Any perch here?

Right off the boat launch. It's hit and miss there. Bad if it's busy. If you walk down the trail to the picnic table you can fish there but you have to walk out into the water to avoid getting snagged on the rocks. Not good when the water is cold.

At cold lake provincial park, anywhere near by you can fish without a boat, from shore?

17 lb, 39 3/4 inch pike! About 8 small pike as well.
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2 pike 1 keeper. 1 Laker too small. Fished martinau no Walleye. Lake can be very disappointing sometime.

2 walleye 5.4lb and a 7.1lb and 2 pike 72cm very slow all weekend water temp is 6.4*

Great walleye 5-6 lbs
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Anybody caught a walleye yet ?

How is Long Bay for fishing? Can you get across sand bar?

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Ice is finally off the lake. Well as far as i can see from kinnisoo beach and from the marina. Not sure about the bays

No launch at north bay. Very shallow

I am going to Cold Lake camping at the PP. Will I be able to use my inflatable? Any suggestions on where to go would be greatly appreciated

Can anyone tell me if there is a public boat launch at North Bay Cold Lake?__clayboy

Ice fishing

There is still a lot of ice on Cold lake. I doubt it will be gone by the long weekend.

Just wondering if the ice is off cold lake yet ?

So are we ice fishing or boat fishing this long weekend?

Anyone know how the thawing ice is coming along?

Some spots had 42 inches of ice some a good 36. I would bring extension to be sure.

BIG TROUT ALBERTA what was access like and how much ice? I have heard rumors about needing extensions in areas.

Was on lake march 24,25 fishing was slow only got 14 for 2 of us got on lake frenchmans bay and quaded east to wards river,

Headed up there this weekend. How are the ice conditions and access. Is it worth fishing Cold Lake or just hit up other lakes in area ?

Hows the snow level on the lake. Heading there friday with quad. Thanks

Booked some time off work to head up to cold lake from Calgary along with some buddies from Regina. Heading up in about a week and a half. We're not looking to keep fish. Just want to catch some monsters! :D. Lakers, pike, walleye, burbot. We don't have sleds. Any pointers about locations to fish would be greatly appreciated! Please email me cools320@hotmail.com Thanks!!!!

I've only seen machines cross. With this cold weather the chances are better of getting across with a truck, but why risk it?

I'm curious of the same thing

Anyone able to cross the heave with a truck north of provincial park launch?

Fishing 80-110 ft. Marking every 10-15 minutes but they weren't biting. Grinded

Thanks for the input, what depth were you fishing?

Laker fishing was slow. Marking lots of fish

How is the laker fishing right now? Thinking of going of the provincial park. Anyone having luck?

Probably 8" of hard snow. Ice about 30" just off provincial park. Lots of hits from the Pike. Dinner caught.

There should be enough snow for u

Hi everyone, planning to take my skidoo on Saturday and move around a bit just wondering if there is enough snow coverage aftre that warm last week or any sketchy spots that I should avoided. Thank you for any recent updates.

Ice Report: 26 in
Ice thickness is good, large ice ridge running from the north side of PP to French Bay. Fishing was poor on the 17th, 18th. Please use caution around the ice Ridges ! Good luck.

Trucks going through the ice. English bay area

You would have to cross a large pressure ridge to fish Sask. from the PP. I was out there last weekend and we crossed with skidoos. Took a while to find a good spot to cross even with sleds. 2-3 feet of open water between the ice in spots. With a truck, I personally would never attempt that crossing.

Is there a lot of pressure ridges now? Can a guy drive to Saskatchewan side from PP? Planning a trip to come up there some feedback would be helpful

I went from provincial then East to the north side of French bay. Was rough but never fell through.

Is vehicle travel still possible off the PP point and around the ski hill with the cracks/pressure ridges that have happened lately? Thanks.

Your better off launching at provincial park id say hasnt been that long since it cracked but havent checked it out since it happened

At the marina this morning still have barricades up does anyone know if it's safe to access the lake at the marina??

Any ice reports from the north end of the lake?

Went out with Jerry from its-a-keeper tours (awesome guy), hooked a few in the morning bite, fishing slowed a bit lots of fish on the flasher but none taking the bait, moved spots and got on the fish again. 6 decent Lakers between the 3 of us. 1 keeper @83cm. Roughly 30" of ice.

Can you access the lake from marina with side by side ?

Were out last Sunday,landed 13 lakers(2 keepers) and 2 burbs between 3 guys.Provincial park,90 fow.

Fishpoop, mind if I ask where you were fishing and what you were using?

Was out last weekend 13 lakers landed and 2 pike vreat weekend will b back feb 15th

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Ice Report: 1 in
Huge crack in ice at entrance to marina. Open water. Barricades up. Some idiot was was doing u's and created the crack.

Fished day break to dusk had one bite, fished marina and provincial park, any tips for when I go on my next days off to land my first laker? Fished 40-120ft water

Nathenmunroe ..... Email me.....jkarba@hotmail.com

Do you know where garnet beach cabins are?

Not sure exactly where to catch them but they are most active at dusk and after dark.

Does anybody know how or where to catch burbots on cold lake

Any ice report changes due to the warm weather? Would be great, 20 inches in french bay last saturday

This app has a lot of wrong regs, try albertaregulations.ca

I assume people are driving out from the Marina now? Any idea how far out there going?

Totally agree, it's fairly easy to find regulations now days. No need to ask, and always best to check out yourself or be led with possibly wrong info from someone else.

If people can't figure out the reg's themselves maybe they shouldn't be fishing.

Regulations available on this site, as well on Alberta regulations.ca

Can anyone tell me what fish, size and limit you are able to keep at cold lake? Curious to know. Thanks for any help

Just wondering how people are doing lately fishing for lakers here? I couldn't get one to bite at French bay or by the provincial park all day today.

All the ice is piled up on that shore so I don't think so. We sledded all around the lake today

Anyone know if you can access the lake with a truck from the Cold River Campground?

Hey there, anybody catching any lakers off the marina or anywhere else on the lake?

20 inches I measured. Close to the boarder there is a huge pressure ridge and there is water coming out of it. Could not cross on sled. Fishing sucked lol

Nlaz29, I measured 18" this morning.

Headed there right now to the park. Can let you all know later. I am hoping to get to the boarder at least

Anyone know how much ice there is in front of the marina?

How's the ice around prov park? People driving? Are the perch biting?

20 inches at Frenchman Bay Yesterday, There are some big ridges poor ice areas through out lake according to CO's and others I talked to.

Ice Report: 16 in

18 inches today ( Measured ) Frenchmans Bay. Slow day 1 Laker, couple bites, lots of Chasers. Lot of people out. CO's stopped by. Back out tomorrow then back to work.

What are people catching off the point of French bay lake trout or pike ? Any info would be greatly appreciated thanks

Ice Report: 19 in
French bay. Few vehicles on ice including myself

Hi everybody from cold lake is there's people catch whitefish at French baby I would like an answer please I live in Edmonton%uD83D%uDE03

17 inches of ice where I'm at on French bay

12 to 15 inches Frenchmans bay. Where I was. Measured.

Does people catch whitefish at French bay

French bay? .....16 inches. Yesterday 2 trucks drove right across the middle of the bay

How much ice in the bay?

See lots of people out. But no idea how they are catching

Hey how is the fishing off the marina? I know the last two years the fishing was really slow, just hoping it picked up a bit this year!

I drag a 10 foot toboggan 3 flashers 2 tents. Auger rods buckets lol. Tomorrow I think I drive also

I have too much gear to drag by hand. If ur at the launch in the am fishslayer u can catch a ride with me.

Oh yes there is people driving all over in the bay. I on the other hand walk.

If you go to the boat launch it will be easy to see where guys are fishing. Let us know how you do and whatbthe ice conditions are like.

Ok thanks for the info. I assume u would head the right of the launch and follow the bay around then?

Yes its at the park boat launch. Its walkable to fish for perch bit to go for lakers its a hell of a hike.

I am assuming that is the provincial park launch fluxcore can a guy walk to this spot or do they have to drive?

Templar if you go to the boat launch in the park you will easily see where people fish perch easily. Fishslayer are people driving trucks on the bay yet?

Where is a good spot to find some perch? A friend of mine told me on the point of French bay where u can see the small beach and the boat launch

On way home now but fished of the marina for last two days we fish away from the crowd for the reason of the flasher interference yesterday was good but today was even better!!!

Thanks for the info.

French bay 14 inches. Where I was lots of small lakers and a few nice burbot.

Any info on ice conditions on french bay. Fishing in a crowd at the marina sucks when everyone is running flashers.

Awesome day out front of marina!! 8" of ice

People have been walking out from the marina, not sure if they are getting anything yet?

How's the fishing been by marina ?

Whats French Bay looking like? Any yahoos driving on?

Ice Report: 6 in
Out from the marina.

5" of ice off marina

Lake was wide open on Dec.12. Seen guys Ice fishing today.

How bout now?

Looks like most of lake is open still:

HOW about frenchmans bay anyone been out there yet thanks

Wow, and Thanks a bunch. At this rate, walking on water this year may occur only briefly and treacherously. Sure appreciate your updates!

Just looked today. Marina has a thin layer not to be walked on but the lake is still wide open

We're waiting patiently for any ice reports. Hoping that this cold spell will give it a skin to get started. Let us know!! Thanks.

