Lost Lake Fishing in Manitoba, Manitoba

• Overview

  Lost Lake belongs to Manitoba. It lies 605 metres above sea level. It measures about 43 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The edge runs 3.2 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. For a base, Kamsack sits 28 km out. Regina is the closest city, 249 km away. Alternatives close at hand: Ruby Lake 1 km, Kihi Lake at 1.4 km, Nash Lake 2.3 km, Roper Lake at 3.4 km and Tees Lake 4.9 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Lost Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish Lost Lake to its features, not to its size. Bright light pushes fish tight to whatever cover exists.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 17°C and January at -20°C. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. Expect a solid lid for months and a thaw around early May. Averages place the thaw at early May and the freeze at early November. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. On Lost Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Ruby Lake at 1 km is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Lost Lake if anything is unclear.