Manitoba · Canada
Mantagao Lake
Mantagao Lake is a north-Interlake lake set between Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg, fished mainly by local anglers. Catch reports point to northern pike as the main target, with rock bass also present. It is a quiet, low-pressure alternative to the busier Shoal Lakes to the south.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Hodgson
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division (approximate — see note)
Species in Mantagao Lake
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Also stocked
Seasons & limits — Southern Division (approximate — see note)
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike (Jackfish) | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 4 | None may exceed 75 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
- Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 in)
- Rock Bass — minimum 25.5 cm (10 in)
- Brown Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 in)
- Walleye — minimum 71 cm (28 in)
- Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
From the Manitoba Master Angler Program (Travel Manitoba).
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Species & regulations: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide, via the Bump Board dataset.