Southern Manitoba
Elgin Reservoir
About this lake
A stocked trout reservoir southwest of Brandon, Elgin Reservoir appears in the province's official stocked trout waters list. Angler reports show brown trout and tiger trout as the catches. It is a small, accessible stillwater trout option for Westman anglers who want trout without driving to the mountains or the Whiteshell.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
31.25″ Walleye
Clifford Glenn · October 18, 2000
79.4 cm
31″ Walleye
Dan Hawkins · May 21, 2000
78.7 cm
30″ WalleyeReleased
Peter Klippenstine · September 09, 1996
76.2 cm
25.5″ Rainbow Trout
Jamie McCutchin · December 01, 1993
64.8 cm
25.25″ Rainbow Trout
David Mills · March 11, 1995
64.1 cm
24.8″ Rainbow TroutReleased
Richard Beatty · April 16, 1995
63.0 cm
24″ Brown TroutReleased
Daryl T. Shand · August 15, 1994
61.0 cm
23.82″ Brown Trout
Richard Beatty · April 15, 1995
60.5 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Elgin 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.
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/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
Jun 12, 2024
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
5,000
Oct 12, 2023
Tiger Trout · 12-15 cm
3,000
Jun 1, 2022
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
6,000
Oct 6, 2021
Tiger Trout · 12-15 cm
6,000
May 13, 2020
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
3,000
Sep 18, 2019
Tiger Trout · 12-15 cm
6,000
Oct 9, 2018
Brown Trout · 12-15 cm
5,000
Oct 9, 2018
Tiger Trout · 12-15 cm
3,000
Jun 1, 2017
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
500
Jun 1, 2017
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
2,500
Jun 23, 2016
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
3,500
Jun 22, 2016
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
7,800
Oct 22, 2001
Brown Trout · 12-15 cm
6,000
Oct 19, 1998
Brown Trout · 12-15 cm
3,000
Oct 25, 1995
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
2,000
May 29, 1995
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
2,000
Oct 16, 1994
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
2,000
Oct 16, 1994
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
2,000
Apr 24, 1994
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
2,000
May 13, 1993
Rainbow Trout · >1 year
1,000
Apr 20, 1983
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
400
Jul 10, 1982
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
4,000
Apr 13, 1982
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
1,300
Jul 4, 1981
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
4,000
Apr 21, 1980
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
300
Apr 27, 1979
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
250
Apr 24, 1978
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
200
Jul 6, 1976
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
4,000
Apr 16, 1976
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
475
Jul 6, 1975
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
1,000
Apr 27, 1975
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
200
May 7, 1974
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
2,000
Jul 6, 1973
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
1,000
Apr 11, 1973
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
200
Jul 4, 1972
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
2,000
Apr 27, 1972
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
300
Jul 8, 1970
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
1,000
May 4, 1970
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
200
Apr 28, 1969
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
460
Apr 16, 1968
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
2,000
May 18, 1967
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
125
May 18, 1967
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
1,315
—
Brown Trout · >2 years
4,000
—
Rainbow Trout · >1 year
4,000
—
Brown Trout · >1 year
3,000
—
Rainbow Trout · >2 years
2,000
—
Brown Trout · >1 year
9,500
—
Brown Trout · >2 years
2,000
—
Brown Trout · >1 year
6,000
—
Walleye · Fry
100,000
—
Rainbow Trout · >1 year
5,000
—
Walleye · Fry
100,000
—
Rainbow Trout · >2 years
1,500
—
Rainbow Trout · >1 year
2,000
—
Walleye · Fingerling
61
—
Rainbow Trout · >2 years
4,000
—
Walleye · Fry
200,000
—
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
6,000
58 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)