Competitive Fishing Events

Persons and organizations holding fishing derbies or tournaments that have more than 25 participants must obtain a free Competitive Fishing Event License four weeks prior to the event. Licenses are available from Fisheries Branch. All participants must have a Manitoba Angling License unless exempt. All walleye, sauger, trout, smallmouth bass, and channel catfish entered must [...]

Holding and Releasing Fish

Fish being legally retained may be held live only while you are actively fishing, and they must be held within 25 m of you. If you release fish, they must be released unharmed into the water from which they were taken. They must not be tagged or marked in any way, unless authorized by a [...]

Bow Fishing

Bow Fishing (the shooting of fish with archery equipment) is permitted for carp and suckers only. Angling season and license requirements apply. A fish arrow and at least 20-kg test line must be used. Using a crossbow to fish is illegal. One Hour Canada Furnasman New Homes Furnasman Winnipeg 21 Degrees One Hour Mr Furnaces [...]

Fish Remains

Fish cleaning remains must not be left on beaches or shorelines. At sites such as boat launches, campgrounds, lodges, etc., fish remains must be placed in containers provided for that purpose. One Hour Canada Furnasman New Homes Furnasman Winnipeg 21 Degrees One Hour Mr Furnaces One Hour Boonstraonehour Air Quality’s One Hour Related Websites If [...]

Ice Fishing Shelters

All ice fishing shelters must clearly display the owner’s name and address. Ice fishing shelters must be removed by March 13 on the Red River, by March 31 in the rest of the Southern Division and by April 15 in the Northwest, North Central and Northeast Divisions, or when requested to do so by a [...]

Angling and Ice Fishing

Angling is fishing with a hook and line. The use of any unusual or special gimmicks is often illegal and best avoided. Hooks or lures must not be spring-loaded. Anglers may use only one rod and line, except during ice fishing when two may be used. Only two hooks or lures may be used per [...]

License Exemptions

The following people may angle without a license: Any person under the age of 16 who has permanently resided in Manitoba for at least six months. Any Canadian resident or nonresident under the age of 16. The person must fish with a license holder, or someone exempt from holding a license, and their catch must [...]

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