Fishing at Two Lake, Manitoba, Manitoba

• Overview

  The Manitoba end of Manitoba holds Two Lake. The bank gives way to pine and birch. At about 19 hectares, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The bank runs about 2.9 km all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Our Manitoba list holds plenty of bigger water. For supplies, Kenora is 60 km out. For a city, Winnipeg is 139 km off. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Two Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. At Two Lake the water rewards a slow, careful approach. A boat opens water the bank never reaches, but is not needed.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 19°C in July and bottoms out near -19°C in January. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Climate figures give an open season running late April to mid November. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Two Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Three Lake, 1.4 km away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Two Lake before loading the car.