About this lake
A prairie pothole lake south of Riding Mountain National Park, regularly stocked with walleye fry. Good family fishing for pickerel in the Parkland's pothole country.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
43″ Northern Pike
Rosina Marchischuk · September 13, 1997
109.2 cm
42″ Northern Pike
Winston Matchett · August 09, 2007
106.7 cm
41.34″ Northern Pike
Harry Diachinsky · February 08, 1993
105.0 cm
31.5″ WalleyeReleased
Randy Bean · June 21, 2023
80.0 cm
30.71″ WalleyeReleased
Leo Sichewski · July 10, 2013
78.0 cm
30.51″ WalleyeReleased
DONNA-LEE BEAN · May 27, 2023
77.5 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Stuart Lake · Parkland
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Parkland Division (best match — confirm in the guide)
Stocked water — general Parkland 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 20, 2025
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 17, 2024
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 23, 2023
Walleye · Fry
300,000
Jun 27, 2022
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 21, 2021
Walleye · Fry
400,000
May 22, 2020
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 29, 2019
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 24, 2018
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 22, 2017
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 16, 2016
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 21, 2015
Walleye · Fry
400,000
May 31, 2014
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 29, 2013
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 14, 2012
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 23, 2011
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 25, 2009
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 27, 2008
Walleye · Fry
150,000
May 25, 2008
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 17, 2007
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 13, 2006
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 19, 2005
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 19, 1999
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 11, 1998
Walleye · Fry
250,000
May 30, 1997
Walleye · Fry
250,000
May 31, 1996
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 27, 1994
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 20, 1982
Walleye · Fry
100,000
May 30, 1979
Walleye · Fry
100,000
Jun 7, 1974
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
5,000
Jul 4, 1973
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
2,000
Apr 12, 1973
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
300
Jul 7, 1972
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
2,000
Apr 23, 1972
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
300
May 4, 1971
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
500
May 26, 1970
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 13, 1970
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
290
Jul 15, 1960
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
12,000
—
Walleye · Fingerling
5,687
—
Walleye · Fry
150,000
—
Walleye · Fry
150,000
—
Walleye · Fry
150,000
—
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
400
42 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)