About this lake
Cormorant Lake lies along Highway 10 between The Pas and Flin Flon. A Discover The Pas ice-fishing feature lists Nootin Resort on the lake, with northern pike, walleye, whitefish, and lake trout as the most common fish. It is a convenient drive-to northern fishery.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
50″ Northern PikeReleased
Tony Beard · June 12, 2013
127.0 cm
50″ Northern PikeReleased
Bob Sanders Jr. · August 19, 2010
127.0 cm
49.21″ Northern PikeReleased
Francis Olhagaray · July 21, 2013
125.0 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Cormorant 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)
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).
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
Sep 30, 2009
Lake Trout · Fingerling
49,000
Sep 12, 2009
Lake Trout · Fingerling
115,785
Oct 14, 2008
Lake Trout · Fingerling
117,000
Jul 3, 2002
Lake Trout · Fingerling
50,000
Jun 7, 2001
Lake Trout · Fingerling
100,000
Jun 29, 1998
Lake Trout · 18+ cm
80,000
Jul 14, 1997
Lake Trout · Fingerling
50,000
Jun 26, 1996
Lake Trout · Fingerling
112,000
Jun 13, 1995
Lake Trout · Fingerling
50,000
Jul 6, 1994
Lake Trout · Fingerling
50,000
May 25, 1993
Lake Trout · Fingerling
50,000
—
Lake Trout · >1 year
23,400
—
Lake Trout · Fingerling
33,000
—
Lake Trout · Fingerling
40,000
—
Lake Trout · Adult (>30 cm)
1,000
—
Lake Trout · Adult (>30 cm)
1,100
16 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)