Fishing at Bedford Lake, Manitoba, Manitoba

• Overview

  Manitoba, is where Bedford Lake sits. It lies 314 metres above sea level. At some 1.05 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. With 7.2 km or so of shoreline, boat anglers cover ground the bank cannot. Nearest town is Lac du Bonnet, 51 km off. Kenora is 75 km away, with Beausejour at 81 km. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Bedford Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shape of Bedford Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank. Change spot before you change tackle.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -19°C in January to roughly 19°C in July. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around late April. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near mid November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Bedford Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Turtle Lake sits 2.4 km off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Bedford Lake.