Hooey Lake Fishing in Manitoba, Manitoba

• Overview

  Hooey Lake stands in Manitoba. It lies 332 metres above sea level. Roughly 33 hectares: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Arviat at 448 km is the nearest place to stop. Beyond it, Thompson at 527 km and Pelican Narrows at 537 km. In the same area: MacNicol Lake the better part of 0.9 km, Curphey Lake at 2.7 km, Tanuck Lake the better part of 2.8 km, Wakula Lake at 3.1 km and Hasbala Lake the better part of 4.7 km. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Hooey Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. On Hooey Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session. Slack water beside moving water is always worth a look.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 14°C; by January the average is down near -28°C. Ice holds for a long stretch, so the open weeks matter more here than further south. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early June. Expect the water usable from around early June until roughly mid October. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. On Hooey Lake that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. If the gate is shut, MacNicol Lake at 0.9 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Hooey Lake locally before you travel.