Dafoe Lake, Manitoba: ice fishing
Dafoe Lake is a lake in Manitoba, about 25 km² in size, about 101 km E of Thompson and 653 km N of Winnipeg (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Lake Whitefish, Cisco, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike and Walleye.
- Size: 24.9 km²
- Nearest town: Thompson, 101 km E (straight line)
- Nearest city: Winnipeg, 653 km N (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Dafoe Lake?
Provincial survey and observation records list Lake Whitefish, Cisco, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Walleye in Dafoe Lake. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Lake Whitefish ice fishing guide · Cisco ice fishing guide · Yellow Perch ice fishing guide · Northern Pike ice fishing guide · Walleye ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Dafoe Lake?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Dafoe 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 Dafoe 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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Dafoe Lake
- Archibald Lake
- Bear Head Lake, 22.3 km²
- Cauchon Lake
- Split Lake, 281 km²
- Silsby Lake, 66.9 km²
- High Hill Lake, 44 km²
- Prud'homme 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.