Hollinsworth Lake Fishing in Alexander, Manitoba

• Overview

  Alexander, Manitoba, is where Hollinsworth Lake sits. It lies 314 metres above sea level. This is sizeable water at about 1.37 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. At about 11 km of edge, most people work one arm at a time. Lac du Bonnet is the closest place, 72 km off. The nearest city of size is Winnipeg, 156 km away. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Hollinsworth Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. Records held for Alexander cover smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye and yellow perch. The county list is broader than any single water. On Hollinsworth Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -19°C to 19°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from late April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about late April until roughly mid November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Hollinsworth Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No made access is recorded, so a short walk in is the likely arrangement. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Moose Lake at 2.5 km is the nearest alternative. Signs at Hollinsworth Lake carry more weight than any list.