Manitoba · Canada

Cedar Lake

A large, shallow lake on the Saskatchewan River system in north-central Manitoba. It is an important commercial fishery for walleye and lake whitefish. The town of Grand Rapids sits at its north end, where the Saskatchewan River continues toward Lake Winnipeg.

Region
Manitoba, Canada
Nearest community
Grand Rapids
Size
1,353 km2
Depth
10 m
Regulation zone
North Central Division (approximate — see note)

Species in Cedar Lake

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Also stocked

Seasons & limits — North Central 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
Lake WhitefishOpen year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)10No size restriction (provincially)

No waterbody-specific rules listed — general North Central 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)
  • Lake Whitefish — minimum 56 cm (22 in)
  • Lake Trout — minimum 89 cm (35 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.