About this lake
A Swan Valley-area walleye lake that the province and Swan Valley Sport Fishing have monitored for walleye recruitment in multiple years. It carries special regulations: walleye limit is 2 and all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released. A quieter option for anglers exploring the Duck Mountain region's walleye waters.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
41″ Northern Pike
Wendy Klein · August 20, 1999
104.1 cm
13.13″ Yellow Perch
Mervin Skraba · June 23, 2001
33.4 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Southern Division
Special rules for this waterbody
Walleye limit 2; all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released.
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
Sep 26, 2012
Walleye · Adult (>30 cm)
50
Sep 19, 2012
Walleye · Adult (>30 cm)
75
Sep 28, 2011
Walleye · 18+ cm
160
Sep 27, 2011
Walleye · 18+ cm
425
Oct 13, 2010
Walleye · Adult (>30 cm)
214
Oct 5, 2010
Walleye · Adult (>30 cm)
185
May 19, 1998
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 18, 1976
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 31, 1974
Walleye · Fry
100,000
Jun 7, 1972
Splake · >1 year
2,000
May 17, 1971
Splake · >1 year
2,000
11 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)