Fishing at Manigotagan Lake, Alexander, Manitoba

• Overview

  In Manitoba, Manigotagan Lake belongs to Alexander. It sits in lake country bush country. At 24.92 sq km you are fishing a fraction of it whatever you do. Of the waters listed here in Alexander, this is the largest. The town to know is Lac du Bonnet, 77 km out. Winnipeg is the closest city, 156 km away. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Manigotagan Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Alexander records list smallmouth bass, northern pike and walleye among the fish reported. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Fish Manigotagan Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 19°C and January near -19°C on the long-run figures. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late April. On the long-run averages the water opens up around late April and starts locking again about mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. That shapes the year on Manigotagan Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Happy Lake sits 5.4 km off and takes the overflow. Nothing on Manigotagan Lake should be assumed from this page alone.