Manitoba Fisheries Online

Manitobafisheries.com is a website designed to provide a one-stop shop for those interested in our fisheries resource. On the site you will find fisheries information including fish identification keys, provincial stockings, recipes, educational resources and more. Our goal is to provide our customers with first-class service in a user-friendly format. So come and explore Manitoba [...]

Limits and Possession

Fish are considered  to be in possession if they are not immediately released into the water from which they were taken. Possession limits are the same as daily catch limits in Manitoba. You may possess no more than one limit of each kind of fish at any time. This includes all fish you have in [...]

Mercury in Fish

Although Manitoba has some of the cleanest waters in the world, all fish contain some mercury from natural sources. Human activities can cause further increases in these natural mercury levels. Fish from some areas may have elevated mercury levels. One Hour Canada Furnasman New Homes Furnasman Winnipeg 21 Degrees One Hour Mr Furnaces One Hour [...]

Border Waters

Anglers who are on or in the immediate vicinity of lakes or rivers that cross a Manitoba border may have only a Manitoba limit of fish. Anglers may have either a Manitoba or an Ontario Angling License (or be exempt from holding one) to fish on all of Davidson Lake, Frances Lake, Garner Lake, High [...]

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 [...]

Fishways (Fish Ladders)

Fishways are used to assist fish passage through, over or around barriers. Please respect these structures when in use and do not disturb the fish. Remember, it is a violation to fish (including dip netting, seining and minnow trapping) within 23 metres of a fishway (fish ladder). One Hour Canada Furnasman New Homes Furnasman Winnipeg [...]

Buying and Selling Fish

Fish harvested while angling may not be bought, sold, traded or bartered. If you buy fish from a commercial fisherman or retailer be sure to get a sales receipt at the time of sale. You must carry this receipt with the fish as proof of purchase. One Hour Canada Furnasman New Homes Furnasman Winnipeg 21 [...]

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 [...]

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