Manitoba Fishing Regulations

151 regulations for Manitoba, Canada. Page 2 of 2.

Walleye — Crowduck Lake (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Crowduck Lake special regulation. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Crowduck Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed April 6 – May 8, 2026; open May 9, 2026 – April 4, 2027 · Daily limit: 2 per day · Size limit: all walleye over 48 cm must be released · License required

Walleye — Dauphin Lake (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Dauphin Lake special regulation. All inflowing tributaries and the parts of Dauphin Lake within 1 km of their mouths (excluding Vermilion Reservoir) are closed to all fishing March 1 to May 8; the remaining parts of the lake are closed to all fishing April 1 to May 8. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Dauphin Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed April 6 – May 8, 2026; open May 9, 2026 – April 4, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: all walleye over 48 cm must be released · License required

Walleye — Falcon Lake (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Falcon Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed April 6 – May 8, 2026; open May 9, 2026 – April 4, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — First Cranberry Lake (Northwest Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · First Cranberry Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed May 1 – May 15, 2026; open May 16, 2026 – April 30, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Gods Lake (Northeast Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Non-residents who fish must be registered and staying with, and obtain a free Special Angling Licence from, a licensed Manitoba tourist operator with an allocation for this fishery. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Gods Lake

Season: Open year-round (some Northeast rivers carry a spring walleye closure — verify the reach you are fishing) · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Gods River (Northeast Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. From Gods Lake to Great Bear Falls, all brook trout must be released. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Gods River

Season: Open year-round (some Northeast rivers carry a spring walleye closure — verify the reach you are fishing) · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Island Lake (Northeast Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Island Lake

Season: Open year-round (some Northeast rivers carry a spring walleye closure — verify the reach you are fishing) · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Kississing Lake (Northwest Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Includes tributaries and Bartlett Lake. Non-residents who fish must be registered and staying with, and obtain a free Special Angling Licence from, a licensed Manitoba tourist operator with an allocation for this fishery. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Kississing Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed May 1 – May 15, 2026; open May 16, 2026 – April 30, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Lake Manitoba (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Lake Manitoba

Season: Walleye/sauger closed April 6 – May 8, 2026; open May 9, 2026 – April 4, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Lake of the Prairies (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Lake of the Prairies special regulation. Lake of the Prairies and its tributaries, including the Shell River west of PTH 83, carry a trophy walleye release. Anglers may fish with either a Manitoba or Saskatchewan angling licence upstream from the Shellmouth Dam — check Saskatchewan regulations if fishing on the Saskatchewan side. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Lake of the Prairies

Season: Walleye/sauger closed April 6 – May 8, 2026; open May 9, 2026 – April 4, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: all walleye over 45 cm must be released · License required

Walleye — Lake Wahtopanah (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Lake Wahtopanah special regulation. Includes the Little Saskatchewan River from the Rivers Dam upstream to Riding Mountain National Park, Rapid City Reservoir and Minnedosa Lake. The portion from PTH 24 to the TC Energy pipeline crossing is closed to all fishing April 1 to May 31. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Lake Wahtopanah

Season: Walleye/sauger closed April 6 – May 8, 2026; open May 9, 2026 – April 4, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: all walleye over 45 cm must be released · License required

Walleye — Lake Winnipeg (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Lake Winnipeg special regulation. Walleye/sauger season is closed April 6 to May 15. All walleye and sauger shorter than 35 cm (in the lake and its tributaries up to the first impassable barrier) must be released. Limestone Bay is closed to fishing all year. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Lake Winnipeg

Season: Closed April 6 – May 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm; all walleye and sauger shorter than 35 cm must be released · License required

Walleye — Lake Winnipegosis (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Lake Winnipegosis

Season: Walleye/sauger closed April 6 – May 8, 2026; open May 9, 2026 – April 4, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Molson Lake (Northeast Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Closed to fishing May 1 to May 15 (except Paimusk Creek). Non-residents who fish must be registered and staying with, and obtain a free Special Angling Licence from, a licensed Manitoba tourist operator with an allocation for this fishery. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Molson Lake

Season: Open year-round (some Northeast rivers carry a spring walleye closure — verify the reach you are fishing) · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Nelson River (North Central Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Downstream of the Kettle Generating Station, the river is closed to brook trout fishing September 1 to September 30. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Nelson River

Season: Walleye/sauger closed May 1 – May 15, 2026; open May 16, 2026 – April 30, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Nueltin Lake (Northeast Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Only single, barbless hooks may be used. Non-residents who fish must be registered and staying with, and obtain a free Special Angling Licence from, a licensed Manitoba tourist operator with an allocation for this fishery. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Nueltin Lake

