice Report: 21 in

Personally I say leave the suckers on the ice or anything but putting them back in. Even fish and wildlife officers have told us they would rather you leave them on the ice for the birds then putting back in.

Can anyone provide an update on the ice depth. Thanks

Where is everyone catching the suckers? Need one for a derby I'm in

Was there from about 9-1 would have stayed longer but the wind started to pick up.

Zeus87 i went there last Sunday afternoon and had no luck . were you fishing in the afternoon or morning ?

Zeus87 not sure what's wrong with some people they don't realize that if they don't take their garbage they would be hurting the fisheries and wildlife also contaminating the fish that they are eating , what also p***** me off is smokers who throw out their cigarette butts on ice or water , come on people take your garbage with you . i was out fishing in September at a different place and there was bird caught in a fishing line left on the shore was able to untangle it , unbelievable .

Was out yesterday on the west side and although the fishing was good I've never been so angry about what I saw on the ice. Someone had left empty propane cans and several other pieces of garbage all over the ice which has now frozen itself in. How hard is it to clean up your garbage people. I also noticed they had thrown about 8-10 suckerfish on the ice to die. They aren't a sport fish so technically you can keep them but why just kill them doesn't make any sense to me. I caught 2 myself and found they were the best fight of the day so I always release them. All in all the fishing was good and the weather was nice just wish people weren't so inconsiderate out on the ice.

Thanks for the tip Polosdog , will give that a try next weekend, taking my kids so hopefully they get entertained when they see some action

Tego, it is best fishing from 9 am to 1 pm after that I find it always slows down to nothing!

got there at 2 pm , fished for 2 hours i used worms powerbait corn and cheese just 1 bite between the 3 of us ,it was windy will try again next weekend

Wind wasnt too bad on the west side , gusting down the lake at times, ice is around 16 inches

planning to take my old man tomorrow was it windy out there ? also anyone measured the ice thickness today ?

Got here 9:45 , 2 small rainbows and 2 suckers on worms and trout attractant. Should i be leaving the suckers on the ice for the eagles or releasing?

Got here 9:45

Fishing was slow today, caught 6 between two people... Worms with trout attractant juice fished just off the bottom 23 ft deep. Bite was very soft. Ice about 16-18" thick across from third parking lot west side of lake

Was here for 3.5 hrs setup across from third lot on west side of lake, caught 15 keepers between the 3 of us. Worms with trout scent potion.

Was out there today down at the south end. I only caught one ten minutes after i showed up. Spent the next four hours getting bites but those trailed off. A little girl 30 or so feet away kept pulling the trout out every 5 - 10 minutes! So you can get lucky I guess...

Anyone Know how deep the ice is after all of this warm weather is it still okay to fish on?

What's with so many suckers out here all of a sudden? Have never caught a sucker in past years and now every time I'm out I'll catch them.

does velveeta cheese still work lol

We were out Sunday with worms and maggots mid lake on the west side in 20' of water.18 caught 5 put back and 15 suckers...all keeper were a good size 11"" to 15"".

Ice was 16 inches, landed 4 in 4 hours, with no wind!

Ice Report: 16 in

Anyone out here today that's on this app? Anyone Find it slow also for this lake? We've caught 2 in 1.5ish hours. And that's it with a few other bites.

Was out Saturday, perfect weather and all but it was my first time getting skunked. Most anglers were at the south end so I moved a little north. I drilled a number of holes everywhere but I couldn't locate them with my fish finder. Got tired dragging my equipment on a sled with the thick snow so I called it a day and went home to watch football instead. Haha!

Decent day was there from 9 until 2 caught 7 trout released two, four large suckers, and a large chub minnow. Biggest trout was 15" average was 8"- 11" though Biting on worms with trout attractant juice put on, fished 6" from bottom.

Got out here today at 7:30am got set up and fishing by 8am. Ice was 13.5" thick. I'm fishing on the south side of the lake in 16' of water but rods are set roughy 14-15'. We're using cheese and corn but only a couple of bites over the last 1.5 hours. Early in the morning my sonar was very active but for the last 30 mins it's been dead. Just wondering if anyone else is having better luck then us?

We usually fish mid lake and do well. Pink or white maggots work well there no matter where you are.

Someone was saying 18" at Keho

how thick is the ice ?

I go here and use a worm to fully cover a size 6 or 4 hook. I let it drop to the bottom and bring it up about 8-9 inches. Usually me and 2-3 friends will go and catch our limit in a few hours every time.

Fished north end all day, drilling about 20 holes ... lost one bow at the ice, caught one sucker. Tried everything - spoons, jigs, worms, etc. guess there is a reason all the huts are at the south end

went last year and caught 20 between 5 of us ! weight at the bottom hook 5-10 inches up, corn and shrimp is the secret!

how's the ice ?

Haven't caught nothing every time what's a good jig or power bait

How is ice fishing the middle portion of the lake? Seems most go south, while a few hit the north but nothing really about ice fishing mid part? Seems like some good spots there in the summer??

Bull corn 🌽 on fishing barbless on rivers. Nothing in the regulations about it.

Hey Gary, good to see you on this site as well. Thanks for the power bait, unfortunately it was unsucccesful for me and I do appreciate all the advice. I went back out today and had 2 immediate bites @ 1:30. On the 2nd bite, the fish and wildlife officer just happened to be there as I lost the fish. I did ask him direct " barbed or barbless"? He told me that I could use barbed hooks, but barbless is recommended. I did put a barbed hook on and it is all legal. He did say river fishing is barbless. None the less, I never got a bite after that, lol, and I did stay till 5:00pm. I will be going out again tomorrow, so perhaps I will run into you out there again Gary. As to the feedback as to why people still think you need to be barbless, the law was changed in 2011 to barbed hooks and the officer today said it is in the works once again to being changed to barbless. When that happens, no one knows as of yet. The laws here in Alberta seem to change quite frequent, so doesn't hurt to be on the safe side and ask questions. Thanks again Gary.

don't need to use barbless hooks. not sure why folks still believe this is the regulation.

I was just looking in the regs and can't find anything saying barbed hooks are not allowed, but my wild Alberta is asking anglers to use barbless hooks. I will need to look further. But I use barbless hooks at all times, easier on fish you release back into the water

Hey Marley, hooks must be barbless. Hope you caught some fish yesterday. Did the power bait I gave you yesterday get anything?

What's the regulations on Chain Lakes as far as barbed or barbless hooks?

ThomasL, 30 fish between 4? You allow possession of 5, I hope you releaaed!!

Stokesy, yes you're allowed to put a fire pit on the ice.

