Red Rock Lake Fishing in Reynolds, Manitoba

• Overview

  Look for Red Rock Lake in the Reynolds part of Manitoba. The country round it is pine and birch from end to end. At 1.49 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. The shoreline runs about 9.1 km, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. 49 km away sits Lac du Bonnet, the nearest town. Further out sit Beausejour (72 km) and Kenora (78 km). It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Red Rock Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Public occurrence data for Reynolds names northern pike, walleye, yellow perch and johnny darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Red Rock Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 19°C and January near -19°C. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. Averages suggest open water from about late April through to roughly mid November. Look to early summer and the first cool weeks of autumn. Plan around that when you fish Red Rock Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. The nearest car park we can see is 1.2 km out, so expect a walk with your gear. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. The nearest alternative is Jessica Lake, 2.2 km out. Nothing here settles the position at Red Rock Lake for certain.