About this lake
A stocked trout lake just south of the town of Sandy Lake, just north off PTH 45. Manitoba Fisheries stocks it with rainbow trout.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
26.28″ Rainbow TroutReleased
Robert Langston · December 10, 2017
66.8 cm
25.25″ Rainbow TroutReleased
Ethan Langston · December 11, 2017
64.1 cm
25″ Rainbow TroutReleased
Ethan Langston · December 10, 2017
63.5 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Lake 400 · Western
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Western Division (best match — confirm in the guide)
Stocked water — general Western 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
Oct 1, 2024
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
1,000
Sep 28, 2023
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
1,000
Sep 14, 2022
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
1,500
Sep 16, 2021
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
1,500
Oct 5, 2020
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
1,500
Sep 6, 2019
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
1,500
Oct 2, 2018
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
1,000
Oct 25, 2017
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
1,500
Oct 13, 2016
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
2,000
Nov 2, 2015
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
2,000
Jun 3, 2014
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
1,500
Jun 24, 2013
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
2,000
May 15, 2012
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
1,500
Jun 7, 2011
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
1,000
Jun 22, 2010
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
1,400
May 12, 2009
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
1,000
Jun 4, 2008
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
1,000
May 25, 1994
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 20, 1991
Walleye · Fry
100,000
19 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)