Pretty good day, ice is around 14". Lots of people, need to get there early to get the fish. We got there at 10am and only caught 6, 3 of them were worthy of keeping.

Ice Report: 13 in
Solid ice. Not much snow on the ice. Trucks we're parked all around.

i have caught quite a few sucker fish out of here, what are the rules (no i don't want to eat them) but are they a bit of an invasive species? are you supposed to put them back? or toss them on the ice for the eagles :) ?

Thanks guys for info. Sounds like fishing is a good!

5 of us and skunked for first time ever here.

Sorry for my ignorance but are we aloud to have a fire pit on the lake?

Fishin was a success! About 10-12 inches of ice

On the lake December 27. Ice was at least 10" thick 100 yards off the shore. Lots of vehicles on the the ice. Was a great day fishing. Between 4 people, we had over 30 fish in 4 hours. Don't seem to have a bad day there until mid February.

On Chain Dec 22, 12" of good ice, fished in 18' of water, only caught 4, camera showed lots of action, just not aggressively feeding yet.

Got here at 7: 30am. Ice is 14" thick. We fished in 12 - 10 feet of water using cheese. Caught 5 fish in the first two hours and then slowed down. In the last 2 hours we only caught on fish. Hopefully we get an afternoon bite.

Got here at 7: 30am. Ice is 14" thick. We fished in 12 - 10 feet of water using cheese. Caught 5 fish in the first two hours and then slowed down. In the last 2 hours we only caught on fish. Hopefully we get an afternoon bite.

Ice Report: 12 in
Carefully, a little overflow in spots on ice surface

Ice around 14", 5 cm snow on the ice not slush

Ice is good, 11 - 12" 100 yards from shore. One fish in 2 hours, nice size, though. Dec. 17.

how is the ice ? planing on taking my grandpa tomorrow. if you have an update it would be greatly appreciated

Anybody catching anything lately?! Planning on going out!

Ice 12 - 14" 4 fish in 2 hours

Good to know. Thanks for the heads up

Minnows aren't allowed at Chain, check your regs.

Fished about 30 feet from shore. Ice was about 8in. Not a great day had about 6 small ones in 4 hours. Nothing on minnows most on powerbait and worms.

11 inches 25 feet from shore

Anyone have an update on the ice conditions? Did anyone go out this past weekend?

How's the ice is it safe to cross or fish?

@albertacrude thanks for the heads up lol

Thanks tips

dec 18th at 1:34 pm

Any one have an idea when the ice will be ready?

Slow day not too many bites

Water level still fine for launching.

Anyone know is the water is high enough to launch a boat right now?

Fished for 4 hours east of the dam. Caught a 12" sucker. Went on a rainy and windy day though. Better luck next time i guess.

MATCHED THE HATCH , cADDIS AND very small{18} black knats. changed to dark nymphs and couldnt keep them off. great day

Water is murky, fishing very slow. Caught 1 small rainbow trolling with a uv mepps cyclops in 6 hours. Had a few bites but no takes.

Great day Friday , 10 trout in 2 hours, secret lure of course. BBQ

No bait fish though

The fishing is great,yes you can use bait!

How is it for shore fishing? Can we use bait?

Fished here on July 3 We caught 40 Fish in 5 hours We're trolling spoons. Best day I've had here. All in 6-8 inch range.

Had a great day trolling a line out the back of my kayak using nothing more than a white plastic whirly tail. Using a size 10 hook was good. Had to check every couple of strokes for what might feel like a little extra weight on the line as the little rainbows were barely big enough to make my medium action rod twitch. You really felt it when the bigger ones hit though! Great day! Great Lake!

You're not supposed to use minnows there.

Shrimp, corn, minnows.

Bait

What bate are you using for trout .Im new in trout fishing .I fished carp,pike ,welsh catfish ,walleyes but never trout.

Thanks for the info Mikepp

Saw a guy launch his 16 footer, I launched my 14 footer from shore. Level has come up quite a bit.

Can anyone tell me if you can launch a 17 foot boat or is the water level still to low?

Great day fishing yesterday, these rainbows will give you a good fight unlike walleyes at pine coulee which is too easy it's almost boring to fish.

Me and my dad wanna come out this sunday and we wanna know if its okay shore fishing ? we fish a lot so were good with rod set up but is the fishing good rn?

Boats can be launched just left of the West pad. It's gravel but works. Looks like it's only place to launch so good idea get your boat in and out without delay. Good fishing!!!

I was able to launch my 15 foot glass no problems. Steep yes but also watched a guy in a rear wheel drive motor home launch his aluminum with little trouble as well. Keep your party barge at home for at least a few weeks though .

Very steep ramp with loose gravel,not worth the chance in my opinion,save yourself the drive unless you are fishing from shore.

Drove there yesterday from Calgary,water level very low,you can probably get your boat in but if you don't have a 4 wheel you may not get it out.

Can we launch a boat yet??

How is the water level ? Can you launch at the boat from the launch ?.. Was there about a month ago and the water was sooo low by the snack shack . I didn't see anyone trailer launch . Looked like you would get stuck in the mud for sure. Hopeing the rain brought it up . I never seen it that low :(

does any one know if the lakes is up eneaughto launch a small boat yet?

Hey big baller how are yah. Where is some good spots to go with fly rod?!

I have always had good luck on a fly rod here. There not big fish so recomend a 3wt rod. A 5wt works but you will feel more hits with a 3wt. Use stone fly, copper johns & evil weevils size 12 to 18 works for me.

Was a little windy to bust out the whippy stick today but I managed with bait and bobber. Good day with the fam

Hi brandon,yes you can use worm

Can you use worms on hooks at this place?

fly fishing is good at chain if you can find parts that dip in and waiting also is very helpful

Does anyone know how the fly fishing is here? Or if it's worth it at all, planning on heading down in the next week or so to give it a shot. Thanks in advance!

Has anyone tried the north dam, how's the access and fishing there?

Low level of water at Chain Lake today but still nice fishing day. Lots of bite and landed mostly 8 inches rainbows. There are lots of small trout dead around 3-5 inches along the shore what a waste.

What I don't get is how people can't connect the dots that by not reporting people poaching that fewer people get caught so there's more poaching and fewer fish to catch. I'll take being a Rat over being part of the problem every day.

Appreciate the support Capt. , good to know there is still some solid people left out there who do get it.__keep on fishin'__

Caught a few by the provincial park, north side parking lot. showyou: I agree with you 100%. Here is why: My good friend is a Conservation officer, and he told me that it is true, most tickets he gives out are for people who are originally from communist countries. No idea why, but it is the truth. So, all of you crybabies like troutman can go cry to your daddy Justine Trudip. The truth always hurts whiny people like NDP and Libtard supporters.

