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Digney Lake

About this lake

A northern stocked rainbow trout lake in Manitoba's North Central stocking program. A remote backcountry water.

🏆 Trophy catches

The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.

25.94″ Rainbow TroutReleased

Sheay Gosselin-Drobot · June 22, 2026

65.9 cm

24.5″ Rainbow Trout

Stephen Kirby-McDougall · April 22, 2001

62.2 cm

23″ Brook Trout

Ken Coombs · June 17, 2000

58.4 cm

20.87″ Brook TroutReleased

Sheay Gosselin-Drobot · June 22, 2026

53.0 cm

20.5″ Brook Trout

Joseph Slobodzian · May 25, 2009

52.1 cm

20″ Rainbow Trout

James Penny · July 07, 2001

50.8 cm

Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)

Where it is

📍 Digney Lake · Northern

2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide

Fishing regulations

Northern Division (best match — confirm in the guide)

Heads up: this lake's division is our best match, not an official assignment. Double check it against the current Anglers' Guide before you fish.

Stocked water — general Northern Division limits apply; check the current Manitoba Anglers' Guide.

None of this lake's species have their own row below, so here are the division's general limits instead.

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).

Channel Catfish

Limit
4
Size
None may exceed 60 cm
Season
Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)

Smallmouth Bass

Limit
4
Size
None may exceed 45 cm
Season
Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)

Yellow Perch

Limit
25
Size
No size restriction (provincially)
Season
Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)

Lake Sturgeon

Limit
0
Size
N/A (zero limit)
Season
Southern Division: closed May 1 to June 15; open June 16 to April 30. Northwest and North Central Divisions: closed May 1 to June 30; open July 1 to April 30. Conservation closures on the Winnipeg River and Nelson River systems remain in place.

Largemouth Bass

Limit
4 (province-wide, excluding Mary Jane Reservoir)
Size
None may exceed 45 cm (province-wide)
Season
Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)

Source: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide (gov.mb.ca). Summaries only — confirm in the official guide.

Stocking history

Brook TroutRainbow Trout

Sep 24, 2024

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

3,000

Sep 19, 2023

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

2,000

Sep 21, 2022

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

2,000

Sep 30, 2021

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Sep 14, 2010

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

750

Oct 9, 2009

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

6,000

Jul 11, 2007

Brook Trout · Fingerling

3,000

Jun 30, 2004

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

1,000

Jul 6, 2002

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

2,000

Jun 27, 2001

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

2,000

Jul 30, 1996

Brook Trout · Fingerling

2,500

Aug 8, 1995

Brook Trout · Fingerling

2,000

Jun 7, 1993

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

2,000

Jun 8, 1981

Rainbow Trout · >1 year

3,000

Jun 4, 1980

Rainbow Trout · >1 year

2,000

May 31, 1979

Rainbow Trout · >1 year

5,000

Jun 14, 1978

Rainbow Trout · >1 year

5,040

Jul 21, 1975

Rainbow Trout · >1 year

3,980

Apr 20, 1974

Rainbow Trout · >1 year

2,000

Jul 23, 1973

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

4,000

Oct 2, 1972

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

4,000

—

Brook Trout · >1 year

7,500

—

Rainbow Trout · >1 year

1,500

—

Rainbow Trout · >2 years

400

—

Rainbow Trout · >1 year

3,000

—

Rainbow Trout · >1 year

3,000

—

Rainbow Trout · >1 year

8,000

27 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)