Chiesche Lake, Manitoba: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Reynolds end of Manitoba holds Chiesche Lake. It sits in rolling bush. Around 25 hectares of surface means several distinct areas to work. About 2.9 km of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Start from Moose Lake, 61 km down the road. After that come Kenora at 65 km and Lac du Bonnet at 74 km. Near neighbours include: Franko Lake 0.9 km, Michie Lake 1.1 km away, Split Lakes 1.2 km, Macfie Lake 1.5 km away and Sherb Lake 1.5 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Chiesche Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Reynolds records list northern pike, walleye, yellow perch and johnny darter among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Chiesche Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 19°C in July and bottoms out near -19°C in January. Hard water is a season in its own right here. Ice-out usually falls in late April, and the weeks after it fish hardest. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. That is the shape of the year on Chiesche Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Franko Lake, 0.9 km away. Confirm access to Chiesche Lake locally before you travel.