Guest colinm Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 This may tick some people off since this is a fly fishing forum, or lead to some jokes that this belongs in 'Not Fishing Related' but here it goes... I'm keen to try some ice fishing this winter. Does anyone have recommendations on a beginner-friendly lake that has thick, stable ice? Would prefer something within an hour or two of Calgary. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 good question. i was thinking the same thing. i am looking to try chain lakes and ghost lake, but i havent heard if the ice is thick enough yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitalshok Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Check out the alberta outdoorsmen forum under fishing discussion there is a ton of ice reports.be safe .fishins is fishin in my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Ghost is poor with ice that can be unstable because of the dam and flow. Chain can be good for small rainbows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 What kind of fish are you looking to catch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 crawling valley for pike and walley 1.5 hours, but I doubt the ice is thick enough yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedonald Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I like Upper Kananaskis lake for ice fishing from December on. It is no bait so you can jig the cutties over with some wet flies and the bulls with some streamers. The fishing is not steller but the water is crystal clear so you see what they like and what they don't go for. The beauty of the place is sure to reduce some stress and clear your head. The "shore" ice can seem sketchy because it is thinner and it cracks and breaks a lot but it is just over top of rocks, also because it slopes it is slippery because of the draw down in the reservoir but you will be fine once you get past that. There are lots of ski tracks to follow if you are unsure where to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flieguy Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 As someone said, go to Alberta Outdoorsmen forum, plenty of info. Also, chain has not been as good this year as it has in recent years. Try Pine Coulee Reservoir for little walleye if you're in the south. If you want to stick closer to FLY fishing, head to Spray lakes reservoir and drop some tiny, shiny nymphs for Rockies. Try in about 7 fow, preferably off a point. I like a #16 copper john with a bigger pheasant tail as a dropper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birddog Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Gull Lake or Sylvan for perch, whites, Pike and Ling or Burbot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAV Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I like Lake Newell. Some big slew sharks in there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ArtVandelay Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 If you ever want to give it a try just let me know. I go often and I have a full compliment of gear: large tent, heater, rods galore, tackle, flasher, and camera...you won't need to bring anything. I'm off work till February so shoot me a PM and give me a couple of days notice and we can hook up somewhere. I go to Clear and Twin often for pike and I've been really liking Badger lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinC Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Iceshanty.com is another great icefishing resource. Check out the Alberta forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest huntingnut Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 If you ever get a little closer to Edmonton drop me a line as there is plenty up here and I will help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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