Manitoba · Canada
Snail Lake
A remote Porcupine Forest lake fished for arctic char, with fish that have made the Manitoba Master Angler record book. There is no summer land trail: reach it by canoe (a strenuous route, not for novices) or by snowmobile in winter, and launch areas are restricted to small watercraft. A true backcountry char trip for anglers willing to earn it.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Swan River
- Size
- 53.6 ha
- Depth
- 12.5 m
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division
Species in Snail Lake
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Also stocked
Arctic Char- Sparr
Seasons & limits — Southern Division
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Char (except in stocked trout waters) | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 1 | No size restriction (provincially) |
| 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 |
Always confirm regulations with the official provincial guide before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Stocked trout water (Porcupine Forest).
Manitoba Master Angler qualifying sizes
- Arctic Char — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Arctic Char — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
From the Manitoba Master Angler Program (Travel Manitoba).
More Manitoba lakes
Species & regulations: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide, via the Bump Board dataset.