About this lake
A trophy walleye factory in northeastern Manitoba fished by Budd's Gunisao Lake Lodge. In 2022, 65% of all Manitoba Master Angler walleyes (May-August) were caught at Gunisao, with 708 Master Angler walleyes recorded. Trophy northern pike, whitefish, suckers and perch are also caught.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
46.99″ Northern PikeReleased
Errol Can · June 07, 2013
119.3 cm
46.25″ Northern PikeReleased
Harry Beaty · July 13, 2011
117.5 cm
46″ Northern Pike
Jamie Bell · April 18, 2015
116.8 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Gunisao Lake · Northern
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Northeast Division (best match — confirm in the guide)
No waterbody-specific rules listed — general Northeast 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)
Yellow Perch
- Limit
- 25
- Size
- No size restriction (provincially)
- 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 7, 1994
Lake Trout · Fry
100,000
—
Lake Trout · Fingerling
137,374
2 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)