Stillwater · Granite · Manitoba, CA

Whiteshell stocked trout lakes

West Hawk Lake Whiteshell Provincial Park Manitoba Canada Summer 2008
Fair · Rainbow
Balanced Leech · 8-12
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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

Top prey shown — see all 4 as a supporter.

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Through the year
0–3 scale · September highlighted
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Trout seasonSeason
2
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
Fly box · Rainbow
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
Why this score
  • Cloud cover (mixed) suits the fishery well.
  • Temperature (moderate) is in the sweet spot for autumn fishing.
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Seasons & zones
  • Trout Dernier Saturday April → 31 March
Related guides
Euro Nymphingsubsurface methods
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