About this lake
Burge Lake is a small drive-to lake about 10 km north of Lynn Lake, with a provincial park campground on its west shore. An Islands.com feature on the park notes that walleye and northern pike are plentiful in the lake. The park hosts an annual catch-and-release northern pike derby on Canada Day.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
45″ Northern Pike
John Sprouse, Sr. · July 09, 1993
114.3 cm
45″ Northern Pike
Herbert Kunze · June 11, 1992
114.3 cm
44″ Northern PikeReleased
Kenneth L. Nelson · June 05, 2004
111.8 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Burge Lake · Northern
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Northwest Division (best match — confirm in the guide)
No waterbody-specific rules listed — general Northwest Division limits apply.
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)
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.