Manitoba · Canada
Clear Lake (Riding Mountain)
The showpiece lake of Riding Mountain National Park, Clear Lake is a moderately large, deep, spring-fed lake with exceptionally clear water. Parks Canada lists northern pike, yellow perch, walleye and lake whitefish as its prominent recreational species. Smallmouth bass — not native here — are also present, and Parks Canada requires that every bass caught be kept, never released. The townsite of Wasagaming on its south shore is the park's commercial hub.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Wasagaming
- Size
- 29.37 km2
- Depth
- 34.2 m
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division
Species in Clear Lake (Riding Mountain)
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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 |
| 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) |
| Lake Whitefish | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 10 | 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
- Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 in)
- Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
- Walleye — minimum 71 cm (28 in)
- Lake Whitefish — minimum 56 cm (22 in)
- Smallmouth Bass — minimum 46 cm (18 in)
From the Manitoba Master Angler Program (Travel Manitoba).
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Species & regulations: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide, via the Bump Board dataset.