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LAKES and FISH

Quesnel Lake
Manigotagan
Happy Lake
Kaminisoowung Lake

Walleye
Smallmouth bass
Northern pike
Perch

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Manigotagan Lake - home of "the reef"

Trophy smallmouth bass, walleye, and northern pike fishing

Monster smallmouth and walleye

Manigotagan is the largest and deepest of our three lakes, covering approximately 6 square miles and reaching 65 feet deep.

Manigotagan Lake has two distinct sections: the upper and the lower, both of which have excellent fishing for smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, and perch.

Manigotagan Lake features

Large smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, and perch
Deepwater whitefish
Two sections: upper and lower
Designated shore lunch sites with fire pits
Designated island camping sites
2 miles wide by 3 miles long, 65 feet deep
Beautiful boreal forest scenery, including two sets of waterfalls/rapids
Adjoining chain of lakes

The name Manigotagan is a Saulteaux Indian phrase "Mannuh-Gundahgan", which means "Bad Throat". The place where the waterfall makes a noise “like a bull moose with a bad throat.” The native legend is that this eerie sound came from Wood Falls, some three miles from the mouth of the river.

Master Angler information

The Manitoba Master Angler program has been around for over 50 years. Each year, thousands of trophy fish from over 30 species are caught. Almost 90% of are released.

Below are the Master Anglers caught and registered in Manigotagan Lake. Many more have been caught and not registered.

Manigotagan Lake - home of "the reef"

Trophy smallmouth bass, walleye, and northern pike fishing

Monster smallmouth and walleye

Manigotagan Lake features

Master Angler information

Master Angler lists for Manigotagan Lake (PDF)