Any ice out there

No it is wide open still. No ice at all.

Is there ice there yet

First time fishing cold lake , landed 5 nice lakers but lake was quite rough so wasn't able to fish more then a few hours , I will definitely return . By the way catch and release of course .

IFish strikes again. Found lakers where I was told to go. Only got one in the boat but it was a rush.

Thanks Bruno I'll look for that with my new fish finder.

just outside the provincial park bay is a really good spot for laker go to 100 fow after turn left and you will find a ledge stay on the right side and it will take you almost a mile from shore . we got 12 lb and 17 lb there 2 weeks ago

Heading to Cold Lake for the first time on September long. Hoping to catch pike, walleye and lakers. Any pointers would be great! Will be launching from provincial park

i troll around 1.6 to 2.2mph depending of wind and i like to do a S shape to speed up one side and slow down the other and i was there for 6 days last week and blue and purple were really good 5 of Dimond got the job done too depth 80 to 105 fow good luck

Going for Lakers. Have all the gear, more looking for what trolling speeds and the hot lures

Redmega , what are you fishing for ?

Headed up there this weekend for the first time on open water. Anybody willing to share any tips or suggestions. Thanks in advance.

Had another phenomenal lake trout fishing experience here, fished for about 14hrs total in five days and got 61 trout, would love to find the walleye here, any suggestions on locating them

Annual trip to cold lake never disappoints...15 walleye with 4 over 5lbs and 18 pike with 5 over 63cm. Love this lake.

Been catching at least 40 lakers every trip last couple weeks couple keepers every time

Thanks Bruno, got a couple today at 90, not sure what water depth was with my fish finder! Fairly slow

last week i was catching them 50 to 60 early morning and going to the afternoon 75 to 90 fow

How deep are the trout this time of year? My fish finder is not working and I am thinking around 75-100 feet

I find it's not good fishing with a east wind on cold lake any other wind lakers are bitting hard

Tough day today, One trout off the point across from provincial boat launch in 3 hours. Tried by mouth of river for walleye couple hours caught nothing.

In the area next few days looking to catch some fish set up for anything from perch to lakers. Any suggestions on where the fish are bitting

Frenchman bay boat launch too shallow to launch as of this week. Small boats maybe. Slow day for us were fishing for pike and walleye only 5 pike

Drops from 7 to 22 feet! Troll spinner rigs with a leach for great walleye action
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Brycelynch are you telling the truth about your location ? Sounds fishy !

Fantastic weekend 1 keeper each. One day we will find the walleye

Huge walleye 1 was 79cm one was 75cm
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I would like to go catch some perch where are they hiding

Are the walleye bitting good & what's the best spot

Just visiting the area for a month but would like to fill some days fishing. No boat or waders. Looking for places not at the marina or busy areas. Where I can drive up and relax in the quiet. Any tips on what small spots to go to would be great thanks.

Out on May 31 and lakers would not stay off my line. First bite I hooked a fatty and lost in about 5 seconds. Reeled in to reset bait and downrigger and found a 10 incher on my hook (didn't notice it because of downrigger) that had bite marks that almost reached gill plates. Landed 6 and lost 4 in 2 hours. Had to quit because I ran out of bait. Can't wait to get back out!

its the getting stuck part im trying to avoid expecially in sand

Never tried, but looks like it could be deep enough most days if you have a 4X4 and don't get stuck.

does someone ever try to launch a 18 + ft boat from the cold river campground boat launch.

30-50 feet , lakers all day
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JJ95 , French bay prov park if you have hip waders, and cold lake prov park , on the north side , need to walk down the bank and fish from the rocks.

Anywhere to fish Cold Lake from shore? Other than the marina?

Lots of action, Small pike, Water levels low, only 3-5 feet Be Careful!
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Good lake nice and clean, but no spotlight at provintial park campground for night fishing

Opening day !! Lots of boats out , lame super calm and warm . Anyone able to get across sand bar ?

Able to put a boat out?

Ice has all been pushed up to north end it looks like. Tonnes of open water by Marina and Kinosoo beach.

Any know if the ice is out yet?

Thanks Romanchuk8!.... dying to get my Kayak out there!

That was yesterday the 31st i was out there.

Not open at all. I was 10km into the lake from the PP and the ice was still 15+ inches. It's getting soft, but still a long way from open.

any word on the ice thickness? how far out from shore is it opened up? if open, thanks in advance for the info.

Was out a few days ago. Starting to get some pretty nasty flood water. Ice was only 12-14 inches where i fished. Bite was descent. Limited out pretty easy once we found our spot. I wouldn't drive out, but thats just me.

Ice report.please

can you still drive around on the lake?

Cory G. You need to go to fishing school for help...

How thick is ice by provincial boat launch ?

Heading up here on Friday for the weekend. First time on the lake. Any hints for the ling whitefish or pike?

1 fish only in two days between 2 guys fishing

Trying the tube jigs (neon yellow) Seemed to work real good. Hammered nice pike an small laker

Jordan,how was lake access? What is the depth of the snow and ice.

Hey

Huge lake trout
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Dafish. Did you catch a few lakers besides the keeper?

Day 2 produced a keeper laker!! 15" ice off marina

A HotSpot Marker was added for Cold Lake
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Ice Report: 11 in

Still no positive results?? Trying to make the decision on coming up Tuesday or not...

3 of us fished for 6 hours yesterday not even a bite. Lakers are not biting.

Two of us were also out all weekend 13th & 14th and fished hard with poor results! 2 lakers Saturday and one laker Sunday. One fish about 4lbs off point between French and centre bay caught on smelt and two good fish about 8-10lbs on white tube jigs. Very few fish showing on finder. Approx 15 inches of ice everywhere but some very poor wet spots of slush under snow making driving difficult and dangerous in places. Tried Herring smelt and minnows with all types of jigs too but barely a fish showing anywhere on the finder!

Are guys driving from provincial park to where French bay meets the main lake? How much ice over that way in French bay? Heading up there in 2 weekends

Thanks for the update Biggy

Fished Sat: Marina. Lots of people driving on. I did not. 15-16" ice out about 2-300ft. 1 bite, none landed. Sun- Prov Park, lots of drivers, many parked on ice at launch. 16-17" of ice off the point. No bites whatsoever. Switched up lots, tried different depths, presentations etc. Tough weekend. But beautiful to be out.

Anyone fishing this week? Let me know if the lakers are biting. Heading out this weekend

Can anyone comment on how the access at the provichal park is?? I've heard mixed reviews.

They are not biting on anything as far as I can tell. Nice day on lake this morning didn't catch our fish until 1100. Yesterday out for 7 hours and no fish but some good company. Good luck all

Are the lakers on a diet something? Was out yesterday and have been here for a few hours today and maybe only a couple bites. What is working these days for bait?

Not a bite yesterday. 5 hrs. Cold lake specials and a bag of smelts. Zip. Feb 6th caught 5 Lakers and lost 6 at surface with hooks snagging ice. Fishing from 70-120' of water

Gonna head back out for two days on Feb 23/24. Fished Feb 5/6 on the marina side, easy acess, verry little snow and about 14-16" ice every we drilled. Easy access for 1/2 truck, even saw a car out!! Using smelt/anchovies on a tube jig. I solid bite in 2 days only, fishing was very slow.

What do you guys find the best bait for lake trout is I keep hearing a different thing every time I talk to someone else lol

On ice Mon-Tues. Lakers slowed right down to almost nothing. In spot with dry ice under snow, in 5 hrs, had 3" of flood water on the ice. Take rubber boots. 14" ice, trucks venturing just 'off shore' to park.

Caught 1 burbot and 1 laker so far laker was too small threw it back. Out in front of marina in 110 ft of water

Out in front of marina in. 42ft of water fishing for burbot. 1 bite so far

Real slow fishing today. Noticed alot of garbage on the ice!! Come on people we r all adults pick your $hit up

Who came up with the idea of not being able to keep a laker unless its over 75cm

Slow weekend we were on ice for 2 days only 2 Lakers at marina no keepers both fish in 30 fow. ....hope next time they r on!

Slow day! Fished off the marina in 70-103 feet of water. Saw lots on sonar but would not commit. My buddy had one lake trout follow his jig right to the hole. Very windy day as forecast.

Geee i havnt even had a nibble today .....really odd. Notice lots of folks not having luck either. Hopefully tomorrow or this eve they are biting.

Can you drive a half ton on the ice off the marina? Thanks

How was dafishing DAFISH?

Oh ya we will b up in the am for a windy weekend hope the fish r on!

Heading out Wednesday am!

Ice Report: 12 in
French bay 12-14"

On the lake Thurs-Fri. Ice is not more than 12"thick anywhere, more often 9-10". About 6-8" snow cover. Lakers biting, but no keepers. 50-90' of depth. Safe for sleds/quads, not so much for vehicle.

Went out yesterday 2 lakers one was so close to keeper. Straight out at marina 50 ft of water.

Hi everyone, any reacent ice thickness updates will be greatly appreciate. Planning to go on weekend but that weather makes me to wonder.

Where's a good spot for walley I heard long bay is good has anyone been out there this year

Cool Guy. Glow squid with minnow,400-500 m out from marina after sunset.

