Malynyk Lake Fishing Guide, Mossey River, Manitoba

• Overview

  Malynyk Lake is a Mossey River water, in Manitoba. It stands 250 metres above sea level. It runs to roughly 35 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Shoreline comes to about 2.3 km, small enough to learn in a day. It is a small entry by Mossey River standards. Dauphin lies 52 km from the water. Winnipeg is the closest city, 263 km away. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on Malynyk Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Records held for Mossey River cover walleye, central mudminnow and blacknose shiner. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. On Malynyk Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -18°C to 19°C. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Averages suggest open water from about late April through to roughly mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Malynyk Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. For walleye, a jig and minnow near the bottom is the standard; evenings beat middays. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Lottie Lake, 3.2 km away. Confirm access to Malynyk Lake locally before you travel.