Season: Open year-round (some Northeast rivers carry a spring walleye closure — verify the reach you are fishing) · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Paint Lake (North Central Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Paint Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed May 1 – May 15, 2026; open May 16, 2026 – April 30, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Pelican Lake (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Pelican Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed April 6 – May 8, 2026; open May 9, 2026 – April 4, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Red River (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. The Red River between the Lockport Dam and Lake Winnipeg, including tributaries upstream to Highways 9 and 59, is closed to all fishing April 6 to May 8. The St. Andrews Lock and Dam Special Conservation Area is closed to all fishing April 1 to November 15. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Red River

Season: Walleye/sauger closed April 6 – May 8, 2026; open May 9, 2026 – April 4, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Reed Lake (Northwest Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Reed Lake special regulation. Includes Krug Lake, Jackfish Lake, Jackfish Lake Creek, Woosey Creek between Reed and Halfway lakes, and the Grass River from Flag Lake to Tramping Lake. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Reed Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed May 1 – May 15, 2026; open May 16, 2026 – April 30, 2027 · Daily limit: 2 per day · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Rocky Lake (Northwest Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Goose Bay is closed to all fishing November 1 to May 15. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Rocky Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed May 1 – May 15, 2026; open May 16, 2026 – April 30, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Setting Lake (North Central Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Fish Lake and Setting Creek (Fish Creek), including the part of Setting Lake within 2 km of the creek mouth, are closed to all fishing March 15 to July 15. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Setting Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed May 1 – May 15, 2026; open May 16, 2026 – April 30, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Shoal Lake (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Shoal Lake special regulation. On the Ontario border; check Ontario regulations if fishing on the Ontario side. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Shoal Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed April 6 – May 8, 2026; open May 9, 2026 – April 4, 2027 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · Size limit: all walleye and sauger must be released · License required

Walleye — Sipiwesk Lake (North Central Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Sipiwesk Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed May 1 – May 15, 2026; open May 16, 2026 – April 30, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Stephenfield Lake (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Stephenfield Lake special regulation. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Stephenfield Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed April 6 – May 8, 2026; open May 9, 2026 – April 4, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released · License required

Walleye — Threepoint Lake (North Central Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Threepoint Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed May 1 – May 15, 2026; open May 16, 2026 – April 30, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Wekusko Lake (Northwest Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Herb Bay north of the hydro line is closed to all fishing April 1 to June 30. The Grass River from the Wekusko outlet to the downstream rapids (including the Missipisew and Wuskatasko rivers) is closed to all fishing April 1 to June 30. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Wekusko Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed May 1 – May 15, 2026; open May 16, 2026 – April 30, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Wellman Lake (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Wellman Lake special regulation. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Wellman Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed April 6 – May 8, 2026; open May 9, 2026 – April 4, 2027 · Daily limit: 2 per day · Size limit: all walleye over 45 cm must be released · License required

Walleye — West Hawk Lake (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · West Hawk Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed April 6 – May 8, 2026; open May 9, 2026 – April 4, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

Walleye — Winnipeg River (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Winnipeg River special regulation. In Special Regulation Area 'A' (eastern Manitoba), all walleye over 45 cm and all lake trout over 55 cm must be released. From the Pine Falls Generating Station to Lake Winnipeg and including Traverse Bay, all walleye and sauger shorter than 35 cm must be released. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Winnipeg River

Season: Walleye/sauger closed April 6 – May 8, 2026; open May 9, 2026 – April 4, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: all walleye over 45 cm must be released in Area 'A'; from Pine Falls Generating Station to Lake Winnipeg and Traverse Bay, all walleye and sauger shorter than 35 cm must be released · License required

Walleye — Wuskwatim Lake (North Central Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Walleye and sauger share one combined daily limit. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Walleye · Wuskwatim Lake

Season: Walleye/sauger closed May 1 – May 15, 2026; open May 16, 2026 – April 30, 2027 · Daily limit: 4 per day (walleye/sauger combined) · Size limit: none may exceed 55 cm · License required

White Bass — Lake Manitoba (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Southern Division general limit for white bass on Lake Manitoba. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: White Bass · Lake Manitoba

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 10 per day · License required

White Bass — Lake Winnipeg (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Southern Division general limit for white bass on Lake Winnipeg. Walleye/sauger season is closed April 6 to May 15. All walleye and sauger shorter than 35 cm (in the lake and its tributaries up to the first impassable barrier) must be released. Limestone Bay is closed to fishing all year. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: White Bass · Lake Winnipeg

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 10 per day · License required

White Bass — Red River (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Southern Division general limit for white bass on Red River. The Red River between the Lockport Dam and Lake Winnipeg, including tributaries upstream to Highways 9 and 59, is closed to all fishing April 6 to May 8. The St. Andrews Lock and Dam Special Conservation Area is closed to all fishing April 1 to November 15. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: White Bass · Red River

