News - Fishing

The Manitoba government is proposing regulatory amendments under the Fisheries Act, including angling licence exemptions for active military members, veterans and seniors, as part of its strategy to modernize the management of fisheries and angling in the province.

Manitoba’s recreational angling season officially opens Saturday, May 14 in the southern region and Saturday, May 21 in the northwest and north central regions.

Manitobans are reminded the recreational ice fishing season in the southern fishing division will close for the year at 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2022.

Manitobans will have a great reason to get out and enjoy the province’s beautiful outdoors and world-class fisheries during this year’s Winter Family Fishing Weekend.

A Manitoba summer tradition continues with the province’s free family fishing and provincial park access weekend happening June 12 and 13.

Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen announced that the 2021-22 fishing season officially opens Saturday, May 15 in the southern division and Saturday, May 22 in the rest of the province.

Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen announced that Manitobans can now purchase 2021–22 angling licenses online through the province’s e-licensing website.

Manitobans will be able to get outside and try their luck ice fishing at many of Manitoba’s world-class lakes and rivers during this year’s Winter Family Fishing Weekend, running from Saturday, Feb. 13, to Monday, Feb. 15.

Manitobans are able to enjoy free access to provincial parks this weekend and those wishing to fish may do so without acquiring a licence.

Manitoba Conservation and Climate advises conservation officers recently found two fishers with three times the legal limit of fish during a routine check near Selkirk.