Lake Nine, Manitoba: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Manitoba holds Lake Nine, in Argyle. The surface lies 437 metres up. About 1.69 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The outline is close to a simple bowl, without much in the way of bays. It is among the larger waters listed here for Argyle. You are 50 km from Killarney. Winnipeg is the closest city, 148 km away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Nine

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Records held for Argyle cover black bullhead, northern pike and johnny darter. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. On Lake Nine the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 19°C and January near -17°C. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Climate figures give an open season running late April to mid November. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lake Nine.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Lussier Lake, 1.6 km out. For Lake Nine in particular, ask before you travel.