Manitoba · Canada

Arrow Lake

A stocked walleye lake in southwestern Manitoba north of Vista, stocked with walleye fry by Manitoba Fisheries. Part of the province's prairie-pothole walleye stocking program south of Riding Mountain National Park.

Region
Manitoba, Canada
Nearest community
Rossburn
Regulation zone
Western Division (approximate — see note)

Species in Arrow Lake

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Also stocked

Seasons & limits — Western Division (approximate — see note)

SpeciesSeasonLimitNotes
Walleye (Pickerel) & Sauger (either or combined)Southern Division: closed April 6, 2026 to May 8, 2026; open May 9, 2026 to April 4, 2027. Northwest Division: closed May 1 to May 15, 2026; open May 16, 2026 to April 30, 2027. North Central Division: closed May 1 to May 15, 2026; open May 16, 2026 to April 30, 2027. Northeast Division: generally open all year (waterbody-specific closures apply). Lake Winnipeg: walleye/sauger closed April 6 to May 15, 2026.4None may exceed 55 cm
Yellow PerchOpen year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)25No size restriction (provincially)

Stocked water — general Western Division limits apply; check the current Manitoba Anglers' Guide.

Always confirm regulations with the official provincial guide before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.

Manitoba Master Angler qualifying sizes

  • Walleye — minimum 71 cm (28 in)
  • Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
  • Brown Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
  • Rainbow Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
  • Walleye — minimum 71 cm (28 in)
  • Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 in)

From the Manitoba Master Angler Program (Travel Manitoba).

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Species & regulations: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide, via the Bump Board dataset.