Manitoba · Canada
Sipiwesk Lake
Sipiwesk Lake is a broad expansion of the upper Nelson River, flooded in 1961 by the Kelsey Generating Station. Experimental gillnet surveys have documented a rich fish community including walleye, northern pike, sauger, lake whitefish, perch, mooneyes and goldeye, and the area is recognized lake sturgeon habitat. It sits north of Cross Lake in remote, boat-access-only country.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Cross Lake
- Size
- 454 km²
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division (approximate — see note)
Species in Sipiwesk 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 |
| Yellow Perch | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 25 | No size restriction (provincially) |
| Lake Sturgeon | Southern Division: closed May 1 to June 15; open June 16 to April 30. Northwest and North Central Divisions: closed May 1 to June 30; open July 1 to April 30. Conservation closures on the Winnipeg River and Nelson River systems remain in place. | 0 | N/A (zero limit) |
| Freshwater Drum | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 10 | None may exceed 60 cm |
| Goldeye & Mooneye (either or combined) | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 10 | 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)
- Sauger — minimum 46 cm (18 in)
- Lake Whitefish — minimum 56 cm (22 in)
- Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
- Mooneye — minimum 35.5 cm (14 in)
- Goldeye — minimum 35.5 cm (14 in)
- Freshwater Drum — minimum 61 cm (24 in)
- Lake Sturgeon — minimum 109 cm (43 in)
From the Manitoba Master Angler Program (Travel Manitoba).
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Species & regulations: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide, via the Bump Board dataset.