About this lake
Knee Lake sits in the northern wilds about a 90-minute flight north of Winnipeg. North Star Resort is based on the lake, advertising trophy northern pike, walleye, and brook trout. It is a classic multi-species fly-in destination with very light fishing pressure.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
50.75″ Northern PikeReleased
Dominic Schmidt · July 09, 2024
128.9 cm
50.25″ Northern PikeReleased
Michael Biviano · June 24, 2000
127.6 cm
50″ Northern PikeReleased
Roy Sherbo · August 26, 2005
127.0 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Knee 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)
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.