Burley Lake, Manitoba: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Burley Lake in the Manitoba part of Manitoba. It sits at 321 metres above sea level. It measures about 25 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The full circuit measures close to 3.7 km on foot. The closest town, Creighton, is 5.7 km away. The big place round here is Saskatoon, 430 km distant. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Burley Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. At Burley Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does. Work the margins before you start casting for distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 18°C at the top of summer and -22°C at the bottom of winter. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Winter locks it down, and early May brings it back. Open water usually runs from early May until about early November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. That is the shape of the year on Burley Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Phantom Lake is 0.7 km distant. The position on Burley Lake is worth confirming on the day.