Manitoba · Canada
East Blue Lake
One of Manitoba's clearest and deepest park lakes, East Blue sits at the heart of Duck Mountain Provincial Park and draws anglers year-round. The spring-fed water is so clear the bottom stays visible 9-12 m down, and the deep basin holds lake trout while stocked rainbows and splake cruise shallower water. Gang trolling the deeps and bottom-bouncing for walleye are the proven tactics here. The Blue Lakes campground and resort offer full amenities right on the shore.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Swan River
- Size
- 102.2 ha
- Depth
- 63.8 m
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division
Species in East Blue Lake
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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 |
| 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
- Stocked trout water (Duck Mountain).
Manitoba Master Angler qualifying sizes
- Rainbow Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Splake — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Lake Trout — minimum 89 cm (35 in)
- Walleye — minimum 71 cm (28 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)
- 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.