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Lake Wahtopanah

1,564 acSurface area633 ha
17 ftMean depth5.3 m
Southern DivisionFishing zone
RiversNearest town3 km E
17 miShoreline28 km
On the lakeBoat launchOpenMB entry points
RoadsideNearest roadSaulteaux Lane
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Lake Wahtopanah is the 82nd-largest of 1,983 named lakes in Southern Manitoba, with 17 miles of charted shoreline and 3 islands. The lake lies 3 km east of Rivers.

Manitoba Fisheries · Waterbody Data

Fish species

Also present: Burbot, Rainbow Trout, Rock Bass, White Sucker

Stocked: Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch (most recently 2026).

Historically recorded gamefish (Manitoba Fisheries, Waterbody Data) — not a survey.

On this water

Lodges & operators 0

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2026 regulations

Seasons & limitsSouthern Division

Southern DivisionManitoba rules are not yet structured on BorealBound. Check the official Manitoba Anglers' Guide (PDF) and the e-licensing publications page before you fish.

MNRF stocking records

Stocking history

MNRF recreational fish stocking recorded for this water.

YearSpeciesFish stocked
2026Walleye800,000
2025Walleye800,000
2024Walleye800,000
2023Walleye800,000
2022Walleye200,000
2021Walleye800,000
2020Walleye1,500,000
2019Walleye500,000
2018Walleye500,000
2017Walleye1,500,000
2016Walleye1,100,000
2015Walleye1,100,000

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