Went out on the weekend didn't catch too many fish but the ones we caught were huge. The big ones are moving into the shallow water. Big slow baits worked the best for us

Was out for the entire day and had 4 fish, 2 walleye and 2 pike, very slow. 6lb walleye and 6lb pike, both looked very healthy

my first time open water fishing here ..not bad..landed a very big Pike and 2 walleye,s from the shore...5 diamonds seem to do the trick.

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Caught a 15.5lb pike about 200 yards from east shore using large 5 of diamonds. Water is VERY murky with algae in the water column. Lots of weeds too. Only a couple other smaller ones besides our lucky catch.

Awesome wallet 6lb and 87 cm jack
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Had a great day of fishing, tons of eye's and only a few pike. One pike was keeper size but had a bunch of sores on its side. Not sure if they were battle wounds or disease, threw it back.

Helped a guy launch his boat, he told me big pike straight out from the dock 700 yards from shore, now I need a new prop. THANKS!
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First day fishing, got out around 9am. Caught a bunch of walleye and a few pike, one keeper size. Beautiful weather, very warm, water temp is 66*f and the blue green algae is starting to bloom.

Going up on the 18th for a week, can't wait! I will update during that time.

Any recent reports ? Heading up there on July long for the first time this year. Hoping to catch a few good ones

Any good shore fishing ? Planning to go out for a day and I'm from Edmonton

What's the ice like on the Alexander fish pond,anyone know?

Ok I took the chance and drive the 4 hours. Not a lot of overflow and ice is 24" 30 meters out. Stay away from shore or bodies of land. Hope this helps

Anyone know how thick the ice is? Wanting to head out fishing tomorrow

Hello everyone. It has been a while since there has been any report off this lake. I head up every year at the end of the season to do some fishing but I'm concerned about the ice with this warm weather. Before I make the 4 hour trip could I get an ice update? Thanks a lot guys.

Hi all. How is the I've situation? Lots of snow and flood water?

Are you still able to get onto the lake with this nice weather

Ice was 3 feet on Monday. Day after snowfall. Got stuck. Thanks to man in camper who helped get us back on the tracks.

How's the ice conditions? Can I still drive my truck on the ice? Looking to come up that way this weekend from Calgary.

Fished off Golden sands on Friday, Mar. 5th & Sat., Mar. 6th. Fishing was good. Pike starting to feed, taking big bait. Caught several keeper pike and beauty walleyes. Even had several double headers. My buddy caught a 12lb pike as we were leaving Saturday.

Fished 4 spots and talk to seversal fishermsn, veryyyyyy slow

Fished in a shack the past couple of days near the Mission. Fishing was very slow. 7 of us caught 7 fish total. 2 keeper pike and released a few smaller ones along with a big walleye. Didn't even see fish in the camera, not many around that part of the lake. This time last year was much better.

Fished this weekend friday was a slow Caught 2 walleyes. Saturday Was better lots of bites landed 2 pikes just short of the size lots of walleye. Sunday 4 more pikes landed all just shy of being keepers. Fished it at about 30ft where the drop off is All in all a great trip

Out on the ice right now. Pretty slow today caught a nice big waleye and my buddy has a 17 pound on the ice. Lots of over flow!

Supposedly there was a 28lb caught 2 weeks ago, this is what i was told on the ice

I fished by sir winston on the drop off and the other spot where the shacks are on the other side of the warf

Anybody having any luck with the burbot and if so what are u using for bait?

@ fishlips yes on my slowest day out this year 13 pike all over 9 pounds. Last week back to back days I got to nice 17 pound pike. Lots of waleye but I find them to be a nucenc. Always knocking my bait off and I can't even keep one.

Was on the lake today. Kind of slow. 5 pike (20"-27") and one walleye (about 24"). Lots of good ice. About 23"

Have not had a bad day on the ice here! Always lots of action and good quality fish. Buddy got 17 pike and 21 walleye yesterday including a few over 25"s.

my first time here and it was awesome fishing..slow at times but fantastic other times ..walleye,s were hitting hard the pike were slow..

