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)
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
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)