South Nokomis Lake, Manitoba: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  The Kelsey end of Manitoba holds South Nokomis Lake. This is northern bush country. It measures some 1.38 sq km, and wind has room to build across it. There is roughly 8.8 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. Snow Lake is the closest town at 59 km. After that come Flin Flon at 69 km and Creighton at 71 km. Rules here are straightforward: one set of provincial rules.

• Where to Fish on South Nokomis Lake

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for Kelsey cover white sucker, johnny darter, northern pike, walleye and silver redhorse. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. At South Nokomis Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 17°C in July and bottoms out near -23°C in January. Little of the calendar is open water, so timing counts for everything. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early May. The season between ice runs from about early May to early November. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. It sets the rhythm of the year at South Nokomis Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A wire trace and a big bright lure handle the pike; deep water asks for a heavier spoon. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try James Clarke Lake, 2 km away. Ask locally about South Nokomis Lake if anything is unclear.