Lakebound, were catching many fish? I was there 2 weeks ago and it was very slow

Perfect. Thanks for the update

Well over 24 inches of ice where I've been fishing. As for luck well I always come home with a nice one. At least 10 pounds or it goes back In.

Has anyone been out lately? Any luck? How's the ice?

Tried 6 locations for 8 hrs

20-24" ice but fishing was horrible! Talked to several guys , some were skunkef

Out yesterday, there is about 10-12 inches of snow in the ice still, fishing was steady caught 3 keepers all in all a good day!

How is the ice conditions? Any flood water? I'm thinking about making a trip next weekend

Any luck with whitefish??

Out about a week ago, walleye and pike awesome, got one pike 44 inches!!

Well last year I caught tons of perch out there

Can you apply for walleye draws in Lac la Biche?

Jaw Jacker read before you post.

Read jaw jacker! CABINS

Of course the huts don't have showers. You are sleeping in a 8x16 shack in the middle of a lake. Showers? Seriously?

When we were up there on the 3rd fish and wildlife paid us a visit. He said that no one he talked to seemed to have luck with perch. Said it has been like that all year. We tried for some, fish finder was going off with large schools but no bites

From what I've heard the perch population is basically decimated. They should open up a slot size for walleye to try keep a balance in the lake.

Where's the perch been all over the lake was wondering if anyone could help

Was out on Jan 3. Caught 7 pike, biggest about 5 lbs and 3 walleye.... 22", 24" and 27".

I don't know who rents the cabins, but it don't surprise me one bit if they don't have showers

Who rents the cabins along tge water near Sir winston, I heard there wasnt any showers in winter?

Was out fishing off Uliac Beach on January 1st. No fish caught , no bites either. There were a lot of campers/shacks out at this location but no luck.

Ice Report: 18 in
Sir Winston Churchill boat launch

Hello people. Has anyone been out on the lake by Sir Winston Churchill park lately? Just curious how the ice is. Heading out tomorrow. Any info would be great. Thanks

Are you talking about wab. Or la biche? There are a few islands in la biche lake

I have luck at the island and all along the drop off

They sure do work good! And I can't really say lol, you know how it is lol, Unless your willing to give up a clue to as where to go on wabamun, Remember I grew up in la biche

Right arm! Big baits work in labiche, where were u at?

And 12-16 inches of ice where i was fishing, trucks on ice

Hey fish lips, between 3 of us we caught 9 pike, of the 9 one keeper, and 16 walleye, 5lb was the biggest, also has numerous bites and almost iced fish, Good luck on your next trip

Thanks appreciate it! I may go tomorrow or the 3rd.

Heading out there today fish lips! I'll let ya know later how it goes

Fishing for Pike has been slow last few days on Lac la Biche. The Ice is between 12- 20 inches so pretty safe. a lot of trucks out there and shacks.

2 guys I know from Cold Lake have been sending me reports from that area snd things are good!! Just curious how la biche is doing and how much ice?

Ya, I'm heading up to lac la biche New Years, going to try and hook a few jumbos,

There sure are, but as soon as a guy says something everyone and there dog is there, I totally understand why you don't wanna say anything, I have a couple honey holes my self, only family knows, I was reading your wabamun posts and your right about the structure and lay of the land underneath the ice, I found on the edge of drop offs is a good place to dish

No not stalking you lol, lac la biche is my home town, and I now live in Edmonton and fish both lac la biche and wabamun, among other lakes aswell

Hey fish lips! Thought you posted earlier this year that it wasn't worth the 3hr drive to fish the lake, Maybe you should just stick to your precious wabamun hot spot

Any diesels drivin on?

Ice Report: 14 in
Sunset Bay Area.

What's the fishing like is ice thick enough to drive on.thinking of heading out tomorrow

Any trucks driving on?

Any word on the perch fishin?

8in as of December 2 fishing ok for pike and walleye

Any icesnf fishing reports as of dec4?

Ice Report: 6 in

Great fishing Rainman65! If you don't mind me asking, where about on the lake where you fishing? Thanks.

Fished September 28 & 29, 2015. Great walleye and pike fishing. Lots of wally's 4 to 6 lbs, caught many pike including 40", 17 1/2 lbs and one a little larger that never made the boat because the net was too small. Going back in the spring.

