Maltby Lake, Manitoba: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Maltby Lake lies in in Manitoba. It sits at 207 metres above sea level. Roughly 2.03 sq km of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. The margin runs to about 8.0 km in total. It lies lower than most water we list in Manitoba. Thompson lies 95 km from the water. Winnipeg is the closest city, 673 km away. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Maltby Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Maltby Lake gives up its fish to patience rather than distance. Small baits catch more; large baits catch bigger.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -23°C in January to roughly 16°C in July. Winter owns most of the year at this latitude. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid May. Averages suggest open water from about mid May through to roughly early November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. It sets the rhythm of the year at Maltby Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Nothing formal is recorded here: no ramp, no car park, no marked path. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Spring Lake sits 3 km off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Maltby Lake.