Feb 13

Ice Fishing Hot Spots

Ice Fishing Hot Spots.

Another ice fishing location I like to frequent is up in the mountains just outside of Canmore. Spray Lakes has some very good Lake Trout fishing. Spray Lakes is located just south west of Canmore. Take highway #1 west to the Canmore turn off. Go through the town till you get to Spray Lakes Trail, then make your way up the steep hill 10 Km past the Nordic centre and you will see this large lake on your right hand side. The Lake Trout that are caught here are delicious to eat as the water here is very clean and cold all year long. You will love the scenery here also as you are right in the mountains. You will need a little sled to pull out onto the ice and sometimes snow shoes need to be worn here as the snow can be deep in places.

Mike Robertson

2 comments

    • Max on September 12, 2009 at 5:42 pm
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    Hi guys,
    I just want to say thanks for running this site, as its one of the best out there. I really enjoy all of your youtube videos, you guys land some AWESOME trout, keep them coming!
    As winter approaches I’m starting to think about the possibility of ice fishing, and Spray Lakes seems to be a good place to start.
    I’m a total ice fishing rookie and was just wondering if you have any tips about this lake? What sort of bait/lures should I use and where is a good location?
    Anyway tight lines, and good luck!

    • on September 12, 2009 at 6:42 pm
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    Thanks Max, I try and do my very best and make the site as user friendly as possible. Glad to hear you like the videos as well, many more to follow.

    Now Spray Lakes is very deep in spots at over 100 feet deep, once the ice is frozen solid you can test to see how deep the water is you intend to fish. I like 50 to 75 feet deep. Location is in deeper water with shelves or structure. Its pays off to fish it in the summer with a boat that has a fish/depth finder. Watch where other people are and learn from them, how far they are out from shore etc. Try and talk to someone who knows the lake fairly well.

    When dropping bait down I use smelts or worms, another great trick is to tie on a couple of flies to your main line and fish them, leech patterns will work will in purple color. I also like the Royal Coachman’s, I seem to do well with that pattern all year long in lakes or rivers. I am not 100% on the regulations for bait in spray so it would be wise for you to check the regulations before you head out fishing.

    Thanks for your comment and hope to see you back again soon.

    Good luck ice fishing Spray, many nice lake trout to be had and good eating through the ice.

    ~Mike.

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