Bite reports
Hot lakes
Where Manitoba anglers are finding fish right now. Reports are collected from angler posts and local sources — conditions change fast, so check the date on each one.
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Lake Winnipeg (Hecla Island / Gull Harbour area)
Walleye (greenbacks)
Anglers posting on YouTube and social media in late September and early October 2026 report a strong fall greenback walleye bite off Hecla Island, with guided boats landing 40+ walleye in a day, multiple fish over 27 inches, and one guide boat reporting a 100-fish day with two Manitoba Master Angler walleye. Simple jigs with plastic or live bait near the Gull Harbour lighthouse are the pattern being shared.
Reported 2026-10-06
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Red River (near Lockport)
Channel catfish, Walleye, Northern pike, Freshwater drum
Posts from October 2026 describe productive fall fishing on the Red River near Lockport: a guided pontoon trip on Oct 6 landed multiple large channel catfish with the top fish earning a Manitoba Master Angler mention, and an Oct 1 trip report shows a mixed bag of northern pike, greenback walleye, bullhead catfish, and freshwater drum.
Reported 2026-10-06
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Waterhen River
Walleye, Freshwater drum
Cat Eye Outfitter posted a fall trip report from Manitoba's Waterhen River in mid-September 2026 showing several large walleye and a freshwater drum, presented as promotion for guided fall walleye trips. This is a guide marketing post, so treat it as a signal of fish being caught rather than an independent catch report.
Reported 2026-10-06
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Whitemud River
Walleye
Cat Eye Outfitter's head guide posted on Oct 2, 2026 describing the Whitemud River as a productive trophy fall walleye fishery while advertising October guided trips. This is a guide marketing post, so treat it as a signal of fish being caught rather than an independent catch report.
Reported 2026-10-06
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Lake Manitoba (Narrows)
Walleye
Cat Eye Outfitter posted a fall walleye catch at the Lake Manitoba Narrows on Sept 30, 2026, after wind forced the guide off Hecla. A separate Oct 4 community notice says the Narrows filleting station and porta-potty/garbage services close after the Oct 16-18 weekend, suggesting the fall season there is winding down.
Reported 2026-10-06
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Lake Winnipegosis (Toba region)
Walleye, Largemouth bass
An angler posted a Sept 30, 2026 carousel of trophy catches from the Lake Winnipegosis/Toba region in Manitoba, including a walleye and a largemouth bass. The exact water body is not named in the post, so this is a regional signal rather than a lake-specific report.
Reported 2026-10-06
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Northern Manitoba lakes (water body not named)
Northern pike, Walleye, Lake trout
An angler's Oct 5, 2026 carousel documents a multi-day fall trip in Northern Manitoba with large northern pike, walleye, and lake trout caught from a small aluminum boat across changing weather. The specific lake is not named, so this is a regional signal only.
Reported 2026-10-06
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Hillside Beach area, Manitoba (lake not specified in post)
Walleye (greenbacks)
An Oct 4, 2026 post advertising fall fishing at Hillside Beach, Manitoba mentions 'biting greenbacks' (walleye) alongside fall colors and crisp air. The post is promotional, so treat it as a signal of walleye being caught in the area rather than a detailed catch report.
Reported 2026-10-06