Fishing Berard Lake in Reynolds, Manitoba

• Overview

  This water sits in Reynolds, Manitoba. It sits at 330 metres above sea level. Around 62 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. Around 3.2 km of margin, front to back. Lac du Bonnet sits 61 km from the bank. The nearest city of size is Winnipeg, 126 km away. Not far off: Bigurski Lake sits 1.2 km out, Teal Lake at 2.9 km, Pintail Lake sits 3.4 km out, Owchar Lake at 3.6 km and Skogman Lake sits 3.6 km out. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Berard Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Reported across Reynolds: northern pike, walleye and yellow perch. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Fish Berard Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -19°C to 19°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Winter locks it down, and late April brings it back. From about late April to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. On Berard Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Bigurski Lake is 1.2 km distant. Confirm before you fish Berard Lake.