Manitoba · Canada
Beresford Lake
Beresford Lake is a Nopiming campground lake once home to the 1937 Gunnar gold mine, and the 2022 fisheries assessment found walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, burbot and white sucker with walleye fry stocked in 2011. The provincial campground has 28 sites with a boat launch, and cottage development rings parts of the shore. The lake record walleye stands at 78.7 cm from 1992.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Bissett
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division (approximate — see note)
Species in Beresford Lake
Walleye
Northern Pike
Yellow Perch
Burbot
White Sucker
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Also stocked
Seasons & limits — Southern Division (approximate — see note)
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 4 | None may exceed 55 cm |
| Northern Pike (Jackfish) | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 4 | None may exceed 75 cm |
| Yellow Perch | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 25 | No size restriction (provincially) |
| Burbot | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 6 | None may exceed 70 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)
- Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
- Burbot — minimum 76 cm (30 in)
- Walleye — minimum 71 cm (28 in)
From the Manitoba Master Angler Program (Travel Manitoba).
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Species & regulations: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide, via the Bump Board dataset.