Kiski Lake, Manitoba: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Kiski Lake falls in Kelsey, part of Manitoba. Elevation runs to 222 metres. At roughly 21.97 sq km it ranks among the larger waters in the region. The perimeter is close to 32 km, and wind can be flat in one arm and rough in the next. Few waters listed in Kelsey are bigger. Snow Lake at 73 km is the nearest place to stop. After that come Cross Lake 19A at 75 km and Norway House at 111 km. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Kiski Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Survey and observation records for Kelsey include white sucker, johnny darter, northern pike and walleye. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The near bank of Kiski Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 17°C, the coldest about -23°C. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. The season between ice runs from about early May to early November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on Kiski Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Gormley Lake at 11 km is the sensible second choice. Where Kiski Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.