Manitoba · Canada
Reindeer Lake
Reindeer Lake straddles the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border and is one of the largest lakes in the region. Arctic Lodges operates on the lake, where anglers target northern pike, lake trout, walleye, and arctic grayling. Its vast, island-dotted waters are classic shield-country trophy habitat.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Regulation zone
- Northeast Division (approximate — see note)
Species in Reindeer Lake
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Seasons & limits — Northeast 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 |
| Lake Trout | Southern Division: closed September 15 to October 31, 2026; open November 1, 2026 to September 14, 2027. New 2026 rule: Area A (eastern Manitoba) — all lake trout over 55 cm must be released. Northwest/North Central: generally open year-round per general limits (check waterbody-specific closures). | 1 | None may exceed 65 cm |
| Arctic Grayling | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 3 | None may exceed 40 cm |
| 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 |
No waterbody-specific rules listed — general Northeast 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
- Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 in)
- Lake Trout — minimum 89 cm (35 in)
- Walleye — minimum 71 cm (28 in)
- Arctic Grayling — minimum 46 cm (18 in)
From the Manitoba Master Angler Program (Travel Manitoba).
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Species & regulations: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide, via the Bump Board dataset.