I cannot agree with that. I was born and raised in Canada, no immigration here. maybe my family did years ago. but that's the past don't dwell on it __Have some respect for Canada and learn the language of our nation, don't bring your ways from overseas over here cause it obviously did not work where you came from , so don't bring it here. I will continue to point fingers and call you out. I definitely wont call the ranger as I am not a little rat.__I Just ask people show some respect for Canada and our beautiful wildlife? Is that to much to ask?

Stop point fingers at people who don't. Speak English or whatever language they are speaking. Call the Ranger if you see any violation. I do that all the time n I don't care if they speak English or any other language! Don't try to imply all people who don't speak English are violators.Unless you are a First Nation,other than that,we r all immigrants.

Hey everybody for helping, i do think we should not keep fishing under 7 inches. but what is good to use down there to catch fish ?

Lots of people here today. Shore was lined with people. We caught three in an hour so at the south end. They were hitting pretty much everywhere though.

These tiny little stocked trout are there for people to fish and keep if they want to. The fisheries encourage it so people don't take fish from the wild. Otherwise they would have a size restriction .your fish license pays for it.these catch and release fish with live bait usually die after a couple of times anyways. So dumb, judgemental, discriminate people can go to hell. You know who you are.your dumb in life and full of hate.

Hi guys. Is the water up yet.

@ showu, you'd get a ignorant response from me to if I was fishing within the law and you opened your mouth about it, not that I keep tiny trout, but I'm sure you get the point. These fish are stocked , it's aput and take Lake.

To albertakidfishing, There is good shore fishing, get there early though as the shoreline is usually pretty full of people.__on another note, please throw back smaller trout as I was there last weekend and the fishermen who don't speak English very well were keeping anything they could get there hands on I saw one kept as small as 5 inches. I had to remind him as usual to stop doing that., and as usual all I got was a ignorant response. __Have fun and good luck

hey guys! i don't know if i wanna fish Bow river in cammore or chain lakes? chain lakes just got stocked this week with 31,186 trout but we don't have a boat. Is there good fishing on shore or bad?

Reminder to all boaters. ***12KPH*** MAX SPEED.

Anobody been out with a boat yet? hows the levels?

Put and take lakes are there for people who want to catch lots of fish and sometimes keep them too. Go to some of the quality catch and release trout fisheries when they open after the spawn if you want bigger fish to catch. If they're keeping over limits report them, if not leave them alone to enjoy fishing regardless of their first language. Share the fishery and keep comments that suggest discrimination off of a public site.

I really like coming here when it's not to windy, the only thing is, always only catch small guys, and ALWAYS notice people keeping every little fish. When I was out on the ice the people next to me were keeping like 6 inch fish and a ton of them, just like when I was out yesterday the people next to us were keeping every little fish they caught. I made a point to say something to them but go figure, not a word of English spoken. But other than that lots of action just to bad they are all so small

Any launch access yet? Want to try my new boat out.

No ice and water level low. But the fishing was hot! Mostly small 6 to 8 inches but got a few 12 to 18 inch. Caught and released 40 between 4 of us. Windy but great day,

Ice off the lake yet? Want to launch boat!

Any action at the opposite end of camping ground?

Open all along launch, south side. Plenty of action there along the shore.

Any report for boating ?

Any chance of floating a boat yet? Is the ice all off or just the south end?

where is a good spot on shore to fish at

Anybody catching anything from shore yet?!

Could one put a boat in yet or still too much ice?

Most of the ice is off you can fish from shore now

Any update on the thickness of the ice ? Can still do fishing this weekend on foot ?

Went on Saturday March 5 Ice is 8 to 10" thick Caught our limit again in 1.5 hrs Green trout pellets 10 feet down approx size of fish was 10 to 12"

Went on Sunday arrived at 9am caught our limit (two people ) 10 nice sized ones 10-12" and a few 14". We threw back a lot of small ones! Used green trout nibblets fished 5 to 7 feet down from the ice... Was in 20 foot depth. Caught the limit in 1.5 hrs Ice was 10" maybe a few weeks left before it becomes too risky!

Hello Jay. I was out last week end sunday. found the fish just below the ice and down to 10 feet, any deeper and they quit. has anyone been out this week? what is the ice condition, looking to go tomorrow.

Thanks burge. I know must people are or were catching fish by the campground. Does anybody know if it's good at the other end for fishing?!

lots of runoff no trucks are on the ice open in areas along the shoreline and its hard to get out 2 bites all day not great fishing

Hey everybody! I heard from a friend there are no vehicles on the ice. Is that ture?

Ice is 12 to 18" thick .... Watch out around shore as one person fell through today. Caught 12 trout two over 12" the rest 8 - 10" was there from 8am till 2:30. Caught majority on green trout nibblets. A few on worms. 10 to 15' deep.

I was out today, there is enough ice to walk out on, no trucks. Fish were hitting on shrimp. Tried pink powerbait, and corn but not much action. Shrimp was good.

Kimmie I am going there tomorrow should be ok

Anybody been out at chain over the weekend. Is the ice ok?

well you need to use the glitter powerbait. Suckers love the worms

Maybe your hook or bait was too big for the ones hanging around or they were hanging out higher in the column. Maybe picky. Probably a lot of reasons.

Was out fishing yestrday but all we caught was bottem feeders(suckers)....using trout worms and jigs/ caught 15 of em...any reason the trout didn't bite..

Water is a little merky from muddy shores and runoff. Did great on meal worms and jigs. Caught five nice ones and returned 5 more. When I cleaned them they were full of corn. Come on folks use something they can digest.

Went out yesterday. Lots of action on small jig heads and shrimp, near the bottom. Ice is still a good 15", lots of vehicles on the ice. Hasn't been snow on the lake in a few weeks, very slippery. Take cleats if you have them.

Looking for feedback on the condition of the ice and how the fishing is? Looking to head out on Family day with the family. Thanks

Any snow on lake? Lake still good to drive on?

How's the ice. I would like to go on Saturday

Hey I'm going to chain tomorrow does anyone know some good spots haven't been there for a long time please help

Caught our limit in 3 hours with 3 guys one bow was 16 inches and about 2 pounds biggest in a long time.

Got 30 between 2 guys. Using worm and corn on small jig heads

I was using a peach eye jigg head with a trout worm and a meal worm on the tip. Caught easily 30 bows in 4 hrs yesterday

Getting skunked as we speak. Using trout nuggets and corn from home. Any tips?

