Apeetakayopaskoseewakakik Lake in Manitoba: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Manitoba, is where Apeetakayopaskoseewakakik Lake sits. Rolling bush runs right down to the water. It measures about 87 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Around 15 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. Red Lake sits 199 km from here and is the nearest stop. Winnipeg is the closest city, 328 km away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Apeetakayopaskoseewakakik Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. At Apeetakayopaskoseewakakik Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes. Small baits catch more; large baits catch bigger.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 18°C in July and bottom out at -21°C in January. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early May. Break-up sits around early May on average, with the water closing again about early November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Apeetakayopaskoseewakakik Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Kagipo Lake at 3.3 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Apeetakayopaskoseewakakik Lake.