Manitoba · Canada
McHugh Lake
A stocked trout lake near the junction of PTH 44 and the Trans-Canada Highway by Falcon Lake, stocked with arctic char, brown, rainbow, and tiger trout. Trout limit is one and only artificial lures and flies may be used.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Falcon Lake
- Regulation zone
- Eastern Division (approximate — see note)
Species in McHugh Lake
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Also stocked
Seasons & limits — Eastern Division (approximate — see note)
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Char (except in stocked trout waters) | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 1 | 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 |
Stocked trout water — open to fishing all year; general Eastern Division limits apply; check the current Manitoba Anglers' Guide.
Always confirm regulations with the official provincial guide before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Trout limit is one; artificial lures and flies only; no motors except electric motors.
Manitoba Master Angler qualifying sizes
- Arctic Char — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Brown Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Rainbow Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Tiger Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Arctic Char — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Brook Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Brown Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Rainbow Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Tiger Trout — 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.