About this lake
Simonhouse Lake sits on the Grass River between the Cranberry lakes and Lake Athapapuskow. A Hunt Fish Manitoba feature highlights the Simonhouse Narrows for big numbers of walleye. It pairs well with a Cranberry Lakes trip for anglers chasing numbers.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
47.5″ Northern PikeReleased
Leigh Johnston · June 15, 2004
120.7 cm
46″ Northern PikeReleased
Mark Walker · June 11, 2003
116.8 cm
46″ Northern PikeReleased
David Vost · September 10, 1999
116.8 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Simonhouse Lake · Northern
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Northwest Division (best match — confirm in the guide)
No waterbody-specific rules listed — general Northwest 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.
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.