Southern Manitoba

Swan Lake

About this lake

A small lake in south-central Manitoba's Pembina Valley country, this Swan Lake (not the northern one) shows walleye and northern pike in angler catch reports. It is a low-pressure water without major development, suited to anglers exploring the smaller lakes of the region. Access is informal, so a small boat or shore setup is the practical approach.

🏆 Trophy catches

The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.

42.5″ Northern Pike

Louis W. Hoeppner · August 07, 1999

108.0 cm

42″ Northern Pike

Danny McDonell · June 15, 1996

106.7 cm

41.88″ Northern PikeReleased

Guy F. Grenier · June 15, 2001

106.4 cm

21.75″ SuckerReleased

Michael Penner · May 15, 2010

55.3 cm

15″ Yellow Perch

Irene Coleman · June 10, 1999

38.1 cm

14.75″ Yellow Perch

Paul Gaucher · March 04, 2011

37.5 cm

14.5″ Yellow Perch

Kevin Eidse · June 27, 1999

36.8 cm

Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)

Where it is

📍 Swan Lake · Southern

2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide

Fishing regulations

Southern Division (best match — confirm in the guide)

Heads up: this lake's division is our best match, not an official assignment. Double check it against the current Anglers' Guide before you fish.

No waterbody-specific rules listed — general Southern Division limits apply.

Species	Possession limit	Size restriction	Season
Walleye (Pickerel) & Sauger (either or combined)	4	None may exceed 55 cm	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)	4	None may exceed 75 cm	Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures 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.

Northern Pike (Jackfish)

Limit: 4
Size: None may exceed 75 cm
Season: Open year-round (all divisions; waterbody-specific closures apply)

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.

Stocking history

Walleye

Date	Species	Size	Quantity
May 26, 1983	Walleye	Fry	1,250,000
—	Walleye	Fry	5,000,000

May 26, 1983

Walleye · Fry

1,250,000

—

Walleye · Fry

5,000,000

2 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)