Manitoba · Canada
Nueltin Lake
A vast subarctic lake of about 2,849 km2 total area, roughly 80% of it in Nunavut, on the Manitoba-Nunavut border. Partly protected by Nueltin Lake Provincial Park, it is accessible only by air and fished by fly-in lodges for trophy lake trout, northern pike and arctic grayling. Lake whitefish are also common.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Size
- ~2,849 km2 total (mostly in Nunavut)
- Regulation zone
- Northeast Division
Species in Nueltin Lake
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Seasons & limits — Northeast Division
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike (Jackfish) | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 4 | None may exceed 75 cm |
| Lake Trout | Southern Division: closed September 15 to October 31, 2026; open November 1, 2026 to September 14, 2027. New 2026 rule: Area A (eastern Manitoba) — all lake trout over 55 cm must be released. Northwest/North Central: generally open year-round per general limits (check waterbody-specific closures). | 1 | None may exceed 65 cm |
| Arctic Grayling | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 3 | None may exceed 40 cm |
| Lake Whitefish | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 10 | 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 |
Always confirm regulations with the official provincial guide before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Non-residents need a free Special Angling Licence via a licensed operator. Only single barbless hooks may be used.
Manitoba Master Angler qualifying sizes
- Lake Trout — minimum 89 cm (35 in)
- Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 in)
- Arctic Grayling — minimum 46 cm (18 in)
- Lake Whitefish — minimum 56 cm (22 in)
From the Manitoba Master Angler Program (Travel Manitoba).
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Species & regulations: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide, via the Bump Board dataset.