Lizard Lake Fishing near Morden, Manitoba

• Overview

  Look for Lizard Lake in Thompson, Manitoba. It sits in mixed forest. Nearest town is Morden, 25 km off. Further out sit Winkler (36 km) and Carman (37 km). Alternatives close at hand: Heatherington Lake 9.3 km off, Lac Rondeau (11 km), Falcon Pond 13 km off, Lac St. Leon (15 km) and Lac Labossiere 16 km off. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lizard Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Take Lizard Lake a stretch at a time. Steep banks mean deep water within a rod length.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -18°C in January to roughly 18°C in July. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late April. Climate figures give an open season running late April to mid November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lizard Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Mapping flags this water as intermittent: it can be dry for part of the year, so check before travelling. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. If the gate is shut, Heatherington Lake at 9.3 km is the nearest alternative. Treat Lizard Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.