About this lake
A reservoir on Morden's west side and the centrepiece of the Lake Minnewasta Recreation Area, this lake offers walleye under a special size rule plus a notable black crappie population. It pairs fishing with a sandy beach, campground, and trail system, making it a strong family day-trip lake. Recent angler reports show steady crappie action.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
45″ Northern PikeReleased
Les Getty · June 15, 1994
114.3 cm
44″ Northern PikeReleased
Menno H. Bartsch · August 18, 2002
111.8 cm
43″ Northern PikeReleased
David Booker · May 16, 2017
109.2 cm
28.25″ WalleyeReleased
Seth Froese · July 06, 2015
71.8 cm
28″ WalleyeReleased
Carlene Oberg · June 24, 2008
71.1 cm
22.75″ SuckerReleased
Doris Davis · July 08, 2009
57.8 cm
21.75″ SuckerReleased
Brenden Windsor · January 27, 2016
55.3 cm
21.5″ SuckerReleased
Phillip Petkau · May 09, 2009
54.6 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Lake Minnewasta · Southern
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Southern Division (best match — confirm in the guide)
No waterbody-specific rules listed — general Southern 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.
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.
Stocking history
May 22, 2025
Walleye · Fry
250,000
May 15, 2024
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 22, 2023
Walleye · Fry
100,000
Oct 20, 2021
Walleye · 12-15 cm
800
May 20, 2021
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 21, 2020
Walleye · Fry
200,000
Sep 9, 2019
Walleye · Fingerling
500
May 17, 2016
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 29, 2014
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 29, 2013
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 12, 2012
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 22, 2011
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 12, 2010
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 25, 2009
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 24, 2008
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 15, 2007
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 15, 2006
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 13, 2005
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 28, 2004
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 17, 2003
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 28, 2002
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 15, 1999
Walleye · Fry
150,000
May 12, 1998
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 29, 1997
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 30, 1996
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 27, 1995
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 24, 1994
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 15, 1993
Walleye · Fry
150,000
May 23, 1984
Walleye · Fry
100,000
Jun 29, 1983
Largemouth Bass · Fry
25,000
May 19, 1981
Walleye · Fry
200,000
Apr 19, 1981
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
899
Apr 24, 1980
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
1,080
Apr 30, 1979
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
458
Apr 27, 1978
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
1,125
Apr 27, 1975
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
800
May 7, 1974
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
600
Apr 10, 1973
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
800
Sep 24, 1972
Walleye · Fingerling
85
Apr 22, 1972
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
800
Oct 15, 1971
Walleye · Fingerling
380
May 3, 1971
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
750
Apr 24, 1970
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
800
May 1, 1969
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
800
Apr 18, 1968
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
200
Jun 1, 1967
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
292
May 9, 1966
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
270
Apr 28, 1965
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
1,000
May 14, 1964
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
175
May 3, 1960
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
400
Jul 30, 1959
Largemouth Bass · Fingerling
8,000
—
Walleye · Fingerling
610
—
Walleye · Fry
150,000
—
Walleye · Fry
150,000
—
Walleye · Fry
200,000
—
Walleye · Fry
100,000
—
Walleye · Fry
150,000
—
Walleye · Fry
100,000
—
Walleye · Fry
100,000
—
Largemouth Bass · 0
12,500
—
Walleye · Fingerling
8,983
—
Largemouth Bass · Fingerling
500
—
Largemouth Bass · Fingerling
500
—
Largemouth Bass · Fingerling
200
—
Largemouth Bass · 0
21
65 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)