Fishing Weaver Lake in Manitoba, Manitoba

• Overview

  Weaver Lake belongs to Manitoba. The water sits 231 metres up. At roughly 54.63 sq km it ranks among the larger waters in the region. Long inlets mean the far ends can be calm while the main body is rough. It ranks high for size among our Manitoba listings. You are 160 km from Norway House. Arborg follows at 212 km, then Cross Lake 19A at 225 km. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Weaver Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Treat Weaver Lake as a water to read rather than to cover. Where the wind piles up, so does the food.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 18°C in July and bottoms out near -20°C in January. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near early May. From about early May to around early November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Plan any trip to Weaver Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Maskeekemo Lakes at 8.5 km is the nearest alternative. The position on Weaver Lake is worth confirming on the day.