About this lake
North Cross Lake connects to South Cross Lake through a second rock tunnel under the CN line, making the Caddy-Cross chain a unique paddle-and-fish route. Angler reports list black crappie, northern pike and walleye. Like the rest of the Whiteshell, all walleye over 45 cm must be released.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
47″ Northern PikeReleased
Ken Djernes · May 30, 2007
119.4 cm
45.5″ Northern Pike
Rob Harder · May 11, 2002
115.6 cm
45″ Northern PikeReleased
Tom Challey · August 29, 2013
114.3 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 North Cross Lake · Eastern
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
North Central Division
Special rules for this waterbody
Nelson River from Whitemud Falls (Cross Lake outlet) to Kelsey Generating Station closed to lake sturgeon fishing May 1 to Jun 15.
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)
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
May 25, 2023
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 17, 2021
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 20, 2020
Walleye · Fry
400,000
May 31, 2019
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 29, 2009
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 22, 2008
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 18, 2007
Walleye · Fry
600,000
May 24, 2004
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 16, 2003
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 18, 1999
Walleye · Fry
250,000
May 12, 1998
Walleye · Fry
127,333
May 10, 1998
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 23, 1997
Walleye · Fry
250,000
May 20, 1994
Walleye · Fry
200,000
14 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)