Fishing at Burke Lake, Manitoba, Manitoba

• Overview

  Manitoba holds Burke Lake, in Manitoba. It lies 146 metres above sea level. It measures some 1.03 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. The bank runs about 4.2 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. It is low-lying compared with other Manitoba water we list. Head to Gillam, 256 km away, for anything you forgot. Oxford House is 303 km away, with Thompson at 447 km. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Burke Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On Burke Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one. Look for the seam between clear and coloured water.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 15°C at the top of summer and -26°C at the bottom of winter. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late May. Break-up near late May, freeze-up near late October: that is the shape of an average year. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. On Burke Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is no mapped parking or launch close by, which usually means walking in. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Husky Lake, 5.8 km away. The position on Burke Lake is worth confirming on the day.