About this lake
A small flood-control reservoir on the upper Vermilion River just north of Riding Mountain National Park, known for trophy smallmouth with very little angling pressure. Walleye and browns have also been stocked here historically. It is electric-motor only, has an undeveloped launch, and water levels can change quickly. Directions start at Sticky's Bait and Tackle in Dauphin.
Size: 64.2 ha
Max depth: 8.9 m
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
23.13″ Brown Trout
Donald P. Ross · July 30, 1996
58.8 cm
23″ Smallmouth Bass
Jamie Maliteare · August 10, 2003
58.4 cm
22.75″ Brown Trout
Donald P. Ross · April 29, 1998
57.8 cm
22″ Brown TroutReleased
Dean Bodnar · May 13, 2006
55.9 cm
21.5″ Smallmouth BassReleased
Adrian Aaron Hrabarchuk · June 02, 2026
54.6 cm
21.5″ Rainbow Trout
James Pavlin · June 28, 1999
54.6 cm
21.25″ Smallmouth BassReleased
Sebastian Nybo · August 13, 2026
54.0 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Southern Division
Special rules for this waterbody
Part of the Dauphin Lake system: Dauphin Lake tributary closures apply. Also a stocked trout water.
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.
Smallmouth Bass
- Limit
- 4
- Size
- None may exceed 45 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
Jun 27, 2022
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 19, 2021
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 24, 2020
Walleye · Fry
200,000
Oct 17, 2019
Brook Trout · 12-15 cm
2,500
May 28, 2019
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 21, 2017
Walleye · Fry
200,000
Sep 19, 2016
Walleye · Fingerling
365
May 30, 2014
Walleye · Fry
400,000
Oct 9, 2013
Walleye · Fingerling
324
May 30, 2013
Walleye · Fry
300,000
Sep 20, 2012
Walleye · Adult (>30 cm)
200
May 12, 2012
Walleye · Fry
300,000
Sep 29, 2011
Walleye · 18+ cm
300
Oct 6, 2009
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
5,000
Oct 1, 2008
Brown Trout · 12-15 cm
5,000
Oct 24, 2007
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
5,000
Oct 2, 2006
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
5,000
May 16, 2005
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
5,000
Oct 12, 2004
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
5,000
Sep 14, 1995
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
8,000
Jul 4, 1994
Rainbow Trout · 12-15 cm
5,000
Jun 29, 1983
Smallmouth Bass · Fingerling
25,000
May 31, 1983
Brown Trout · >2 years
1,500
May 29, 1983
Brown Trout · >1 year
5,000
Jul 16, 1981
Brook Trout · >1 year
10,000
May 26, 1981
Brook Trout · Fingerling
2,000
—
Brown Trout · >1 year
10,000
—
Brown Trout · >1 year
5,000
—
Rainbow Trout · >1 year
2,000
—
Brown Trout · >1 year
35,500
—
Brown Trout · Fingerling
30,000
—
Brown Trout · >1 year
9,600
—
Rainbow Trout · >2 years
4,000
—
Rainbow Trout · >1 year
5,000
—
Brook Trout · >1 year
2,000
—
Brown Trout · Fingerling
34,000
—
Brown Trout · >1 year
2,000
—
Brown Trout · Fingerling
25,000
—
Brown Trout · >1 year
3,600
—
Black Crappie · Fingerling
60
40 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)