Soab Lake Fishing in Kelsey, Manitoba

• Overview

  Kelsey, Manitoba, is where Soab Lake sits. The ground around here is spruce and muskeg. The water covers around 1.20 sq km, which puts most of it out of reach from the bank. The edge covers about 5.3 km, enough to hold several distinct areas. 66 km away sits Thompson, the nearest town. Cross Lake 19A is 78 km away, with Snow Lake at 111 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Soab Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Survey and observation records for Kelsey include white sucker, johnny darter, northern pike and walleye. The county list is broader than any single water. On Soab Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -24°C to 17°C. Water stays cold even at the height of the year. After mid May the shallows warm and the fish move up. Climate averages put the opening at about mid May and the closing near early November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. At Soab Lake the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the pike, wire up and throw larger lures along the weed edges. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. The nearest alternative is Hambone Lake, 5.4 km out. The position on Soab Lake is worth confirming on the day.