Manitoba · Canada
Clearwater Lake
A deep, clear, cold spring-fed lake in Clearwater Lake Provincial Park near The Pas, renowned for its excellent water quality and large lake trout. The nearly circular lake is 16 km across with a maximum depth of 39 m. Cold year-round temperatures slow trout growth but are essential for their survival.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- The Pas
- Depth
- 39 m
- Regulation zone
- Northwest Division
Species in Clearwater Lake
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Also stocked
Seasons & limits — Northwest Division
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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
- West side closed to all fishing Sep 15 to Oct 15 (line northeast from Sunset Point to the Pike Bay inlet).
Manitoba Master Angler qualifying sizes
- Lake Trout — minimum 89 cm (35 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)
From the Manitoba Master Angler Program (Travel Manitoba).
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Species & regulations: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide, via the Bump Board dataset.