Lost Lake Fishing near Thompson, Manitoba

• Overview

  Set in Kelsey, Lost Lake is a Manitoba water. It sits at 216 metres above sea level. Surface area is around 58 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. There is roughly 3.4 km of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. It lies lower than most water we list in Manitoba. The nearest town is Thompson, 62 km away. Cross Lake 19A is 65 km and Snow Lake 129 km. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lost Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. County-wide records name white sucker, johnny darter, northern pike and walleye. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Lost Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -24°C and July at about 16°C, the water has a wide range to work through. The freeze holds for the better part of the year. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid May. Break-up near mid May, freeze-up near early November: that is the shape of an average year. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lost Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Formal access is not mapped, so the last stretch is likely on foot. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. For a change of water, Patrick Lake is 4.9 km distant. Nothing on Lost Lake should be assumed from this page alone.