Whitefish Lake
One lake, 2 charted basins — combined figures below.
Walleye opens Sat, May 16 — it lies 12 km east of Flin Flon.
Whitefish Lake is the 350th-largest of 1,054 named lakes in Northwest Manitoba, with 8.7 miles of charted shoreline and 2 islands.
Manitoba Fisheries · Waterbody Data
Fish species
Also present: Cisco, White Sucker
Historically recorded gamefish (Manitoba Fisheries, Waterbody Data) — not a survey.
On this water
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2026 regulations
Seasons & limitsNorthwest Division
- Rule for this water: closed to all fishing from May 1 to and including May 31. (Whitefish Lake and Pineroot River from Whitefish Lake to and including Wabishkok Lake)
| Species | Season | Possession limit | Size restriction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Whitefish | Open year-round | 10 | — |
| Northern Pike (Jackfish) | Open year-round | 4 | None may exceed 75 cm |
| Walleye (Pickerel) & Sauger (either or combined) | May 16, 2026 to and including April 30, 2027 | 4 | None may exceed 55 cm |
| Yellow Perch | Open year-round | 25 | — |
Division seasons and provincial limits transcribed from the Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (in force April 1, 2026), shown for this lake's species. 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.
Comparable trips
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