Bear Lake

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)