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Kormans Lake

StockedArctic CharBrook TroutRainbow Trout

About this lake

A northern stocked trout lake east of Snow Lake, off PR 392 on the Osborne Lake Road, listed as open all year in the Manitoba Anglers' Guide. Manitoba Fisheries stocks it with arctic char, brook and rainbow trout.

🏆 Trophy catches

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

30.25″ Rainbow TroutReleased

Greg Foord · August 05, 1993

76.8 cm

30″ Rainbow Trout

Steve Strickland · January 07, 2001

76.2 cm

28.75″ Rainbow TroutReleased

Clayton Schick · November 23, 2025

73.0 cm

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

Where it is

📍 Kormans 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

Arctic CharBrook TroutRainbow Trout

Sep 17, 2024

Arctic Char · 18+ cm

1,000

Sep 17, 2024

Brook Trout · 12-15 cm

2,000

Sep 21, 2023

Brook Trout · 12-15 cm

2,000

Sep 21, 2023

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

4,000

Sep 12, 2022

Brook Trout · 12-15 cm

2,000

Sep 12, 2022

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

4,000

Sep 9, 2021

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

5,000

Sep 8, 2020

Brook Trout · 12-15 cm

2,000

Sep 8, 2020

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

4,000

Sep 9, 2019

Brook Trout · 12-15 cm

2,000

Sep 9, 2019

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

4,000

Aug 30, 2018

Brook Trout · 12-15 cm

2,000

Aug 30, 2018

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

2,500

Sep 21, 2017

Brook Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Sep 21, 2017

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

2,500

Oct 22, 2016

Brook Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Oct 22, 2016

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

2,500

Sep 28, 2015

Brook Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Sep 28, 2015

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

1,000

Jun 11, 2014

Brook Trout · 18+ cm

1,000

Jun 11, 2014

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

2,500

Sep 30, 2010

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

5,000

Jul 15, 2009

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

5,000

Jul 18, 2007

Brook Trout · Fingerling

2,000

Jul 18, 2007

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

3,000

Oct 1, 2005

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

2,000

Jun 24, 2004

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

5,000

Jul 10, 2003

Brook Trout · Fingerling

3,000

Jul 10, 2003

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

5,000

Jun 27, 2002

Brook Trout · Fingerling

3,000

Jun 27, 2002

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

5,000

Jul 18, 2001

Brook Trout · Fingerling

3,000

Jul 18, 2001

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

5,000

Jun 3, 1998

Brook Trout · Fingerling

3,000

Jun 3, 1998

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

5,000

Jul 3, 1997

Brook Trout · Fingerling

3,000

Jul 3, 1997

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

7,000

Jun 27, 1996

Brook Trout · Fingerling

3,000

Jun 27, 1996

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

4,000

May 26, 1995

Brook Trout · Fingerling

3,000

May 26, 1995

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

6,000

Jul 28, 1994

Brook Trout · Fingerling

1,000

Jun 14, 1994

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

5,000

May 27, 1993

Brook Trout · Fingerling

2,000

May 27, 1993

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

5,000

Jun 12, 1984

Brook Trout · >1 year

3,200

Jun 12, 1984

Rainbow Trout · >1 year

2,400

Jun 23, 1983

Brook Trout · >1 year

5,000

Jun 23, 1983

Rainbow Trout · >1 year

5,000

Jun 22, 1982

Brook Trout · >1 year

9,750

Jul 16, 1981

Brook Trout · >1 year

25,870

Jun 16, 1981

Brook Trout · >1 year

10,000

Jun 16, 1981

Rainbow Trout · >1 year

8,000

Jun 26, 1980

Brook Trout · >1 year

7,000

Jun 26, 1980

Rainbow Trout · >1 year

2,000

Jun 14, 1979

Brook Trout · >2 years

6,000

Jun 22, 1978

Brook Trout · >1 year

15,000

Jun 25, 1975

Brook Trout · >1 year

5,000

Jun 13, 1974

Brook Trout · >1 year

5,000

Jun 23, 1973

Brook Trout · >1 year

4,400

Jun 18, 1973

Brook Trout · >2 years

1,300

Aug 26, 1972

Brook Trout · >1 year

1,000

Aug 26, 1972

Brook Trout · >2 years

3,000

Jun 22, 1971

Brook Trout · >1 year

7,000

Aug 11, 1970

Brook Trout · >1 year

10,000

Jun 22, 1970

Brook Trout · >1 year

5,000

Jun 16, 1969

Brook Trout · >1 year

13,000

Jun 4, 1968

Brook Trout · >1 year

4,000

Sep 7, 1967

Brook Trout · Fingerling

15,000

Oct 4, 1966

Brook Trout · Fingerling

19,000

Jun 29, 1965

Brook Trout · Fry

30,000

—

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

6,000

—

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

1,000

—

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

3,000

—

Rainbow Trout · >1 year

580

—

Rainbow Trout · >1 year

3,000

—

Brook Trout · >1 year

3,000

—

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

4,000

—

Brook Trout · >1 year

2,200

—

Brook Trout · >1 year

3,000

—

Rainbow Trout · >1 year

3,000

—

Rainbow Trout · >2 years

3,000

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