About this lake
A shallow backcountry lake on the north edge of Duck Mountain Provincial Park managed for walleye and perch. Access is strictly by ATV or snowmobile along an unmaintained designated route, and launch areas are restricted to small watercraft. Check with the nearest government office for road conditions before heading in.
Size: 134 ha
Max depth: 6.4 m
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
28.25″ WalleyeReleased
Gareth Scott · January 25, 2025
71.8 cm
28.25″ WalleyeReleased
Brooke Foster · February 24, 2024
71.8 cm
13.75″ Yellow PerchReleased
Alex Barsby · March 10, 2026
34.9 cm
13.75″ Yellow PerchReleased
Cam McIntyre · December 28, 2025
34.9 cm
13.5″ Yellow PerchReleased
Brian Hunter · March 17, 2024
34.3 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Big Bobs Lake · Western
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Southern Division
Special rules for this waterbody
Walleye limit 2; all walleye over 45 cm must be released. Yellow perch limit 10; all perch over 30 cm must be released.
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.
Yellow Perch
- Limit
- 25
- Size
- No size restriction (provincially)
- Season
- Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)
Source: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide (gov.mb.ca/nrnd/fish-wildlife/pubs/fish_wildlife/fish/angling-guide.pdf), Waterbody Specific Regulations pp. 18-23. Summaries only — confirm in the official guide.
Stocking history
May 26, 2025
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 22, 2011
Walleye · Fry
200,000
2 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)