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 10 per day · License required

Yellow Perch — Child's Lake (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Southern Division general limit for yellow perch on Child's Lake. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Child's Lake

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 25 per day · License required

Yellow Perch — Clearwater Lake (Northwest Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Northwest Division general limit for yellow perch on Clearwater Lake. The west side is closed to all fishing September 15 to October 15 (on a line northeast from Sunset Point to the west side of the inlet of Pike Creek). Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Clearwater Lake

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 25 per day · License required

Yellow Perch — Cormorant Lake (Northwest Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Northwest Division general limit for yellow perch on Cormorant Lake. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Cormorant Lake

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 25 per day · License required

Yellow Perch — Dauphin Lake (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Southern Division general limit for yellow perch on Dauphin Lake. All inflowing tributaries and the parts of Dauphin Lake within 1 km of their mouths (excluding Vermilion Reservoir) are closed to all fishing March 1 to May 8; the remaining parts of the lake are closed to all fishing April 1 to May 8. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Dauphin Lake

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 25 per day · License required

Yellow Perch — Falcon Lake (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Southern Division general limit for yellow perch on Falcon Lake. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Falcon Lake

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 25 per day · License required

Yellow Perch — Island Lake (Northeast Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Northeast Division general limit for yellow perch on Island Lake. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Island Lake

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 25 per day · License required

Yellow Perch — Lake Manitoba (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Southern Division general limit for yellow perch on Lake Manitoba. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Lake Manitoba

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 25 per day · License required

Yellow Perch — Lake of the Prairies (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Southern Division general limit for yellow perch on Lake of the Prairies. Lake of the Prairies and its tributaries, including the Shell River west of PTH 83, carry a trophy walleye release. Anglers may fish with either a Manitoba or Saskatchewan angling licence upstream from the Shellmouth Dam — check Saskatchewan regulations if fishing on the Saskatchewan side. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Lake of the Prairies

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 25 per day · License required

Yellow Perch — Lake Wahtopanah (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Southern Division general limit for yellow perch on Lake Wahtopanah. Includes the Little Saskatchewan River from the Rivers Dam upstream to Riding Mountain National Park, Rapid City Reservoir and Minnedosa Lake. The portion from PTH 24 to the TC Energy pipeline crossing is closed to all fishing April 1 to May 31. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Lake Wahtopanah

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 25 per day · License required

Yellow Perch — Lake Winnipeg (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Southern Division general limit for yellow perch on Lake Winnipeg. Walleye/sauger season is closed April 6 to May 15. All walleye and sauger shorter than 35 cm (in the lake and its tributaries up to the first impassable barrier) must be released. Limestone Bay is closed to fishing all year. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Lake Winnipeg

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 25 per day · License required

Yellow Perch — Lake Winnipegosis (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Southern Division general limit for yellow perch on Lake Winnipegosis. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Lake Winnipegosis

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 25 per day · License required

Yellow Perch — Pelican Lake (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Southern Division general limit for yellow perch on Pelican Lake. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Pelican Lake

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 25 per day · License required

Yellow Perch — Rocky Lake (Northwest Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Northwest Division general limit for yellow perch on Rocky Lake. Goose Bay is closed to all fishing November 1 to May 15. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Rocky Lake

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 25 per day · License required

Yellow Perch — Setting Lake (North Central Division)

Manitoba, Canada

North Central Division general limit for yellow perch on Setting Lake. Fish Lake and Setting Creek (Fish Creek), including the part of Setting Lake within 2 km of the creek mouth, are closed to all fishing March 15 to July 15. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Setting Lake

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 25 per day · License required

Yellow Perch — Threepoint Lake (North Central Division)

Manitoba, Canada

North Central Division general limit for yellow perch on Threepoint Lake. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Threepoint Lake

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 25 per day · License required

Yellow Perch — Wekusko Lake (Northwest Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Northwest Division general limit for yellow perch on Wekusko Lake. Herb Bay north of the hydro line is closed to all fishing April 1 to June 30. The Grass River from the Wekusko outlet to the downstream rapids (including the Missipisew and Wuskatasko rivers) is closed to all fishing April 1 to June 30. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Wekusko Lake

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 25 per day · License required

Yellow Perch — Wellman Lake (Southern Division)

Manitoba, Canada

Southern Division general limit for yellow perch on Wellman Lake. Source: Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (manitobafisheries.com / gov.mb.ca), Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures; regulations take effect April 1, 2026. Unless a water carries a listed special regulation, the province-wide general limits apply. Barbless hooks are mandatory throughout Manitoba. Many waters have additional special regulations, seasonal closures, or bait and gear restrictions — always verify the current regulations for your specific waterbody before you fish.

Applies to: Yellow Perch · Wellman Lake

Season: Open year-round · Daily limit: 25 per day · License required