12 inches of ice today maybe 1km out from marina . 6 lakers in 4 hours .. No keepers

UA TEAM WHAT DID YOU GET THE BURBS ON? AND WHERE

It was my first time trying the provincial park this weekend. If you can sled your stuff out to the depths you want it was a great place to drive on, unload, etc. Feels much more private than the marina if you aren't going more than a few km from shore

Last weekend it was 10 inches off of the provincial park up to about 300m from shore then we drilled and found only 7 inches and decided that where we'd camp in the 4runner. Only a very few fishing marked in that 25 foot zone. I'd suggest being very careful driving out still.

how was the ice this weekend

Anybody ever catch walleye in the winter? Might try it later on in the day when I go.

Going out next weekend! Since it might not be safe to drive on where are some entry points that would be good for walking on?

Seems like not much ice for the time of season...is there lots of snow cover?

Out in front of the Marina 75' of water 6-8 inches of ice.

to Dexterdaxx,try 400-800 m from the shore on marina,we got around 8 lakers 3 keepers,depth was 50 to 60 feet and i would not recommend to drive on

Would like an Ice Report, going fishing on 22nd wondering if we will be able to drive on.

Never fished cold lake moved from Manitoba and want to try lake trout can some one give me advice on where th try would much appreciated

Does anyone know the ice thickness at the provincial park? Is it accessible?

Much for side x sides on the ice yet? Or just quads still?

Prop wrecker area... shallow behind rock
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To fish Lakers use smelt on a harness depth approx 150 feet of line... hit bottom and reel up a foot or two... remove barbs and please for gosh sakes reel up slow from the bottom when you get one... come up too fast and the fish don't have time to get rid of the air, expand and die... this will mean the lake will go to tags eventually... we don't want that. Ps. Keep your bait active or you will not get a thing.

Hi everyone! I live right at the marina,am new to cold lake. Excited to get out there with you fishermen! What are the fish interested and biting at? Lures? Bait? Thank you in advance!

Got 6 lakers(3 over 75)+2 burbs today at Marina.

How thick is cold lake off the Marina ??

Where can a person fine white fish is Frenchbay a good spot.

8 in of ice of the marina at 65ft of water. 7 fish interested in my lure, no nibbles though.

Ice Report: 10 in
French Bay, out over deep water. Passed the ski hill.

Ice is about 5 inches in front of marina in 50ft of water, Went out to 160ft and the ice was 8 to 10 inches (hole was drilled near an old crack with flood water that froze)

Nowhere to rent tents or augers...but just a suggestion if you are going to winter fish get a gas auger....we often go to the handle and need extentions to break through.. ice was sitting at 4 in last week so not real thick.. depth is going to be round 100 ft + to bottom

New to Cold Lake. Can anyone tell me how thick the ice is and if there is anywhere to rent tents and augers?

hows the fish biting. been there fishing but no bites couple days ago

Yesterday out from Marina in Cold Lake there were nearly a dozen tents, several quads and snowmobiles on the ice.

Enough ice for quads yet?

We are planning a trip up from Edmonton. Anyone fishing at the marina? Any ice report would be helpful. Thanks

What are they catching on french bay, i plan to go out tomorrow. Any pointers on what yo use Im just driving to the park area and walking out as tomorrow is going to be nice. I havent ice fished the lake before

Lots of people on french bay

Big trout!

How is the ice lately?

Ice Report: 4 in
French bay long bay 2 " maybe

Lake is froze about 3 to 4" in French bay long bay 2" so be a bit befor anyone will drive on

Poachers corner in Glendon has a great selection of cold lake specials! Plus lots of other gear too!

HI ALL how the ice at frenchmans bay thanks

WHOLE SALE SPORTS SOUTH has lots of C,L,S

How's the ice up there guys?....frozen yet I wanna come up from calgary Jan 18th ish (hope hope)

is it possible to buy cold lake special somewhere since exile closed is door

10 Dec 2015 Provincal Park launch is wide open for boats. Ice in front of Long bay 400m off shore.

Cold Lake is no where near frozen. Might be one of those years where it does not freeze until after Christmas.

Is the lake frozen yet?

Is Cold lake frozen over yet ?

A Boat Launch Marker was added for Cold Lake
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0 limit on Lakers Sept 15 to Nov 15 during spawn. Most people won't target them during this time since it's the right thing to do... Wait until ice fishing season.

Hi anyone been fall fishing and how is it for lakers

Anybody been out for fall walleye?

Exactly

I find it interesting that the limit for keeping a fish here is 75" or higher. I just finished doing a charter fishing trip out of Ucluet BC and it is the opposite. The keepers for salmon out here is 75" or less as they do not want anyone keeping the breeders which are the bigger fish. Anyone know why it is backwards in Cold Lake AB?

Great day fishing Saturday! Two 78cm jacks and a 9.5lb walleye! Can't wait to come back!

"master fisher" how big is big for the northern(s)?!

Great fishing spot for large northern pike!
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I have lived at Cold Lake for 10 years now. There have always been a lot of lakers in the water and I agree with a lot of the comments about how the limit size should change. However just posting complaints on this forum will not change anything. For all you trout hunters out there that really want to initiate change rather than just complain among ourselves, contact the fisheries at esrd.info-centre@gov.ab.ca They will reply and are open to discussion. I have been voicing my concerns to them, however just one voice may not be enough. Obviously there are a lot of us that want to create change and if we go about it properly we just might. There has to be a solution such as slot sizing or tagging to limit the amount we take home rather than just making it very difficult. If every person that wants change contacts them at esrd.info-centre@gov.ab.ca then they have no choice but to listen. Have fun fishing.

you for sure know i lot more about fish that i do and i fully apologize for my comment i dont wanted to be rude at all and i do not fish for trophy i go to cold lake because lakers are my favorite specie to fish .i agree with you would be fun to be able to keep smaller fish to eat because those 75 cm plus do not taste that great but on the other hand i spend about 15 to 2p days fishing on cold lake and its common to see 30+boats on the water so if every one start keeping smaller trouts the laker wouldnt be able to keep up with the pressure. anyway that what i think and net fishing is the biggest joke ever the government should grow some ball and shut them down they ruin all the lakes for us and i got stuck on a lost net by the marina this spring .i like catching lot of lakers so that why i go to cold lake but im being smart about it i only target fish around 70 and above otherwise there chance to survive are really limited anyway that what i got told .

bruno27, we obviously don't fish for the same purpose you and I. I also understand that big fish are easy preys to fishing nets as well, and don't tell me you didn't see them out there. There is obviously a method to their management madness, but I don't get it. At any point in time on Cold Lake, Marie Lake...there are hundreds of fishermen/women catching and releasing on average 10 fish a day. A good deal of them dying. You get the guys like me who wants a fish to eat, and let them keep a 3 lb fish and you may not see me there for weeks. My point is that is that the rules are economically focused and are fitting only a minority of us. I am a marine biologist by trade and see the fine balance in managing such a big lake while protecting various populations of fish and bait fish. I still think it is done wrong. I would be glad to hear your opinion on this.

Coldlakefan has a point! The province is thinking backwards.

if you dont like the rule go fishing somewhere else and dont complain about it

What kind of management is that if I am allowed to unintentionally kill 50 lakers a day or walleye in several other lakes for that matter just to ensure the trophy hunters can catch uneatable monsters. The great breeders are not the 75 they are the ones we pull up and throw back. Its a great way to promote hatcheries, but with the monies all of us put into boats, gears, licences... ah and lets not talk about the boat ramps.

the hole you are looking for is on the east side of the island just pass that sand bar i caught a couple there

Well put Bruno

Fished the west side of the Island looking for the supposed hole. Used bottom bounces and spinners with minnows. Still no pickeral. Any tips as i am shut out again.

but if everyone start keeping the smaller one it wont be any better none will make it to 75+ cm just wait an other 4 to 5 years and there will be lot of 75 cm plus just a harder couple next year that all

We were at the lake for a week and fished hard and no problems getting keeper sizes, never did find the walleyes however but part may have been had too much fun with the lakers

Should be a 0 limit or even smaller than 65. If it goes down to 65 not many will make it to 75cm...Albertans are a greedy bunch.

I love the lake for fishing for lake trout but size limit is to large I have been out on the lake my arms got sore from reeling them in but not one keeper so I stopped going to the lake someone has to change the size limit back down to 65 cms that extra 10 cm is to much we should be keeping the little ones & let the breeders go

Lake trout at 60-100 ft water depth 182ft
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where on the lake were you finding the walleye ... "lightningjoeb" ... cheers doyle

Caught three 6lb walleyes and two 8lb pike! Great day on the lake!

lakers been biting great all year and2 weeks ago i was catching them in between 55 and 85 fow and i like to use spoon that have silver and blue or gold color worked great for me

How have the lakers been bitting? Heading out on Wednesday never fished the lake before. Any tips you might have would be great!

couldn't make it needed to stay at work and meadow lake sask i might try to git the lake last week of august

How's the fishing in cold lake heading up fishing for the day. Any hot spots that I could target.... Thanks

I hope to get back up there this season yet as well, where you out of

Good luck Bruno let me know how you make out

that awesome i will be trying my luck monday to sunday and hoping for an other keeper

Bruno27, we did very well lots of fish and some good ones, everyone was fishing the 60 ish foot mark and getting some but not keepers, we fished the bottom hard pulling them right off bottom, going up and down over the structures, fished the Williams whitefish honey comb blue, silver and red or anchovies in holders all without flashers and those two were the most successful

East side of lake,couple miles north of marina,90 ft

Where abouts and how deep did you catch that beaut andrewfishin?

