Bear Lake
Bear Lake is the 54th-largest of 195 named lakes in Whiteshell, with 4.9 miles of charted shoreline and 1 island.
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2026 regulations
Seasons & limitsSouthern Division
No species survey has been published for this water, so these are the Southern Division's seasons as the guide states them — they apply here whatever swims in it.
- Stocked trout water: This water is open to fishing all year, with the following exceptions. All Lake trout caught must be released from September 15 to and including October 31. No fishing for walleye during the walleye closed season from April 6, 2026 to and including May 8, 2026. No bow fishing, dip netting, or seining is allowed on stocked trout waters. In Duck Mountain Provincial Park, and in Porcupine Provincial Forest, all trout smaller than 35 cm must be released, except those caught in streams. (Bear Lake (W of Caddy L))
| Species | Season |
|---|---|
| All Other Species | Open year-round |
| Lake Sturgeon | June 16 to and including April 30 |
| Lake Trout | November 1 to and including September 14 |
| Walleye/Sauger | May 9, 2026 to and including April 4, 2027 |
Division seasons transcribed from the Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (in force April 1, 2026). The guide is itself a summary — the regulations in force, not necessarily those in the guide, apply. Waters can carry their own rules; confirm with the official guide (PDF) before you fish — and with the current publications page if a newer edition is out.
Manitoba stocking records
Stocking history
Fish stocking recorded for this water by Manitoba's Fisheries Branch.
| Year | Species | Fish stocked |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Brown Trout | 15,126 |
| 2012 | Rainbow Trout | 2,000 |
| 2010 | Rainbow Trout | 8,000 |
| 2009 | Brown Trout | 1,750 |
| 2009 | Rainbow Trout | 2,500 |
| 2007 | Rainbow Trout | 3,000 |
| 2006 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 |
| 2004 | Rainbow Trout | 4,000 |
| 2003 | Brown Trout | 750 |
| 2003 | Rainbow Trout | 5,000 |
| 2001 | Rainbow Trout | 10,000 |
| 1998 | Rainbow Trout | 46,000 |
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