About this lake
A stocked walleye lake at the community of Bissett in eastern Manitoba, receiving walleye fry. General Eastern Division limits apply; check the current Manitoba Anglers' Guide.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
43″ Northern Pike
Ian Bykerk · June 14, 1998
109.2 cm
30″ WalleyeReleased
Cody Pearse · December 17, 2018
76.2 cm
24.25″ Smallmouth BassReleased
Brenda Walls · August 02, 2008
61.6 cm
24″ Freshwater DrumReleased
Scott McPherson · June 06, 2001
61.0 cm
20.75″ Smallmouth BassReleased
Regan Kilbrei · July 06, 2019
52.7 cm
20.25″ Smallmouth BassReleased
Sam Hart · September 07, 2021
51.4 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Rice Lake · Eastern
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Eastern Division (best match — confirm in the guide)
Stocked water — general Eastern Division limits apply; check the current Manitoba Anglers' Guide.
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.
Source: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide (gov.mb.ca). Summaries only — confirm in the official guide.
Stocking history
May 25, 2023
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 18, 2021
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 21, 2020
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 31, 2019
Walleye · Fry
400,000
May 30, 2014
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 25, 2004
Walleye · Fry
250,000
May 17, 2003
Walleye · Fry
250,000
May 25, 2002
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 25, 2002
Walleye · Fry
200,000
—
Smallmouth Bass · Adult (>30 cm)
48
10 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)