Manitoba · Canada
Childs Lake
The largest waterbody in Duck Mountain Provincial Park and its most developed fishing hub, with two boat launches, a filleting station, campground, yurts, and a lodge. It is one of the few lakes in the Ducks with a lake trout fishery, and anglers hit it hard in early spring and late fall for lakers. Walleye and pike fill the rest of the season, and burbot bite through the ice. Local cottagers are the best source of day-to-day intel.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Swan River
- Size
- 845.6 ha
- Depth
- 57.7 m
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division
Species in Childs Lake
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Also stocked
Seasons & limits — Southern Division
| 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 |
| Lake Trout | Southern Division: closed September 15 to October 31, 2026; open November 1, 2026 to September 14, 2027. New 2026 rule: Area A (eastern Manitoba) — all lake trout over 55 cm must be released. Northwest/North Central: generally open year-round per general limits (check waterbody-specific closures). | 1 | None may exceed 65 cm |
| Burbot | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 6 | None may exceed 70 cm |
| Stocked Brook, Brown & Rainbow Trout, Splake & Trout Hybrids, & Arctic Char (in stocked trout waters) | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 3 | Only one may exceed 45 cm; none may exceed 60 cm |
Always confirm regulations with the official provincial guide before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Stocked trout water (Duck Mountain).
Manitoba Master Angler qualifying sizes
- Lake Trout — minimum 89 cm (35 in)
- Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 in)
- Walleye — minimum 71 cm (28 in)
- Burbot — minimum 76 cm (30 in)
- Brook Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Brown Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Lake Trout — minimum 89 cm (35 in)
- Rainbow Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Splake — 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.