Broom Lake in Killarney-Turtle Mountain: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Broom Lake is a Killarney-Turtle Mountain water, Manitoba side. The setting is pine and birch on every side. This is a pocket water of some 7 hectares, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Belcourt sits 18 km from the bank. The nearest city of size is Winnipeg, 220 km away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Broom Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. County-wide records name white sucker, johnny darter, northern pike and yellow perch. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Take Broom Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 18°C at the top of summer and -17°C at the bottom of winter. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough late April. Break-up near late April, freeze-up near mid November: that is the shape of an average year. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. The season on Broom Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. Boat access is recorded roughly 1.3 km away. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Failing this one, try Fiestel Lake, 0.6 km away. Check the position at Broom Lake before loading the car.