Morrows Lake Fishing in Pembina, Manitoba

• Overview

  You will find Morrows Lake in Pembina, Manitoba. It lies 469 metres above sea level. The water covers some 53 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Bank access stretches around 3.3 km in total. Morden sits 47 km from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is Winnipeg, 136 km away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Morrows Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Pembina include white sucker, black bullhead, johnny darter and tadpole madtom. The county list is broader than any single water. At Morrows Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 18°C on average, January about -17°C. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. On average, late April opens the water and mid November closes it again. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. The season on Morrows Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. This one is mapped as intermittent, so a wasted trip is a real risk in a dry year. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Hudson Bay Lake at 8.6 km is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Morrows Lake locally before you travel.