Manitoba · Canada
Vini Lake
A deep backcountry lake in the Porcupine Provincial Forest that was once a trophy rainbow destination until pike encroachment ended the rainbow stocking. Today it is a lake trout and arctic char fishery with pike. It is small-watercraft only and usually reached by 4x4 in summer or snowmobile in winter along an old haul trail; the trail crosses First Nation land, so check permission before crossing.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Swan River
- Size
- 56 ha
- Depth
- 33.7 m
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division
Species in Vini Lake
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Also stocked
Seasons & limits — Southern Division
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike (Jackfish) | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 4 | None may exceed 75 cm |
| Lake Trout | Southern Division: closed September 15 to October 31, 2026; open November 1, 2026 to September 14, 2027. New 2026 rule: Area A (eastern Manitoba) — all lake trout over 55 cm must be released. Northwest/North Central: generally open year-round per general limits (check waterbody-specific closures). | 1 | None may exceed 65 cm |
| 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
- Only 1 northern pike may exceed 75 cm.
Manitoba Master Angler qualifying sizes
- Lake Trout — minimum 89 cm (35 in)
- Arctic Char — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 in)
- Arctic Char — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Lake Trout — minimum 89 cm (35 in)
- Rainbow Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Splake — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
From the Manitoba Master Angler Program (Travel Manitoba).
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Species & regulations: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide, via the Bump Board dataset.