About this lake
Family Lake is a remote far-eastern Manitoba lake (north of 51.9N) where angler reports centre on walleye, with northern pike also present. A Master Angler sauger ranked number one for the lake shows it holds more than just walleye. This is backcountry water - bring everything you need.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
47″ Northern PikeReleased
Glenn Menge · September 25, 1999
119.4 cm
46.06″ Northern PikeReleased
Eric Popel · May 24, 2014
117.0 cm
46.06″ Northern PikeReleased
Clarence Olson · June 13, 2003
117.0 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Family Lake · Eastern
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.
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.