Yes hello goes out to all that enjoy Chain Lakes Trout fishing... ice is 17 inches with some snow cover... been fishing here since fist ice ... it has been great every time out practicing catch and release and selective harvest as needed... average 30 fish day only in a few hours... been fishing here since my youth and in general it fishing pretty good year round... enjoy every body... sharp hooks and tight lines...lots of good sized trout....

Went out jan 31st! Caught 30 fish between the 5 of us! Beauty 8-14 inch bows and two 6 inch brook! Busy but ice is great have a spot nobody goes near and theres a lot of fish so it's great

Ya still safe, lots of vehicles out!

Thank you very much for response AV fisher. Ice still safe to drive on eh?

Jayjayjay, no snow left on the lake.

Hey everybody! Is the snow padded down enough to drive on with a car now?!

Great day on the lake. Caught 20ish 8-14" bows, ice 18", bring your ice cleats! Very busy.

Hawkeye, no size restrictions on this lake.

Is there size restrictions on rainbow trout here?

Can anyone update the ice conditions heading into this weekend? Curious after all the chinook weather this week. Thanks!

Is there a boat launch at the north end or can you only get on at the campground?

chain has been fishing great this year.... am averaging over 30 fish days every time out, some ok sized ones through out the day... ice is 17 inches

Hi Hyneser, you can KEEP only 5 each. Conservations it's always around!!!

Ice Report: 17 in
Just North of docks

My favorite ice fishing place! Ice 40 cm thick, 2 of us caught 8 rainbow s & a sucker, lots of action!! 10cm slush.

What depth is everyone fishing at this lake? Thanks for any info!

Me and my 3 friends caught 20 fish on just worms yesterday.

Go for shrimp

Shrimp or powerbait

what is the best bait to use

...googled it...just learned a new word today.

I was out Sunday, and had a pretty good day, I caught my first brook trout on the lake, and don't worry there were black spots on the dorsal fin, and many brookie vermiculations on the back hahahah

I've never been skunked ice fishing here. It's definitely a popular spot. Usually fish in 12-15' but shallower works too. I've been told Bulls can be found in here but haven't seen one yet. The odd sucker too. Play with the depth of your lure if fishing gets slow.

Wow. Thanks a lot for the info. So people are fishing right next to the camp site. I did not know ice fishing was so good here. Is it usually this good fishing here?

Was out Sunday. Caught 40 fish n my friend got 14. 54 fish in 6hrz. Maybe 6-7 feet of water I find is best and most ppl are fishing on the campground side.

Hey everyone!! Sounds like everyone having fun and catching good fish! Is everyone at the camp ground end of the lake or, in the middle or other end?

Was out yesterday got 30 in four hours all in all great day keep on fishing on cheers

What depth of water is best for catching?

I went out today. Caught 9 in 3 hrs. All except 3 were 12" or bigger. Biggest at 14". Fishing the middle of the lake. First two caught at the bottom. Rest caught about 6' below the ice.

I haven't been there yet this year. However,in the past few years I've found shrimp works well and the power bait corn. Tried velveeta numerous times and have never even got a bite.

What kind of bait is working. I usually use Velveeta cheese.

Between two people we caught 6 small rainbows and one decent one in a few hours. The bite really died off around noon but shrimp and corn seemed to be the ticket. We also lost many more then we landed. Couldn't seem to hook them just right. Ice was about 14 inches

hi

Me and a buddy landed 11 rainbow in 6 hours. 13 inches of ice at least.

Ice Report: 13 in

Took my son fishing. Between my friend, my son, and myself we caught about 60fish. About 15" of ice.

Had a great day today. Caught a dozen or so little rainbows.

Awesome day today caught 20 in total between 3 guys. A few small ones but lots of 10-13"ers. Great day on the ice there was prolly about 100-150 people out on the ice

Awesome day fishing with my son . cought our limit 1-13"and a couple 12" the rest were 8-10"

Ice Report: 13 in
Just west off the shore from the furthest parking lot. Caught one rainbow. Biting from 9:30 till 11:30 then action tailed off.

15 inches of ice. 3 hrs 3 fish.

http://www.almanac.com/content/ice-thickness-safety-chart

Ice Report: 12 in
Caught our limit today and through a few small ones back. I seen a few large trucks and a SUV on the ice. Not a good idea it's 15 inches for small vehicle, such as cars and mini Vans. It's 20 inches for your basic 4x4 truck, Be smart not lazy, just think of what that would do to the lake if a truck went through and how that would ruin our family fishing hole.

I was fishing in 9 feet of water. Hitting then between 7-8 feet (according to my LX9 "flasher")
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Ice Report: 13 in
A couple of vehicles out on the ice today. I personally would never but the ice is pretty thick.

Caught a 15 inch trout along with 6 other keepers

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Amazing day on the ice , entire family limited out in a matter of a couple hours with a lot being thrown back.

Nice. Thanks for the update. Gonna have to plan a trip for my son.

Nice fishing day today at Chain lakes got the limit for 7-8" rainbows nice size, ice thickness 8 inches

Just seen on Alberta outdoorsman ice approximately 8" but don't hold me accountable

Anyone know what the ice is like now? Wanting to get my son out but don't want to drive that far if the ice is no good.

Looking to head out there soon, thanks madangler!

Went to chain lake today Nov. 28,2015,ice thickness is about 5 inches,but fish were all small like smelts size

Caught three rainbow on brown rapala. All fish 10"+/-
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Caught a nice 12" Rainbow at the north end of the lake off the dam in the first 5 minutes, then nothing for two hours. A guy near me pulled in about 15 over the 3 hours we were there.

Tried today in a pontoon. 2 bites and nothing. Sonar saw some but couldn't fine any around the dock side of the lake. But better then working.

Hi everyone I'm taking the old man out to chain tomorrow and we haven't had much luck here in the summer. Does anyone have some advice to help me out id really like to catch a couple fish atleast. Thanks

Large bay area 1/2 mile north on campground
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Fish here on August 1 3 had two great days. Got 20 each day. All about 8 to 10 inch. Fish in a boat

To the guy using 2 rods that's illegal stop it or you will be reported Moron!!

Fusing 2rods is illegal!! Moron

Hi Timber, somehow I can' see the rest of your post but in case it was about the two lines I had the spinning first but didn't seem to work, so I switched to the fly (after a good while undoing an entangled tipped in the reel). To be honest, I think that when I made it back to the dock I made the mistake of leaving the two lines in the water as I was trying to get the kayak parallel to the dock as opposed to running the bow onto the beach. I will make sure to have only one line in the water at all times! Thanks for the reminder if that was the topic, much appreciated.

