Lake Manitoba Narrows Walleye Northern Pike Ice Fishing
The Manitoba government released a report looking at the health of Lake Winnipeg that is to serve as a guide to clean up the province’s largest lake. The report, by Manitoba Water Stewardship and Environment Canada, looks at the current and ongoing research on Lake Winnipeg including water quality, water levels, algae growth and climate [...]
Attach a long cord to your sled. Not only does this make the sled easier to pull but should someone fall through the ice you can push the sled to them holding onto the line. Carry two picks – spikes protruding from wooden hand holds – to help pull your way out if you should [...]
Oxygen equals fish… Too often while ice fishing pike, anglers head to the same location they had success in the spring and summer. While the pike may be at these locations for part of the winter, they most likely won’t be there for long. Pike are often on the move during the winter months as [...]
Things to Take on Your Trip: Minimum You Should Take: Fishing rods, DUH!!! Reels- Micro-spinning reel Line- 4-8 lb test ice-line, use 1 size smaller than what you would use in summer Bait: check local regulations for what you can use A 5 gallon bucket to sit on or to transport your catch home Hand [...]
Some of the best ice fishing in the world takes place at Lake of the Woods, where walleye and muskie are king in the waters near Northwest Angle & Islands, although you may find significant schools of northern pike, smallmouth bass, and crappie. Come December and Four Mile Bay has 7-9 inches of ice, which [...]
MANITOBANS who farm along the Assiniboine River near the Saskatchewan border say the province failed to protect their interests in a recent water deal with its western neighbour. The farmers say the agreement will leave them with ongoing flooding problems. The deal will allow Saskatchewan to proceed with plans to build a 23-kilometre channel to [...]
What do you reckon of when you hear the words “Ice Fishing”? For many people ice fishing brings to mind a winter pursuit enjoyed by those in cottage country far away from the huge city. I thought the same, until yesterday when I had the chance to learn more about an ice fishing festival in our [...]
