Knee Lake, Manitoba: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Knee Lake lies in Manitoba. It lies 173 metres above sea level. At 281.69 sq km you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. The outline is heavily broken, with arms and bays reaching well back from the main body. It is among the larger waters listed here for Manitoba. Oxford House is the closest town at 34 km. Beyond it, Gillam at 146 km and Cross Lake 19A at 198 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Knee Lake

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Read Knee Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out. Approach from downwind so your line does not land ahead of you.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 16°C and January near -23°C on the long-run figures. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid May. Averages place the thaw at mid May and the freeze at early November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan any trip to Knee Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Asinnepimichetin Bay, 9 km out. Nothing on Knee Lake should be assumed from this page alone.