Manitoba · Canada
Rocky Lake
Rocky Lake is a 26,000-acre drive-to lake about 30 minutes north of The Pas. The Travel Manitoba listing for Rocky Lake Cabins names northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass, tullibee, whitefish, and perch in the lake. The resort offers cabins, camping, and boat and motor rentals, with nearby Clearwater Lake for lake trout.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- The Pas
- Regulation zone
- Northwest Division (approximate — see note)
Species in Rocky Lake
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Also stocked
Seasons & limits — Northwest 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 Northwest 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)
- Walleye — minimum 71 cm (28 in)
- Smallmouth Bass — minimum 46 cm (18 in)
- Lake Whitefish — minimum 56 cm (22 in)
- Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
- Smallmouth Bass — minimum 46 cm (18 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.