Manitoba · Canada
Patterson Lake
A FLIPPR stillwater trout factory on the south side of Riding Mountain, known worldwide for giant rainbows and browns. The aerated, electric-motor-only lake fishes best right after ice-out and again in late September and October, when all-day bites of trophy browns in the 20-25 inch range are not uncommon. Overnight camping is available on the lake.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Oakburn
- Size
- 158.5 ha
- Depth
- 8.8 m
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division
Species in Patterson Lake
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Also stocked
Seasons & limits — Southern Division
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Trout limit 1; all trout over 45 cm must be released; artificial lures/flies only.
Manitoba Master Angler qualifying sizes
- Rainbow Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Brown Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Brown Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Rainbow Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 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.