Harrigan Lake, Manitoba: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Harrigan Lake sits within Manitoba in Manitoba. It lies 302 metres above sea level. At about 73 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. A shoreline of some 3.6 km keeps the choices simple. 262 km away sits Thompson, the nearest town. Saskatoon sits 798 km out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Harrigan Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Harrigan Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance. If bites stop, change depth before you change everything else.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -26°C in January and 15°C in July. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. The lid usually goes in late May, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. The season between ice runs from about late May to late October. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Harrigan Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Garman Lake sits 5.9 km off and takes the overflow. The position on Harrigan Lake is worth confirming on the day.