Gull Lake Fishing Guide, Ethelbert, Manitoba

• Overview

  Gull Lake is an Ethelbert water, in Manitoba. It stands 685 metres above sea level. At 1.20 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The edge covers about 9.5 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. Few waters listed in Ethelbert are bigger. The nearest town is Roblin, 44 km away. Kamsack is 59 km away, with Swan River at 61 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Gull Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. 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. Ethelbert records list Iowa darter, yellow perch, northern pike and white sucker among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Take Gull Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 16°C, the coldest about -19°C. Long winters and short summers set the pattern. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around early May. On average, early May opens the water and early November closes it again. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Gull Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Loggers Lake, 1.4 km away. For Gull Lake in particular, ask before you travel.