About this lake
A lake in Manitoba's Interlake region between Lake Manitoba and Lake Winnipeg, connected to both via the Fairford and Dauphin rivers. Anglers report walleye, northern pike and freshwater drum. New outlet channels now help regulate its historically flood-prone water levels.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
42.25″ Northern PikeReleased
Douglas Tritthart · February 02, 2020
107.3 cm
41.5″ Northern PikeReleased
Nathan Olson · December 12, 2020
105.4 cm
41″ Northern PikeReleased
Karson Turel · May 14, 2023
104.1 cm
32″ Freshwater DrumReleased
Judy A. Muller · July 20, 2006
81.3 cm
32″ Freshwater DrumReleased
John Harper · July 04, 2006
81.3 cm
29.75″ Freshwater DrumReleased
Charity McGlashon · July 18, 2007
75.6 cm
28″ Walleye
Matthew Hanneson · July 17, 1998
71.1 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Lake St. Martin · Interlake
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Southern Division
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.
Northern Pike (Jackfish)
- Limit
- 4
- Size
- None may exceed 75 cm
- Season
- Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)
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 23, 2025
Walleye · Fry
1,500,000
May 20, 2024
Walleye · Fry
2,000,000
May 22, 2023
Walleye · Fry
1,200,000
May 21, 2021
Walleye · Fry
2,500,000
Jun 1, 2019
Walleye · Fry
2,000,000
May 22, 2018
Walleye · Fry
1,000,000
May 13, 2012
Walleye · Fry
1,000,000
May 14, 2010
Walleye · Fry
1,000,000
May 27, 2008
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 16, 2007
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 12, 2006
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 21, 2005
Walleye · Fry
1,000,000
May 27, 2004
Walleye · Fry
1,000,000
May 12, 2004
Lake Whitefish · Fry
2,000,000
May 17, 2003
Walleye · Fry
2,000,000
May 28, 2002
Walleye · Fry
1,000,000
May 21, 2001
Walleye · Fry
50,000
May 19, 2001
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 6, 2001
Lake Whitefish · Fry
2,400,000
May 8, 2000
Walleye · Fry
1,000,000
May 16, 1998
Walleye · Fry
500,000
Apr 27, 1998
Lake Whitefish · Fry
3,000,000
May 31, 1997
Walleye · Fry
1,000,000
May 3, 1997
Lake Whitefish · Fry
5,000,000
May 1, 1996
Lake Whitefish · Fry
5,000,000
May 24, 1995
Walleye · Fry
1,000,000
May 11, 1995
Lake Whitefish · Fry
6,700,000
May 26, 1994
Walleye · Fry
1,000,000
Apr 22, 1994
Lake Whitefish · Fry
8,000,000
Apr 4, 1994
Lake Whitefish · Fry
6,000,000
Apr 3, 1994
Lake Whitefish · Fry
7,000,000
Apr 23, 1993
Lake Whitefish · Fry
10,000,000
Apr 8, 1993
Lake Whitefish · Fry
8,000,000
May 23, 1985
Walleye · Fry
700,000
May 20, 1985
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 29, 1984
Walleye · Fry
250,000
Jun 3, 1983
Walleye · Fry
3,000,000
May 4, 1982
Lake Whitefish · Fry
6,200,000
Apr 28, 1981
Lake Whitefish · Fry
6,250,000
Apr 30, 1977
Lake Whitefish · Fry
2,750,000
May 4, 1973
Lake Whitefish · Egg/Fry
2,600,000
—
Lake Whitefish · Fry
17,000,000
—
Lake Whitefish · Fry
2,000,000
—
Lake Whitefish · Fry
5,500,000
—
Lake Whitefish · Fry
9,550,000
—
Lake Whitefish · Fry
6,000,000
—
Lake Whitefish · Egg
35,350,000
—
Lake Whitefish · Egg
20,000,000
—
Lake Whitefish · Egg
10,000,000
—
Lake Whitefish · Egg
11,000,000
—
Lake Whitefish · Egg
12,000,000
51 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)