Stillwater · Granite · Manitoba, CA

Whiteshell stocked trout lakes

West Hawk Lake Whiteshell Provincial Park Manitoba Canada Summer 2008

The Whiteshell in eastern Manitoba holds stocked trout lakes within reach of Winnipeg — rainbow, brook and brown trout (and splake) in clear Shield-country lakes.

Fair · Rainbow
Balanced Leech · 8-12
Fairlive now
Good drifting conditions on Whiteshell stocked trout lakes
Good wave on — drift country. A useful wave. Work the productive shore.
50% confidence
What moved it
  • WindS 16 km/hGentle breeze
Today's fly
Balanced Leech
Balanced Leech8-12
Proven pattern for this period
Conditions on the water
Estimate
Wind
Gentle breeze
S 16 km/h
N
S
from the south
Wave20 cm ripple
Water temp15.7°C
Air temp19°C
CloudBroken
Pressure1004 hPa
Rain · recent0.0 mm

No gauge on this water — readings are regional estimates from weather, not a live gauge.

How to fish it · for Rainbow
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

Keep an eye on changing conditions — wind shifts and cloud breaks can trigger short feeding spells.

Boat — drift

A gentle ripple is ideal for drifting — broadside drift covering the wind lanes should be productive.

Sub-surface · on the nymphunder the surface

Hatch predictions

Top nymph shown — see all 3 guilds as a supporter.

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Beyond the hatch · worth watchingambient prey(1)

Hatch predictions

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Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
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Trout seasonSeason
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2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
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
Reservoir BuzzerHatch
2
3
3
3
3
3
2

Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.

Ranked for today
Rainbow fly box
CH
Chironomid
12-16 · Pattern
Proven pattern for this period
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
  • Eastern Manitoba (Whiteshell); per-lake stocking rules
  • Verify the Manitoba Anglers' Guide.
What's coming
Plan ahead
5-day outlook
Condition match
86%
Cloud100%
Wind65%
Temp100%

Conditions are ideal for Whiteshell stocked trout lakes — wind, cloud and temperature all line up.

Other water nearby · 2
West Hawk Lake
4.0 km
Lake trout · Black bass · Rainbow trout
Caddy Lake
8.0 km
Rainbow trout · Brook trout · Brown trout
Gallery · 2
  1. West Hawk Lake Whiteshell Provincial Park Manitoba Canada Summer 2008
  2. Terrain map of the venue
    Terrain map
About this water

The Whiteshell in eastern Manitoba holds stocked trout lakes within reach of Winnipeg — rainbow, brook and brown trout (and splake) in clear Shield-country lakes. Less trophy-glamour than the Parkland, but practical for regular fly trips: accessible stillwater fishing on chironomids, leeches and small streamers.

Under the surface

Clear Shield-country stocked trout lakes in the Whiteshell — rainbow, brook, brown trout and splake — accessible from Winnipeg.

Wading: Stocked Shield lakes — boat/float tube and bank

  • Granite
  • Lake
  • Stillwater
  • Shoal
Why this score
  • Cloud cover (mixed) suits the fishery well.
  • Temperature (moderate) is in the sweet spot for autumn fishing.
Directions
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Seasons & zones
  • Trout Last Saturday April → 31 March
Related guides
Euro Nymphingsubsurface methods
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