Ice Report: 30 in
Fishing was very slow, no bites, fished for 3 hours

Fished it for 3 days and not even a bite! Didn't see any breaching either! This was mid June 2020.

Was there June 12. Trolled for 3 hours with 4 different flies and 4 different lures through all depths and most of the lake. Not a bite and no sign of any fish. Dozens of shore fishermen and did not see any fish caught. Beautiful little lake otherwise!!

This trout pond is dead. Two hours on there with no rise rings, not bites, and marked what may have been two fish on the sonar. It's dead....don't waste your time.

Does this lake winter kill? Went out couple weeks ago and nothing but minnows in the hole. Then tried couple days ago, no minnows and no fish......?

Hey lunker was there lots of people fishing?

Went out yesterday. Talked to someone who put a camera down to the bottom and said they saw 5-6 dead fish at the bottom. Tried for 45 minutes anyway but nothing. Not good if it winter killed. Let's hope there was some kind of survival rate.

9" of ice on Dec 26, Small Rainbows only 6-7" and very slow. 4 fish in 4 hours.

Good 6-7%u201D of ice, caught a couple rainbows but super tiny. Anyone know which part of the lakes are best for keepers?

Ice Report: 6 in
Surprised, didn’t expect so much ice yet

Spent three hours out here today, nothing was biting. Saw lots jumping and some birds grabbing some big ones so there are fish in here, just too hot I think. Try to find a spot with no weeds on the shore, otherwise you're cleaning your hook every single cast!

Went out there and spent most of the day there from 9:00 AM to about 2:30 PM. Saw nothing on my Marcum to indicate any fish at all. No nibbles, nothing! Used a variety of hooks with raw shrimp for bait, tungsten jigs, Wabler, tiny jigging Rapala. Went there last week also, nothing! Won't be going there again!

Are you allowed to take snowmobiles on the lake?

Caught my first 🐅 trout Nov 18 and a couple of small rainbows. 5 inches of ice.

Ice Report: 7 in
Ice is clear but water is like old coffee

Was nothing biting was there 3 hours didn’t catch a thing.

Tried for 3 hours fly rod no bites. Used dingy to troll with leach all around the lake without seeing a fish rise. Are there fish in this lake? Water is pretty murky.

Went out for a couple hours but no luck. Fish weren't jumping or biting. Tried multiple worms, and spoons with power bait but didn't work. Ever since the lake was stocked a couple weeks ago it's been really hot so I'm guessing their all at the bottom some where

Was out at Black Nugget Lake yesterday evening and is now free from ice for the most part.No luck on spin cast or fly rod, a few started rising about 8pm.Vehicle access through campground enterence only.

Any one know if there is open water at Bla k Nugget Lake yet???

Ice Report: 36 in

Ice Report: 31 in

Went 2 weeks ago. Caught 13 bows no tigers. Next week skunked. They got smart

The gate to the lake is still locked so you will need to walk all your gear from the small parking lot off the West side. I was out yesterday and no luck. Saw some small ones on the camera but nothing good. I know this lake was fished hard last winter so not sure how many mature fish are left.

Are you still able to drive in from the West off the road up to the lake edge or do you have to walk in from the road?

Good job on keeping a trout suppose to a scientific research.

Went out for an hour. Landed 2. 1 tiger. Ice is making lots of noise!!!

Ice Report: 12 in

Nov. 20-Caught a bunch of small ones, a nice 1lb 8oz rainbow and a 2lb 10oz tiger. Both will be going in the smoker tonight.

was there on Thursday walked out 20 ft. Surface ice white but solid. Few spots drilled by others around.

Ice Report: 4 in
Was hoping to be first lol. Good enough to walk on. Only parking is at the road. Blocked off from there. Gotta climb the gate and walk on from there.

Ice Report: 3 in
Not enough ice yet to go out safely

Got there around noon. Water is full of algae. Clarity about 6". No luck at all in my usual hot spots. Fly fishing. No one else fishing.

I also saw several other catching. Happily tell people "my secrets"when they ask on the lake.

Not likely,or there will be no fish left for me to catch.

Perhaps you care to share your secret with us. As I said there were lots of people fishing and nobody cought even 1 fish. And I was using flies that never failed me on several other trout habitats.

Nailing both rainbows and tigers the last 2 night, decent fishing you just have to know when and where they are likely to be and what they want to eat.

