About this lake
A large, clear Canadian Shield lake just south of Thompson in Paint Lake Provincial Park, renowned for dense populations of thick-bodied walleyes. Northern pike are also abundant. Paint Lake Lodge on its shore offers cabins, a full-service restaurant and boat rentals.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
46.85″ Northern PikeReleased
Jim Jackson · June 04, 1999
119.0 cm
45″ Northern PikeReleased
Aime Gaudry · July 03, 2015
114.3 cm
44.25″ Northern Pike
George Hodges · June 13, 1991
112.4 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Paint Lake · Northern
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
North Central Division (best match — confirm in the guide)
No waterbody-specific rules listed — general North Central Division limits apply.
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
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Walleye · Fry
55,000
1 stocking event · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)