Check back often to see whats happening in the area.
February 18, 2014
Piles of new snow out on the lake make it a year to love tracks. With all the white stuff its almost time for 2 auger extensions. Fish are shallow in the mornings 7' under 42" of ice and are hitting rattle baits well. Midday sees them slide out deeper this is where my 2014 bait of the year shines. 1/8 oz blade spoon in pink glow. Tipped with a tail hooked live minnow. Rip a rattle bait to bring 'em in then let them eat the snack.
January 23, 2014
Tracked vehicle access only. I'm not sure if folks are still trying it in trucks but I would say it is ill advised. Auger extensions are also the norm. Ice is over 36" and up to 42" in some places. Fish have been slowly moving west, they are still responding to aggressive baits but are really finicky and want small spoons tipped with bait. Pink has been hot.
December 16, 2013
Ice on the lake is ranging from 12-20" on both the east and west sides. Both sides show areas of rough ice limiting driving in vehicles but tracked machines should have no issue. The bite has been a mid day affair on lipless cranks and darters. Key depths have been 8-10'. One more big dump of snow and vehicles will have a tough time on the lake.
November 30, 2013
The Red River has fishable ice in several locations ranging from the Float Plane Base (4-7") to End of Main (4-10") among other less traveled locations.I have found ice up to 10". Fish in the Red have been hitting early in the morning and the bite has died for my by 10am. Try 15-20'.
Lake Winnipeg out from Matlock has 7-9" of ice fairly consistent out to the first ridge. After that...watch out. NOT SAFE! Spent a couple days scouting around and fishing with limited success, water is very dirty. Access at Chalet Beach could be an issue with ice ridges built up. More fishing to come this week, check back again soon.
November 19, 2013
More skim ice out from Chalet Beach, high winds forecasted may well break this up. Hoping for a smooth freeze up, but need that arctic jet stream to dip south and sit on us.
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