Caddy Lake in the eastern Whiteshell is a stocked-trout fly favourite — rainbow, brook and brown trout in clear granite Shield water, fed by the famous hatchery creek running down from West Hawk Lake that draws fly anglers in its own right. Accessible Winnipeg-area stillwater and creek fishing.
A respectable few hours, if you choose your moments
Good wave on — drift country. A useful wave. Work the productive shore.
48% confidence — limited data
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Conditions on the water
Trends shown where the gauge supports them
Wind
W 17 km/h
Gentle breeze
Wave
20 cm ripple
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
11°C
Cloud
Broken
Pressure
1000 hPa
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
How to fish · for brown trout
The brief
When · where · method · kit
How to fish it · for brown trout
When
No strong hatch signals at the moment — general searching tactics should work best. The ripple is helpful — fish should move onto the feed and a slow-drifted team or single wet will cover water well.
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point.
Today's tactical plan
The plan
Plan A · Plan B · what to watch · bank or boat
The plan
Plan A
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Hatches & runs
What's on, when
Twelve months at a glance
Through the year
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Gray DrakeHatch
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CallibaetisHatch
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Hexagenia (Western)Hatch
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Black MidgeHatch
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Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
Today's fly · curated pack
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Evidence
Why today scores what it does
The factors driving today's verdict
Why this score
- summer conditions with mixed skies and breezy wind.
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
About this water
Caddy Lake, on the water
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What this water is
Background · character · contributors
About this water
Caddy Lake in the eastern Whiteshell is a stocked-trout fly favourite — rainbow, brook and brown trout in clear granite Shield water, fed by the famous hatchery creek running down from West Hawk Lake that draws fly anglers in its own right. Accessible Winnipeg-area stillwater and creek fishing.
Under the surface
Clear granite Whiteshell lake stocked with rainbow, brook and brown trout, fed by the renowned West Hawk–Caddy hatchery creek.
Wading: Stocked lake and creek — boat/float tube and bank
- Lake
- Granite
- Stillwater
- Shoal
Caddy Lake · directions
How to get to the water
Directions
Caddy Lake · zones
Where the rules change
Seasons · zones · per-species rules
Seasons & zones
- Trout1 January → 31 December
Caddy Lake · permits
Good to know
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Eastern Manitoba (Whiteshell); per-water stocking rules
- Verify the current Manitoba Anglers' Guide.
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Caddy Lake in the eastern Whiteshell is a stocked-trout fly favourite — rainbow, brook and brown trout in clear granite Shield water, fed by the famous hatchery creek running down from West Hawk Lake that draws fly anglers in its own right.
Species
A respectable few hours, if you choose your moments
Good wave on — drift country. A useful wave. Work the productive shore.
48% confidence — limited data
Conditions
Wind
W 17 km/h
Gentle breeze
Wave
20 cm ripple
Water temp
—
No reading
Air temp
11°C
Cloud
Broken
Pressure
1000 hPa
Rain · 24h
0.0 mm
No rain
Some readings unavailable — check directly before fishing.
Condition match
65%
Cloud70%
Wind65%
Temp60%
A reasonable day here, though temperature isn't quite in the sweet spot.
How to fish it · for brown trout
When
No strong hatch signals at the moment — general searching tactics should work best. The ripple is helpful — fish should move onto the feed and a slow-drifted team or single wet will cover water well.
Where
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point.
The plan
Plan A
Set up a broadside drift and cover the water systematically. Work a bushy searching pattern on the bob and drop a contrasting nymph on the point.
Plan B
If the main plan is not working, switch to a smaller, more imitative pattern fished slower and deeper. A change of drift angle can also make a difference.
Watch for
Evening tends to be the best period in summer — stay late if you can for a sedge or spinner fall.
Boat — drift
A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.
Why this score
- summer conditions with mixed skies and breezy wind.
Through the year
0–3 scale · June highlighted
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Gray DrakeHatch
2
2
CallibaetisHatch
2
3
3
3
2
Hexagenia (Western)Hatch
2
2
Black MidgeHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.
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Terrain map
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
- Eastern Manitoba (Whiteshell); per-water stocking rules
- Verify the current Manitoba Anglers' Guide.
Directions
About this water
Caddy Lake in the eastern Whiteshell is a stocked-trout fly favourite — rainbow, brook and brown trout in clear granite Shield water, fed by the famous hatchery creek running down from West Hawk Lake that draws fly anglers in its own right. Accessible Winnipeg-area stillwater and creek fishing.
Under the surface
Clear granite Whiteshell lake stocked with rainbow, brook and brown trout, fed by the renowned West Hawk–Caddy hatchery creek.
Wading: Stocked lake and creek — boat/float tube and bank
- Lake
- Granite
- Stillwater
- Shoal
Seasons & zones
- Trout1 January → 31 December
About this water · Lough note · 4 min read
Caddy Lake in the eastern Whiteshell is a stocked-trout fly favourite — rainbow, brook and brown trout in clear granite Shield water, fed by the famous hatchery creek running down from West Hawk Lake that draws fly anglers in its own right. Accessible Winnipeg-area stillwater and creek fishing.
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