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Is anyone catching perch this summer? If so where and what are you using?

Lots of Walleye on the troll. Pike as usual.

Went out yesterday .... Great day. Quite a few 4-6 pound walleye. 13 lb pike and many 5 lb pike. Awesome day. Never a dull moment

Great day on the lake, the big ones are hungry and biting!

Thanks for the report "Trapper", keep posting since I will still be reading, thank you .... doyle

Awesome opener! We caught a real nice 8lb walleye, and a 13 lb jack. In the bay just south of whitesand resort, caught a bunch of smaller jacks and walleye, at poplar point, it's suppose to be crappy weather tomorrow but we'll try again on Sunday

"Trapper" be sure to post your fishing successes! thank you

I was there last weekend dropping of my trailer off, all the ice is gone! Only one more sleep till opening day🎣

How's the lake looking? Any ice left? Thinking about bringing the boat up for opening day

Hey I was wondering if there was any off the shore fishing spots on this lake thanks

Went here today, catching walleye on big smelts jigging for pike No big pike, biggest wally 5/6lb and covered in worms 3 greasy ling Not worth the 3 hr drive

Anybody know of a burbot hole on the lake

There's anywhere from 1 - 4 inches of water on the ice. Still a lot of snow along the shore line.

How much water is on the ice? Supposed to drive up Saturday

Caught a 12lb jack here in about 15 ft of water.
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Have caught many different sizes of walley ranging from 2 to 6 lbs. The pike are biting but it is difficult to catch the size limit of 75cm but I have heard of people catching really big ones this winter just not me (out of 7 caught none were keepers). Burbot are slow catching but should pick up shortly. Have not hooked any whites or perch yet. Smelt on tip ups and minnows work well for walley, pike and burbot. I recomend maggots for perch and whites and ultra light rod and line.

Please fish responsibly teach our children to do so!!! I've been out on the lake six times in the past two months. various locations and am disgusted to see the amount of garbage left behind on the lake. Cigarette/cigar butts are not fish friendly nor are plastic bottles, juice boxes, aluminum cans, cups leftover from store bought coffee/tea/hot chocolate, comic books, candy wrappers, plastic bags, fishing line, or rubber from tie downs. These are items which I have picked up on LLB lake after people have vacated their fishing spots. May I suggest making a garbage bag for yourself/friends/family to use, and when you arrive or are packing up to leave and see garbage laying around, pick it up even if it may not be yours. Butts can easily be thrown into an empty can or bottle. Thank you in advance and happy fishing!!

Ice Report: 30 in
Almost need an auger extension to the west of the ice road. Nice pike being caught. Not big numbers, but nice weights. Best luck with smelts/herrings on tip ups

Any recent ice reports? Heading out to the lake for the first time on Saturday. Is driving on by sir Winston Churchill boat launch the best bet? Thanks

Ice Report: 22 in

Anybody have a new ice report? I'm heading up there next Thursday In the ice cabins

Is the ice good to drive on? I'd be going by the PP. Hopefully this cold weather coming will do some good.

I'm in lac la biche and I want to fish for northern where is the best lake to go?

Has anybody had any luck with perch?

Where is the best spot for pike?

What are the perch biting on?

lots of large walleye but I rarely see smaller ones, likely an indication of a poor age structured walleye population. Caught some huge pike here over the years! Ice is pretty solid, road across is good to now.

Great fishing for a poor day lots of people out on the ice girlfriend got some BIG perch. Someone next door caught a big walleye. Lots of perch on the camera in about 20 feet of water

Ice Report: 18 in

Went fishing today. No walleye but seen a lot of perch on the camera. Only landed 7. And got a big strike when I was using a spoon

Anyone been up to La Biche lately?? How's the fishing and ice? Thanks

Are the perch very big here? Where's a good spot to try?

Ice Report: 14 in
Golden Sands area

Ice Report: 13 in

U can fish almost anywhere on the lake and pull out walleye but can't keep em. Seeing a lot of weird growth on the walleye to, not a biologist but sure sign of overpopulation. They need to at least open it for a slot size limit.

