Northern Manitoba

Reindeer Lake

Northern Pike Lake Trout WalleyeArctic Grayling

About this lake

Reindeer Lake straddles the Manitoba-Saskatchewan border and is one of the largest lakes in the region. Arctic Lodges operates on the lake, where anglers target northern pike, lake trout, walleye, and arctic grayling. Its vast, island-dotted waters are classic shield-country trophy habitat.

🏆 Trophy catches

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

51.75″ Northern PikeReleased

Robert Zawacki · July 05, 2003

131.4 cm

50.5″ Lake TroutReleased

John Clarke · June 24, 2007

128.3 cm

48″ Northern PikeReleased

Wally Zallek · June 11, 1999

121.9 cm

47.24″ Lake TroutReleased

Maurice Parobec · June 22, 2010

120.0 cm

47″ Northern PikeReleased

Wynn Kearney, Jr. · September 24, 2001

119.4 cm

47″ Lake TroutReleased

Howard Nerman · June 28, 1997

119.4 cm

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

2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide

Fishing regulations

Northeast 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 Northeast 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)
Lake Trout	1	None may exceed 65 cm	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).

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).

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.