The waters listed here are a collection of lakes and rivers frequented by members of the Manitoba Fly Fishers Association.  **Note that species may have changed on some of these lakes.  Refer to Provincial Regulations for lake specific regulations (special limits, boat restrictions, etc.)

East/South-Eastern Manitoba

Bear Lake - Rainbow Trout. Back country walk in lake. Reached by 3-km. long trail, which starts at HWY 44 east of Rennie. Look for the sign at trailhead.

Camp Lake - Rainbow Trout. Walk in lake, 1 1/2 km trail starts at Lyons Lake parking lot. Consistent producer for many years.

Hunt Lake - Brook Trout. Road access. Small lake, ideal for belly boating, located south of Westhawk Lake.

McHugh Lake - Brown Trout. Hike in lake located 3/4 km south of HWY.1. Turn west immediately after the underpass of the Westhawk Lake cloverleaf to parking area. Follow the ski trail to reach the lake. Or, to shorten the hike, take first turn south 200 yards east of West Hawk circle to parking facility in a gravel pit. Not recommended for vehicles with low road clearance. McHugh browns live up to the species reputation for being hard to catch. Key to success is patience and perseverance. NOTE: Artificial lures only regulation applies on McHugh.

Lyons Lake - Rainbow Trout. South of HWY. 1.1 km west of Ontario border. Large parking lot, toilet facilities, and picnic tables make it a good lake for a family outing.

George Lake - Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Whitefish, Pike. Backcountry lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park. Accessed by crossing the Winnipeg River from Eight-Foot Falls Campground south of Pointe du Bois then by long trail (1/2 hr. hike) to George Lake. Engaging the services of an outfitter to handle travel arrangements is recommended.

Horseshoe Lake – Smallmouth Bass, Pike. Backcountry lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park. Getting to the lake can be a bit of a challenge, but the excellent smallmouth bass fishing makes the effort worthwhile. Drive east on Provincial Road 309 turn north on gravel road just before the Lone Island Lake turn-off. Drive to parking area, 1 1/2-km portage to Meditation Lake, boat across heading north/east to 1/4-km portage which takes you into Horseshoe. Big Whiteshell Lodge also has boats to rent on this lake.  Note: Catch and release regulation applies to all smallmouth bass. (It is advisable that people making the trip should be properly equipped and have some backwoods camping experience.)

Tooth Lake - Smallmouth Bass, Pike, Whitefish. Located in Nopiming Provincial Park. Drive north on Provincial Road 314; watch for trail on west side of road 13 km past Black Lake campground. Lake is easily reached by 4-wheel drive vehicle or 15-min. hike. NOTE: Catch and release regulation applies to smallmouth bass. 

Crowduck Lake - Smallmouth Bass, Pike, Whitefish. Back country lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park. Canoe to southeast end of Big Whiteshell Lake then across 3/4-km portage to Crowduck.

Whiteshell River - Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, occasionally SM Bass, Pike and Walleye.  MFFA special stream rehabilitation project. Accessed by hiking in on the White Pine Trail off PTH 312. A great family hiking and moving water fly fishing opportunity. Fish hatchery is on opposite side of river. Tours of hatchery are available.

Winnipeg/North through Winnipeg

Assiniboine River - Walleye, Sauger, Goldeye, Catfish, Drum, etc.  Favorite access point is at Beaudry Park. 

Red River - Catfish, Carp, Silver Bass, Walleye, Sauger, Goldeye, White Bass, and the occasional Northern Pike. The Red is a world class catfish fishery, and big channel cats are highly prized by MFFA fly fishers. Use big woolly buggers or streamers on a sink tip - you will lose some flies on the bottom, though usually you can pull free. An 8 or 9 weight rod with a fighting butt is recommended - cats around three feet in length/20 lbs in weight are not unusual, and these fish don't come willingly to the net. There are some huge carp here too, though not often fair-hooked on the fly. Best area to fly fish is on the east shore, below the bridge at Lockport (low water years) or at the floodway outflow (high water years). Be mindful of how far you wade as water levels below the dam can change fairly quickly. 

Southwestern Manitoba

Bower Lake - Rainbow Trout. Located in Turtle Mountain Provincial Park west of HWY. 10 near U S border.

William Lake - Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Small-mouthed Bass, Perch. East of HWY. 10 near Turtle Moutain Provincial Park. Great campground at the lake.

East Goose Lake - Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout. Right in the town of Roblin, campground at the lake. Motel accommodations within walking distance of lake.

West Goose Lake - Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout. Right in the town of Roblin.  West, across the highway from East Goose.  

Spear Lake - Rainbow Trout. 3 km north/west of Russell. Watch for sign on HWY.83 turn west on gravel road. Camping at lake and in the town of Russell.

Tokaryk Lake - Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout. 6.5 km north of Oakburn, 1.5 km east and 2.0 km north. Nearest campground is at Seech Lake.

Patterson Lake - Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout. 6.5 km north of Oakburn  Electric Motors and Artificial bait only.

Western Manitoba

Beaver Lake - Rainbow trout. Located in Duck Mountain Provincial Park. Turn east on Pine River Road off Provincial Road 366.

East Blue Lake - Trout, Brown Trout, Splake. West side of junction of Provincial Road 366 and 367 in the Duck Mountains.

Glad Lake - Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char. Duck Mountain lake located on east side of Provincial Road 366, south of Wellman.

Gull Lake - Rainbow Trout, Spar, Whitefish, Brook Trout. North side of Provincial Road 367 in the Duck Moutains.  Power boats allowed.

Perch Lake - Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass. Small lake in the Duck Mountains, east of PR 366. Catch and release only for all species.

Laurie Lake - Brown Trout, Splake, Lake Trout. 1 km east of Childs Lake on PR 367 in Duck Mountains.

Two Mile Lake - Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout. Another Duck Mountain lake on west side of Provincial Road 366

Little McBride Lake - Brown Trout, Brook Trout. 12 km north of San Clara and 3 km east of PTH 83. Small alpine lake.

Pine River - Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout. Beautiful mountain stream accessible east of Glad Lake of PR. 366 on Pine River Road.

Gass Lake - Spar, Arctic Char, Rainbow Trout. Hike in lake in the Porcupine Forest north of Swan River. Lake is 2 km west of North Steeprock Lake.

Vini Lake - Spar, Rainbow Trout. 2 km west of North Steeprock Lake in the Porcupine Forest. Hike in access only.

Footprint Lake – Rainbow Trout. Located off Hwy.6 approximately 10 km north of Grand Rapids. Motel/Hotel are accommodations available in Grand Rapids. Camping is at Cross Lake Campground at the end of Cross Lake Road.

Barbe Lake - Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout. Located on north side of Sturgeon Lake Road approx. 6 km. west of hwy. 10  Cabin rentals and camping facilities are available at Rocky Lake near Wanless.