Can't find the perch this year. Walleye are taking over the lake . It doesn't seem right they won't open a season on walleye . Soon they will have to stock the lake with perch to feed them

Anybody been out by the bridge to park past few days? Planning a trip out there for a few days in the new year.

Ice anywhere between 8"-16" thick with some areas of over flow

Lakeland Expeditions' Ice Cabins should be out by mid to late December!

New to lac la biche but I've only heard great things about the fishing. Monster pike and an abundance of walleye

Any ice report??

I used Lakeland expeditions last year was awesome. Fully recommend. Slayed pike burbs and eyes all weekend

Looking for info on the ice shack rentals here any comments good or ba

Provincial park dock has been pulled out. The dock in town was still in as of 3 Oct. The town and county do not do themselves any favor by pulling the docks out before Thksgvg in my opinion.

Straight out from Sunset Bay.
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Good fishing off Sunset Bay.

Where to fish by white sands and how deep

Out today for 3 hours. Got 5 huge pike biggest was 36 inch the other 4 around 31-33. Just over 10 pounds on the 36. Kept our limit threw the other big ones back. Best day if the year so far!

I'm coming up with the family this weekend and fish out of an inflatable. no fish finder. From the campground island are there any places near shore this time of year that have a chance of producing? not looking for secret spots, just a general area we can float over.

Thanks for the advice . Where is a good spot to catch some keeper jack

Watch out for rock bar that comes 1000 yards off birch island north west

Cruising back from Poplar point to causeway launch a few days back hit something hard underwater-we think submerged log- took out gear case- lucky to reach launch.

Is there any really shallow sand bars or rocks to watch out for ?? First time on this lake

Terrific day! Boated almost 50 fish between 4 of us. 4 to 6 LB range. Good healthy fish.

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Out on Lac La Biche this morning. 56cm walleye right off the bat about 300 meters straight out from the Prov park boat launch. Lots of algae in the water. Went out into the middle and the water is clear. Caught a 75cm jack. Using a heavy Krocodile silver lure. Beautiful day.

Good fishing. Live nearby and fish it every weekend from the Prov Park boat launch. Good size walleye ( catch & release only) - usually between 17" & 24". Good size jacks too.

Good day by the causeway. CO at the launch keeping track of everyone's catch. They are looking to open walleye limit in 5 to 7 years.

Good fishing by the cosway. Jack will bite spoons

Hi, Im looking to boat from sunset bay to owl river. Was thinking about going by churchill then north east to one of the openings between the islands or shore and around the west side of the second set of islands. Any tips on super low spots would be great, I have an aluminum i will probably take the first time and a normal boat maybe once im more competent with the lake. my email is luke.ristau@hotmail.ca thanks.

Any good shore spots?

How's the ice? Supposed to stay in a cabin on the lake this weekend

From what I heard the lake was supposed to be opened up this past year but didn't happen. I hope they open it up soon...as in may of 2014

I hear that they will not be letting us keep them anytime soon!!! I am hearing because of the netting in the lake thats contributing to the fish which is effecting our ability to ever keep a walleye or even a normal size pike

anyone out in the la biche area know if they're ever going to open it up so we can start sleying some of your big walleye?? would be nice to keep some of the 7 and 8 pounders we catch everytime out.....GO OILERS GO.

Ice Report: 25 in
About 100-150' from boat launch North of bridge lots of trailers on the ice camped out already no flood waters lots of smaw perch only one keeper

I'm planning to go by the causeway Friday any new ice reports, snow condition, floodwater etc

Can anyone report on conditions up there? Ice? Snow? Floodwater? Thanks!!

Ice Report: 12 in
By sir Winston Churchill provincial park

Hey All I bought a cabin at poplar point this year, have been trolling around there all summer and getting lots of jack and walleye in July and August but for the last 4 weekends I haven't had a bite. I have tried all kinds of lures with no success. I asked a couple people and they said its bad now because the lake wasn't inverted yet. What does this mean? When will the fishing get better? Or did I just lose my mojo lol, Thanks

Needle tip, you hit shallow water northwest of churchill? North east? sorry i just was thinking of going that way sometime soon. Wanted to clarify what you meant.

Very shallow unless you stick to the bays. Stay south. Very green water this weekend. Tried fishing all weekend but not even a nibble. Never had that trouble at other lakes.

Anything North east it North west is shallow and rocky hit ground 3times today August 31 2013 stay south good fishing any ways
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Shallow Sandbar Warning!
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Thanks Pascal, we were busy pulling in fish all afternoon!

100cm pike
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First time fishing this lake And got some monster walleye and pike! Put them back but I'll be back!

Just in front of the large house. Is a weed bed producing great fishing around six to eight feet of water.
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Thinking of going to lac la biche this week .... How's the fishing lately ?

Very shallow water, rock reef, less then 1ft of water in places.
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Water is warming up weeds are starting to grow in 6-8 ft of water we casted just at the outside edge and had pretty good luck. Biggest pike just under 10 lbs, biggest walleye 7 lbs, put em all back for next time

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Lots of small pike. 1-5lbs nothing special. Lots of fun

Real good walleye &pike trolling & casting 50 ft from shore..
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The fish gods were on our side today. Between the 2 of us we caught close to 75 fish in 5 hrs A mixed bag of pike and walleye. Largest walleye 12lbs, largest pike 17 lbs, green and silver spoons, 8- 10 feet of water, casting with stop and go slow retrieve

Big jack
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Really shallow lots of rocks 1-2 ft deep
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Went out to the islands today fishing was pretty slow, grabbed a 12 lb walleye for the whole day, talked to a few locals and will try a few different spots tommorrow!

Great jack fishing. Need a quad to get in
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Great fishing near the bird sanctuary. Lots of small jackfish but great to take the kids out for fun be prepared for lots of weeds
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Whitefish hotspot. Rocky bottom 10'-15'
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Whitefish hotspot. Rocky bottom 10'-15' deep
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Only a couple more weeks and its time to go fishing. I sure hope the ice will be off by then

Lakes like wiau twin behan big chief drown numerous unnamed lakes that scatter our back country. Most of those lakes are very difficult to access in the summer months

Another kayak fisher?? Sweet same guy who posted on wizard??R you on canadian kayak anglers?? I fish all over province, all the time would be great to meet another yak angler.

Bo what are these bush lakes you speak of? I'm intrigued. Somewhere with less fishing pressure sounds excellent, horrible access or not. I fish from a kayak, I can go dam near anywhere.

Fish from stocked fish ponds taste terrible

The bush lakes that only get fished in the winter do to access difficulties should be left open for a few more weeks. There is very low amounts of fishing pressure from may to November so three weeks in April would not hurt. Maybe some of the fishing pressure would be lifted from the more access able lakes in the area.

I fish for fun and for a feed once in a while. If I wanted to catch alot of walleye I would use a square hook

Well no rainbows no go. Can't be picky this time of year. You realize the lakes are closed for a reason. Pretty easy to target those walleye at tributary mouths during the spawn. Is that the edge you need to catch??

I do not fish for stocked rainbows. I fish for pike, perch or walleye. So name a lake around the lac la biche area that is open. Has to be within one hour drive.. Good luck!

Plenty of lakes & ponds open year round. Just gotta do some research.

I wish srd would open a few lakes for some spring angling.

Lots of perch in winter, big jacks ad well
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Big perch and a few pike and 2walleye
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18-20 inches of ice, perch fishing pretty good, got 8-10 good size ones, lots of little ones though

Wiau very slow fished over 6 hours and caught one worth keeping will not make that 5 hour drive again not worth it. I feel it is just fish stories that this lake has 11-14" perch in it and lots of them

Lots of snow drifts. I hope it snows alot until April just to keep a few people off wiau

La biche good fishing by big dock

Went to Wiau last year with my hubby, fished for a few hrs & caught just under 15 perch. We witnessed a handful of other anglers (groups of 5 or more) loading black garbage bags full of fish into their pick-ups so full that they could hardly lift them up. I know i can't eat that many... so sad!!

Does anyone have comments for Lac La Biche Lake? Six of us went out there yesterday & we only caught 1 burbot in 4 hrs. So it was very slow.