FYI Kesh: I could be wrong

I was at Chain Lakes on Sunday July 19, testing my sit on top fishing kayak for the first time. It was also a family trip so I didn't spend more than 2 hours or so on the water. While on the water I was more "testing" than actually fishing but I was trolling with two rods. One was a simple spinning with a slip bobber and a bright jig, running at about 2 to 3 meters deep. The other was a fly rod with a 5wf floating line and about ten feet of tapered leader and a somewhat heavy bug (looks like a wasp, black body with yellow spots). The bug was running under the surface, not more than a feet or two. A small rainbow (9 inches I think) liked the bug, that was my only catch of the day. I'm pretty sure I saw fish on the finder, middle of the water column or close to the bottom. I was using a lowrance 4x elite in down scan mode, it gave me very, very clear images of bottom, weeds, etc. I was in all that area in front of the dock that is closer to the south dam. I was trolling parallel to the weeds areas, along the edge of the weeds. I also had a couple bites on the jig (spinning rod) but I think I was busy talking on the radio to kids and wife, so missed that. I know the bites were good because I had the spinning rod in one hand when it happened. Anyways, very nice place for fishing. Lots of people and still very organized and friendly. There is parking space for cars and trailers (had my kayak on a trailer instead of the roof). The dock area is easy for the kayaks (there were a few other kayaks too). I will go again and then try changing presentations (I wanted to change the jig for a bug or leech) and actually paying more attention to fishing!!

Hey tmgibb33. I am here now and nobody seen much on their fish finders from the start of the park to the right about 3/4 km up. Nobody catching much today from shore

Hey tmgibb33. I am here now and nobody seen much on their fish finders from the start of the park to the right about 3/4 km up. Nobody catching much today from shore

Oh thanks John b. I don't have anything to go out in. Maybe try fishing from dam? Do you know of any good spots from shore at the other end of the lake?

Jay Jay Jay. I was using a gold spinner fishing from my kayak near the south dam wall

Going there on Sunday any Tips??..In a Boat any good Areas or food lures?

What are you using for Bait and Lures to Catch the Rainbows?

Good stuff john b. Did you get them from shore?

Fish were biting and we caught 4 Rainbows 8 to 12 inches. Used the day for a nice boat ride trip. time was 11:30 to 3:30pm

Went out in the boat today the weather was hot and cloudy

Fished here for the first time on 1st July. Had 8 rainbow for 6 hours returned on the 4th and had another 4 rainbow for 5 hours two great days will be back very soon. John B

Please Help is There Trout???

I've Heard there are Trout in the Lake but I've been told no Trout Just Pike.

To me*

You mean silly question to mean curt?

Silly question. Is there cell coverage there?

Hey everybody how's it going? I live in Calgary and I am wondering if chains lakes is worth driving down for a day fishing from shore. I don't own a boat so just seeing if some fish are caught from shore and is worms ok to use?!

Another great day at Chain on Father's Day with the kids. Easy trolling for rainbows. Should have brought the fly rod as they were jumping up often. curt26 - gas motors allowed

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Trolled for about 5hrs. Hooked 8 landed 5, all around the 5" mark. Has motors are permitted.

Can I use a gas motor, or is it an electric motor only.

...went back today and got 6 rainbows, one from shore and 5 off the boat. Weather was sketchy, rain on and off and a lightning storm, but turned into a beautiful evening.

Fun but windy day on the lake, tons of bites. My daughter caught a nice 12" rainbow spinning off the boat with a 5 of diamonds.

Great day out there with the family. Shore fished for 6 hrs. Caught 11 suckers and 11 small 8-10" rainbows. Bites all day.

Trolled for about 5 hours with a nymph on a fly rod and a worm and spinner on a spinning rod. Caught 2 9 inchers. Tonnes of bites and lost a 12 incher at the boat.

I FISH CHAIN ALL YEAR ROUND. MID SUMMER LAST YEAR WE HAD AT LEAST 20 ON AND BEST LUCK WAS WITH A SINK TIP FLY LINE AND SMALL NYMPPH WITH. A SMALL FLY DROPPER. REGULER LINE USE FLOAT AND SMALL CORN OR BITS OF WORM.

I read a post below in regards to the ice being all gone, just want to confirm?? Thinking of heading down this weekend.

I was using dew worms, maybe it's still too early there

I've fished here in the winter, is it any good in the spring / summer?

Ratus - glad to see you have a sense of humour 😂 For bait: I heard dew worms work well. I used them the other day, and a smart fish stole it.

Here now, with my 5 yr old daughter, shore fishing, lots of jumpers fairly close to shore but not even one bite yet. Maybe we're using the wrong bait? Any tips?

Like coming here with my daughter (5 yrs old) but never catch anything! What should I be using? We fish from shore.

Lol. Thanks buddy.

The boat ramp.

Let me know how you get on

It is gone, was there today. Fish ahoy!

Anyone know if the Ice is gone yet?

there wasn't much open water when I was there last week. (Mar 21) Enough to get a 25ish foot cast from shore. (near boat launch) Wasn't good fishing though. Nothing caught.

Is there any open water

Anyone have an ice measurement lately?

Ice Report: 14 in
2 rainbow using corn. Sunny and nice. Just ice no snow, safe to drive on the lake

Stopped by to take a look see. vehicles were on the ice. heaading out to try tomorrrow,

How clear is the water this time of year? Bought a new marcum underwater cam and want to try it out

Can u drive on chain lakes

Anybody out fishing today? What's the ice like?

Try corn a couple feet off the bottom .

Frankfishes What were you using as bait? I went earlier in january and I used gulp but I only caught one.

Gone twice in the last week and filled my limit both times. No bad days ever coming here!

A ton of water on top of the ice. All the water made it hard to enjoy you can't even set anything down for a second. Guess what can you expect with such warm weather. Ice is 12-15inches thick tho so still plenty safe. Fish were not really biting. Only time I've ever gone and not caught fish. Hopefully we get some cold weather and a nice dusting of snow to freez up the top and make it nice to walk and fish on.

Ice Report: 15 in
30 feet from shore by the north day-use area.

Lots of water on ice but it's 15 inches thick by the day use area.

Ice Report: 12 in
South end 100 ft from boat launch

Lots of water on top of the ice, some of it is making the cracks wider. Most didn't drive on. It was really soft when I drilled with the auger. Slow fishing but beautiful day. Lots of people. Best part of the day was when a kid next to us caught a sucker and he was very excited and proud of it. Awesome! Now that's what fishing is about!

