About this lake
Burntwood Lake is a large northern lake fished through Burntwood Lake Lodge, a fly-in operation out of Winnipeg. The fishery centers on walleye and northern pike, with outcamp options on more remote water. The Manitoba Anglers' Guide lists lake-specific walleye and pike limits for the lake.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
46.75″ Northern PikeReleased
Joe B. Cox · June 19, 2006
118.8 cm
46″ Northern PikeReleased
James Heilenbach · June 17, 2011
116.8 cm
46″ Northern PikeReleased
Evelyn Pavlick · June 20, 1999
116.8 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Burntwood Lake · Northern
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
North Central Division (best match — confirm in the guide)
No waterbody-specific rules listed — general North Central 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.