Manitoba · Canada
Wekusko Lake
A star-shaped lake in north-central Manitoba at the outlet of scenic Wekusko Falls, fished from Wekusko Falls Lodge. It produces thick-bodied chunky walleyes plus lake trout, northern pike, burbot, perch, whitefish and tullibee. Anglers can fish both Wekusko and nearby Reed Lake from the lodge.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Snow Lake
- Regulation zone
- Northwest Division
Species in Wekusko Lake
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Seasons & limits — Northwest 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 |
| 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 |
| Yellow Perch | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 25 | No size restriction (provincially) |
| Burbot | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 6 | None may exceed 70 cm |
| Lake Whitefish | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 10 | 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
- Herb Bay north of the hydro line closed Apr 1 to Jun 30. Grass River outlet (Rex Creek mouth to the downstream rapids) closed Apr 1 to Jun 30.
Manitoba Master Angler qualifying sizes
- Walleye — minimum 71 cm (28 in)
- Lake Trout — minimum 89 cm (35 in)
- Northern Pike — minimum 104 cm (41 in)
- Burbot — minimum 76 cm (30 in)
- Yellow Perch — minimum 33 cm (13 in)
- Lake Whitefish — minimum 56 cm (22 in)
From the Manitoba Master Angler Program (Travel Manitoba).
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Species & regulations: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide, via the Bump Board dataset.