Manitoba · Canada
Fishing Lake
A backcountry Porcupine Forest lake known for trophy walleye and northern pike over tons of underwater structure. Despite the long haul-trail access, the lake itself is family-friendly with great shoreline access and quality angling. Launch areas are restricted to small watercraft. Most commonly reached by snowmobile in winter; the summer trail is long and rough.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Swan River
- Size
- 87.5 ha
- Depth
- 23.3 m
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division (approximate — see note)
Species in Fishing Lake
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Also stocked
Seasons & limits — Southern 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 |
| Northern Pike (Jackfish) | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 4 | None may exceed 75 cm |
| Lake Whitefish | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 10 | No 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)
- Lake Trout — minimum 89 cm (35 in)
- Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 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.