Big Fuller Lake near Swan River: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Big Fuller Lake in Manitoba. The country round it is northern bush from end to end. It measures about 23 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The whole outline is near 2.2 km, and most of it is walkable. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Manitoba. Some 25 km away sits Swan River, the nearest settlement. Kamsack is 61 km away, with Roblin at 74 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Big Fuller Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. The shape of Big Fuller Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank. Give a promising spot half an hour before moving on.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 17°C, while January sits near -19°C. The ice season is long here and the open one short. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. Break-up near late April, 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. That is the shape of the year on Big Fuller Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Little Fuller Lake at 1 km is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Big Fuller Lake for certain.