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)
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
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)