Big Whiteshell Lake, Manitoba: ice fishing

Big Whiteshell Lake is a lake in Manitoba, about 55 km E of Lac du Bonnet and 131 km E of Winnipeg (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Kokanee, Walleye, Northern Pike, Burbot, Yellow Perch and Cisco.

What fish are in Big Whiteshell Lake?

Provincial survey and observation records list Kokanee, Walleye, Northern Pike, Burbot, Yellow Perch, Cisco in Big Whiteshell Lake. The list may not be complete.

Guides: Kokanee ice fishing guide · Walleye ice fishing guide · Northern Pike ice fishing guide · Burbot ice fishing guide · Yellow Perch ice fishing guide · Cisco ice fishing guide

Is the ice safe on Big Whiteshell Lake?

Nobody has reported ice thickness on Big Whiteshell 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 Whiteshell 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Whiteshell 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.