Kerrs Lake, Manitoba: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Kerrs Lake lies in Rosedale, Manitoba. It stands 654 metres above sea level. At some 1.39 sq km it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. There is roughly 6.2 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. It ranks high for size among our Rosedale listings. The nearest town is Minnedosa, 30 km away. Then Neepawa, 34 km, and Rivers, 66 km. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Kerrs Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Rosedale: white sucker, northern pike, yellow perch and johnny darter. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Work Kerrs Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -19°C in January and 17°C in July. The year here is short and sharp: a long lid, then a burst of open water. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early May. Average temperatures cross freezing around early May in spring and again near mid November in autumn. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Kerrs Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. If the gate is shut, Baraniuks Lake at 1.2 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Kerrs Lake before loading the car.