Aton Lake, Manitoba: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Manitoba entry here is Aton Lake, in Manitoba. The ground around here is rolling bush. It measures about 56 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The edge runs 3.1 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. The nearest place of any size is Norway House, 195 km away. Winnipeg sits 384 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Aton Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Read Aton Lake before you fish it and the day goes better. Note where you had the first touch and work back over it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 17°C for July and -22°C for January. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early May. Break-up near early May, freeze-up near early November: that is the shape of an average year. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Aton Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Atik Lake sits 3.2 km off and takes the overflow. Signs at Aton Lake carry more weight than any list.