Fishing Fishing Lake in Manitoba, Manitoba

• Overview

  Set in Manitoba, Fishing Lake is a Manitoba water. The ground around here is rolling bush. At roughly 64.25 sq km it ranks among the larger waters in the region. Long inlets mean the far ends can be calm while the main body is rough. It ranks high for size among our Manitoba listings. Head to Red Lake, 165 km away, for anything you forgot. The nearest city of size is Winnipeg, 279 km away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Fishing Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On Fishing Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort. Watch the surface for movement before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -21°C to 18°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early May. On average, early May opens the water and mid November closes it again. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Fishing Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Winship Lake at 7.6 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Fishing Lake before loading the car.