Manitoba · Canada

Lake Minnewasta

A reservoir on Morden's west side and the centrepiece of the Lake Minnewasta Recreation Area, this lake offers walleye under a special size rule plus a notable black crappie population. It pairs fishing with a sandy beach, campground, and trail system, making it a strong family day-trip lake. Recent angler reports show steady crappie action.

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

Species in Lake Minnewasta

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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
Black CrappieOpen year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)6None may exceed 35 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

  • Walleye — minimum 71 cm (28 in)
  • Black Crappie — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
  • Largemouth Bass — minimum 46 cm (18 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.