Ice Report: 12 in
Lots of water on ice. West shore ice was only 8inches. Some drove on most did not

Use corn nibblets

what are you using for bait there ?

Hey guys I'm looking to come down to chain from calgary this weekend anyone else having any luck here. Only been once before and it was very slow not sure if I was using the best set up or not. Any advice?

Ice Report: 18 in
West sider

6 fish in 1 hour, kids loved it.
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Ice Report: 20 in

yeah any ice reports . I want to go out tomorrow .

Anyone have any ice reports for the lake wanting to go out tomorrow

Anybody out on chain lakes last couple days any ice reports

Where u guys fishing at chain what depth also if anyone could help out thanks

Slow day for Chain. About 15 fow, drove my 3/4 tonne on it. Lots of good ice.

Ice was 12 inches thick when I was out the other day.

How thick was the ice and did u drive on it at all

Was out today from 11am to 4:30. Caught 15-20 1/2 pounders, 1 one and a half pounder and 1 2 pounder. Awesome day!!!! Great spot!

Does anyone no how thick the ice is . Is it safe enough to drive a truck onto

I was out on Saturday all day. Didn't catch a thing. It was good to see the CO's out checking everyone. We didn't catch a thing all day. Started out by the boat launch and tried holes every 30ft across the lake. SOL

Is there anyone keeping the fish out of chainlakes and do u guys no of aany good perch lakes not far from calgary

Is there lots of people out on the lake anything good coming out of the lake . And how far out are people catching them and what is the depth there catching them at .

There was one hut maybe 50 yards from shore that I watched a truck place. One truck with no hut drove all the way accross the lake.

NC , that's really scary! There is a lot of motor boats in summer, CO&WL could showed interest on that. Thanks 4 your feedback

Right on how far out are they going and what depth they fishing at

Yes chuck

Is there any trucks parked on the ice with huts guys

I went out today. The ice is about a foot thick. I caught one 13 Incher right as I got there. Not even a bite after that.

Thanks ds1970. Should I be fishing in 20-30 ft of water?

put your hook 2-5 feet off of the bottom

How deep should should I be fishing for rainbows here? Thanks in advance.

Ice Report: 10 in

Great day fishing today. Couldn't of got a better day for it. Lots of good trout today. Not taking the hook really hard. Nibbling at it. About a foot of ice

Has anyone been fishing lately? Would like to hear if the fishing is good before I make the long drive from Airdrie.

How thick is the ice any one know?

Ice Report: 8 in
8 inches west side of lake straight out from second parking lot.

Anyone have any recent ice reports ?

NC - fish and wildlife would have liked to have seen it. I know they also have a toll free number..

Hey guys, just thought that I would let everyone know that chain has 4 - 4.5 inches of ice as of today (November 16th) action came in waves, I'm thinking as a school would travel by. BUT I will say something that honestly made me a little scared for the future of the lake. When I was gutting the one decent size rainbow that I kept, I did it the normal way, up the belly starting at the anus stopping just before the gills and then cutting the head halfway down from the top so that the guts would come out with the head. NOW what concerned me, when all of the guts were out ( and I mean EVERY last bit of guts ) there was a large growth (around the size the stomach should be) stuck to the inside of the ribs, even after I pulled all the guts out it was still attached by a thin string that seemed to be connecting the vein to the growth, it was really light pretty much skin colored with one really dark red spot and one vein through the middle and lots branching off the vein in the middle. I think it was very possibly a cancerous tumor. And also the meat was DARK red, almost purple, looked almost exactly like an Ahi Tuna steak should look. When I iced the fish ( it was around 12in long) it had a small skin colored worm crawling on the outside of the skin as well, but since this worm came off no problem at all I thought the fish would be ok. Also no visible scars on the outside of the fish, so it couldn't have been scar tissue that did that. If someone could tell me what this is I would GREATLY appreciate it as I did not bring the fish or the tumor to the fish and wildlife officer that is stationed there. I just threw it in the garbage as I did not want to take any chances by eating it.

another put and take trout fishery with average rainbow to 10,12 inches ocassional bull trout and many suckers too a great fishing get away for all, good fishing year round.

Way to many suckers. Fished from shore caught 26 suckers.

Trolling 7 hours Few bites, one small rainbow on west end North east side was the only weeds that really affected trolling.

Fished trolling from our canoe at the south end for about an hour caught one got to more bites. We will see what tomorrow brings

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spent 6 h in belly boats. water was really turbid. no signs of life.

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Was out there last weekend, water level was high and murky water due to all the rain. Had a few bites but no fish. Someone caught a sucker 200 yards down from me.

Was there all day yesterday no bites was using flies and spinners and jigs but my fish finder was going mad lots of fish in there but just not biting

Might be a little too early in the season for those little rainbows. We fished in late August and September last year and had days of 40+ fish.

Was out there this weekend but no bites and heard a lot of the other campers saying the same thing

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Was out today. Lake is free of ice!

The ice is half off. Took out my boat today, bad weather fished for about a hour, nothing.

Drove by on Sunday and the edges were melting... Some dumb dumb left their ice shack out there too.

Is the ice off yet?

Sounds like by kicks can't fish unless there jumping out the hole. I fish this all the time always catch

Was there yesterday still 2 feet of ice got a bunch of small trout between 6 and 12 inches. No keepers

I was there last Saturday. Ice was 24" thick still. I'm heading out tomorrow (Saturday) in hopes it still is, based on the thickness last week.

Ice still safe? Can't hang up auger just yet.

fished for 4.25 h. ~ only caught a small Sucker ~ this lake is terrible.

Ice is about 23" thick ~ I was fishing at the South end.

Kics - Could you please report the ice thickness? Which part of the lake did you fish? Thanx!

* Mar. 20/14 ~ fished for 2.5 h. ~ caught 1 trout @ 8" (threw back as always), had about 8 other small bites

anyone on the ice? how thick is it? I am planning to go there on friday...

did any one go out today? how thick is the ice?_

Anybody still out fishing lattley? Still lots of ice and the guy under me there's no way there is 30" of ice there's never been that much this year. Lol but thanks any feedback?

Lots of people out on the lake yesterday. Lots of water and slush on top, but ice was still 30" thick on the west side. In about 4 hours we caught 6 little guys in the 6-8" range and lost another 2 a little bigger right at the top of the hole Hopefully they will continue to grow and be keepers next time. Was mostly using lime green Powerbait on the top hook and pink on the bottom one. Hooks were about 10" and 2 feet of bottom. Caught one with some Velveeta.

