Fishing Manitoba Northern Pike Walleye - Kendall Point Lodge on the Winnipeg River

The Winnipeg River is well-known for its trophy-size fish. Many have earned Master Angler Awards on the River. We invite you down to try some of Manitoba's best Walleye, Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass fishing.

There are many big Pike in the Winnipeg River and just as many stories of the 'big one' that got away! Walleye are very plentiful, up to 10 pound monsters in the depths with the average in the 2 lb. range - the tastiest size for a shore lunch. It is unlike any other body of water you have fished in the past. Vast lake-like stretches up to 3 miles wide, narrow channels with fast current, sandy bays, lily pads, rocky points, and an always changing depth and bottom structure provide a healthy fishery with plentiful stocks. Depths can vary up to 100 feet or more in areas, and water levels can fluctuate by several feet during the year. The natural habitat, combined with conservation efforts have resulted in a healthy fishery providing plentiful stocks.

Spring Fishing
Spring fishing usually arrives early at Kendall Point Lodge because of the fast current in this river system. Northern pike are usually found in 4 -24 inches of water where they will warm themselves in the sun. As the water begins to warm, walleyes move into the shallows and can be found in 4 to twelve feet. Bait that works well are 1/4 to 1/2 oz jigs tipped with a minnow or twister tail, small crankbaits and rattle traps.

Summer Fishing
The month of June can be unpredictable! The fish are constantly moving around following bait fish and can be found in anywhere from 2 to 40 ft of water! Even though the fishing can be absolutely fantastic at this time, walleyes spread out throughout the river system until late June. As the end of the month approaches, walleyes begin to move to their summer residence. Trolling crank baits or spoons off the main current and into weedy bays will produce large fish.

Using top-water or shallow running crank baits for smallmouth can prove to be very rewarding. Casting anything with orange or chartreuse is productive for smallmouth.

Northern pike fishing is absolutely incredible with an abundance of 28 to 38 inch pike cruising the shorelines. Using buzz baits, spinner baits, rapalas or just about anything else will land you these trophy fish. Pike over 40 inches can be found on the edges of the weedy bays.

July is the perfect time for all the different species of fish on these waters. The weather is usually very stable and predictable, just as is the fishing. The constantly moving water stays cooler for the bait fish which remain in their regular areas. August fishing stays much the same.


		Fishing at Kendall Point Lodge on the Winnipeg River

		The Winnipeg River is well-known for its trophy-size fish. Many have earned Master Angler Awards on the River. We invite you down to try some of Manitoba's best Walleye, Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass fishing. There are many big Pike in the Winnipeg River and just as many stories of the 'big one' that got away! Walleye are very plentiful, up to 10 pound monsters in the depths with the average in the 2 lb. range - the tastiest size for a shore lunch. It is unlike any other body of water you have fished in the past. Vast lake-like stretches up to 3 miles wide, narrow channels with fast current, sandy bays, lily pads, rocky points, and an always changing depth and bottom structure provide a healthy fishery with plentiful stocks. Depths can vary up to 100 feet or more in areas, and water levels can fluctuate by several feet during the year. The natural habitat, combined with conservation efforts have resulted in a healthy fishery providing plentiful stocks. Spring Fishing Spring fishing usually arrives early at Kendall Point Lodge because of the fast current in this river system. Northern pike are usually found in 4 -24 inches of water where they will warm themselves in the sun. As the water begins to warm, walleyes move into the shallows and can be found in 4 to twelve feet. Bait that works well are 1/4 to 1/2 oz jigs tipped with a minnow or twister tail, small crankbaits and rattle traps. Summer Fishing The month of June can be unpredictable! The fish are constantly moving around following bait fish and can be found in anywhere from 2 to 40 ft of water! Even though the fishing can be absolutely fantastic at this time, walleyes spread out throughout the river system until late June. As the end of the month approaches, walleyes begin to move to their summer residence. Trolling crank baits or spoons off the main current and into weedy bays will produce large fish. Using top-water or shallow running crank baits for smallmouth can prove to be very rewarding. Casting anything with orange or chartreuse is productive for smallmouth. Northern pike fishing is absolutely incredible with an abundance of 28 to 38 inch pike cruising the shorelines. Using buzz baits, spinner baits, rapalas or just about anything else will land you these trophy fish. Pike over 40 inches can be found on the edges of the weedy bays. July is the perfect time for all the different species of fish on these waters. The weather is usually very stable and predictable, just as is the fishing. The constantly moving water stays cooler for the bait fish which remain in their regular areas. August fishing stays much the same. Fall Fishing The Winnipeg River does not experience the fall turnover as a lake would at this time. Walleyes are found in the usual summer spots moving a little more into the current. Fishing at Kendall Point Lodge is always at its finest with many trophy fish caught throughout the season.
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