Manitoba · Canada
High Lake
A backcountry lake near Falcon Lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park, reachable by portage from High Lake Bay at Falcon Lake's east end. This 8.0 km2 lake (max depth 30 m) holds self-sustaining lake trout plus lake whitefish, northern pike, burbot, white suckers and yellow perch. Trophy-class lake trout and whitefish have been documented.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Falcon Lake
- Size
- 8.0 km2
- Depth
- 30 m
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division
Species in High Lake
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Also stocked
Seasons & limits — Southern Division
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike (Jackfish) | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 4 | None may exceed 75 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 |
| Yellow Perch | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 25 | No size restriction (provincially) |
| Burbot | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 6 | None may exceed 70 cm |
| Lake Whitefish | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 10 | No size restriction (provincially) |
| 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 |
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
- Lake Trout — minimum 89 cm (35 in)
- Lake Whitefish — minimum 56 cm (22 in)
- Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 in)
- Burbot — minimum 76 cm (30 in)
- Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 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)
From the Manitoba Master Angler Program (Travel Manitoba).
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Species & regulations: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide, via the Bump Board dataset.