Fishing: More to ice than the cold

You go to the bait store for minnows, hit the lake and drive on a plowed road, unload your gear and walk into a fish house with holes drilled and the heat on. This scenario plays out on a daily basis across the state during the winter as fishing enthusiasts utilize services provided by resorts, [...]

Ice Fishing Tips

Don’t wait until spring to nail that trophy walleye or trout! Our ice fishing tips will help make your winter fly by in grand fishing style! Arm yourself with the knowledge to make your day a memorable one on the hard water. There are a number of things to consider before going ice fishing. Is [...]

Canadian Walleye Fishing Tips

Tһе first thing уου want tο know аbουt Canadian walleye fishing tips іѕ pertaining tο spring fishing rіɡһt аftеr tһе spawn. If tһе lake still һаѕ ice covering, tһе walleye аrе going tο stay іח tһе shallower waters rіɡһt аftеr spawning. Tһіѕ usually lasts fοr up tο three weeks аftеr spawning. It іѕ possible tο [...]

Choosing a Portable Ice Fishing Hut

How to Choose a Portable Ice Fishing Hut Apart from an ice auger, the portable ice fishing hut is one of the most important items an angler will purchase. Purchasing a portable ice fishing hut will go a long way to ensure you have a great day while out ice fishing. Today’s portable ice fishing [...]

Ice Fishing Tips

Don’t wait until spring to nail that trophy walleye or trout! Our ice fishing tips will help make your winter fly by in grand fishing style! Arm yourself with the knowledge to make your day a memorable one on the hard water. There are a number of things to consider before going ice fishing. Is [...]

Break out your rods and reels: Winter Family Fishing Weekend planned

Manitobans and visitors will be able to fish without a licence Feb. 19-21, the province announced this morning in proclaiming the first Winter Family Fishing Weekend. “We encourage Manitobans and visitors to take advantage of this free ice fishing weekend as a healthy winter activity and an opportunity to enjoy Manitoba’s great outdoors,” Water Stewardship [...]

Alcohol and Ice-fishing

It would appear that the Ontario Provincial Police are sending out mixed signals with regards to alcohol and ice-fishing. As Kelly Roche of the Ottawa SUN reported: “Last Thursday, Eastern Region OPP issued a statement saying it’s illegal to drink alcohol inside or outside a hut. This was just two weeks after Sault Ste. Marie [...]

Handling, Transport and Storage of Fish

Live fish may not be transported away from the waters where they were caught, except under the authority of a permit issued by Fisheries Branch. Fish must not be handled, transported or disposed of in a way that will allow it to spoil. Fish must be transported and stored so that the number, species, and [...]

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 [...]

Manitoba Ice Fishing Lodges

Ice fishing is one of   Canada’s  oldest and coldest outdoor traditions as well as favorite pastimes in the cold Manitoba wintertime climes.  You do not have to be a most avid angler to avoid this Manitoba wintertime pastime.  While old school fisherman and women work drill their own holes with ice augers , an easier [...]

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