News - Ice Fishing

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship urges anyone with an ice shack on a lake or river in southern Manitoba to remove the structure as soon as possible, as long as ice conditions are safe to do so.

Manitobans are encouraged to get outdoors and try their hand at ice fishing for free this long weekend, Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh announced.

Manitoba families and visitors to the province won’t need a fishing licence to enjoy ice fishing during the third annual Winter Family Fishing Weekend that runs Saturday until Monday.

A Winkler man has drowned while ice fishing after his ATV went through the ice on Cedar Lake yesterday afternoon.

Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship is urging individuals with ice shacks on any lake or river in southern or central Manitoba to take the structures off the ice as soon as possible, as long as conditions allow a safe removal.

Manitobans and visitors to the province will be able to enjoy ice fishing without needing a Manitoba fishing licence during the second annual winter Family Fishing Weekend from Feb. 18 to 20.

Manitoba’s first Winter Family Fishing Weekend will be held on the Louis Riel long weekend, Feb. 19 to 21, Water Stewardship Minister Christine Melnick announced.

A public meeting will be held in Selkirk on Wednesday, Nov. 24 to gather views and suggestions on appropriate approaches to manage ice fishing on the lower Red River, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced.