gull lake

[stumpy01]

Hey has anybody been to gull lake yet?just curious on conditions.Anyboby doing the fishing derby at gulll this year?

[fisharefun]

I was out at gull around christmas and fishing was slow ice is thick maybe 18" but I do know someone who has been having good luck with whitefish out there. All I managed to pull out was small pike.

[stumpy01]

thanks for the info good to hear that the ice is that thick.Not so good that the pike are that slow but i guess we all know the old saying(a bad day of fishing is still better than....).Are you going to the derby in Feb?

[The Fish King]

i was also out at gull yesterday. Beautiful day to fish but no fish on the ice. Ice was thick, around 2 feet. Only saw one person pull a fish out all day and it was a little burbot. We were fishin shoals in about 15-20 feet of water. The whites and pike may still be shallower.

[fisharefun]

my buddies fish gull all the time just off wilsons beach and they say 14 feet of water is best for most fish. whites are shallower but last year we pulled a 6 pound burbot out of there. Iam not attending the derby this year though.

[The Fish King]

haha thats exactly where we were fishin. Just a bad day i guess.

[BroadstBullie]

what is the date of the derby out on gull?

[the local angler]

on another board there is a response saying that the gull lake derby is cancelled due to lack of interest. i am not sure if this rumour is true or not.

PS: ok i just checked the website and its on the top of the page that shows its cancelled.
http://www.originalicefishingcontest.com/alberta.htm

[BroadstBullie]

well that answers that

many thanks

[stumpy01]

yes itis confirmed the gull derby is cancelled,anyone know of any other derbys in central alberta this year.I know there is usually a small one at cow lake but havn't heard anythingabout it yet this year.

[fisharefun]

there is one on wabamun this year on feb15th it's 40 bucks a hole and it's more of a fund raiser for the make a wish foundation this is where I found out about it http://thetacklebox.heavenforum.com/the ... es-t73.htm

[tchow]

Lake Newell: Pike Derby. Supposedly around end of Jan. Tried to locate info but unsuccessful

Pine Lake: Scotty's Resort Family Day derby for Pike and Perch. Prizes awarded to Adult and Children. More info if you call (403) 886-2781

Badger Derby: Date ??? This is usually 2 or 3 day event. Winning weight of largest Pike always in the high 20's

[dwayne]

I am sorry I am new never saw this post.Has anyone been there lately I see they rent shacks has anyone used them?

[pikester]

I am sorry I am new never saw this post.Has anyone been there lately I see they rent shacks has anyone used them?

If by "been there lately" you mean Gull then yes I was there on Monday.
It was slow but there was some action. I missed one flag, then landed a five pound pike, then right before packing up at 7:oopm I nailed a 7lb Burbot! I've rarely had a wicked day of fishing on Gull but at least it is consistant for me; as I have fished here every year for three years now & have only been skunked once which is more than I can say for most Southern AB lakes As far as the rental shacks I can't comment because I wasn't even aware you could do that, might be worth checking into though!

[fishman]

if any one wants like some nice jacks and some bebot you can try a spot i found.you good about 2 ranged roads est of bently then take a right and head strainght for the lake.when u get on then lake head towards the pressure ridges.(dont worry ice is 27+ inches) sit in about 15-20 feet of water before 11am and use a tip-up with a treble and a smelt. good luck to any one that tries.