Manitoba · Canada

Lake Metigoshe

A clear, spring-fed lake straddling the Canada-US border in the Turtle Mountains, Lake Metigoshe offers walleye, northern pike and perch in a scenic wooded setting. The Manitoba portion is quieter than the developed North Dakota side, with a public beach and the year-round Turtle Mountain Resort on the Canadian shore. It is a good multi-species lake for families who want fishing plus swimming and trails.

Region
Manitoba, Canada
Nearest community
Boissevain
Regulation zone
Southern Division (approximate — see note)

Species in Lake Metigoshe

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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
Yellow PerchOpen year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)25No 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)
  • Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
  • Rainbow Trout — 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.