Eastern Manitoba

Quesnel Lake

Walleye Northern Pike Smallmouth Bass Yellow Perch Lake Whitefish

About this lake

Quesnel Lake anchors the Quesnel chain of lakes at the northern edge of Nopiming Provincial Park, served by the drive-to Q Lake Lodge at Caribou Landing. The lodge's waters hold trophy walleye, monster smallmouth bass, northern pike, perch and whitefish, and Hunt Fish Manitoba ranks the chain among Manitoba's best trophy fisheries for both walleye and smallmouth. Rental boats and private island campsites are available through the lodge.

🏆 Trophy catches

The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.

47.75″ Northern Pike

Fred W. Krauchi · June 05, 2002

121.3 cm

42.5″ Northern PikeReleased

Armandt DeKlerk · July 29, 2023

108.0 cm

42.5″ Northern PikeReleased

Steve Mathre · June 05, 2003

108.0 cm

36.42″ Walleye

Barbara A. Waller · August 17, 1994

92.5 cm

35.83″ Walleye

Keith Smith · July 29, 1993

91.0 cm

34.06″ WalleyeReleased

Jim Barthelette · August 20, 1994

86.5 cm

Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)

Where it is

📍 Quesnel Lake · Eastern

2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide

Fishing regulations

Southern 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.

No waterbody-specific rules listed — general Southern Division limits apply.

Species	Possession limit	Size restriction	Season
Walleye (Pickerel) & Sauger (either or combined)	4	None may exceed 55 cm	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)	4	None may exceed 75 cm	Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)
Smallmouth Bass	4	None may exceed 45 cm	Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)
Yellow Perch	25	No size restriction (provincially)	Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures 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)

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)

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.