17 lb laker last night

hey walleyfever let me know how was fishing in going there august 10 for a week

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Ty sir heading out there on the 30 for a week or so hope to get into the walleye but a nice laker of size would be nice too

north west side off the lake and friday they were feeding between 50 and 60 ft caught 31 only one keeper

Bruno27, where bouts on the lake did ya get the keeper, they still down around the 80' mark

finally got a keeper 77 cm laker

okay thank you for the feedback and if they want a better lakers population just make it illegal to net the lake it gonna help and it almost look like they want to make it a trophy lake anyway i will keep trying

Hey bruno27. I have fished for lakers for a couple years now, my largest is 74.5cm. Dumb regs changed a couple years ago from 65cm to 75cm. They say it will help sustain the population. Fisheries must want to have a bunch of fish that are too big to reproduce but will eat all the food that will sustain the smaller fish that are much better for eating. Pierce lake in Saskatchewan shares the same water as Cold Lake and they can keep 1 over, and 1 under 65cm. Their fisheries seem to be doing quite well.

i been on cold lake 4 time so far caught 84 lakers and they are all undersize so i asking for a little does the big.one hang out all together somewhere or this.is just typical for cold lake

West side of the island in the deep hole

Never caught a walleye in this lake. Any suggestions as to where and how ?

Crazy how many trout is on the east side of the island on the north end of the lake there about down 80 feet if you have a downrigger that's the place to be

Yea right tanner

Caught 11 walleye today... Biggest was 8.3lbs

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Scroll down to boat launch locations. It shows 4 on the lake

are there any other Boat Launches besides the marina and the provincial park??

Walleye are still biting. Caught our limit in 2.5 hours today

Wondering where abouts u were catching the walleye big lew

Fished for 5 hours and caught 12 walleye but only 3 keepers in the 60-65 cm range

Long bay... said I was hoping to come across some walleye, haven't caught any yet.

"Pawliw11" what part of that lake were you hammering the pike/walleye?

3 of us couldn't keep the pIke off the hook today ended up keeping an 80cm and 73cm. Hoping to come across some walleye tomorrow!

Fish were biting good today!

Two lakers @ 80ft
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Large ice floe just out from Marina yesterday, use caution as it is a huge chunk over a mile long!!

Ice is Completely gone

Looks like lake should be mostly clear for May long. Wind was blowing west and from what I could see today east side was ice free, west end still had ice. Can't wait to get out there. Just a few more days!!

Lake starting to break up pretty decent. Still some big sheets of ice floating around, another week of good weather and ice should be mostly clear.

Was frozen solid last weekend.

Coming up on the long weekend! Is there still ice on the lake?

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Anybody have any tips on catching walleye here? Suggested locations?

How is it up there? Any updates?

Ice Report: 30 in
20 different locations, spanning west side of lake

Out Saturday got 10 lakers, out Sunday got 13, all ranging from 65 to 80cm three over 75. And one big $@%££ that kept coming back and stealing hooks, and could get him up. 130 fow. Will try again tomorrow see what it bring.

fish by the marina today started at 6 am caught a 22 lb lakers on white cold lake special 10 min later 14 lb on bucktail fish up to 4 pm without a bit after.lol awesome day oh both at 40 fow

On the lake all day again fishing a 80 to 130 ft drop off. Great action from 9 am till 3 pm then nothing. Caught 4 lakers all around 70 cm. No keepers yet but I'll get it tomorrow. Biting on buck tails mostly.

And yes definitely see way more before noon!

We were out all day today by the Marina. Saw a ton of lakers on camera in about 40 fow. Had a few nibbles and one almost through the hole but lost it at the end. Trying deeper tomorrow

I have been online and according to responses, early morning is best for Lakers, but from my handle, what the hell do I know lol. If you so desire, please let me know where you were this weekend and the luck you had. Thanks again so much Bruno

yes exile and i lost one so far pretty slow afternoon will be on the lake tomorrow again

Are you referring to Exsile Outdoors? or another Shop? Did you have any success today? Thanks for response Bruno

ice about 24 to 30 inches easy to drive on not much snow most people are around the marina for Lakers and stop at the tackle shop in cold lake he will let you know what's good . that what i did this morning reslly nice people

going to cold lake mar. 23,24,25 never been before. Looking for tips on locations, ice and snow condition (2 wheel drive, bait and lures for lakers and perch. Would be thankful for any tips

thank guys. on the lake right now will update tonight

Fished all afternoon and caught an 8 lb 70 cm laker. Pretty slow other than that. Ice is 24 inches minimum. Trucks all over the place.

Ice is fine cam drive to any of the usual places with no problem.

going to cold lake this weekend and just wondering hows the ice safe to drive on or not thank

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Thanks Aleks, do you mean the provincial park in the north end of the lake

Looking at heading up from Calgary at the end of the week. Any ice thickness updates and info on whether the ice is still drivable would be greatly appreciated!!

Do the walleye have any size

I caught 3 walleyes straight out from park boat launch on shore line on the other side of that bay

Can someone please tell me where to fish walleye on this lake, and burbot also, thanks

Fished all day today. Tried from 80' -130' feet nothing all day ! Anyone have any better luck?

we were yesterday and the day before,got 9 lakers 1 keeper 77 sm 10 LB,3 walleyes 52 57 and 62 sm,no luck to get burbot

Really slow this weekend even did burbot at night and nothing maybe with the warm weather and no more snow on the ice next weekend will be good i usually always get burbot at night but slow right now. Tell me how u guys been doing. Might help à bunch of us

driving all weekend of ice not to bad never got stuck once

You guys driving on the lake? Is it hard to get around with all the soft snow?

You guys catch anything?

We were at the tip of the provincial park, you were by the ski station by the sask border ! No oil fan for me ;)

We r in the far south bay sleeping on the ice my friend got 2 hammer handles I got a 31" 14 pound laker and a 34" 10 pound pike 3 little pike and a eel pout! so sweet I'm sure you oil fans could see our flag from 100 miles lol

Didn't see you fishpoop!

Wow what a day not a single bite ! Seen a lot of lakers on the sonar !! Try again tomorrow !

That was between 3 of us we will b in a new black 350 with calgary flames flag stop by to crush a can!

Hey fishpoop we are leaving from Edmonton for some lakers on cold lake but never fished at all on this lake ! Maybe going of the boat launch in the provincial park

Thanks for the reply and I'll give the marina a try.

We fished by the marina most of the time in 40-60 feet we r going to try that pike spot buddy posted

Hey fishpoop any good spots to fish, I've been skunked twice and looks like your catching them all. Lol

Can anyone give a report how the fishing has been?

Me and a few budz r going up as well for the third time this winter from calgary 20 Lakers so far and 4 big eel pout where r u coming from charlesv?

Hey anglers ! Going to cold lake this week end for the first time to fish some lakers! Where would be a good area to fish them on this huge lake ??? Thanks for the tips in advance !! Cheers

Archie 81 try that area. Fish between 8-15 ft. Throw a herring on a tip up set at about mid depth. Some days bite all day some days last hour of light.

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Fished cold lake all day tried a few different depths no luck. Skunked.

Almost anywhere in long bay as long as your in the right depths

Can some please suggest a good spot for pike. Appreciate it!

was in feb 19-20 caught 4 lakers 2-keepers

Ice Report: 3 ft
Drifts on the lake

Is it wort to go out for the weekend ? Need to drive 5 houers. Thanx!!

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In the water, chevybass

What were you catching Butts?

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Anyone know where the perch an walleye are in this lake?

Looking for some advice for a first time cold lake outing. Where's a good spot for walleye or the chance of a laker? Are the walleye good after dark like most other lakes ?

Looking for perch on cold lake.

Thx for the feedback

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No slop this past weekend. Drove our 1 ton all over and it was fine. Just a few snow drifts here and there

Just curious if anybody can tell if if there is any slop on the lake want to go fishin but don't have any ATV so I want to drive all over lake?

Bait is fine no live bait. 60-90fow is good find drop off.tube jeg works good on dat lake

Ice Report: 18 in
Small drifts on lake

Two days fishing here and not even a nibble :-((. Anyone willing to give me some tips on where to fish? I've been told no bait, smelt, airplane jig. I'm so confused!!

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Not looking for anyone's hot spot. Just wondering what a good depth is to target walleye at in this lake? Still pretty new to the area and haven't gotten to know the lake as much as I'd like to.

Fished the 24th at marina bay. 8:30 - 11:30 caught 2 lakers 10.5 and 6.5 pounds. And lost another 2. In 40 feet of water.

Any reports on the Lakers

Were is the best place to go for lakers / burbot on cold lake and what time. Never cought ither so would realy like to

Ice Report: 20 in
Fishing is slow but maybe later at dusk, the ice is good but flooded, water is draining back in the holes.

Fished today 11 - 5 and only 1 bite. Marked a few fish lots of people on the ice at provincial park and marina.

L.simps Yah it was safe as of the 20th when I was out, lots of half ton trucks used it. I pulled a sled cause I'm a chicken 😉 ice was quite thick 18-20 inches minimum.

Does anyone know if it is safe to drive on from the marina? Any help would be greatly appreciated

Ice is 18-20 inches think. 0800-1300 caught 6 lakers over 30 inches, 5 lakers under 30 over 25. Harvested one. Great day on the frozen water
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Lots of trucks on the ice?

