Coon Lake Fishing near Belcourt, Manitoba

• Overview

  You will find Coon Lake in Killarney-Turtle Mountain, Manitoba. This is rolling bush country. The water covers some 15 hectares, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Belcourt is the closest town at 21 km. The nearest city of size is Winnipeg, 223 km away. Within easy reach: South Messier Lake about 0.7 km, Messier Lake a shade over 0.8 km, North Messier Lake about 1.1 km, Moon Lake a shade over 1.8 km and Gunnville Lake about 2.1 km. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Coon Lake

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Survey and observation records for Killarney-Turtle Mountain include white sucker, johnny darter, northern pike, yellow perch and blackside darter. The county list is broader than any single water. At Coon Lake light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 18°C at the top of summer and -17°C at the bottom of winter. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. Ice usually gives way near late April, and forms again about mid November. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Coon Lake runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, South Messier Lake at 0.7 km is the nearest alternative. What applies at Coon Lake may have changed since it was mapped.