Lyons Lake Fishing Guide, Killarney-Turtle Mountain, Manitoba

• Overview

  Lyons Lake stands in Killarney-Turtle Mountain, Manitoba. It lies 624 metres above sea level. The water measures roughly 5 hectares, so nothing here is far from anything else. Head to Belcourt, 21 km away, for anything you forgot. Winnipeg is the closest city, 220 km away. Also on the doorstep: Gunnville Lake lies 0.4 km on, Mosher Lake 0.7 km away, McGeaughay Lake lies 0.9 km on, Susie Lake 1.1 km away and Wilfreds Lake lies 1.5 km on. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Lyons 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. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Killarney-Turtle Mountain include white sucker, johnny darter, northern pike, yellow perch and blackside darter. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Lyons Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -17°C in January to roughly 18°C in July. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late April. Average temperatures cross freezing around late April in spring and again near mid November in autumn. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lyons Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Records show it does not hold water year-round. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Gunnville Lake, 0.4 km away. Treat Lyons Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.