Heading fishing the 23rd and 24th has the fishing been better at marina or provincial park? Any feedback is appreciated.

Got 10 lakers in 2 days. Slouw weekend marking a lot but not agresife

we were yesterday and the day before,caught 9 lakers and 5 burbots,4 burbots we caught between 5-7 pm near marina

fishing has been awesome last Saturday we had 10 lakers in a hour and Sunday we had 7 on the ice in 30min all about the same size 5 to 7 lb nothing big just lots of fun

Has any budy tryed ice fishing at night on cold lake if so how was it?

Many trucks out on the ice?

was slow today

Ice Report: 15 in
500 yards out from marina. Fishing is very slow

Any one know of a good spot for some walleye action?

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i took my truck out about 500meters off marina. ice was over a foot thick

Hey Sheldon 14. Did you trive your truck on or an atv and what not. Thx

great day fishing very nice burbot and a lake trout over 10lbs. fought with something for over 20 minutes and broke my line

thank alot pikeslayer22 i got some cold lake special today.. im excited to get a hook in the water

You can access the lake from the provincial park boat launch. Best choice would be to use a white cold lake special, a buck tail jig or an airplane jig tipped with minnows.

i am heading to cold lake in am. never been there before. just wandering where to go to get access to lake and any tips would be appreciated.

Ice Report: 13 in
500 yards in front of the marina. Couple small SUVs on the ice and one full size truck

Has anyone heard if people are driving on manatokan?

Ice Report: 13 in
North side

I fished north side today 13" ice and cough 8 lakers 1 at 74 cm and 2 burbot one was 6LB had an awesome morning

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Mesured my hole today 13 inch. Thick in front of marina in 83 fow very slow for us today

Yes there was trucks today on the ice but for me ill wait another week

Are many Trucks on the Ice?

Anybody caught whitefish in there?

what are you using for burbot

Caught 5 Lakers including one 75cm at the Marina today. Threw him back for another day ;)

13.5lb, 39 in burbot today

Ladies, look out for pressure cracks, checked the ice yesterday 13 in north of lake...today 4 ft wide crack open water.

12" of good ice at the marina

Whats the Depth of the Ice? And what has everyone been catching lately?

What type of bait if any for lakers?

Thx Coldlakefan!

burbots will bite more when trout slows down. just before dark till 10 PM.

i would love to catch whites on cold lake, any pointers...caught a few out of luck.

Any good walleye fishing yet?

Fished Marie Lake 2 days ago. Very little snow on the ice

Anyone been out to Marie lake? Looking for ice conditions. Ans snow pack on the lake.

Any vehicles on the marina side?

The biting seemed to start at 1200 noon. We got there at 0800 and nothing until nor 68 cm at 1030 then every happened in a two hour window. Off the marina

Anybody caught whites lately?

Coldlakefan-Better around what time or does it really matter?

heading up there next week from lloydminster. first time any pointers?

Hey crazycajun, the burbots i catch are between 70 and 90 ft. any soft structure works for me. i use 2 oz jigs with stinger and bounce on bottom erraticaly, no more than 1 foot motions. I caught lots in french bay, but they are all around the lake. biggest ones in front of the provincial park.

Where's a good spot for burbot?..same depth as lakers or closer to shore? Caught one by accident during the day but want to do some night fishing...thx!

Yes good biting...been on the lake for past couple weeks and only one of those days wasnt good

Thanks for the updates guys!! How are the lakers biting?

Ice Report: 13 in
Off provincial park. 5 trucks on ice

Ice Report: 12 in
500 meters off marina

500 meters off the marina, 12" of ice

Ice Report: 9 in
South of English bay

ThAnks guys much appreciate! Good luck to ya all

Can someone tell me how to catch burbot would really like to fish them

Right now front of marina at 60 to 80 fow is good catching average of 10 à hour Guy next to me caugth 36 in about 2 hour went 3 time and only 1 keeper

No snouw on the lake for sleds quads are better. People getting fish everywhere .marina good place to start

Witch area of the lake would be good for lakers right now? for a couple guys coming from a long 8 hr drive? Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks In advance. Catch and release only!

Saw a side by side yesterday in front of marina and yes they are bitting good

Bitting** lol

Can we sled on the lake yet? Planning a fishing trip tomorrow. And Are the lakers butting?

About the same at marina...been there for the past week, good bitting

Didn't go to marina went to frensh bay and prov park. Ice is 8"

Is there enough ice to walk out from marina for lakers? Thanx

8" at pro. Park

Any one fishing today?

Does anyone know if you can rent huts at cold lake. Thanks

cant believe it actually legal for them to net public lake . anyway where a good place to start to find walley during the winter

2-3 guys fishing in front of the marina this afternoon...wondering how thick is the ice

what are they netting for lakers ?

I was fishing late sunday 14 Dec 14 on french bay for burbot and it was at least 6 inches thick, very solid ice. Natives were setting a 200 yd net right across the fishing area.

Was the fishing ok out?

I was fishing at French Bay ( just by the Ski hill) this weekend, there was 2 quad on it....but i don't know how thick it is in front of the marina and prov park...havent seen anyone in those spots yet

Do you think the main lake will be good on the quad by the Sunday ? Planing to go out for 3 day trip from red deer. Apriciate!!

Ice Report: 8 in
French Bay

Guys at excile were saying that some guys went to french bay this morning...i'll be going to check it out tomorrow morning. I drove to the boat lunch at the prov park, ice looks pretty good, but didnt want to go for a walk on it since i was by myself

What part of the lake did you get your measurement? Marina? Campgrounds? How far out? Fever is on guys, info info info

Ice Report: 7 in

drove arround the lake this morning and i guess because of the warm weather i can see some water at some spots

Thanx for the update.

Drove by this morning...can't see water! So hopefully its good to go on by Christmas!

Sure hope lake is frozen solid after Xmas. Planning on makin a trip up for a week of fishing. Please keep the ice updates comin. Gettin excited already

I hear the lake has a crust on it ?

Still need a boat!..haha, slush on the edge Friday, but little bear has 8-10" was on it yesterday

Fishing fever is setting in,that time of year guys.been staying pretty cold. Ice thickness anyone?

Does anybody fish for whitefish in here. Never been to this lake was planning at trip for January for some lakers and whites. Thanks.

I've been catching all year jigging with a blue and silver spoon. Best luck in the 80 to 100 foot range.

So we are thinking about heading up there for the day tomorrow. Just wanting to have feed back, is there a point of trying for lakers without downriggers in the summer?

How's the fishing been at cold lake ? Was thinking about heading up that way, how deep are the Lakers ? Thanx in advance !

You can always see people fishing off the wall at the local marina

Does anyone know of a place to fish from land/dock!! Out here for work and would really like to try the lake. Thanks

Where were the walleye? I am used to having a lake trout day myself.

Awesome day out today! Lots of jacks and some walleye! Love this lake!

I was told off any rocky point you will find walleye

Going there in 3 weeks. Any suggestions on where to fish for Walleye?.. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Where would I find good walleye spots on the lake

Hey guys anybody troll for lakers at the end of august. Got me a pair of downriggers and coming out september long. Can I find em then? how deep? Any tips? thanks

Lakers are biting like crazy, 50cm to 92cm fish, 45-110 FOW.

If your boating on the lake cause of the high water level logs are floating all over the lake you need to keep a sharp eye out there !!!!!!!!!!!!

Any tips on depth and places to find the lakers? I want to head to cold lake this weekend.

Caught a 88 cm trout today 18 lbs 9 oz in 30 feet of water. Lots of small ones too

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Caught 2 lakers just shy of 10 pounds yesterday. Both were caught in the first 10 minutes of fishing then only had one bite the rest of the afternoon.

Where's the walleye in this lake?

Awesome thanx

There is a boat launch at the English Bay Campground. The campground is currently closed but you are allowed to launch a boat there.

Just wondering if there is a boat launch at or near the fish hatchery? Camping at marie so looking for something close. Thanx

To Bailey and Scott. I caught my first lakers last year in early August. It's cold and deep so be prepared to hit the 100 ft depth or more. I like to drift jig with an anchovie. Good luck

Just wondering if early August is to late for lake trout? Planning my first ever trip to cold lake and any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Pike are really active off of Lund Point. Brought home a 5 lb 72 cm beauty. Many others were thrown back to be caught another day.

Are the walleye biting

What is the best time of year to fish Cold Lake? Is beginning of Aug too late?

Thanks for the info Paw. going out tomorrow hopefully for the first time if the weather is good.

Anyone fish the river yet ?

I'm a new guy as well. We were just jigging with a red and white spoon. Caught one in 25 ft one in 70 and the other in 100. Had probably 10 to 15 other bites but couldn't keep them on. It was my first time fishing them from a boat is I can't act like I knew what I was doing lol

what depth are you catching trout at? water depth and down rigging depth if you don't mind helping out a new guy.

Caught 3 lakers this evening.. Lots of bites as we'll, biggest was 7 lbs.

If you want to catch some pike

Just got my first boat. Looking to take my 4 boys out sometime this week in the evening any suggests on a spot they can have fun and catch some fish.

Is there any ice left on this lake? Dock out?

Can you launch a boat?

