Manitoba · Canada
Whitefish Lake
One of the top walleye fisheries for Swan Valley locals, Whitefish is a self-sustaining lake in the Porcupine Provincial Forest with serious trophy pike to go with it. June is prime walleye time; target trophy pike right after ice-out. A full-service provincial campground, marina, wheelchair-accessible fishing pier, and filleting shack make it one of the most developed lakes in the region.
- Region
- Manitoba, Canada
- Nearest community
- Swan River
- Size
- 712 ha
- Depth
- 18.9 m
- Regulation zone
- Southern Division
Species in Whitefish Lake
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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 |
| 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) |
| 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) |
Always confirm regulations with the official provincial guide before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Walleye limit is 2 and all walleye over 45 cm must be released. North Creek closed to all fishing from April 1 to and including June 1.
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)
- Lake Whitefish — minimum 56 cm (22 in)
- Burbot — minimum 76 cm (30 in)
- Lake Trout — minimum 89 cm (35 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.