Pineimuta Lake Fishing in Grahamdale, Manitoba

• Overview

  Out in Grahamdale, Manitoba, sits Pineimuta Lake. The surface lies 242 metres up. Surface area runs to some 21.44 sq km, so a boat and a plan are both worth having. You have roughly 53 km of edge to choose from, which rewards a scouting trip. On our Grahamdale list it sits near the top for size. Dauphin lies 112 km from the water. For a city, Winnipeg is 225 km off. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Pineimuta Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Reported across Grahamdale: walleye, freshwater drum and nipigon cisco. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Pineimuta Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between -20°C in January and 18°C in July. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Look for the thaw near late April; the fishing lifts straight after. From about late April to around mid November, expect open water on the long-run figures. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Plan around that when you fish Pineimuta Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. Walleye come to jigs worked slow near bottom, and to trolled crankbaits along the drops at dusk. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Lake St. Martin is 14 km distant. Check the position on Pineimuta Lake before loading the car.