Outlaw Lake, Manitoba: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Kelsey in Manitoba is where Outlaw Lake sits. The surface lies 222 metres up. It measures some 1.30 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. There is roughly 6.6 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. Nearest place of any size is Snow Lake, 68 km away. For a city, Winnipeg is 567 km off. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Outlaw Lake

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Kelsey, recorded fish include white sucker, johnny darter, northern pike, walleye and silver redhorse. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The shape of Outlaw Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about -24°C and July at about 17°C, the water has a wide range to work through. The season is measured in weeks rather than months. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. Climate figures give an open season running early May to early November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. The season on Outlaw Lake rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. We find no slipway, car park or made path within a short radius, so treat access as rough. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Mitishto Lake is 1.8 km distant. The position on Outlaw Lake is worth confirming on the day.