Anyone that can let me know if it's good fishing for lakers this early would be appreciated.. Always fished for em after mid July.. Thanks

With the marina being closed, is it still ok to use the boat launch?

Marina still closed lake has small patch of ice in middle.

Never fished this early for lakers,they bite good ??

I will be going for my first time to cold lake next week and im just wondering what to use for lakers type of spoon or minnows thank

Ice is gone

Is the ice off yet

Brought my spotting scope to look off hill over marina yesterday. Saw a few small pools of water could have been from rain though. Hopefully starts breaking up within a week. Guys I know were at French Bay on weekend and managed to get by weed beds and hammer pike all day. Surface just had slush on it.

Still covered but starting to break up. Couple more days should be good

Does anybody have an update on the condition of the lake?

Still frozen shore to shore. Bay's starting to open. No docks in for launching yet.

Hi Crazycajun, do you happen to know if French Bay has opened up. I am in Edmonton and pondering making a trip to Cold Lake, thanks.

Did anyone try to go fishing at Cold Lake? Can you launch a boat or does the Lake still have ice at the various boat launches, thanks.

There is a boat launch at English Bay campground that is still open, the other one further north is very narrow and steep!!

Does anyone use the boat launch at the northwest part of the lake? iFish says there's one up there. Love to get on the north side as easy as possible

Thanks fellas great feedback

I drive by Cold Lake every day, lake is still covered. Be lucky if it's clear within the next two weeks. Otherwise, you will need an ice auger for May long.

Do you guys live in cold lake?

Unless you want to boat maybe the first 30-50ft from shore and only in one bay... Still be way to much ice for May long. Lake should be ice free for June though.

Plan for ice fishing!..haha...apparently French Bay is staarting to open up..Not sure if theres other lake open yet

Was wondering if still lots of ice on the lake heading out for May long feedback would be great thanks

Starting to think lake will still be covered in ice by May long. Been a pretty rough cold spring. Still lots of ice out there. Just have to hope for the best.

I was down the shore past Garnet Beach in 70 FOW

Hey shotfox were u in front of the marina?

Caught 20 between 2 of us from 9 to 11, bite tapered off after!!

Well managed 3 trout in 2 days. Not biting very good theses days it seems.

Anybody catching any lake trout. I only got one day left out here and would like to catch a couple

Just out of curiosity have any of you trout experts caught any on gulp products I have a planned trip soon and I'm tempted to get a bucket feedback would be appreciated

It's been hard the last couple days but the fish have been around

Conditions are great. Very little snow, starting to get a little water on the ice but not a lot.

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Coming to coldlake mar 20 would like to bring my iceshack trailer an stay on ice for 5 days driving 7 hours would greatly appreciate knowing if you can drive around or what the snow an ice cond are like

Driving onto the lake is fine. Access at the Marina and Prov. Park are good. Make sure to bring an extension for your auger as some places have 40 plus inches of ice.

Planning a trip for this weekend. Am I going to be able to drive on? How's the access at the marina and the provincial park?

Can you drive on cold lake? Is there slush /deep snow?

Ice Report: 4 ft
3 km out from provencial park. Bring add on for auger

They are down every hole on sonar, chase a bit but won't hit. Found bouncing it on bottom gets strikes. Anybody else having much luck?

Was there on Sunday for the first time didn't get any trout was using a 5" white tube jig with a piece of smelt. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Looking to go ice fishing for perch this weekend.Is English bay good still.

Went out for the morning for the first time ever to try for lake trout through the ice and caught 5 lakers, two 3lbrs, two 8lbrs and a 10 lbr. Fishing in 125fow using a 2.5" white tube with a piece of anchovie. Very subtle jigging to deadsticking was the way to catch that day. Aggresive jigging scared them away.

Was just at cabelas in edmonton and they have 2 or 3 12 inch frabill auger extensions in the bargain bin section at north side of store. If your in a pinch you can modify it if needed. It worked perfect on my old jiffy auger. Didn't even need to modify, just used longer bolts. Just a thought. No one likes to miss out on the last month of hard water fishing

90' water. Pulled 2 8lb trout
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Sportsman Dann on north site gaze av

Red deer sportans Dann .

Canadian tire said mid march they will be getting an order for Eskimo stuff.

All the stores in Edmonton area are out of the Eskimo auger extensions , do you guys know by chance where they still could have Em? ??

All the stores in Edmonton are out of them . Do you guys know where I could pick one for Eskimo? ?

Don't forget auger extensions. Needed in some spots

Heading to cold lake this weekend staying at the dockside inn. Any tips on where the lakers are would be greatly appreciated ! Thanks

Anybody ever target walley or perch are they hard to find?

How fishing for whites?

Fished 90' water. Snagged two 8lb lakers. One with a buck tail, the other with a white tube jig. Both tipped with smelts. Right off the bottom. One at 11am, one at 530pm. Tried shallow and deep water, but 90 is where we found them

If your going for trout what I found best fishing is from 60-80 ft of water and using anchovies or herring and dropong it to bottom and bringing it up to about 40 ft and dropping back down. I had luck bouncing buck tails off bottom too

Thinking of coming here on March 7 wondering if this is a good time to come? Traveling 6 hrs. Was told mid Jan was the best time, came out here then and caught 5 fish total in 4 days of fishing between 5 people and 2 of them caught nothing. Not sure what were doing wrong but that's pretty slow

Traveling across the lake

Driving from provincial park side across the lake

Bringing an extension will not be a bad idea. I fished last weekend and pretty sure without the extension the base of the auger would be on the ice. If traveling to cold lake don't fish getting here and not being able to fish. For you guys fishing at the mouth of cold river, are you driving across the lake? Or through sask?

Heading up on Feb 28th for the weekend, are we gonna need an auger extension?

1km north of cold river mouth 145ft 5-10 jumbo trout 15+ lbs early morning died off at 10ish

Exc fishing at the mouth of the cold river, in 80-110 feet, 4 of us caught 47 trout before noon. Best fishing is at first light, slowed down by 11

Lots of ice fishing slow fished for pike and trout in several spots over 3 days zero bites don't bother making trip right now wait for change in weather

Ice is pretty much too thick for a standard auger now. Was up there on the weekend and had 2" left on the auger. Gunna need an extension. Usually have good luck in french's bay. 80-110ft of water. Look for the village

Heading out this weekend. Any location and depth tips would be greatly appreciated! Also how is the ice, I assume driving on with truck is still ok?

Good lake trout action at the mouth of the cold river couldn't keep them off the hook

Where is the best place and depth to catch lakers in mid march? Making an 8 hour trip so I would like to know. Thanks.

Went laker fishing for the first time today it is safe to say I am officially hooked!

Big ice heave right at launch at English bay. Can't get on there.

Can you drive your truck on the ice for this lake??? Thx

Fished all day Saturday and Sunday. Caught 19 lakers between the 4 of us although 2 of the guys only got 1 each. Access is good at marina and provincial park with 4x4 as there is a big bump and extremely icy hill at PP . Good luck.

Is there access to the ice at English bay campground? Thanks

Is there access to the ice at English bay campground? Thanks

Headed up tonight ready to kill some Lakers

Fished Feb 3-5, extremely cold weather. Iced 56 trout between four guys in three days. 70-85 FOW was the most productive. Going to need an extension soon, lots of ice.

Where do I go for walleye? Setting up camp for the day on Sarurday and would like a variety. Any points will be appreciated

Heading up feb 15-17 for birthday trip, just wondering if an auger extension is going to be necessary? Thanks

Im headed up in march to try for my first laker. Taking my dad for his birthday any info for perch. He's a fanatic an central ab has been majorly mismanaged an hard to get a good perch fishing day in.

Thanks a lot man!! I just have to wait until days off now again to get back out there! Lol ya we found that around the 70-90ft mark was where we picked up the most action!

I started I 110 ft did ok but then moved to 60 ft and did remarkably better!! I threw a variety of lures at them but the white 5" tube was the go to for myself. I will say around noon it slowed up for a bit so I threw a buck tail with an anchovie and picked a few up that way but the marks showed back up in the afternoon so back down went the tube!! Hope this helps and good luck

Hey cdk4l, glad you had a good time! How deep were you fishing? Bc I was out Friday and Monday and only had bites! Lots on the flasher but just not very interested! Pretty much tried everything!

We'll worth the drive undoubtably the best day we have had on the hard water here!!!! No monsters 18 lbs was the biggest but non stop laker action all day!

Thanks shotfox if your out and about next week we will b in a grey dura max with a white canopy feel free to stop in and say hi

Hey Cdk4l there is little to no snow on the lake but it is snowing a little bit today so it should be easy travels

Hi everyone just wondering if a person needs to bring a snowmobile up to get around or can a guy pretty much drive every where on the ice coming up from Edmonton next Monday and hoping there is no need to pull the tabbogans if someone could let me know that would be greatly appreciated thanks!!!

I caught them useing 3/8 once football jighead with aanchovies also white plastic swim baits working the water columns from bottom to top had them chasing from 80 fow to 5 feet. Flasher is ideal for this not sure how many I would caught without it. I fished them same hole out in front of marina. I also picked up quite a bit of trash walking back in

Just a reminder to all the fellow sportsmen, clean up after yourselves, Cold Lake is one of Alberta's most pristine waters and people are leaving it a disgrace!! I have picked up a lot of garbage left out there, it won't stay clean unless we do our part, sorry this wasn't about catching fish!!

