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Lac Du Bonnet

StockedBrown TroutRainbow TroutTiger Trout

About this lake

The Lac du Bonnet area's stocked trout waters near the town of Lac du Bonnet on the Winnipeg River. Manitoba Fisheries has stocked them with brown, rainbow and tiger trout.

Where it is

πŸ“ Lac Du Bonnet Β· Eastern

2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide

Fishing regulations

Eastern Division (best match β€” 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 β€” 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) β€” 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 β€” confirm in the official guide.

Stocking history

Brook TroutBrown TroutLargemouth BassMuskellungeRainbow TroutTiger TroutWalleye

Oct 17, 2023

Brown Trout Β· Adult (>30 cm)

80

Jun 5, 2023

Brown Trout Β· 18+ cm

500

Jun 5, 2023

Rainbow Trout Β· 18+ cm

1,000

May 25, 2022

Brown Trout Β· 18+ cm

500

May 25, 2022

Rainbow Trout Β· 18+ cm

500

May 25, 2022

Tiger Trout Β· 18+ cm

1,000

May 5, 1982

Brook Trout Β· >2 years

1,000

May 5, 1982

Rainbow Trout Β· >2 years

1,000

Jun 2, 1972

Muskellunge Β· Fry

50,000

Jun 3, 1971

Muskellunge Β· Fry

30,000

Jun 5, 1970

Muskellunge Β· Fry

15,000

Jun 5, 1969

Muskellunge Β· Fry

15,000

May 30, 1968

Muskellunge Β· Fry

20,000

Jun 8, 1967

Muskellunge Β· Fry

20,000

May 22, 1960

Walleye Β· Egg

2,000,000

Jun 1, 1959

Walleye Β· Egg

1,530,000

May 16, 1957

Walleye Β· Egg

500,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Fry

400,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Fry

1,000,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Fry

1,000,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Fry

5,000,000

β€”

Brook Trout Β· Fingerling

21,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Egg

2,040,000

β€”

Brown Trout Β· Fingerling

8,000

β€”

Rainbow Trout Β· Fingerling

20,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Egg

1,020,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Egg

1,020,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Egg

340,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Fry

480,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Fry

400,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Fry

400,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Fry

450,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Fry

600,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Fry

550,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Fry

450,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Fry

200,000

β€”

Largemouth Bass Β· Fingerling

500

β€”

Walleye Β· Fry

200,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Fry

150,000

β€”

Walleye Β· Fry

250,000

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