Manitoba · Canada
West Blue Lake
A deep, turquoise, spring-fed lake beside East Blue that is a favourite fall destination for brook trout anglers. The gin-clear water lets you watch trout staging on their spawning redds in autumn. Walleye were stocked here in past years and round out the fishery. Note it is electric-motor only, and fluctuating water levels can make the launch tricky.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Swan River
- Size
- 95.2 ha
- Depth
- 40.3 m
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division
Species in West Blue Lake
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Also stocked
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 |
| Brook Trout (except in stocked trout waters) | Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply) | 1 | None may exceed 45 cm |
Always confirm regulations with the official provincial guide before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Stocked trout water (Duck Mountain).
Manitoba Master Angler qualifying sizes
- Brook Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Walleye — minimum 71 cm (28 in)
- Brook Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Brown Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Lake Trout — minimum 89 cm (35 in)
- Rainbow Trout — minimum 51 cm (20 in)
- Walleye — minimum 71 cm (28 in)
From the Manitoba Master Angler Program (Travel Manitoba).
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Species & regulations: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide, via the Bump Board dataset.