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Berens Lake

Berens Lake is a wilderness lake on the upper Berens River in the north-basin watershed of Lake Winnipeg, a classic canoe-route lake on the historic Berens River fur-trade corridor. Paddlers report walleye and pike in the system. It is reachable by air or multi-day canoe trip, far beyond road access.

Region
Manitoba, Canada
Nearest community
Berens River
Regulation zone
Southern Division (approximate — see note)

Species in Berens Lake

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Seasons & limits — Southern 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
Northern Pike (Jackfish)Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)4None may exceed 75 cm

No waterbody-specific rules listed — general Southern Division limits apply.

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)
  • Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 in)

From the Manitoba Master Angler Program (Travel Manitoba).

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