About this lake
A stocked trout lake near the junction of PTH 44 and the Trans-Canada Highway by Falcon Lake, stocked with arctic char, brown, rainbow, and tiger trout. Trout limit is one and only artificial lures and flies may be used.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
28″ Brown TroutReleased
Bob Kroeker · November 04, 2022
71.1 cm
28″ Brown TroutReleased
Bob Kroeker · May 19, 2013
71.1 cm
27.5″ Brown TroutReleased
Ronald Enns · September 26, 2013
69.8 cm
27.25″ Tiger TroutReleased
Kaden Sutyla · December 27, 2024
69.2 cm
27.17″ Tiger TroutReleased
Brayden Duncan · January 17, 2026
69.0 cm
25.75″ Tiger TroutReleased
Dalain Prefontaine · March 31, 2022
65.4 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 McHugh Lake · Eastern
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Eastern Division (best match — confirm in the guide)
Special rules for this waterbody
Trout limit is one; artificial lures and flies only; no motors except electric motors.
Stocked trout water — open to fishing all year; general Eastern 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
May 6, 2024
Arctic Char · 18+ cm
1,000
May 6, 2024
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
1,000
Jun 15, 2022
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
3,000
Sep 15, 2020
Brown Trout · 12-15 cm
3,000
Jun 7, 2019
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
2,000
Apr 26, 2018
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
2,000
May 4, 2017
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
2,000
May 4, 2017
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
1,000
May 4, 2016
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
2,000
May 13, 2015
Brown Trout · 12-15 cm
2,000
May 22, 2014
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
2,000
May 14, 2013
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
2,000
May 14, 2013
Brown Trout · Adult (>30 cm)
20
Apr 23, 2012
Brown Trout · 12-15 cm
2,000
Apr 23, 2012
Brown Trout · Adult (>30 cm)
20
May 13, 2011
Brown Trout · Adult (>30 cm)
25
May 5, 2011
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
2,000
Apr 26, 2010
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
2,000
May 5, 2009
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
2,000
Nov 12, 2008
Brown Trout · 12-15 cm
1,000
Apr 16, 2008
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
2,000
Oct 17, 2005
Brown Trout · 12-15 cm
5,000
Jul 21, 2004
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
10,000
Jun 11, 2004
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
2,925
Sep 18, 2003
Brown Trout · 12-15 cm
7,500
Jul 9, 2003
Brown Trout · Fingerling
33,000
Sep 12, 2002
Brown Trout · 12-15 cm
7,500
Sep 12, 2002
Sparr · 12-15 cm
3,000
Dec 21, 2001
Brown Trout · Egg
700,000
Nov 9, 2001
Brown Trout · 12-15 cm
4,500
Nov 9, 2001
Sparr · 12-15 cm
1,000
Sep 5, 2001
Brown Trout · 12-15 cm
7,500
Apr 4, 2001
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
5,000
Mar 27, 2001
Brown Trout · Adult (>30 cm)
225
Jun 5, 2000
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
3,000
Oct 8, 1998
Brown Trout · 12-15 cm
1,800
May 5, 1998
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
850
May 5, 1998
Brown Trout · Fingerling
5,000
May 29, 1997
Brown Trout · 12-15 cm
10,000
Nov 21, 1995
Brown Trout · Adult (>30 cm)
80
Mar 8, 1994
Brown Trout · Fry
62,232
Aug 25, 1993
Brown Trout · Fingerling
10,000
Jun 4, 1993
Brown Trout · Fry
100,000
May 16, 1984
Brown Trout · >1 year
1,500
May 17, 1983
Brown Trout · >1 year
1,500
—
Brown Trout · >1 year
2,000
—
Brown Trout · >1 year
4,000
—
Brown Trout · Fingerling
5,000
—
Brown Trout · >1 year
3,000
—
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
1,800
—
Brook Trout · 0
1,000
—
Brook Trout · 0
1,000
52 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)