Manitoba · Canada
Crab Lake
A walleye-stocked lake in the Waterhen country of the Interlake, stocked with walleye fry by Manitoba Fisheries since the 1980s. A long-running experimental stocking water.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Waterhen
- Regulation zone
- Interlake Division (approximate — see note)
Species in Crab Lake
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Also stocked
Seasons & limits — Interlake 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 |
Stocked water — general Interlake Division limits apply; check the current Manitoba Anglers' Guide.
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)
- 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.