Menzies Lake in Rossburn: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Menzies Lake is set in Rossburn, Manitoba. It lies 603 metres above sea level. About 2.39 sq km, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. The shoreline runs about 11 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. Size puts it in the front rank of our Rossburn list. Supplies mean a trip to Dauphin, 52 km off. Winnipeg is the closest city, 255 km away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Menzies Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. County-wide records name northern pike, Iowa darter, white sucker and rainbow trout. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Take Menzies Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is -19°C to 17°C. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. The season between ice runs from about early May to mid November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. The season on Menzies Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Peden Lake sits 4.2 km off and takes the overflow. Rules at Menzies Lake are worth checking on the day.