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Sturgeon Bay
Sturgeon Bay is a bay on the west shore of Lake Winnipeg's north basin near the mouth of the Dauphin River, in the Grand Rapids area. Walleye tagging studies have tracked fish moving through the bay, and anglers fish it from shore and boat for walleye and pike. Sturgeon Bay Provincial Park on Highway 8 offers a sandy beach, campground and boat launch.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Grand Rapids
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division (approximate — see note)
Species in Sturgeon Bay
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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 |
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)
From the Manitoba Master Angler Program (Travel Manitoba).
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Species & regulations: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide, via the Bump Board dataset.