Manitoba · Canada
Jessica Lake
One of the Whiteshell's premier walleye lakes, Jessica Lake has received hundreds of thousands of stocked walleye fry nearly every year since 2010, and the province's 2022 fisheries assessment found walleye, smallmouth bass, black crappie, northern pike and yellow perch in its survey nets. The lake is also noted as an important traditional fishing area for Manitoba First Nations. Like most eastern Manitoba waters, it falls under the Area A rule that all walleye over 45 cm must be released.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Rennie
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division (approximate — see note)
Species in Jessica 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 |
| Smallmouth Bass | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 4 | None may exceed 45 cm |
| Yellow Perch | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 25 | No size restriction (provincially) |
| Black Crappie | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 6 | None may exceed 35 cm |
| Rock Bass | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 6 | 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)
- Smallmouth Bass — minimum 46 cm (18 in)
- Black Crappie — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
- Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
- Rock Bass — minimum 25.5 cm (10 in)
- Largemouth Bass — minimum 46 cm (18 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.