Manitoba · Canada
Pelican Lake
The largest navigable lake in southwestern Manitoba, Pelican Lake is a long, narrow prairie lake known first and foremost for walleye. The province stocks it heavily with walleye fry each year, and index netting shows walleye dominating the catch ahead of yellow perch and northern pike. It fishes well in both open water and winter, and the town of Ninette on the north shore hosts an annual walleye tournament.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Ninette
- Size
- 27.3 km² (2,734 ha); ~22 km long by 2.5 km wide
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division (approximate — see note)
Species in Pelican 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 |
| Yellow Perch | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 25 | 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)
- Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
- Lake Whitefish — minimum 56 cm (22 in)
- Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 in)
- Sauger — minimum 46 cm (18 in)
- Smallmouth Bass — minimum 46 cm (18 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.