Leftrook Lake in Manitoba: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Look for Leftrook Lake in Manitoba. This is taiga ground. It covers about 46.29 sq km, which means weather matters as much as tactics. The bank runs about 128 km in total, split between open shore and sheltered corners. It is among the larger waters listed here for Manitoba. The closest town, Thompson, is 61 km distant. Then Snow Lake, 160 km, and Cross Lake 19A, 167 km. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Leftrook Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Leftrook Lake fishes better once you know its edges. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 16°C; the cold one sits at -25°C. The ice season is long here and the open one short. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid May. Expect the water usable from around mid May until roughly early November. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Leftrook Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. The nearest alternative is Wakum Lake, 13 km out. For Leftrook Lake in particular, ask before you travel.