Just got back yesterday. I have a Zebec (same as a Zodiac). Fished for 3 days with my son-inlaw. Both used various wet and dry flies. Floating line, sinking line (Fly fishing) and also several types of trout spinners and spoons on both fly and mono line. NOTHING. Several people were fishing both from shore and in boats. Nobody caught anything in the 3 days I was there. My GPS showed that there was several fish in the lake but they were not biting. Very poor, will not be back.

Went out yesterday for 5 hours. No bites. Lake is green and less than 3 inches visibility. Tried all kinds of lures, no action, Lots of Pelicans and Cormorants No other guys fishing.

just got to lake, takin zodiac out for first time, wondering if any tips? bait rigs and fly rod are ready..

Are boat allowed here? I just have a little inflatable.

Stevie o, Please use a dictionary before you post: it's angler, not angular.

i never had any issues going fishing here at all last year. aslong as i checked in the office first..

I didnt fish BMN at all last year. The year before they got mad and threatened to call the police if you were on their property. I wonder what changed.

ya last year i also had to report to the office at the camp ground before going fishing..it seem,s to be a normal thing but not dureing ice fishing season.

A great evening at BNM. Water visibility was minimal but still landed a few. Attn to anyone going here, the main gates are closed you now much enter through the campground and sign in at the office. It is free but for some reason this is now how it is done.

Might drive from Edmonton this weekend. Anybody know if it is still ice-covered?

First time ice fishing for trout today and it was decent on this lake! The water was very murky. Tried with worms, shrimp, and orange power eggs. Seems that the fish were most interested in the latter. Was there all afternoon and caught a couple of smaller rainbows which were mostly released.

Was there this morning and it was non stop action all morning caught my limit plus my first tiger trout!! Dew worms on a simple hook with a couple split shot sinkers in 5 fow was what was getting it done!!

Garbage fishing today! A couple bites but nothing special.

Good day on the hard water at Nugget! Landed 12 rainbows, and one 16" Tiger. Lost about 6 at the ice and missed just as many bites as we hooked. Fishing in about 6 feet of water using pink, or red and white wire worms tipped with shrimp

What depth are fish at? And what bait work out here? We are trying a foot off the bottom but no luck today. Seen people around us catching a few.

Ice Report: 25 in

Great day. Landed 12. 3 keepers. No tiger trout.

Was good but little ones 9-10" inches, one 11-12" Caught my cut and was able to release a few in berween with quite a few misses also.

Was here two weeks ago. I caught 3 tiger trout and more than 20 rainbow between 10 and 14". Me and 3 buddies took our limit but combined caught over 40 fish! Ice was more than 16" that day. Small pink jigs and worms were the menu that day.

Has anyone had any luck out there this year?

Ice Report: 16 in

Just had a friend go out there today and caught there limit. Didnt say how thick the ice was but im sure all ice on the lakes are thick enough to drive on now.

Thx pikster. Going to check it out tomorrow.

Ice Report: 9 in

I noticed holes drilled 20 feet off shore right before the cold spell. should be safe by now

Anyone tried to ice fish the lake yet?? Ice thickness?? Thx

granted taken a tiger tout is not cool..but it is not against the law if you do...i just like to catch and release ..but i have seen some folks taken a tiger every now and then.

Actually not illegal to keep the tiger trout but your asked not to keep them as they were for research purposes to determine whether they continue with a tiger trout stocking program. I would assume since everyone fished them out instead of leaving them the program failed so no more tiger trout for alberta. Good job guys.

Just so EVERYBODY knows, you cannot keep tiger trout in this lake. You're a poacher if you do

I was there in the spring, haven't returned since. Nice lake but useless if fished out. I recently went to another pond and couldn't keep them off the hook. Would love to share the site but we all know what would happen.

You could catch a fish almost every cast in the fall after it was stocked with tigers yet again a way to wreck a lake by taking more then you need hope the freezers are full guys

was out today got one tiger may be 16 one bow about the same still fish here got to use proper presentasion and be willing to make a day of it

Very hard to find a fish ! Gave 5 hours and not a single bite!

Good shore fishing pretty much anywhere.

Not to good tried everything no bites no fish

Got skunked. Tried lots of different things and no luck. Talked to a few others who had the same luck. Seen tons of birds eating fish on the other side so that's probably why.

Can you fish from shore here and what do u use

got skunked ..no action what so ever..used several kinds of fly,s but no luck...

