News - Fishing

The province is encouraging Manitobans to get outside and explore fishing opportunities throughout the province during this year’s free Winter Family Fishing Weekend.

The Manitoba government has contributed an additional $794,000 to the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund (FWEF) to further build its capacity to support projects that promote the sustainable use and proactive management of fish and wildlife populations and habitat throughout the province.

The Manitoba government has issued permits authorizing three resource tourism operators to offer commercial overnight accommodations on ice on Lake Winnipeg for the 2022-23 winter season.

The Manitoba government is proposing regulatory amendments under the Fisheries Act, including angling licence exemptions for active military members, veterans and seniors, as part of its strategy to modernize the management of fisheries and angling in the province.

Manitoba’s recreational angling season officially opens Saturday, May 14 in the southern region and Saturday, May 21 in the northwest and north central regions.

Manitobans are reminded the recreational ice fishing season in the southern fishing division will close for the year at 11:59 p.m. on April 3, 2022.

Manitobans will have a great reason to get out and enjoy the province’s beautiful outdoors and world-class fisheries during this year’s Winter Family Fishing Weekend.

A Manitoba summer tradition continues with the province’s free family fishing and provincial park access weekend happening June 12 and 13.

Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen announced that the 2021-22 fishing season officially opens Saturday, May 15 in the southern division and Saturday, May 22 in the rest of the province.

Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen announced that Manitobans can now purchase 2021–22 angling licenses online through the province’s e-licensing website.