Manitoba · Canada
Caddy Lake
Caddy Lake sits on the Whiteshell River near the Ontario border and is famous for the rock tunnels under the rail lines that connect it to South Cross and North Cross lakes - paddling through them is a classic Whiteshell outing. The lake covers about 300 hectares with a maximum depth of 5.7 metres, and fishing yields master angler catches of walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, black crappie, rock bass and yellow perch. The province runs a seasonal campground on the west shore, and Green Bay Resort sits on the east shore.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- West Hawk Lake
- Size
- about 300 hectares
- Depth
- 5.7 m
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division (approximate — see note)
Species in Caddy 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) |
| Black Crappie | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 6 | None may exceed 35 cm |
| Burbot | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 6 | None may exceed 70 cm |
| 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)
- Black Crappie — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
- Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
- Rock Bass — minimum 25.5 cm (10 in)
- Burbot — minimum 76 cm (30 in)
- Brown Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 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.