I went last weekend and I got 5 tiger trout about 15" big I was using orenge/gold spoon 1/4oz changed to single hook

2nd time fishing here at this lake. Fished for 6 hrs straight the first time and 10 hrs straight the second time. Used everything from gold, silver, black/fluorescent, and silver/blue spinners. Lady bug, and silver spoons. Then tried bottom fishing. Used worms, leaches, power marshmallow bait (all the colours) minnows, and power bait corn. Absolutely no luck! Tried a few different spots too. Seems like it's the same for everyone that we asked. They are not biting at all. We are all wondering if there is even any fish left in this lake. :(

Thinkin about heading out there soon. Anybody had any luck lately?

it clearly say,s in the regs that Tiger trout are reccomended that you release them back but rainbows you can keep (limit of 5 )..there is no confusion in the regs.

They also want to see how they survive over the years and how they adapt to see if they should stock other lakes with them. If ppl keep them all they can't do their research and cancel the program. Also if they stay in the lake they will get larger and more fun to fish for ;) wouldn't you want to pull out 20" tiger trout ????

The reason for releasing Tiger Trout is because of their rarity

Not sure why the confusion with the regs. It says trout limit 5.... ??? Why are all of you confused? Isn't a Brook a trout? Isn't a brown a trout? So...why all of a sudden a tiger ( brook-brown cross) not a trout? If you see people keeping more than the daily limit, report the poacher.

Algea blooms are bad lure get covered every cast left and washed my equipment don't want it to spead ppl. FYI

so I agree with releasing the tiger trout but its ok to keep the rainbow and are there any of those that are decent size ?

Please release any tiger trout you catch

Tiger trout aren't considered a sportfish - yet. It mentions it in the regs Regs. also ask people to voluntarily release tiger trout. Unless you are from a communist country, then you keep everything you catch.

Was there today, and the wind was howling. Water was quite murky, but managed to catch a couple of tiger trout. My first ever.

Was there today

JSNAT I hear your frustrations. Problem is if they stay within the regulation numbers nothing you can do. If they poach different story all together. I don't see any limits for tiger trout which could add to confusion. Catch and release is still my preference. Keeps the kids excited.

I was there two weeks ago and landed 13 tigers and 4 bows all in the 1.5 - 3 lbs range

Yes stryker2 there is spot to launch a boat there and it's electric or hand power only

Lots of places to fish from Shore. Or to put a small boat in. I was on there last year with my Float Tube. But you don't really need the boat, as you can cast from Shore pretty much anywhere.

I'm looking to bring my little girl fishing this coming week. Is this place any good to do a little shore fishing or is there anywhere (lake or river) someone can recommend bringing a 4 year old for their first time fishing. Thanks for your help.

Is there somewhere I can launch a jon boat from on this lake? I have it on asmall trailer. Tx in advance... :))

Some guys keeping every fish they catch, it's sickening. Gave them an earful, next time it'll be more if I see it again. Selfish losers ruining it for everyone.

Nice Spot! First Family fishing outing. Had a few bits but nothing landed. Probably cause we have never fished before:) spent half our time detangling our spinning reels...but we had an awesome time! Can't wait to go again.

The ice is off. I Was there 3 days ago

Hey anyone know if the ice is off yet

some stock lakes get shut down (close) for the winter ..like Muir lake..but most are open all year long..

You never know with the warm weather

Is the 5 inch ice report accurate? I would think that there would be open water after today then.

Stocked lakes don't close but be cautious if you go on ice

Does this lake not close like the others cause stocked

Ice Report: 5 in
Went out today wouldn't have done it but had to get my first tiger got 1 really don't do it it's stupid ice is like slush

Went fishing for one last time of the season. Caught 26. . . some tiger and some rainbow. Great end to the season. Tight lines.

Went fishing on Mar 10 and caught 16 Tiger 1 Rainbow all caught and release. Lots a of ice water is cloudy.

Ice Report: 18 in
North end of the lake.

Anyone been out here since the last post? Ice report?

I think they are running low but in the last 2 days we have caught about 15 fish, about 10 tiger and 5 rainbow

took the kids ice fishing here today but we got skunked..talked to a few other people but it seem,s no one is catching anything now..must be low oxygen

Fished Feb 6 off far end of island. Caught two nice sized tigers in 3 hours. fish sitting 2-3 feet below ice and very cloudy water below that. My guess is the oxygen is almost gone.

