About this lake
A small stocked trout pond in the Whiteshell area, 14 km west of Falcon Lake on the south side of Hwy 1, provincially stocked with brown and rainbow trout.
Where it is
📍 Strawberry Pond · 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.
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
Apr 24, 2024
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
200
May 11, 2023
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
200
May 19, 2022
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
200
Jun 9, 2021
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
200
Jun 25, 2020
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
300
May 17, 2019
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
200
May 17, 2019
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
200
Jun 20, 2018
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
200
May 2, 2017
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
200
May 16, 2016
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
200
Apr 16, 2015
Brown Trout · 12-15 cm
200
Apr 16, 2015
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
200
May 19, 2014
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
200
May 8, 2013
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
200
May 8, 2013
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
200
Apr 19, 2012
Brown Trout · 12-15 cm
200
Apr 19, 2012
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
200
May 11, 2011
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
200
May 11, 2011
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
200
Apr 13, 2010
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
100
Apr 13, 2010
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
100
May 11, 2009
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
250
May 11, 2009
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
250
May 16, 2008
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
200
May 16, 2008
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
200
Apr 26, 2007
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
250
Apr 26, 2007
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
250
Apr 13, 2006
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
500
Apr 13, 2006
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
500
Apr 26, 2005
Brown Trout · 18+ cm
500
Apr 26, 2005
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
500
May 4, 2004
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
500
Apr 29, 2002
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
500
Apr 25, 2001
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
500
Apr 18, 2000
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
250
Apr 23, 1999
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
250
May 11, 1998
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
250
Jun 11, 1997
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
1,200
Jun 14, 1996
Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm
250
Aug 30, 1993
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
2,500
May 14, 1984
Brook Trout · >1 year
500
—
Brown Trout · >1 year
2,000
—
Brown Trout · >1 year
1,000
—
Rainbow Trout · >2 years
150
—
Rainbow Trout · >1 year
500
—
Rainbow Trout · >2 years
200
—
Rainbow Trout · >1 year
250
—
Rainbow Trout · >2 years
500
—
Brook Trout · >1 year
500
—
Brook Trout · >1 year
500
—
Brook Trout · >1 year
1,500
—
Brook Trout · >1 year
3,000
52 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)