Fishing Amer Lake in Manitoba, Manitoba

• Overview

  Amer Lake lies in in Manitoba. It stands 344 metres above sea level. This is sizeable water at about 1.46 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. The margin runs to about 8.6 km in total. The closest town, Pelican Narrows, is 183 km distant. Flin Flon follows at 201 km, then Snow Lake at 202 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Amer Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Amer Lake gives up more to patience than to distance. Fish the shade line as the sun moves round.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 16°C, with January the cold end at about -25°C. Open water is the exception rather than the rule here. Winter locks it down, and mid May brings it back. Climate averages put the opening at about mid May and the closing near early November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Amer Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, McGavock Lake at 5 km is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Amer Lake for certain.