Big Island Lake, Manitoba: ice fishing

Big Island Lake is a lake in Manitoba, about 11 km² in size, about 7.2 km E of Flin Flon and 313 km NE of Prince Albert (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Whitefish, Lake Trout, Burbot and Cisco.

What fish are in Big Island Lake?

Provincial survey and observation records list Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Whitefish, Lake Trout, Burbot, Cisco in Big Island Lake. The list may not be complete.

Guides: Walleye ice fishing guide · Northern Pike ice fishing guide · Lake Whitefish ice fishing guide · Lake Trout ice fishing guide · Burbot ice fishing guide · Cisco ice fishing guide

Is the ice safe on Big Island Lake?

Nobody has reported ice thickness on Big Island Lake yet this season. Do not assume the ice is safe: drill and measure it yourself. Ice thickness guidance.

What are the fishing regulations for Big Island Lake?

Official regulations (Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026-27). Always confirm against the current official guide before you fish. This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal harvest (poaching) that results from relying on it.

Catches and lures

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Other lakes near Big Island Lake

Updated 2026-11-06. Lake names and locations: Canadian Geographical Names Data Base (Natural Resources Canada). Lake sizes: HydroLAKES (Messager et al. 2016, CC BY 4.0). Nearest towns: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). About these data.