Swordfish Lake near Flin Flon: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Manitoba, Swordfish Lake belongs to Manitoba. The surface lies 329 metres up. It runs to roughly 45 hectares — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. Around 5.5 km of bank, which is a long day on foot. You are 17 km from Flin Flon. The big place round here is Saskatoon, 449 km distant. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Swordfish Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On Swordfish Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort. Change spot before you change tackle.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 17°C and January about -22°C. Ice holds for a long stretch, so the open weeks matter more here than further south. After early May the shallows warm and the fish move up. The lid tends to go about early May and return around early November. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. Time your trip to Swordfish Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Animus Lake, 2 km away. Check the position on Swordfish Lake before loading the car.