McLaughlin Lake Fishing near Oxford House, Manitoba

• Overview

  McLaughlin Lake sits within Manitoba in Manitoba. The surface lies 203 metres up. This is sizeable water at about 2.22 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. The margin runs to about 14 km in total. It lies lower than most water we list in Manitoba. Some 22 km away sits Oxford House, the nearest settlement. Winnipeg is the closest city, 558 km away. No boundary runs near, so the local rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on McLaughlin Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. At McLaughlin Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach. Inflows pull fish in whenever water is moving.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 16°C; the cold one sits at -23°C. Open water is the exception rather than the rule here. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid May. Climate averages put the opening at about mid May and the closing near early November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to McLaughlin Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. There is no mapped parking or launch nearby, which keeps numbers down. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Laplante Lake is 3.3 km distant. Where McLaughlin Lake is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.