Yellow powerbait/gulp with the sparkles in it. A foot off the bottom. You'll fill your limit quick.

Use worms and works like a charm

I've been using shrimp as bait... seems to work ok, but anyone else use other things they swear by? THANKS!

_ice is over 2 feet. rainbows are small even for this lake. put 3 on the ice all 6 to 8 inch. weighed one and it was 3 ounces. released all three.

First time skunked at chain! Was a cold afternoon, I think I hooked the biggest fish in the lake twice!! I have never bent my rod beyond halfway with the little guys in there before. Bummed I couldn't land him but what a fun Lake to kill a few hours!! Ice is easily 24-30 inches.

Perch: at Glenmore Reservoir

Yesterday: ice 70cm

Went out on Saturday and had a blast. Fished at the south end of the lake and got hit hard between 10-11am. We were using shrimp, powerbait, garlic marshmallows and salmon eggs. Probably going to go back again next weekend!

Ice Report: 16 in

I wanted to know a good lake for catching perch.does anyone know a place in Calgary that sharpens ice auger blades.

Last week, I went twice near farthest south end and the ice was easily 16-18 inches. Took my SUV right down there. Looks like most people are hesitant, and stay near the boat launch. If in doubt walk out and drill a few holes. Was using the cheese yellow power bait, with the sparkles in it. Had bites/fish every 5 mins!

What is the ice like?

For the rainbows just use shrimp and velveeta cheese on small hooks, I always slay them on that in chain!

No perch in the lake so I don't know where you got that info? But lots of smallish rainbows! But usually it's non-stop action!

What R guys using for bait. And does anyone know where is a good spot to catch perch

Went for the afternoon 1:30-6. Couldn't keep the rainbows off the line! So much fun. Took home 4, at 8 inches

Went for the afternoon 1:30-6. Couldn't keep the rainbows off the line! Way to much fun. Took home 4 8 inchers

Thank you sir! I appreciate the help.

The 533 ends at the entrance to Chain Lakes. Can't miss it.

Coming from Highway 533 (from Nanton) what is the easiest way to get on the lake? Planning on taking some buddies this week and don't want to waste time trying to find lake entry. Thank you!

I am planning on taking some friends to Chain Lakes next weekend. If I am taking Highway 533 from Nanton, which is the best way to get on the lake? Thanks for your help.

First time I've fishing chain lakes today, caught 4 fish to equal 6 pounds of meat! Gorgeous day!!

Fished for a couple hours just north of the boat launch. Caught 4 small ones and had lots of bites

Ice yesterday was about 13" thick Caught 2 fish. Lost 3 at the hole. Not bad.

Had a great day on Chain today, caught 7 fish, kept 4, it was REALLY windy on the lake today so we couldn't put our tent up, but we drove on so we could use the SUV as a wind block, ice was around 18 inches

Went today and around 9:00am the sun came out and the fish started hitting... The only problem was they were all around 6 - 8 ".

Had a great morning on chain lakes, Bagged out on trout, cooked them that night, Sensational.

Great day, lots of action, light bites. Landed 6, 4 keepers, 2hrs of fishing. 12.5' of water, hitting chunks of shrimp, salmon eggs, worms.

Ice Report: 15 in
Just southwest of boat launch, 15" 100m from shore

Great day to be out on the ice however the bite was alittle slow and very soft. caught 5 in about 6 hours of fishing.

Ice Report: 15 in
Nice weather but didn't catch any fish. Some idiots on the ice were speeding around on snowmobiles and quads. No ATV's allowed in provincial parks, people!

Planning on going out on Boxing day wondering if I could get any advice as to what the fish are biting on and some of the better areas of the lake

Ice Report: 13 in
Was 12 - 14 inches. Drilled about 15 holes. Caught 14 rainbows between 3 guys. 7 keepers. On salmon eggs.

Hey Bribart, what I always have luck on is a small piece of shrimp on a small hook and a few split shot about 6 inches from the hook, drop it all the way to bottom and reel up a couple, good luck you should get some

Heading out Sunday - any pro tips as to what I should be using to help get my boys a few fish??? Thanks in advance.

Ice Report: 6 in

Caught 6 fish, 2 keepers, and ice was 6 inches thick wherever we drilled holes

Caught 6 fish, 2 keepers, and ice was 6 inches thick wherever we drilled holes

Just got back. Ice is 5-6 inches, we crossed the lake and fished. Caught a couple dozen smaller guys, kept nine.

Going out now, will post results on ice thickness and success when back

Still enough open water to fish from shore. Water level is quite low.

Very low water. Water level was below the level of the last concrete slab on the end of the boat launch.

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Had a great day on August 31st. Tolled a little No.7 5 of Diamonds and caught 11 in about 4 hours. Lost a bunch too. We think the key was our troll speed was much faster than anyone else on the lake.

chain lakes always good to fish,try different bait.

went out last saturday, caught one, another one got away, and a guy just down from us caught one too. was there almost 6 hours and no other bites.

Took my son fishing for the first yesterday and was hoping he's catch his first fish, but not a single bite. A little windy but nonetheless a great day.

Chain lakes was great yesterday, had lots of luck here towards the west side of the lake and using some great lures. Keep that drag loose. Fun and easy!

Use cheese and corn on a pickle rig or fly fish with streamers or midges

ice was all gone on sunday when was out. any advice on what to use for bait out there would be great as struck out when was out

Want to take out aluminum boat this weekend, if anybody goes later this week could you update status of the ice

There are few spots that has patches where you can cast from shore on south side of the lake. I went there today but it was toooo windy and nobody had a single catch.

Is there any open water near shore yet anywhere? like enough to cast from shore?

Some spots on the lake have visible water and others still have ice. I fished there yesterday and it was still 9-11inches. Caught 27 within 2 hours.

is anybody know the lake condition at this time. Is it still icy?

caught three halfway down from the damn, ice is 10 to 13 inches

Caught and released 9 nice little trout today with the grandkids, great day on the lake.

Five of us on the 29 of march caught 25- 12" fish in two hours.... Green powerbait bits suspended 12" off bottom 6 pound test

Doug, Taylor, Emma, Robyn and Kris caught 10, 13"ers here. Ice was 19". Noon.
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Can you drive out on the ice with a truck?

Anyone how the ice is?

At least 24" of ice. Great fishing steady hits all day.

Great afternoon of fishing with the kids. Landed 11 Rainbow and 1 sucker in 3 1/2 hours, we missed quite a few as well.

Daughter caught her first fish ever today! Only one out of 4 ppl to catch a fish! 1 trout about 10" on cheese.

