Manitoba · Canada
Washow Bay
Washow Bay is a bay on Lake Winnipeg's west shore north of Riverton, with the small rustic Beaver Creek Provincial Park campground on its shore. Anglers fish the bay and Washow Bay Creek for walleye, pike, perch, white bass, drum and carp. It offers boat-launch and shore-fishing access in a quieter corner of the lake.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Riverton
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division (approximate — see note)
Species in Washow 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 |
| Yellow Perch | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 25 | No size restriction (provincially) |
| Freshwater Drum | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 10 | None may exceed 60 cm |
| White Bass | 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)
- Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
- White Bass — minimum 38 cm (15 in)
- Freshwater Drum — minimum 61 cm (24 in)
- Common Carp — minimum 76 cm (30 in)
From the Manitoba Master Angler Program (Travel Manitoba).
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Species & regulations: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide, via the Bump Board dataset.