Counsell Lake, Manitoba: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Manitoba, sits Counsell Lake. It sits at 364 metres above sea level. The water covers around 5.22 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The edge covers about 16 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. Few waters listed in Manitoba are bigger. 203 km away sits Pelican Narrows, the nearest town. Then Snow Lake, 212 km, and Flin Flon, 218 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Counsell Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. At Counsell Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does. Yearly totals run near 505 mm, with February the driest stretch.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 16°C and January reads -25°C. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near mid May. The lid tends to go about mid May and return around early November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. It holds true on Counsell Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Story Lake at 4.9 km is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Counsell Lake should be assumed from this page alone.