Manitoba · Canada

Deep Lake

A semi-remote Porcupine Forest lake popular with north-mountain anglers as an alternative to North Steeprock. It has an undeveloped launch and dock, and its abundant underwater structure makes a fish finder a big advantage for finding walleye and whitefish. Reached along the National Mills logging road, usually by 4x4 in summer.

Region
Manitoba, Canada
Nearest community
Swan River
Size
94.5 ha
Depth
12.8 m
Regulation zone
Southern Division (approximate — see note)

Species in Deep Lake

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Also stocked

Seasons & limits — Southern Division (approximate — see note)

SpeciesSeasonLimitNotes
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, 2026.4None may exceed 55 cm
Northern Pike (Jackfish)Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)4None may exceed 75 cm
Lake WhitefishOpen year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)10No 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

  • Walleye — minimum 71 cm (28 in)
  • Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 in)
  • Lake Whitefish — minimum 56 cm (22 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.