Fishing Gemmell Lake in Manitoba, Manitoba

• Overview

  Gemmell Lake lies within the bounds of Manitoba. The ground around here is taiga. Surface area is around 45 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The full circuit measures close to 3.5 km on foot. Pelican Narrows lies 203 km from the water. Snow Lake lies 220 km off, Flin Flon another 222 km. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Gemmell Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. On Gemmell Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort. Depth change is worth more than distance from the bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -25°C to 16°C. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. Ice-out usually falls in mid May, and the weeks after it fish hardest. From about mid May to around early November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Gemmell Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Overnight stays are possible 480 m away. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. For a change of water, Digney Lake is 1 km distant. For Gemmell Lake, the notice at the access point is the final word.