Rush Lake Fishing in Alexander, Manitoba

• Overview

  Out in Alexander, Manitoba, sits Rush Lake. The bank is 310 metres above sea level. It measures about 33 hectares, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. Shoreline comes to about 3.4 km, small enough to learn in a day. Nearest town is Lac du Bonnet, 54 km off. The big place round here is Winnipeg, 141 km distant. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Rush Lake

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Open biodiversity records for Alexander list smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, yellow perch and white sucker. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Take Rush Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -19°C to 19°C. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late April. Expect the water usable from around late April until roughly mid November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. On Rush Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. The map shows no ramp or car park nearby, so this is a walk-in water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, Osis Lake is 2.2 km off. Check the position on Rush Lake before loading the car.