Beautiful day. Terrible fishing. Hardly a bite. Ice was 1.5 feet thick or better. Fished the north end.

Went on the 26 of January caught 13 trout on the north end biggest being around 15in :)

Went today January 20 with the wifey and son. Fished from 8:30am to 12:00pm. Caught 15 trout all about 10-13". Lots of nibbles and must have missed at least 30 fish.

Jan 19: 9am to 5pm, 4 of us, 3 trout 40 cm & 1 sucker, trying different bait, ice 70 cm thickness, Conservation Officer checking, nice & sunny

Was out today Jan.19! Iced 1 and missed the set on 4 or 5. All on chartreuse powerbait at about 15' of water. Fish weren't hitting the bait hard

Went on Jan 15, pretty good action on chartreuse power bait. About 18" of ice.

What did you use for bait?

fishing was great me and my son went for six hours 35 trout 7suckers good birthday

Fishing was very slow. Dec 31/12. On the lake from 10am to 4pm. Almost no bites on the line the entire day. Caught 2 trout close to the end of the day.

Ice was about 20" thick , fishing was slow with 4 trout and 2 suckers all on worms over a span of about 5 hrs.

Was there with family from 11 to 2:30 . 4 thru the hole n released. Few more on then off. Awesome day.

Good day on the 28th, 10 fish on powerbait and shrimp combo, lots of vehicles on the ice, biggest fish was 12 inches, C&R, lots of cheering from family groups when they caught a fish, it was fun

Fishing was great, also heard people around us catching a few. Ice was thick enough to my F-150 on.

Fishing was good on Thursday dec 27 caught 8 with velvetta in 20 fow on pickerel rigs and small hooks. Straight out from last out house about 75 yards ice was 14 inches thick

Was out last weekend, caught 8 and had alot of bites that didn't set, ice was about 10 - 11 inches.

Just got back from Chain Lakes. Ice is 11-12" of good clear ice. Therw were about a dozen other people fishing. The ice is in good shape.Fishing was a little slow with two fish in one hour.

Went yesterday 6" of ice. No bites though.

Lol, " 4 inchs of ice min" that makes me laugh. A team of horses maybe. 7" of ice will hold 3 tons but always drill a hole near the load. If water comes up , it won't hold a stationary load because of the bowl effect. Vehicles can break through a foot of ice if left for extended period of time .

Any update on the ice thickness?

And how is the ice at Chain? is the is getting thicker?

4inches is the minimum for a person to go on the ice

Does anyone know who i can call for an ice update? because i was thinking of nexted weekend for ice fishing there. Or if anyone can tell me the thickness? Is 4 inchs plenty of ice to hold a person up?

Looks like ice still unsafe at the provincial park. Maybe need another two weeks. Be careful.

There is 4 inches of ice fished all day caught 10 rainbow

Any ice yet

A friend was down there a couple of weeks ago, ice not that thick and still some standing water, hoping to get an update of some kind so we can go down there.

Can anyone put a ice report on here. i know its only been a few weeks or so since it has been cold. is there any ice yet? i cant wait to ice fish!!!!!

is bobber fishing at chain lake good if your on a raft?

59 trout all small but lots of fun! Kids had a hay day all on small rainbow rapala trolling released all!

july 19/12..caught and released 6 small trout.on panther martin and daredevil,Woolyworm got no hits.

Can you use bait on chain lake reservoir?

Just below the lower spillway is a great place to learn and practice fly fishing.

Caught 6 trout on the 9th & 5 in this spot on the 2 nd
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Excellent fishing. Trolling with a small rainbow trout or brown trout rapala was non stop action. Probably the biggest was 12" but it was great fun!

The dock is not in the water yet! Water was murky but managed 25 trout to the boat and lost 10 more! All the fish were caught on a small sinking rainbow trout rapala while trolling!

The water is really low right now so the boat launch is pretty treacherous. But once we got the boat in the water, the fishing was awesome. All over the lake.

Does anyone know why the water is still so low, usually the dock is out before the long weekend but the water is way too low

Was there today, water is really low and the fishing was very slow, only a few nibbles.

Anyone been by chain lately? Just wondering if all the ice is off yet? I can't wait!!

Is the lake still covered in ice or is the ice mostly gone?

did anyone hear about the guy going through the ice last week and he ended up drown din one more thing he was 73 years of age

I was at chain lakes last Saturday and it was about 3/4 covered in ice. There was still people ice fishing on it

Hey just wondering if anybody know the ice conditions?

Caught 4 today!

Doug, Paul and Kris caught 4 Small trout and had allot action around 13:00 here.
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Just wondering on ice thickness at Chain Lakes? People driving on ice?

Good trip, slow in the beginning but around 12 it was none stop. We caught 11 in total, all around 20 cm

Down at the south end about 300 yards off shor went last weekend and got a 3 pound rainbow

how well is fishing at chain? what are the best bait right now?

Andrew where on the lake were you fishing at

Went last weekend and caught my limit in 45 min lots of good fish on trout worms

Just wondering how the bite is there is it slow or fair or good? Is anyone going out on the 3 of february? What baits are good right now? Plz reply. Thnx

yes people were driving on it on saturday, jan. 14th

Anyone no if people are driving on by now or how thick the ice is

Went here 2 weeks ago, I've was around 10-12 inch thick. Got 4 fish between the two of us. Lots of action though. Used meal worms on a small hook just off the bottom. Cheers

Sman, how thick was the ice? what kinda bait did you use? Cheers

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Lots of trout cought are limit

Ice was 11 inches thick got kicked out by a blizzard went home after a hour

Was out Wednesday. All morning till the storm hit. Had 3 hits. Only fly fishing. Not a single fish to had. Very few risers. Tough fishing most likely due to the less then stellar weather

Absolutely nothing in 7 hours on Tuesday, not even a single bite. Tried everything - bait, spinners, flies, trolling, casting, swearing. Nada.

Caught 37 more on Saturday!

Caught 20 from the boat on Sunday, they hit hard all day probably lost about 15 at the boat, most 8-10" and caught a few about 16"

We caught 44 from the boat on sat July 30

Water too muddy to fish today. Left right away and went to lee lake, great fishing there

Fished here may24 weekend lots of trout 14-16 inch great time can't wait to get back.

Been twice and let's just say slow is just not the best word to use. Not much action on the south end of the lake.

Did well ice fishing with small hooks and shrimp. Fished around 20ft.

Fishing year round is here is good... Summer had most success with small meps and spinners, winter ice fishing velveta cheese on small hooks is the ticket!