Manitoba · Canada
Sandy Lake
A stocked walleye lake near the town of Sandy Lake on the edge of Riding Mountain country. Angler reports show consistent catches of both walleye and northern pike, and the province's stocked-walleye assessments include it. The town of Sandy Lake offers basic services and puts you close to the national park and Vermilion Reservoir.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Sandy Lake
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division (approximate — see note)
Species in Sandy 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 |
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)
- Brown Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Lake Whitefish — minimum 56 cm (22 in)
- Largemouth Bass — minimum 46 cm (18 in)
- Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 in)
- Rainbow Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 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.