Manitoba · Canada
Perch Lake
A small Duck Mountain lake about 6.5 km north of East Blue Lake that has produced large brown trout up to 30 inches, plus smallmouth bass to 24 inches. Browns have been stocked here for years. Special regulations apply: all trout and bass must be released. Weighted nymphs and small leeches fished slow and deep are the fly-fishing ticket.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Swan River
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division
Species in Perch Lake
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Also stocked
Seasons & limits — Southern Division
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth Bass | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 4 | None may exceed 45 cm |
Always confirm regulations with the official provincial guide before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- All trout must be released (Duck Mountain).
Manitoba Master Angler qualifying sizes
- Brown Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Smallmouth Bass — minimum 46 cm (18 in)
- Brook Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Brown Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Muskellunge — minimum 79 cm (31 in)
- Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 in)
- Rainbow Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Smallmouth Bass — minimum 46 cm (18 in)
- Splake — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Tiger 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.