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Kingfisher Lake

StockedBrown TroutRainbow TroutTiger Trout

About this lake

A stocked trout lake inside Birds Hill Provincial Park, just northeast of Winnipeg. Manitoba Fisheries stocks it with brown, rainbow and tiger trout.

🏆 Trophy catches

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

24″ Rainbow TroutReleased

Volker Schwarz · June 03, 2006

61.0 cm

23″ Rainbow TroutReleased

Jason Everett · June 23, 2008

58.4 cm

22″ Rainbow Trout

Jean-Yves Pelchat · June 16, 2007

55.9 cm

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

Where it is

📍 Kingfisher Lake · Eastern

2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide

Fishing regulations

Eastern 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 Eastern 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

Black CrappieBrook TroutBrown TroutMuskellungeNorthern PikeRainbow TroutTiger TroutYellow Perch

Jun 17, 2025

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

294

Apr 29, 2024

Brown Trout · 18+ cm

500

Apr 29, 2024

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

Jun 1, 2023

Brown Trout · 18+ cm

500

Jun 1, 2023

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

Jun 21, 2022

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

Jun 21, 2022

Tiger Trout · 18+ cm

500

May 12, 2021

Brown Trout · 18+ cm

500

May 12, 2021

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

Jun 24, 2020

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

1,000

May 13, 2019

Brown Trout · 18+ cm

500

May 13, 2019

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

May 13, 2019

Tiger Trout · 18+ cm

250

May 30, 2018

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

1,000

May 26, 2017

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

1,000

Jun 8, 2016

Brown Trout · 18+ cm

500

Jun 8, 2016

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

Apr 24, 2015

Brown Trout · 12-15 cm

500

Apr 24, 2015

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

500

May 29, 2014

Brown Trout · 18+ cm

500

May 29, 2014

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

May 15, 2013

Brown Trout · 18+ cm

500

May 15, 2013

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

May 3, 2011

Brown Trout · 18+ cm

500

May 3, 2011

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

Apr 14, 2010

Brown Trout · 18+ cm

500

Apr 14, 2010

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

Apr 29, 2008

Brown Trout · 18+ cm

500

Apr 29, 2008

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

Apr 27, 2007

Brown Trout · 18+ cm

500

Apr 27, 2007

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

Apr 27, 2007

Rainbow Trout · Adult (>30 cm)

20

Apr 20, 2006

Brown Trout · 18+ cm

500

Apr 20, 2006

Rainbow Trout · Adult (>30 cm)

400

May 25, 2005

Brown Trout · Adult (>30 cm)

600

May 25, 2005

Rainbow Trout · Adult (>30 cm)

800

Jun 20, 2004

Black Crappie · Adult (>30 cm)

174

Jun 4, 2002

Brook Trout · 18+ cm

1,000

Jun 4, 2002

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

1,000

Oct 31, 2001

Brown Trout · 12-15 cm

5,000

Oct 31, 2001

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

2,500

May 12, 2001

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

3,500

Apr 19, 1999

Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)

112

May 2, 1997

Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)

90

Jul 14, 1967

Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)

5,500

May 20, 1964

Muskellunge · Fry

10,000

—

Brook Trout · Adult (>30 cm)

175

—

Brown Trout · Adult (>30 cm)

60

—

Brown Trout · >1 year

1,000

—

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

4,000

—

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

2,500

—

Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)

300

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