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Antons Lake

StockedBrook TroutBrown TroutRainbow Trout

About this lake

A small stocked trout lake in Manitoba's Parkland near Minnedosa, regularly stocked with brook, brown and rainbow trout by Manitoba Fisheries. A favourite with fly anglers chasing 20-inch-plus hook-jawed brown trout.

🏆 Trophy catches

The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.

27.25″ Rainbow TroutReleased

Noah Messner · November 15, 2025

69.2 cm

25.2″ Rainbow TroutReleased

Kelly Riehl · April 27, 2015

64.0 cm

25.2″ Rainbow TroutReleased

Reid Klym · February 19, 2025

64.0 cm

24.5″ Brown TroutReleased

Gerald Hoy · December 18, 2013

62.2 cm

24″ Brown Trout

Lonny Kilmury · January 11, 2022

61.0 cm

24″ Brown TroutReleased

Carson Boyechko · May 18, 2018

61.0 cm

Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)

Where it is

📍 Antons Lake · Parkland

2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide

Fishing regulations

Parkland Division (best match — confirm in the guide)

Heads up: this lake's division is our best match, not an official assignment. Double check it against the current Anglers' Guide before you fish.

Special rules for this waterbody

Trout limit is two.

Stocked water — general Parkland Division limits apply; check the current Manitoba Anglers' Guide.

None of this lake's species have their own row below, so here are the division's general limits instead.

Walleye (Pickerel) & Sauger (either or combined)

Limit
4
Size
None may exceed 55 cm
Season
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.

Northern Pike (Jackfish)

Limit
4
Size
None may exceed 75 cm
Season
Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)

Lake Trout

Limit
1
Size
None may exceed 65 cm
Season
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).

Channel Catfish

Limit
4
Size
None may exceed 60 cm
Season
Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)

Smallmouth Bass

Limit
4
Size
None may exceed 45 cm
Season
Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)

Yellow Perch

Limit
25
Size
No size restriction (provincially)
Season
Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)

Lake Sturgeon

Limit
0
Size
N/A (zero limit)
Season
Southern Division: closed May 1 to June 15; open June 16 to April 30. Northwest and North Central Divisions: closed May 1 to June 30; open July 1 to April 30. Conservation closures on the Winnipeg River and Nelson River systems remain in place.

Largemouth Bass

Limit
4 (province-wide, excluding Mary Jane Reservoir)
Size
None may exceed 45 cm (province-wide)
Season
Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)

Source: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide (gov.mb.ca). Summaries only — confirm in the official guide.

Stocking history

Brook TroutBrown TroutRainbow Trout

Oct 1, 2024

Brook Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Oct 1, 2024

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Sep 28, 2023

Brown Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Sep 28, 2023

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Sep 14, 2022

Brown Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Sep 14, 2022

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Sep 16, 2021

Brown Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Sep 16, 2021

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Oct 5, 2020

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Oct 2, 2020

Brown Trout · 12-15 cm

2,000

Sep 6, 2019

Brown Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Sep 6, 2019

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Oct 2, 2018

Brown Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Oct 2, 2018

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Jun 26, 2018

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

1,000

Jun 20, 2017

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

Oct 19, 2016

Brown Trout · 12-15 cm

771

Oct 19, 2016

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

2,000

Nov 2, 2015

Brown Trout · 12-15 cm

2,000

Nov 2, 2015

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

2,000

Sep 17, 2014

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

1,500

Sep 12, 2014

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

1,500

Oct 16, 2013

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

3,000

Jun 24, 2013

Brown Trout · 18+ cm

1,500

Oct 16, 2012

Brown Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Oct 16, 2012

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Oct 4, 2011

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

2,000

Jun 7, 2011

Brown Trout · Adult (>30 cm)

25

Oct 14, 2010

Brown Trout · Fingerling

1,000

Oct 14, 2010

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

1,000

Oct 19, 2009

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

2,000

Oct 9, 2008

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Sep 9, 2008

Brown Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Oct 5, 2007

Brown Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Oct 5, 2007

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

35 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)