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Tower Pond

StockedRainbow TroutTiger Trout

About this lake

A stocked trout pond on Hecla Island, about 10 km west of Hecla Village, provincially stocked with rainbow trout (and tiger trout in recent years).

2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide

Fishing regulations

Interlake 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.

Stocked water — general Interlake 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

Rainbow TroutTiger Trout

Apr 29, 2024

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

Jun 1, 2023

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

Jun 21, 2022

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

May 12, 2021

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

May 24, 2020

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

May 13, 2019

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

May 13, 2019

Tiger Trout · 18+ cm

67

May 30, 2018

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

May 26, 2017

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

May 3, 2016

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

Apr 24, 2015

Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm

200

May 29, 2014

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

May 15, 2013

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

May 23, 2012

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

May 12, 2011

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

May 3, 2010

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

May 30, 2009

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

May 20, 2008

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

May 9, 2007

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

200

May 5, 2006

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

250

May 30, 2005

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

250

May 7, 2004

Rainbow Trout · 18+ cm

250

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