South Kinosew Lake Fishing in Manitoba, Manitoba

• Overview

  South Kinosew Lake sits within Manitoba in Manitoba. It lies 176 metres above sea level. At 1.17 sq km this is proper open water rather than a pond. There is roughly 8.3 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. Ground here is low by Manitoba standards. Gillam lies 69 km from the water. The big place round here is Winnipeg, 689 km distant. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on South Kinosew Lake

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Take South Kinosew Lake a stretch at a time. Read the wind first; it decides which bank is worth walking.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -24°C in January to roughly 16°C in July. This is a two-season water: locked, then wide open. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around mid May. In an average year the thaw lands around mid May and the freeze near early November. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. The season on South Kinosew Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Surprise Lake, 3.7 km away. Nothing here settles the position at South Kinosew Lake for certain.