Hey BEERS? what where you using for Lures/Bait? where about's did you fish? Caught 8 lost 2 at hole and missed to many to count has blast hope someday to be back

NOT SURE who said this below - as it was an Ifish Guest but I want to know what you were using for lures/bait? did you move around a lot or stay still? Was out sat and Sunday caught about 30 fish with 8 keepers and a 15 pound burbot. Heading back out sat to see if can catch some more. Going with a few guys that posted comments on this site to get them to try their luck hope we can still find them where there is no fishing pressure. Can't wait

Just up there this past weekend - 25th of Jan. Wind was unreal and just to bad for tents - saw a couple blowing across the lake for miles before they got caught by there said owners lol. Fishing seemed hopeless with the wind, snow was blowing horizontal rather than falling. I'm looking for someone to help that is local when we come up there again on the 8th 9th of Feb. Anyone willing to assist in catching a laker or at least pointing us in the right direction? We used white tube jigs with stinger hooks, airplane jigs both with smelts. Caught NOTHING not even a bite, but I did catch a cold. Also caught one 2 pounder on a tipup using a herring but nothing more. Could not catch a sauger to save our life either fishing all night right through till 2am in the pitch black. ANY TIPS would be greatly appreciated !!!

Caught 8 lost 2 at hole and missed to many to count has blast hope someday to be back

Going to head up for the weekend. In Edmonton working a couple weeks here i'm from ontario. Any suggestion on we're to start I will be walking and would like to find some trout any tips would be great and was wondering how much ice I will have to drill though Thanks

Was out sat and Sunday caught about 30 fish with 8 keepers and a 15 pound burbot. Heading back out sat to see if can catch some more. Going with a few guys that posted comments on this site to get them to try their luck hope we can still find them where there is no fishing pressure. Can't wait

Well, what can I say. Definitely tough fishing out here. 3 guys, 11 hrs of fishing, drilled tons of holes. Fished in front of the marina, 45 to 95 ft. Nothing. Went out to prov park, fished the hump, the points, 15 to 125 ft of water. Barely any marks on the sonar. Using 3-4 inch tube jigs/bucktails, white, chartreuse, glow plugs tipped with smelts/herring. No bites, love the lake, great weather just tough fishing. Any tips would be greatly appreciated! How was others fishing stories?

As far as the info for the long distance travellers I suggest using a 3-4 inch squid jig,( yellow, white, green, smoke/w glitter on overcast days), tip with a minnow or shrimp, the fish hunt in different columns depending on the day, if you dont have a sonar device stick to the bottom and work 20'-40' up. Most of the keepers I've caught have been in the 70-100 ft range. Good luck and tight lines.

Yes the 28 pounder is a winner I will revive an award for it on feb 1...... As for a picture I only have one of him laying on the ice cause I was out by my self....... We were back out yesterday and did great for trout...... Tried one of my new spots way across the lake. Long drive to get there buy in 2 hours caught 12 fish and 4 were over 80 cm. jkarba@hotmail.com for info on where to go maybe I could even hook up and show some of you guys .

Ice Report: 18 in
Ice is 18 inces, 500 feet from shore. Lots of trucks out here.

Trempel share the info man. Only ever been out once and only caught one. Am planning a trip soon and would like to know what to use and ware to go. And are you supposed to use a wire litter? Any info would be great. Thanks.

how's the ice? planning on making the journey up there from rocky mtn house next weekend. how are the lake trout biting?

Had a great couple hrs of fishing! Lakers were biting really light but managed to put 5 up on the ice between the 2 of us, lost at least that many more. 2 keepers, biggest was 92 cm and about 16 lbs, after a great fight we released him back to catch another day! All this thanks to the guys at Exsile for the hot tip on where to go and what to use! Those guys really know their stuff and have a great selection! Won't be stopping by Cabela's on my way up anymore!

Been on col lake 5 time and killed the trout every trip....... Biggest so farthis year is 28.4 pounds

How about walleye fishing? Any good?

Anyone know of any perch hot spots or if anyone has even seen perch there in the last few years?

Lots of fish on sonar taking a look at the hooks today,not many chasing or overly interested though. Hooked up on a few, missed a few, lost a few. But had a fun day on the water:) will be back soon I never get tired of fishing for lunker lakers on Cold Lake. Keep your lines tight, have fun and let the big ones go to catch another day.

Looking for an ice fishing guide with equipment for a 1 day or half day (weekday) Cold Lake experience. First time -- Would love to try it Any suggestions?

I was at the marina today, fishing in 60fow only caught 1. And only a few bites. Had 6 people with me and they caught nothing. Are you supposed to use a wire litter? That could have been my problem, not sure though. It was my first time their and cant weight to go back. Oh ya the one i caught i put back it was 68cm and about 5lbs, not much of a fight but was fun. Any tips in catching lakers would be appreciated thanks.

Really slow today. Soft bites in 100ft of water. Lighter action rod may have helped me get one up but not to be today. Really busy out there in terms of trucks just not fish on hooks.

Really slow today. soft bites on still bait.

Caught over 20 in front of Marina in 60 FOW, best around 1:30

Ice Report: 18 in
Half mile out from Provincial campground.

Yes you can drive on, there are spots where the snow is pretty deep and some flood water between the Marina and Provincial campground, didn't go any further but there were tracks all over!

Fished yesterday, really slow in the morning then around 1:30 things picked up big time, caught a dozen or so in no time.

Went last weekend in the cold caught a hog at 89cm & 13lb even. Released him and can't wait to go back

Can we drive out on the lake yet?

Can't keep any between sept 15 to nov 15. Rest of year is 1 over 75 cm

The regs states your allowed 1 Lake Trout 75cm and over !!!

That's a good question, I've been fishing it for a couple years and there was a slot size and daily limit of one laker. I don't know what the deal isy appt shows it too maybe a person better look into the actually regulations

Is it true you can't keep any lake trout anymore? I see the Ifish app now shows a zero limit.

16 inches of ice , 105 feet of water .
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Ice Report: 16 in
We came off the boat launch at the end of cold lake .

Lakers good fun.
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-44 with the wind chill brrrrrr, 18 inches of ice. 2hrs fishing, and it was slow caught 2 Lakers 61 & 68 cm. Marked many and had some good follows on the electronics but only 2 hahaha.

How deep are you fishing and what are you guys using to catch the lake trout?

Went out on Friday and caught a lot of real nice trout along with one at the 80 cm mark

What are you using to catch pike and trout ,I want to go next week

I was goin on at the provincial park. I'd say its worth a trip I've been out the last couple days only a couple keepers but lots of smaller ones. Biggest 9lbs

Just wondering where abouts you guys are driving on the lake? And how far out? Also hows the fishing been? Is it worth a trip up from rocky moun house?

Been driving out last 2 weeks. At least 1.5 ft of ice out there. Lots of pike biting

Has anyone seen ant pickups driving on cold lake

Got a 74cm lake trout today. 1 cm short sadly

Out today and caught my first lake trout 76 cm 7.9 lbs. hooked a few more but no more keepers.

Saw trucks crossing from marina to Prov Park...its ranging from 12"-24" ice

Whats the prefered bait to use and hook 4" tube with minnow ?

Anybody driving trucks out on the lake?

That's great! We catch and release them all, just want to catch lots! Thanks for the update

Lakers on cut lots 9-15 lb got kippers too. New limit 75 cm. fun fun. Hands sore!!! Went out on quads

Ice Report: 14 in
14 inches in long bay off second point, plenty of truck tracks, moderate snow on ice.

Anyone getting any slob lakers? Came up last march and did fantastic on trout but no real jumbos. Want to come up in a week or so. Is the bite on anywhere?

Were is the walleye on this lake and perch ?

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Ice Report: 12 in
100' out off Horseshoe Bay

would like to fish for x-mas. anyone know of hotspot for pike? thanks GG

Ice Report: 10 in
Usual fishing spot in front of the marina

Went out today in front of the marina, mesured at the 2 spot i fished...between 9-13" of ice...took the sled out and there was side by side and quads riding around...caught 2 lakers myself and buddy caught 1, no keepers but fun day!

Any info anyone can give would be awesome, I've condition, fishing techniques, lake access any recent info would be great

Heard the ice was still open in the middle if thats the case i aint driving on but ill walk onto the lake just wondering if frech bay is walkable or do you need to quad or drive to it and whats the ice thickness right now around shore lines

Can anyone confirm if you can drive on the lake yet lookin to go out in a week or so after xmas

Anyone the ice thickness in French Bay & Centre Bay? Lots of snow? Thanks!

I am heading out this weekend for trout in French bay heard the bite is on there. Also heard there was a truck out there.

Do you think the ice will be ready by christmas

Anyone knows how much ice there is? Seen people on foot fishing in front of the marina today

Lake is starting to get covered in ice. You can still see open water in the middle. I have not tested ice thickness. It has only been there for about a week or so, don't imagine it's to thick yet.

Any ice yet???

When was it frozen last year?

Its that lake ready seriously

Come on mother nature freeze that majestic lake already!!

Thanx . Hunter

No ice yet

Guys lake start freezing yet????anybody know??? Getting excited!!!

Hey guys just wondering where one would fish for perch in the lake. Only been there once and that was for lakers which we had a great 3 days. I drove in with a truck but I have a sled this yr so I can cover more areas. Any comments will be appreciated.

