Bear Lake Fishing in Manitoba, Manitoba

• Overview

  Bear Lake lies in in Manitoba. It sits at 330 metres above sea level. This is sizeable water at about 1.13 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. The perimeter runs near 6.8 km, so plan the walk before you start. Some 59 km away sits Kenora, the nearest settlement. Lac du Bonnet lies 71 km off, Moose Lake another 71 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Bear Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Read Bear Lake before you fish it and the day goes better. A change of depth of a foot can change the day.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 19°C for July and -19°C for January. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near mid November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Time your trip to Bear Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. A picnic site 560 m off makes this workable with family in tow. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, South Cross Lake at 3.3 km is the nearest alternative. Check the current arrangement for Bear Lake.