Manitoba · Canada
Black Lake
Black Lake in Nopiming Provincial Park has been stocked with hundreds of thousands of walleye fry in most years since 2000, and the 2022 assessment turned up walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, burbot and cisco. The lake record walleye measured 83.8 cm in 2001, and the record smallmouth hit 52.1 cm in 2022. A campground and the 5.1-mile Black Lake hiking trail make it a full-service wilderness stop.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Bissett
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division (approximate — see note)
Species in Black Lake
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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 |
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)
- 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.