Beautiful day! Zero fish! Had good intel and great lure and bait combos. Biologist told us the oxegen levels are very low. Im zero fish for 2 trips the last 2 weeks. Im going somewhere else

Ice Report: 16 in
Ice is plenty thick. You could drive on it if it was allowed

No perch. Rainbows and tiger trout

Is there any perch in this lake

Had a great day on the ice. Was out around 8 and off just after noon. In about 10 FOW. Tried lots of different hooks and baits but didn't get any bites until I started using little orange jig head and yellow power bait. Lots of bites after that. No tiger caught and only kept one rainbow.

Had a great afternoon. Orange wire worm and yellow power bait. Drilled one hole and caught 4 nice tigers. Merky water and 8" of ice. Make sure to realese the fish to keep a good thing going. Bring your licenses

Great day so far. 8" of ice and first ever tiger.

Ice Report: 14 in

My first time here and i have got to admit it is a great place for fishing..i landed 5 tigers and i very large rainbow...(all catch and release)...ice is over 6 inchs thick...

Ice Report: 4 in
behind first island infront of parking lot/fire pits.

Ice Report: 7 in
To the right of the entry gate.

First time there I am assuming they leave them open

Nice job truslide. Are the gates open at BNMP during the winter?

Ice Report: 5 in

Went on the ice today got 3 rainbow 1 tiger had a great time would go back for sure

Took awhile to find this lake on ifish. But anyways went there and camped july 3-5. Took the canoe in the water for the first time. I noticed a lot of pockets around the lake so I started fishing there 5am and bingo. Caught 2 on first day then 1 the next. Took awhile to find where their hiding. I used orange Power bait eggs. Move it around dont bobber it.

Was out camping/fishing may long and the lake had just been stocked with 8" to 14" bows. Caught and released my limit each day. Hoping more do the same to keep this fishery going for my grand kids to enjoy.

Anyone been out to black nugget this may yet? How's the fishing?

Out again on Sunday and not sure what's up but water is murky and we were skunked again. Very surprised to not see any other ppl out here. Can't wait till summer to spend some weekends with the family out here,a great little fishery and golfin next door, the best of all worlds.

Has anyone been out latley I wanna try out some new lakes close by to edmonton

4 of us fished for 4 hrs Saturday without even a nibble. Water is still murky. Saw a few back swimmers in our holes and that's it. Will be back next weekend. Ice is almost 2' thick

Ice Report: 16 in
Fishing in 12 feet of water

Saw a few down the hole
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Ice Report: 15 in
water murky but they are biting

We drove 1 hour drilled 2 holes fished for 3 hours and caught 4 fish about 10" in size. Very surprised that there was nobody else there. Great little fishery and we will be back again.

Ice Report: 11 in
Site # 85

Yes it is open for ice fishing. I would get there soon. It usually starts to slow down January into February.

Is this lake open for ice fishing ?

Anybody catching any out here this year?

Lots of places to fish from shore

Is there shore fishing here?

Had a bunch of the small one they released swimming by
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Not even a bite. Talk to the grounds keeper and said there running deep it would take dynamite to catch them. Lol. Beautiful day tho. Good day to drink some beers and chill I guess.

No action . Talk to some people there not biting , no nibbles , nothing

Spent four hours in a boat today and not a single bite. Lots of fish rising. I think there was a hatch on and they had enough to eat. Lots of weeds in this pond already. Too many for me. This pond is probably best fished from shore. Costs $2 per person to fish here or $4 a family. Not a big deal.

Fished yesterday from 8am till 1:30pm, not a bite and no fish on camera. Strange because definitely was fish here end of summer. Anybody have any tips on where in particular they may be in this lake in the winter? -boots

Fished 5 hrs today, not a single bite. Ice is 10-12 inches. Locals said fishing has been slow for past couple of weeks.

How thick is the ice out their? Anybody know? I was fishing off shore in the summer, caught one but that's about it. It was probably 2 pounds at least, but it would b nice 2 try her out on the ice only if a person knew how thick it was.

We had a fish tv saw thousands of Minos thousands brought one up he was an inch a hundred feet from wood fence bad day fishin better than a day at work o ya

Lots of action here at sundown. Close to shore. Watch them chase the minnows in and take your hooks.
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3 caught here. 2 pounders early afternoon. Follow foot path through bush to small beach.
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Just to right of boat launch. 4 feet from shore. Multiple 2 pounders.
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Caught 3 1 and 1/2 pounders here. 3 feet from shore. Night crawlers late afternoon.
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Great morning, caught limit, two nice ones 3 smaller, down deep.

Great day fishing at less 15 and many bites

Not a sniff, water is higher than normal. Lots of mosqitoes but nice and quiet.

Been here all day. Not a single bit. Weathers nice though.