Fishing Richard Lake in Kelsey, Manitoba

• Overview

  Set in Kelsey, Manitoba, this is Richard Lake. The ground round it is northern bush. At about 76 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. Around 8.4 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. Snow Lake lies 11 km from the water. After that come Flin Flon at 109 km and Creighton at 111 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Richard Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Reported across Kelsey: white sucker, johnny darter, northern pike, walleye and silver redhorse. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Richard Lake responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 17°C in July and bottom out at -23°C in January. This far north the hard season runs and runs. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early May. On average, early May opens the water and early November closes it again. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Plan any trip to Richard Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Daly Lake at 1.9 km is the nearest alternative. Check the position at Richard Lake before loading the car.