Vaughan Lake Fishing Guide, Manitoba, Manitoba

• Overview

  In Manitoba, Vaughan Lake falls inside Manitoba. It sits at 360 metres above sea level. This is sizeable water at about 2.08 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. Shoreline length is close to 17 km, and each section fishes a little differently. Start from Pelican Narrows, 183 km down the road. It is 597 km to Saskatoon, the nearest city. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Vaughan Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On Vaughan Lake the obvious spot is not always the productive one. Steep banks give depth at your feet and save a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs -25°C to 16°C. Winter owns most of the year at this latitude. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid May. From about mid May to around early November, expect open water on the long-run figures. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It sets the rhythm of the year at Vaughan Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Craig Lake at 4.7 km is the sensible second choice. For Vaughan Lake in particular, ask before you travel.