Western Manitoba
Twin Lakes
About this lake
Manitoba's tiger trout destination, straight north of Roblin on Hwy 83 near the west side of Duck Mountain. The brook-brown hybrid tigers here are aggressive, gorgeous, and strictly catch-and-release, with artificial lures and flies only (no natural bait). It is an angler's dream setting that draws trophy-trout chasers from across the country.
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
45″ Northern PikeReleased
Duncan Britton · June 26, 2017
114.3 cm
44″ Northern Pike
Yvonne Taubman · June 18, 1991
111.8 cm
42″ Northern PikeReleased
Matthew Ritzer · May 31, 2002
106.7 cm
31.5″ Muskellunge
Lorne Lucier · September 25, 1995
80.0 cm
31.5″ MuskellungeReleased
Ian Dubek · August 20, 1995
80.0 cm
31″ Burbot
Stewart Graham · April 05, 2003
78.7 cm
30″ BurbotReleased
Andy Chartrand · April 01, 2017
76.2 cm
28″ Tiger TroutReleased
Garrett Betker · April 02, 2017
71.1 cm
28″ Tiger TroutReleased
Joel Wiebe · May 29, 2015
71.1 cm
27.75″ Tiger TroutReleased
Dan Thibeault · April 22, 2018
70.5 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Twin Lakes · Western
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Southern Division
Special rules for this waterbody
All trout must be released; artificial lures/flies only.
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/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
May 1, 2024
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
4,000
May 26, 2022
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
6,000
Oct 12, 2021
Tiger Trout · 12-15 cm
7,000
Oct 17, 2019
Tiger Trout · 12-15 cm
4,000
Sep 23, 2019
Tiger Trout · 12-15 cm
7,000
Sep 27, 2018
Tiger Trout · 12-15 cm
5,000
May 10, 2017
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
5,000
Oct 29, 2015
Tiger Trout · 12-15 cm
5,000
Oct 6, 2014
Tiger Trout · 12-15 cm
5,000
Jun 5, 2014
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
3,900
May 16, 2011
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
3,500
Apr 29, 2010
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
3,500
May 8, 2008
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
5,000
Apr 29, 2006
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
505
Oct 1, 2005
Tiger Trout · 12-15 cm
4,400
Oct 27, 2004
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
2,500
May 28, 2004
Tiger Trout · 18+ cm
6,500
—
Muskellunge · Fry
50,000
—
Brown Trout · Fingerling
25,000
—
Walleye · Fry
100,000
—
Walleye · Fry
125,000
21 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)