Fishing at Wanlin Lake, Reynolds, Manitoba

• Overview

  Wanlin Lake belongs to Reynolds, Manitoba. The ground round it is rolling bush. Surface area is around 39 hectares, which gives you real water without needing a boat. With about 3.4 km of edge, you can try several depths in one session. The town to know is Moose Lake, 60 km out. Winnipeg is the closest city, 125 km away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on Wanlin Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Across Reynolds, recorded fish include northern pike, walleye, yellow perch and johnny darter. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Fish Wanlin Lake to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 19°C in July and bottoms out near -19°C in January. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late April. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about mid November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Wanlin Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Public mapping records no formal access here, so plan for a walk and soft ground. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Rye Lake at 0.9 km is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Wanlin Lake for certain.