Manitoba · Canada
Dauphin Lake
A shallow prairie lake east of the town of Dauphin, between Riding Mountain and Duck Mountain, with an average depth of only 2.35 m. Annual index netting shows walleye as the dominant species, with northern pike, yellow perch, suckers and bullheads. It drains via the Mossy River into Lake Winnipegosis.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Dauphin
- Size
- 519 km2
- Depth
- 3.66 m
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division
Species in Dauphin Lake
Walleye
Northern Pike
Yellow Perch
White Sucker
Shorthead Redhorse
Brown Bullhead
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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 |
| Yellow Perch | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 25 | No size restriction (provincially) |
Always confirm regulations with the official provincial guide before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- All walleye over 48 cm must be released. Tributaries within 1 km of their mouths (except Vermilion Reservoir) closed Mar 1 to May 8; the lake is closed to all fishing Apr 1 to May 8.
Manitoba Master Angler qualifying sizes
- Walleye — minimum 71 cm (28 in)
- Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 in)
- Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 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.