Eastern Manitoba
Tugby Lake
About this lake
A stocked trout lake in the north-central Whiteshell Provincial Park, reached by a short walking trail south of Echo Lake. Provincially stocked with Arctic char and brook trout.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
25″ Brook Trout
Jason Trumbla · June 19, 1994
63.5 cm
25″ Brook Trout
Rick J. Hoglander · March 05, 1994
63.5 cm
24.25″ Brook Trout
Stan Kaczanowski · March 05, 1994
61.6 cm
24″ Brown Trout
Metro Bodnar · December 31, 1993
61.0 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Tugby Lake · 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
Aug 21, 2024
Arctic Char · 12-15 cm
1,000
Aug 21, 2024
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
3,000
Sep 29, 2023
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
5,000
Sep 14, 2020
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
6,000
Aug 28, 2018
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
5,000
Aug 30, 2016
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
3,000
Aug 27, 2014
Brook Trout · Fingerling
4,000
Sep 8, 2010
Brook Trout · Fingerling
2,000
Jun 18, 2009
Brook Trout · 18+ cm
2,000
May 25, 2007
Brook Trout · Fingerling
2,000
Jun 14, 2005
Brook Trout · Fingerling
2,000
Jun 17, 2002
Brook Trout · Fingerling
10,000
May 27, 2002
Brook Trout · 18+ cm
1,000
Aug 17, 2001
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
7,000
May 29, 1997
Brook Trout · Fingerling
5,000
May 29, 1996
Brook Trout · Fingerling
5,000
Aug 29, 1995
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
5,000
May 17, 1995
Brook Trout · Fingerling
9,000
Aug 11, 1993
Brook Trout · Fingerling
5,000
May 26, 1993
Brook Trout · >1 year
7,200
—
Brook Trout · Fingerling
3,200
—
Brook Trout · Fingerling
6,000
—
Brook Trout · Fingerling
6,000
—
Brook Trout · Fingerling
10,000
—
Brown Trout · >1 year
4,000
25 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)