Manitoba · Canada
Stephenfield Lake
A reservoir on the Boyne River inside Stephenfield Provincial Park, Stephenfield Lake is described by the province as a productive fishery with northern pike, perch and some walleye. It has a special walleye size rule (all walleye under 35 cm released). With a big family campground, sandy beach, boat launch and hiking trails, it is more of a camping-first lake where fishing is a strong bonus.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Carman
- Size
- 1.3 km²
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division
Species in Stephenfield Lake
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Seasons & limits — Southern Division
| 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) |
Always confirm regulations with the official provincial guide before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- All walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released.
Manitoba Master Angler qualifying sizes
- Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 in)
- Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
- Walleye — minimum 71 cm (28 in)
- Brook Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 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.