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
π Lac Du Bonnet Β· Eastern
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Eastern Division (best match β confirm in the guide)
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
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)