About this lake
A reservoir on the Little Saskatchewan River near Rivers, provincially stocked with walleye fry and known for walleye, pike and perch. Rivers Provincial Park on its shore offers a popular beach and fishing access. The lake has multiple boat launches, and Rivers Provincial Park on the north shore provides boat access, camping and a beach.
Size: 638.5 ha (1,578 acres)
Max depth: 15 m (50 ft)
🏆 Trophy catches
The biggest documented fish caught here, from the Manitoba Master Angler record book.
47″ Northern Pike
Orville Olson · July 07, 1993
119.4 cm
46.5″ Northern PikeReleased
Michael Perreault · July 27, 2010
118.1 cm
46″ Northern Pike
Donald Barber · September 15, 2000
116.8 cm
Source: Manitoba Master Angler record book (anglers.travelmanitoba.com)
Where it is
📍 Wahtopanah Lake · Western
2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide
Fishing regulations
Western Division (best match — confirm in the guide)
Stocked water — general Western Division limits apply; check the current Manitoba Anglers' Guide.
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.
Source: 2026 Manitoba Anglers' Guide (gov.mb.ca). Summaries only — confirm in the official guide.
Stocking history
May 21, 2025
Walleye · Fry
800,000
May 19, 2024
Walleye · Fry
800,000
May 23, 2023
Walleye · Fry
800,000
May 30, 2022
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 21, 2021
Walleye · Fry
800,000
May 22, 2020
Walleye · Fry
1,500,000
May 29, 2019
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 24, 2018
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 20, 2017
Walleye · Fry
1,500,000
May 19, 2016
Walleye · Fry
1,100,000
May 15, 2015
Walleye · Fry
1,100,000
Jun 2, 2014
Walleye · Fry
400,000
May 31, 2014
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 28, 2014
Walleye · Fry
1,000,000
May 29, 2013
Walleye · Fry
400,000
May 13, 2012
Walleye · Fry
1,000,000
May 22, 2011
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 12, 2010
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 25, 2009
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 25, 2008
Walleye · Fry
800,000
May 19, 2007
Walleye · Fry
600,000
May 11, 2006
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 17, 2005
Walleye · Fry
600,000
May 28, 2004
Walleye · Fry
600,000
May 15, 2003
Walleye · Fry
600,000
May 27, 2002
Walleye · Fry
1,500,000
May 19, 2001
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 10, 2000
Walleye · Fry
1,500,000
May 17, 1999
Walleye · Fry
800,000
May 14, 1998
Walleye · Fry
900,000
May 28, 1997
Walleye · Fry
700,000
May 30, 1996
Walleye · Fry
600,000
May 28, 1995
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 25, 1995
Walleye · Fry
200,000
May 22, 1994
Walleye · Fry
800,000
May 13, 1993
Walleye · Fry
800,000
May 23, 1984
Walleye · Egg/Fry
300,000
May 26, 1983
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 20, 1982
Walleye · Fry
500,000
May 14, 1980
Walleye · Fry
300,000
May 21, 1975
Walleye · Fry
500,000
Jul 7, 1973
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
5,000
Jul 6, 1972
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
3,000
Jun 23, 1972
Smallmouth Bass · Fingerling
5,000
Jun 29, 1971
Smallmouth Bass · Fingerling
3,000
May 25, 1971
Walleye · Fry
200,000
Jul 8, 1969
Yellow Perch · Adult (>30 cm)
1,450
Apr 24, 1969
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
875
Jun 7, 1966
Muskellunge · Fry
10,000
May 27, 1966
Walleye · Egg
300,000
Jul 20, 1965
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
10,000
Jun 8, 1965
Rainbow Trout · >1 year
5,000
Jul 23, 1964
Largemouth Bass · Fingerling
16,000
Jul 15, 1964
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
20,000
May 30, 1964
Rainbow Trout · >1 year
4,000
Jul 17, 1963
Largemouth Bass · Fingerling
17,000
May 16, 1963
Rainbow Trout · Fry
40,000
May 16, 1963
Walleye · Egg
500,000
Jul 27, 1962
Largemouth Bass · Fingerling
7,500
Jul 3, 1962
Rainbow Trout · Fry
50,000
Jul 7, 1961
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
40,000
May 24, 1961
Walleye · Egg
170,000
Oct 26, 1960
Largemouth Bass · Fingerling
6,075
Jul 5, 1960
Rainbow Trout · Fingerling
40,000
May 19, 1960
Walleye · Egg
1,000,000
—
Walleye · Fry
1,000,000
—
Walleye · Fry
750,000
—
Walleye · Fry
600,000
—
Walleye · Fry
800,000
—
Walleye · Fry
500,000
—
Muskellunge · Fry
100,000
—
Walleye · Fry
300,000
—
Walleye · Fry
250,000
—
Walleye · Fry
200,000
—
Northern Pike · Adult (>30 cm)
1,215
75 stocking events · Source: Manitoba Waterbody Stocking Records, Manitoba Wildlife and Fisheries Branch (open.canada.ca)