Manitoba · Canada
Quesnel Lake
Quesnel Lake anchors the Quesnel chain of lakes at the northern edge of Nopiming Provincial Park, served by the drive-to Q Lake Lodge at Caribou Landing. The lodge's waters hold trophy walleye, monster smallmouth bass, northern pike, perch and whitefish, and Hunt Fish Manitoba ranks the chain among Manitoba's best trophy fisheries for both walleye and smallmouth. Rental boats and private island campsites are available through the lodge.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Manigotagan
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division (approximate — see note)
Species in Quesnel Lake
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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 Whitefish | 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)
- Smallmouth Bass — minimum 46 cm (18 in)
- Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 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.