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Minnedosa Trout Pond

StockedBrown TroutRainbow Trout

About this lake

A stocked trout pond within the town of Minnedosa, just downstream of Minnedosa Lake, stocked with brown and rainbow trout. A handy family fishing spot away from the bustle of the big lake.

Where it is

📍 Minnedosa Trout Pond · 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 trout water — open to fishing all year; general Western 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

Brown TroutRainbow Trout

Jun 26, 2018

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

Jun 20, 2017

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

Jun 23, 2016

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

Jun 23, 2016

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

50

May 29, 2015

Brown Trout · 12-15 cm

250

May 29, 2015

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

250

Jun 24, 2013

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

300

May 15, 2012

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

Jun 22, 2010

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

300

May 12, 2009

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

May 21, 2008

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

May 14, 2007

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

May 23, 2006

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

May 3, 2005

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

Apr 27, 2004

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

500

May 5, 2003

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

300

May 31, 1999

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

400

May 6, 1998

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

300

Jun 5, 1997

Brown Trout · 12-15 cm

150

Jun 5, 1997

Rainbow Trout · Adult (>30 cm)

100

May 30, 1996

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

400

Oct 2, 1995

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

300

Jun 9, 1995

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

300

May 26, 1995

Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

1,500

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Rainbow Trout · Fingerling

1,000

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