Manitoba · Canada
Bird Lake
Bird Lake is the southern gateway lake of Nopiming Provincial Park, with a provincial campground, boat launch, fish-cleaning facility and Nopiming Lodge within walking distance. The 2022 fisheries assessment found walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, rock bass, burbot, cisco and lake whitefish, with half a million walleye fry stocked in 2021. The Area A rule applies: all walleye over 45 cm must be released.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Lac du Bonnet
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division (approximate — see note)
Species in Bird Lake
Walleye
Northern Pike
Smallmouth Bass
Yellow Perch
Rock Bass
Burbot
Cisco (Tullibee)
Shorthead Redhorse
Lake Whitefish
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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 |
| Smallmouth Bass | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 4 | None may exceed 45 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 |
| Lake Whitefish | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 10 | No size restriction (provincially) |
| Rock Bass | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 6 | No size restriction (provincially) |
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)
- Smallmouth Bass — minimum 46 cm (18 in)
- Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
- Rock Bass — minimum 25.5 cm (10 in)
- Burbot — minimum 76 cm (30 in)
- Lake Whitefish — minimum 56 cm (22 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.