Lewis Lake Fishing Guide, Manitoba, Manitoba

• Overview

  Manitoba, is where Lewis Lake sits. It lies 281 metres above sea level. At 11.48 sq km you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. The shoreline runs to about 31 km, far more than one trip can cover. It ranks high for size among our Manitoba listings. Norway House is the closest town at 210 km. Winnipeg is the closest city, 314 km away. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lewis Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Lewis Lake fishes better once you know its edges. Wind decides which bank is worth your time on the day.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -21°C in January to roughly 18°C in July. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Count the season from break-up, usually early May. Climate figures give an open season running early May to early November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. The season on Lewis Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Keecheemuskoosi Lake at 2.5 km is the sensible second choice. Where Lewis Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.