About this lake
A stocked trout lake southwest of Sandy Lake in western Manitoba, stocked with rainbow and tiger trout. Trout limit is one, all trout over 45 cm must be released, and only artificial lures and flies may be used.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
27.75″ Rainbow TroutReleased
Larry McNicholl · October 09, 2011
70.5 cm
27″ Rainbow TroutReleased
Joel Wiebe · May 20, 2012
68.6 cm
27″ Rainbow TroutReleased
Mark Stevenson · May 01, 2012
68.6 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Western Division (best match — confirm in the guide)
Special rules for this waterbody
Trout limit is one; all trout over 45 cm must be released; artificial lures and flies only.
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
Jun 1, 2022
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
7,000
Oct 4, 2021
Tiger Trout · 12-15 cm
7,000
May 13, 2020
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
7,000
Sep 24, 2014
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
10,000
Oct 24, 2013
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
10,000
Jun 7, 2011
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
4,688
Oct 14, 2010
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
5,000
Oct 19, 2009
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
4,500
Nov 4, 2008
Tiger Trout · 12-15 cm
4,500
Oct 9, 2008
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
4,500
Oct 5, 2007
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
4,500
Oct 5, 2007
Tiger Trout · 12-15 cm
4,500
12 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)