Western Manitoba

Marshs Lake

About this lake

An oxbow lake in Spruce Woods Provincial Park by the Spirit Sands, stocked with northern pike by Manitoba Fisheries. A popular shore-fishing and paddling spot reached by the Marshs Lake self-guiding trail.

🏆 Trophy catches

The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.

10″ Rock BassReleased

Owen Shiloff · June 08, 2020

25.4 cm

Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)

Where it is

📍 Marshs Lake · Western

2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide

Fishing regulations

Western Division (best match — confirm in the guide)

Heads up: this lake's division is our best match, not an official assignment. Double check it against the current Anglers' Guide before you fish.

Stocked water — general Western Division limits apply; check the current Manitoba Anglers' Guide.

Species	Possession limit	Size restriction	Season
Northern Pike (Jackfish)	4	None may exceed 75 cm	Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)

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). Summaries only — confirm in the official guide.

Stocking history

Northern PikeYellow Perch

Date	Species	Size	Quantity
Apr 29, 2015	Northern Pike	Adult (>30 cm)	300
Apr 29, 2015	Northern Pike	Adult (>30 cm)	300
May 15, 2014	Northern Pike	Adult (>30 cm)	325
—	Northern Pike	Adult (>30 cm)	1,400
—	Yellow Perch	Adult (>30 cm)	500

Apr 29, 2015

Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)

300

Apr 29, 2015

Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)

300

May 15, 2014

Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)

325

—

Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)

1,400

—

Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)

500

5 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)