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Ice Fishing Season Underway
The fields are covered with snow and the lakes are covered with a enough ice to get out and start drilling holes. The days are cold but with our ice shacks, augers and short rods, we find ways and reasons to stay warm. For those of you are hearty enough to venture out on the ice in search of pike, walleye, trout, and perch, we salute your efforts. Ice fishing is 1 part adventure, 1 part gear, and 2 parts rum, at least when it’s done right! Check out our ice fishing pages including pictures, tips, and more.
With mild fall weather and snow right after freeze up, the ice was a little slower to thicken and I’ve noticed quite a bit of variability in thickness. Nevertheless, the first trip out was well worth it. The reward was an absolutely outstanding 26″ walleye which would weigh out at over 7 pounds. Maybe more, it looked well fed.
We seem to be past the slushy ice conditions experience in early January as a result of ice up followed quickly by a few good snowfalls then some warm weather again. The overnight lows in the mid -30’s seem to have solved that for us!
As we approach the midway point of winter, the days are starting to get a little more daylight. We are well into winter now. Some call the middle of winter the Dead of Winter. Today it was -8 for the high. The warmest day of the past 5 days but with some plus temps showing in the forecast over the next 5 or 6 days. That means let’s go fishing!! The last hole I drilled with my ice auger went all the way past the flutes so the ice is now about 2-1/2 feet thick.
Snowmobile Season
With winter in season across the prairies, the sleds are running. Early snow conditions in many areas this winter were keeping the sleds in plenty of use, especially in the south. Further north, snow reports are coming with less snow depth. Whether you are out for a run across the lake, across the field, or on the trails for a poker rally, our outdoor playground is waiting for the rev of the engines and the push of the tracks.
The early Feb temps and sunshine look like we may have some alternating slushy then hard and crusty snow conditions but ditches on the shade side of the roads still hold some pretty good quality snow.
We help connect hunters with the great outdoors in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to enjoy the world class hunting, fishing and camping. If you are looking for a hunting adventure, we help you find the hunting outfitter, guided hunting trip, fishing lodge, or campground that matches your outdoor quest. Check out our Outfitters, Guides and Lodges pages. Many hunting outfitters are still operating despite the closed border to USA tourists/hunters so now it the time if you have ever wondered what the guided hunting experience is like. We can tell you from personal experience, it is something you can image don’t really understand just how good hunting can be, until you have hunted with the professionals.
If you are looking for the regulations and dates for fishing in Saskatchewan, check the 2025 Anglers Guide.
We help connect hunters and anglers with the great outdoors in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba to enjoy the world class hunting, fishing and campgrounds. If you are looking for a hunting adventure, we help you find the hunting outfitter, guided hunting trip, fishing lodge, or campground that matches your outdoor quest. Check out our Outfitters, Guides and Lodges pages.
All three provinces now have an online campground site reservation system.
- For Alberta, use reserve.albertaparks.ca. Beginning Feb 19th.
- For Saskatchewan, use saskparks.tourismsaskatchewan.com. Beginning April 7th.
- For Manitoba, use prspub.gov.mb.ca. Begins April 3rd for most campgrounds.
Happy Camping!
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