About this lake
A small stocked trout water by the Wasakamew Lake (formerly Troy Lake) campground near Thompson, stocked with brook trout and rainbow trout by Manitoba Fisheries. Open to fishing all year as a stocked trout water.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
23″ Rainbow Trout
Dawn Recknell · June 24, 1997
58.4 cm
22″ Rainbow Trout
Barbara Recknell · June 12, 1993
55.9 cm
21″ Rainbow Trout
Clifford Hibbs · November 08, 1992
53.3 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Northern Division (best match — confirm in the guide)
Stocked trout water — open to fishing all year; general Northern 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
Sep 23, 2024
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
500
Sep 18, 2023
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
500
Sep 20, 2022
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
500
Sep 27, 2021
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
500
Sep 21, 2020
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
500
Sep 18, 2018
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
500
Oct 3, 2017
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
500
Oct 15, 2016
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
500
Oct 7, 2015
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
500
Oct 1, 2014
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
500
Sep 14, 2010
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
1,000
Jun 30, 2009
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
1,000
Jul 6, 2007
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
1,000
Oct 6, 2005
Brook Trout · Fingerling
1,000
Jun 30, 2004
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
1,000
Jun 19, 2003
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
1,000
Jun 26, 2002
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
1,000
Jun 27, 2001
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
1,000
Jun 11, 1998
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
1,000
Jul 30, 1996
Brook Trout · Fingerling
500
Aug 24, 1995
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
500
Jun 7, 1993
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
500
Jun 13, 1984
Brook Trout · >1 year
2,500
Jun 22, 1983
Rainbow Trout · >1 year
2,500
Sep 7, 1982
Rainbow Trout · >1 year
2,500
Jun 19, 1981
Rainbow Trout · >1 year
2,500
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Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
500
—
Rainbow Trout · >1 year
580
—
Rainbow Trout · >2 years
650
—
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
1,000
—
Brown Trout · Fingerling
4,000
—
Rainbow Trout · >1 year
1,000
32 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)