Measuring a Fish

Total fish length is measured from the most anterior part of the head to the most posterior part of the tail laid flat (i.e.not pinched). Note: 2.54 cm = 1 inch. High Quality Management Lakes High Quality Management Waters have reduced possession and size limits to protect and maintain high quality fisheries. They are listed [...]

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 [...]

Bait

Night crawlers and earthworms may be used as bait in all Fishing Divisions in Manitoba. They may be imported to Manitoba in a sterile medium such as paper mulch, but not in soil. Leeches, frogs and salamanders (water dogs) may also be used as bait in all Divisions. However, they may not be imported. Possession [...]

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