Elgin Reservoir, Manitoba: ice fishing
Elgin Reservoir is a reservoir in Manitoba, about 21 km S of Souris and 50 km SW of Brandon (straight-line distances). Fish recorded in this lake (provincial survey and observation records): Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout and Yellow Perch.
- Nearest town: Souris, 21 km S (straight line)
- Nearest city: Brandon, 50 km SW (straight line)
- Ice status: pre-season, no thickness report yet
What fish are in Elgin Reservoir?
Provincial survey and observation records list Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Yellow Perch in Elgin Reservoir. The list may not be complete.
Guides: Brown Trout ice fishing guide · Northern Pike ice fishing guide · Walleye ice fishing guide · Rainbow Trout ice fishing guide · Yellow Perch ice fishing guide
Is the ice safe on Elgin Reservoir?
Nobody has reported ice thickness on Elgin Reservoir yet this season. Do not assume the ice is safe: drill and measure it yourself. Ice thickness guidance.
What are the fishing regulations for Elgin Reservoir?
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 This summary may be out of date or incomplete: you are responsible for reading and following the current regulations, and Ice Fish Canada is not responsible for any violation or illegal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 Elgin Reservoir
- Derksen-Heide Reservoir
- Boissevain Reservoir, 36 ha
- Deloraine Reservoir, 34 ha
- Max Lake, 3.03 km²
- Nellie Lake, 1.19 km²
- Overend Lake, 1.05 km²
- Bower Lake, 52 ha
- Isabella Lake, 37 ha
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.