About this lake
A stocked lake-trout lake in the Nopiming area of eastern Manitoba. Manitoba Fisheries has stocked it with lake trout.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
37.5″ Lake Trout
Mary Jean Mauthe · May 20, 2011
95.3 cm
37″ Burbot
Dirk Kalma · December 29, 2000
94.0 cm
35.5″ Lake TroutReleased
Terry Wynne · May 17, 2009
90.2 cm
35″ Lake TroutReleased
Josh Ireland · October 21, 2023
88.9 cm
33.25″ BurbotReleased
Terry Wynne · June 07, 2009
84.5 cm
31.5″ BurbotReleased
Richard T. Carpenter · June 07, 1998
80.0 cm
30″ WalleyeReleased
Dennis F. Jason · June 07, 2000
76.2 cm
30″ WalleyeReleased
Darryl Mauthe · August 25, 1995
76.2 cm
29.5″ Walleye
Bill Magalas · September 03, 1994
74.9 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Garner Lake · Eastern
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Eastern Division (best match — confirm in the guide)
Stocked water — general Eastern Division limits apply; check the current Manitoba Anglers' Guide.
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). Summaries only — confirm in the official guide.
Stocking history
May 8, 2024
Lake Trout · 18+ cm
5,500
May 7, 2021
Lake Trout · 18+ cm
5,000
Jun 15, 1984
Lake Trout · >1 year
51,360
May 18, 1983
Lake Trout · >1 year
46,000
May 25, 1982
Lake Trout · >1 year
20,000
May 12, 1981
Lake Trout · >1 year
9,000
May 26, 1975
Lake Trout · >1 year
20,000
May 22, 1974
Lake Trout · >1 year
20,000
May 29, 1973
Splake · >2 years
3,000
May 24, 1972
Splake · >1 year
5,000
May 19, 1971
Splake · >1 year
5,000
May 27, 1970
Splake · >1 year
5,000
May 21, 1969
Splake · >1 year
5,000
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Lake Trout · >1 year
68,000
14 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)