About this lake
A small reservoir east of Deloraine in Manitoba's far southwest, this water is known for outsized smallmouth bass, with 21-inch fish caught through both open water and ice. Unlike typical shield bass lakes, its smallies relate to shoreline vegetation and rip rap. Walleye are also present from provincial stocking, making it a legitimate two-species stop.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
41.5″ Northern PikeReleased
Marty Alders · June 02, 2013
105.4 cm
41″ Northern PikeReleased
Linwood Williams · October 05, 2014
104.1 cm
28.25″ Walleye
Ron Leforte · May 28, 1995
71.8 cm
28″ Walleye
Ryan Fewings · October 05, 1994
71.1 cm
27.76″ Walleye
Sheila Willis · June 29, 1994
70.5 cm
21.38″ Smallmouth BassReleased
Terry Rogers · March 13, 2016
54.3 cm
21.25″ Smallmouth Bass
Raschelle Fewings · October 13, 1996
54.0 cm
21″ Smallmouth BassReleased
Noah Messner · June 02, 2025
53.3 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Deloraine Reservoir · Southern
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Southern Division (best match — confirm in the guide)
No waterbody-specific rules listed — general Southern 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.
Smallmouth Bass
- Limit
- 4
- Size
- None may exceed 45 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.
Stocking history
May 21, 2025
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 19, 2024
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 23, 2023
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 20, 2021
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 21, 2020
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 30, 2019
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 23, 2018
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 15, 2018
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 24, 2017
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 17, 2016
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 19, 2015
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 28, 2014
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 12, 2012
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 22, 2011
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 25, 2009
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 24, 2008
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 15, 2007
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 13, 2005
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 27, 2004
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 17, 2003
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 28, 2002
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 17, 2001
Walleye · Fry
50,000
May 8, 2000
Walleye · Fry
250,000
May 18, 1999
Walleye · Fry
150,000
Oct 9, 1998
Walleye · Fingerling
5,166
May 12, 1998
Walleye · Fry
200,000
Oct 27, 1997
Walleye · Fingerling
201
May 30, 1997
Walleye · Fry
200,000
Oct 23, 1996
Walleye · Fingerling
730
May 31, 1996
Walleye · Fry
200,000
Oct 31, 1995
Walleye · Fingerling
1,000
Oct 18, 1995
Walleye · Fingerling
2,021
May 27, 1995
Walleye · Fry
50,000
May 24, 1994
Walleye · Fry
100,000
Oct 28, 1993
Walleye · Fingerling
1,156
May 15, 1993
Walleye · Fry
150,000
Jan 1, 1989
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 22, 1984
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 20, 1981
Walleye · Fry
200,000
Jul 16, 1980
Smallmouth Bass · Fingerling
25,000
May 14, 1980
Walleye · Fry
50,000
Jun 1, 1979
Walleye · Fry
200,000
Jul 4, 1972
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
1,000
Jun 23, 1972
Smallmouth Bass · Fingerling
5,000
May 2, 1972
Brook Trout · >1 year
1,000
Jun 29, 1971
Smallmouth Bass · Fingerling
2,000
May 27, 1971
Walleye · Fry
150,000
Jul 8, 1970
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
1,000
Jun 26, 1970
Smallmouth Bass · Adult (>30 cm)
34
Apr 23, 1969
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
400
Jul 11, 1968
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
2,200
Apr 16, 1968
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
300
Jul 11, 1967
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
1,150
May 18, 1967
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
125
May 9, 1966
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
100
May 9, 1966
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
550
May 3, 1966
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
375
—
Walleye · Fingerling
4,385
—
Walleye · Fry
150,000
—
Walleye · Fry
100,000
—
Walleye · Fry
150,000
—
Walleye · Fingerling
643
—
Walleye · Fingerling
5,302
—
Walleye · Fry
250,000
—
Walleye · Fry
100,000
—
Walleye · Fry
100,000
—
Walleye · Fingerling
216
—
Walleye · Fry
100,000
—
Walleye · Fry
103,050
—
Largemouth Bass · 0
10,400
—
Walleye · Fry
200,000
—
Walleye · Fingerling
5,326
—
Walleye · Fingerling
2,940
73 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)