Western Manitoba
Stony Creek
About this lake
A stocked trout stream west of Neepawa, provincially stocked with brook trout.
Where it is
📍 Stony Creek · Western
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Western Division (best match — confirm in the guide)
Special rules for this waterbody
Closed to all fishing from November 1 to April 15 (stocked trout stream).
Stocked water — 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
Oct 5, 2020
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
4,000
Oct 15, 2016
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
1,000
Oct 15, 2014
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
6,000
Jul 4, 2012
Brook Trout · 18+ cm
1,500
Jul 4, 2012
Brook Trout · 18+ cm
1,500
Oct 18, 2010
Brook Trout · Fingerling
1,260
May 23, 2006
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
3,000
May 11, 2004
Brook Trout · Fingerling
3,000
Sep 18, 2000
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
4,000
Sep 30, 1998
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
2,000
Nov 6, 1996
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
1,000
Oct 30, 1996
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
2,000
Jul 12, 1984
Brook Trout · >1 year
1,500
Aug 26, 1981
Brook Trout · Fingerling
10,000
May 31, 1972
Brook Trout · >2 years
500
Sep 17, 1970
Brook Trout · >1 year
500
May 5, 1969
Brook Trout · >1 year
1,000
Jun 27, 1968
Brook Trout · >1 year
500
May 25, 1967
Brook Trout · >1 year
500
May 27, 1966
Brook Trout · >1 year
500
May 19, 1965
Brook Trout · >1 year
1,000
May 28, 1964
Brook Trout · >1 year
1,000
May 23, 1963
Brook Trout · >1 year
1,000
May 26, 1962
Brook Trout · >1 year
1,000
Jun 8, 1961
Brook Trout · >1 year
984
Aug 23, 1960
Brook Trout · Fingerling
3,000
Aug 15, 1958
Brook Trout · Fingerling
1,500
—
Brook Trout · >1 year
1,000
—
Brook Trout · >1 year
1,000
—
Yellow Perch · >1 year
12,000
—
Brook Trout · >1 year
500
31 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)