Manitoba · Canada
Nutimik Lake
Nutimik Lake on the Winnipeg River is one of the few Manitoba lakes where anglers can realistically target lake sturgeon - locals call them dinosaurs - alongside walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, perch and goldeye. Nutimik Lodge sits on the lake, and the provincial campground offers 98 sites near the Pine Point Rapids trail and Bannock Point petroforms. Remember sturgeon are catch-and-release.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Rennie
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division (approximate — see note)
Species in Nutimik Lake
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Also stocked
Seasons & limits — Southern Division (approximate — see note)
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 4 | None may exceed 55 cm |
| Northern Pike (Jackfish) | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 4 | None may exceed 75 cm |
| Smallmouth Bass | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 4 | None may exceed 45 cm |
| Yellow Perch | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 25 | No size restriction (provincially) |
| Lake Sturgeon | Southern Division: closed May 1 to June 15; open June 16 to April 30. Northwest and North Central Divisions: closed May 1 to June 30; open July 1 to April 30. Conservation closures on the Winnipeg River and Nelson River systems remain in place. | 0 | N/A (zero limit) |
| Goldeye & Mooneye (either or combined) | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 10 | 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
- Walleye — minimum 71 cm (28 in)
- Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 in)
- Lake Sturgeon — minimum 109 cm (43 in)
- Smallmouth Bass — minimum 46 cm (18 in)
- Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
- Goldeye — minimum 35.5 cm (14 in)
- Brook Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Brown Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Lake Sturgeon — minimum 109 cm (43 in)
- Muskellunge — minimum 79 cm (31 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.