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Gemmell Lake

StockedBrook TroutRainbow Trout

About this lake

A northern stocked trout lake listed as open to fishing all year in the Manitoba Anglers' Guide. Manitoba Fisheries stocks it with brook and rainbow trout.

🏆 Trophy catches

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

29″ Brook Trout

Lloyd Thompson · January 08, 2017

73.7 cm

29″ Rainbow Trout

Lloyd Thompson · April 10, 2019

73.7 cm

29″ Rainbow Trout

Lloyd Thompson · December 09, 2017

73.7 cm

28.75″ Rainbow Trout

Lloyd Thompson · November 14, 2020

73.0 cm

24.41″ Brook Trout

Alexander Verbo · March 07, 2006

62.0 cm

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

Where it is

📍 Gemmell 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

Brook Trout · 12-15 cm

2,000

Sep 19, 2023

Brook Trout · 12-15 cm

2,500

Sep 21, 2022

Brook Trout · 12-15 cm

2,000

Sep 30, 2021

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Sep 19, 2018

Brook Trout · 12-15 cm

2,000

Sep 19, 2018

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

3,000

Oct 3, 2017

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

3,000

Oct 15, 2016

Brook Trout

2,000

Oct 15, 2016

Rainbow Trout

3,000

Oct 1, 2015

Brook Trout · SEE COMMENTS

2,000

Oct 1, 2015

Rainbow Trout · SEE COMMENTS

3,000

Oct 1, 2014

Brook Trout · 12-15 cm

2,000

Oct 1, 2014

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

3,000

Sep 14, 2010

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

1,000

Oct 15, 2009

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

5,000

Oct 9, 2009

Rainbow Trout · Fry

1,000

Jul 11, 2007

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

3,000

Jul 6, 2002

Brook Trout · Fingerling

2,000

Jun 27, 2001

Brook Trout · Fingerling

3,000

Jun 11, 1998

Brook Trout · 18+ cm

3,000

Jun 11, 1998

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

3,000

Jul 30, 1996

Brook Trout · Fingerling

2,500

Aug 8, 1995

Brook Trout · Fingerling

2,500

Jun 7, 1993

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

2,000

Jun 27, 1983

Brook Trout · >1 year

6,000

Jun 16, 1982

Brook Trout · >1 year

6,000

Jun 8, 1981

Brook Trout · >1 year

5,000

Jun 4, 1980

Brook Trout · >1 year

5,000

Jun 20, 1979

Brook Trout · >1 year

5,000

Jun 14, 1978

Brook Trout · >1 year

6,000

Aug 20, 1974

Brook Trout · >1 year

5,000

Jun 18, 1974

Brook Trout · >1 year

4,000

Jul 23, 1973

Brook Trout · Fingerling

11,000

Oct 2, 1972

Brook Trout · Fingerling

2,000

—

Brook Trout · >1 year

7,500

—

Brook Trout · >1 year

3,000

—

Brook Trout · >1 year

6,400

—

Brook Trout · >1 year

4,000

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