How do you access Wiau?

Can you get into wiau with out a skidoo please help

Wiau must be a hidden perch gem of Alberta. I'm going there this week to get me some yummy jumbo perch.

I hope srd change the regs to copy Cowpar lake. 5 as a limit and only 1 to exceed 30cm. Wiau is over fished and will be cleaned out sooner rather than later. I ask people to use some common sense and let a few more go. Clyde lake was cleaned out in 2 seasons. Dabbs was in 1 . Try and let the kids catch some in the future.

In goin with 5 buddies this weekend!cant wait!come join us for a fish fry on the lake!

Give wiau a rest please! A lake that size with that much fishing pressure can not handle it any longer. Use some common sense

A few of us are heading to Wiau this weekend. I would Also like to know the best access to the lake. Heard that the perch are huge and there is plenty of them.

Are you able to drive in with a truck or do you need to come in with ski doo please advise going on Friday to wiau lake

How do you access it by truck? Which road? And is 4X4 necessary?

Was fishing Wiau Lake north of Lac La Biche. Lots of jumbo perch in there. The biggest I have ever seen. Limited out in an hour. I will be back there tomorrow.

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Lots of perch ice fishing nothing huge but still fun
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Shallow waters!!! Be cautious in this area!
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Watch for rocks north side of island In July .... Took out the prop .. Could've been worse goes from 30 ft to 2 ft very quickly nice lake though beautiful campground

0.8 feet of water. It's a real prop killer
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A HotSpot Marker was added for Lac La Biche
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A HotSpot Marker was added for Lac La Biche
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A HotSpot Marker was added for Lac La Biche
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A HotSpot Marker was added for Lac La Biche
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A HotSpot Marker was added for Lac La Biche
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A HotSpot Marker was added for Lac La Biche
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8:00 pm. Lots action pike take 12.5 lb home
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Caught three walleye and some pike in a short period. Oh and one perch
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Danger/ rock bar 300 yds long from island / water 1 - 2 ft. deep!!
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Big jacks/4-8 ft deep 50 ft frm shore
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Good pike and pickerel biting randomly in 4-5 ft along north channel
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Hey Jack Hunter, red on yellow 5 of diamonds always produces Pike.

Walleye were biting well last Saturday (July 14). Caught around 13, several were 51 ~ 53 cm range

Hey I'm going out this saturday fishing and i was just wondering what the jack and perch were biting on. If you could help me out that would be greatly appreciated

Good perch fishing in winter
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Mostly jackfish here and a little bit of perch
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Had a great day from 1:00-4:30 me my brother went out caught about 20 pike 6 keepers one 17 pounds great fight love this lake been there 3 times and always had great pike fishing

Lots of pike just off the dock
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Pike and perch action all day by the abandoned house. Good size pike 15 lbs+ . Small perch
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Fishing was incredible this Saturday. Over 200 perch between 3 guys Lots of small ones but we picked thru to get our limits full of nice 12-13 inch humpies I also caught my biggest pike ever , 39" and 22 lbs ! On 2 lbs test lmao ! !! Took 15 min but I got the sob ! What a way to end the season . (Till open water boys

Was wondering where the perch are at right now an what depth guys are gettin em at?!any info would be appretiated!

Perch ere good in the morning but tapered off after lunch. 5 little ones for 1 keeper. Landed one 5.5 Lb Pike.

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A HotSpot Marker was added for Lac La Biche
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Fishing off of first boat launch in Sir Winston Churchill Park, ice about 18-24" thick... Beautiful weather, no bites yet...

Caught some nice jacks this summer. Average size was 5-6 lbs
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perch bitting by the cosoway, 12-18 inch of ice. Shacks on the lake lots of ice heves

Fish are hard to find but when u do find them they are big, not hard to catch one over 75cm

Lots of fun fishing this lake, Big jack aren't hard to find . Had the most luck with a " 5 of Diamonds "

Lots of perch early morning to mid afternoon. 30 fow

Ice is thick about a foot people driving across lake with vehicles. Fished for perch caught allot of little ones couple keepers