Metcalf Lake, Manitoba: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Look for Metcalf Lake in Alexander, Manitoba. It sits in mixed forest country. With some 25 hectares of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. The edge runs 3.3 km or so, easy to work in an afternoon. The nearest town is Lac du Bonnet, 56 km away. Beyond it, Beausejour at 95 km and Kenora at 108 km. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Metcalf Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Species logged across Alexander include smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye and yellow perch. Read it as a county summary, not a water-by-water list. Fish Metcalf Lake where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 19°C, with January the cold end at about -19°C. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near mid November. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on Metcalf Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Turriff Lake at 1.4 km is the sensible second choice. Nothing on Metcalf Lake should be assumed from this page alone.