Hey, just wondering what depth you guys are hitting walleye at? Never fished for them in cold lake before, been focused on lakers so far. Location would be great to know as well. Thanks.

My last comment said to use white hair panther marten lunker spinner, but I messed up. I meant to say White haired Panther Martin Big Belly spinner with a minnow. Most strikes are halfway up minnow body and are about an inch from the hook may need to rig up a stinger. Just finished closing day today caught 3 in 4 hours which isn't bad because they are in spawn now. Can't wait till ice fishing then next year. Too bad I can't share pics.

They are starting their spawn now but you can fish for them till sep 15. Still hammering them though. You definitely need to purchase a downrigger. Been using white hair panther Martin lunker spinner with minnow and average 2-3/hour at 100 ft

We fished for lake trout on the 4th and 5th of september. It was great for numbers. We caught about 30 fish in about a day and a half of fishing. We had lots of fun but only one keeper.

Caught 6 Lakers In 30 Minutes, Jigging On Bottom At 75 Feet, 9Am
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Just slayn em
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Does anyone know if shore fishing is any good?

Was out on the weekend trolling and seen people still fishing does anyone know what they were using. One boat caught three lake trout in 10 minutes

6 lakers in 4 hours. My first :). One keeper and the others between 55 and 70 cm. Had a big one up to the boat but my net was too small so I recorded it on my phone

Is anyone fishing at French bay without about? How's the fishing there?

Hope you got some pics, Profisher. I would love to see that!

Alberta record is 38lbs

58lbs my a$!...

Seen a guy named. Jesse reel in a record pike

Just wondering what kinda hook people use here for summer to catch lake trout with any info will be helpful thanks.

100ft caught 12
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July23/24caught 12or13lake trout straight out from marina in 60 to 150ft water

155 feet go about 75 Feet down for some fun!
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Is there any boat driving courses in either Bonnyville, Cold Lake or St. Paul?

Out on the long weekend me and a friend caught lots and Sunday caught two keepers 77 and 75 great fishing all weekend

Where is the walleye biting & what time of the day are they biting the best

I was fishing for lakers last week and between the three of us we caught and released 25 lakers. we used deeper divers and or down riggers and caught them in 70 to 90 ft of water. we were there from around 11 - 5pm

6 trout in two days jigging soft plastic's slow but fun

Ledge drops off from 15 feet to 40 feet. Lots of trout
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Good drop to 80 feet from 40
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A HotSpot Marker was added for Cold Lake
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My best spots for walleye were the area in front of the French Bay day use area and along that shoreline on either side, the shallow bay to the south of the FB campground and around the island on the north side of the lake.

Never fished cold lake before and I'm lookin to find some walleye. Any advice?

3rd try is a charm... Few bites but got a 79cm pike of the dock of french bay at sunset

3rd try is a charm... Few bites but got a 79cm pike of the dock of french bay at sunset

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Tried trolling large spoons along the deep areas of French Bay with only one small laker caught. Well, actually my wife caught it. I got nothing. I did get a few nice pike in the bay just in front of the FB campground though. I have always had good success catching lakers without down riggers at the start of June when they are still near the surface. This time really sucked this year

@ lahey... Try a three way swivel with a one once weight on one end with your lure on the other. Or you can use dipsy divers as well to get down deep

I've been able to get tons of jack but i'd like to find some lakers, never fished for them before so i'm looking for any advice, i don't have a down rigger but i am pretty handy

Great fishing tons of jacks no lakers comm back again

Landed a ton of pike today in the shallows in French Bay. Saw a school of small lakers between boat launch and first point.

Anyone catchin any lakers

where are you guys going for walleye, wondering if theres any between french bay boat launch and third point

Anyone know if the Lakers are biting yet?

Pikes were really hungry yesterday, I lost count after 23, I tried diffrent lures but landed most of them with the furry Mepps #4 on neon green between 1PM and 4:30 PM, almost every cast I would have a bite for like 20 min!!!!

Are the walleye biting

Amazing day on the lake, the sun was out right after we got there but very strong winds, 40-50 km/h but totally worth it, over 40 pikes between the 2 of us in like 3 hours, the yellow 5 of diamonds and bright spinners worked best, just awsome !!!

Walleye hole west of the island .the island is on the north side of the lake

Anyone have any tips on where to try for walleye? I've never been on the lake and I am looking for something a little closer to home so I can make a day trip of it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

is there still ice on cold lake may 22 and thanks

Is there still ice on the lake?

Anyone out there that lives in cold lake and knows a lot about lake trout fishing. I've never been and am goin up there late June. If anyone wants to give me some tips when I go up ill by ya a beer and lunch we can get together for a chat. Give me a shout on my email. icameron201@gmail.com

What's the best depth to fish in the summer?

Pike are very active in small bay to left of boat launch in French Bay. Go to the shallows at the far West end. Caught a 69 cm pike on second cast. Caught 15 pike in total in 1.5 hours

Small fun pike
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It was great
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Great morning of fishing in Long Bay after fighting through the ice to get there, lots of Pike biggest 88cm

Is there ice still on the lake?

Looks like cold lake we be good to fish on the long weekend yeah!!!

The main lake is still frozen solid. If but appears thin. There is some open water on the edges. If we get some warm weather and strong winds this week the ice may break up.

Is there still Ice on the lake or is it open to fishing yet is it broke open

The lake is closed, check your regs! :)

Anyone still out fishing, if so where can you get on, even if it is 28 degrees lol

Is there lots of snow on the lake, or can I access it by truck?

Is there lots of snow on the lake or can you drive on with a truck?

Has anybody caught any trout out by provincial park point in the last couple days? How's the lake access?

Any one catching perch

How was getting around the lake? Where do you like to fish?

No action at all the last 3 full days.

Very hard to get around on the lake today. I got planted 3 times in truck and had to shovel it out. Lost 2 big trout. Caught one just under the legal limit. Caught a 5 pound burbot.

Where is the best place to fish for lake trout?what is working best to catch them? Thanks

Thanks Snoter300 We were on the lake today and yesterday. We have a 4X4 and got stuck once today and once yesterday. We were able to dig out but the snow is getting deeper with the drifts and more snow falling. This makes it hard to access the areas that we would like to fish Did not catch any lake trout

It's got a lot of snow on the lake hard to get around I truck in 4x4. Unless you stay on the beaten trail. But getti g on the lake is ok.

how is the access to Cold Lake?Is it necessary to have a snowmobile?

Caught a 10 pound laker today. 71cm. Let it go. Lost a few more.
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Got another 10 pound laker today, it was 71cm. Let it go. Lost a few more.

It's a white tube jig. With a stinger hook. 1oz. Or you can use a white jig with red eye. And herring for bait.

What's the cold lake special?

Yes it was caught on the cold lake special

Did you catch it on a cold lake special? Just wondering because I'm heading up there next weekend. Here we go 8 hour drive!

Actually that lake trout was 35 pounds. I weighed it again when I got home.

Caught a 5 pounder 23 inches. And a 11 pound burbot. Not much more action. Other than the 32 pounder. Lmao!!
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I caught the biggest trout I have ever seen here today. 32 pounds. 38.5 inches long. Im about 100 feet of wate.Can't wait for the next trip
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Actually it's a awesome lake to fish. Just got to use the right gear and know where to get them.

I caught a 32 pound lake trout. Biggest I have ever seen. 38.5 inches long. In about 100 feet if water.

This lake is a joke noting good to say about it after a long hard week

Caught a 10.5 pound burbot and a 5 pound trout today in 70-80 feet of water, between 12-2.

A little on the slow side. About 8 on the line throughout the day and one keeper from 150' water.

What's the ice conditions like at cold lake?

How's the ice conditions doing right now?

Caught 9 lakers from 10am to 2pm last week there with the girl friend' flasher made the difference, and used a white/purple airplane jig' caught most 8 ft off the bottom ' kept 1 between the two of us' F&W was out on snowmobiles, really nice day.

Just want to throw a comment, I fished lake trout in the Yukon they have one of the best slot size programs I've seen ever and they have no troubles since, maybe we should take a page out of there book and follow suit, I've always been a die hard fishermen but proper conservation is very important key to our fishery

Guys it's called slot limites.BC, Sask & Man do it, We get the Alberta advantage line ups and no fish o.O go figure but here's the thing if you voted for the idiots than don't complain that your getting what you voted for :-). Bad day fishin still better than a good day at work. :-)

I totally agree we should be lowering the size not upping it, I honestly think we should do the same with walleye and pike, sask has it right, your allowed 1 walleye over a certain size and the rest have to be under, same with pike..

When I took home a trout 30 inches there were about 1/2 pound of spawn in the breeder not cool to only be able to keep breeders let all speak up to save the stocks ???????????????? How do you feel about this ???????????????????????????

This new rule of 75 cm lakers sucks cause we now will take out the breeders we should be able to keep one under 65cm & keep the breeders in the lake what do you guys think. We are taking a step back with protecting the future lakers stocks ???????????

Caught 2 lakers on Friday in 80 feet of water both measured 60 cm. based on the guys I spoke with bite was very slow. Maybe we weren't deep enough!

Good...size increase for keepers to 75 May 15. 28" won't cut it after that. Sweet lets keep the big ones in this lake guys

Nice laker, personally I'm looking forward to the size limit increase as of May opener 75cm.