Manitoba Anglers' Guide

manitobafisheries.com

2011

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As Manitobas Minister of Water Stewardship, I invite all anglers to experience our world-class fisheries and participate in the many programs that promote the benefits of recreational angling as a leisure activity. My department is committed to partnering with anglers, stewardship groups, industry, and others with an interest in working to preserve angling as an important part of Manitobas heritage, now and into the future. Through these partnerships, Manitoba will continue to be one of the premier recreational fishing destinations in North America. The Fisheries Enhancement Fund continues to build and develop innovative fisheries programs throughout the province by supporting fisheries research and monitoring, by rehabilitating and enhancing important habitat, and by providing education to strengthen stewardship values. Through these initiatives, Manitoba continues to lead the nation in developing leading-edge programs that enhance, educate, and promote the benefits of having a healthy and diverse fisheries resource. I encourage all Manitobans and guests to our province to take advantage of the many quality recreational angling opportunities offered throughout the province. Have a safe and enjoyable fishing season!

Contents
Whats New for 2011....................................................................... 2 Pending & Possible Changes ......................................................... 2 Licences .......................................................................................... 3 Fees ....................................................................................... 3 Exemptions........................................................................... 3 Outlets .................................................................................. 3 General Regulations ....................................................................... 3 Fishing Methods ................................................................... 3 Barbless Hooks..................................................................... 3 Angling and Ice Fishing ........................................................ 3 Ice Fishing Shelters .............................................................. 3 Fish Remains ........................................................................ 4 Bait ........................................................................................ 4 Dip Netting, Seining, and Minnow Trapping ...................... 4 Spear Fishing ........................................................................ 4 Bow Fishing .......................................................................... 4 Holding and Releasing Fish ................................................. 4 Competitive Fishing Events ................................................. 4 Buying and Selling Fish ........................................................ 4 Fishways (Fish Ladders) ....................................................... 4 Handling, Transport and Storage ........................................ 4 Border Waters ....................................................................... 5 Limits .............................................................................................. 5 Fishing Divisions Map and Seasons ............................................. 8 Southern Division Regulations ...................................................... 8 Northwest Division Regulations .................................................. 13 North Central Division Regulations .............................................14 Northeast Division Regulations ...................................................14 Status Indian Information............................................................. 15 Manitoba Water Stewardship Offices .......................................... 15 Common Manitoba Fish Species ................................................ 16 Master Angler Application ............................................................17 Regulations are also available online at www.manitobafisheries.com. New regulations are in bold type.

Honourable Christine Melnick Minister Water Stewardship

Whats New For 2011

The regulations in this book are in effect on April 1, 2011. The following regulations are new for 2011. On Kenton Reservoir, walleye limit is 4 and all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released. Line Lake and Marge Lake, walleye limit is zero. On Pickerel Bay and Pickerel Bay Channel (Lake Athapapuskow), closed to all fishing from May 1 to and including May 31. On Wekusko Lake, all walleye/sauger over 55 cm must be released. On Bear and Utik lakes in the Northeast Division, all nonresidents of Manitoba who fish must be registered and staying with, and obtain a Special Angling Licence (free) from, a licensed Manitoba tourist operator with an allocation for these fisheries.

Possible Changes
The following proposed regulation changes are listed a year in advance to give anglers a chance to express their opinions. To comment on these possible changes, e-mail: [email protected] or call (204) 945-6640. On Sandy Lake, walleye limit is 4. On Rocky Lake, remove closure on Goose Bay. On Grass River from the outlet on Wekusko Lake on a line from the mouth of Rex Creek, southeast to the southwest corner of Campbell Island to the rapids downstream (including Missipisew and Wuskatasko Rivers), closed to all fishing from April 1 to and including June 30. On Osborne Lake, Osborne Lake Creek and Wekusko Brook, closed to all fishing from April 1 to and including June 30. On Herb Bay north of the hydro line on Wekusko Lake, closed to all fishing from April 1 to and including June 30. The date for removal of ice fishing shelters on the Red River will be changed to the Sunday that falls on or between March 1 and March 7.

Pending Changes
The following changes fall under the Fisheries Act of Canada and require federal approval prior to becoming law. Lake 400 and Beautiful Lake will be added to the stocked trout waters list. On Antons Lake no motors, with the exception of electric motors, may be used. Persee Lake will be added to the stocked trout waters list, no natural bait and no motors, with the exception of electric motors, may be used.

Front Cover Background: Kississing Lake Foreground: Pam Spitula holding a goldeye.

New and possible changes in italics are intended to simplify and reduce the number and complexity of regulations.

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Licence Fees (includes GST)

Conservation Regular Resident Senior (Manitobans 65 and over)........Free .................... See Resident regular licence Resident (Manitobans age 16-64) ...........$13.94 ................. $19.83 Canadian Resident (age 16 and over) ......................$22.77 ................ $42.40 Nonresident (age 16 and over) ......................$32.59 ................. $57.12

LICENCE OUTLETS

Licences are sold at most hardware and sporting goods stores, fishing centres, and lodges. Not all vendors carry nonresident licences and many do not have licences during winter. Licences may also be bought by Mastercard, Visa or by mail. Call 1-800-214-6497 or send a cheque or money order for the appropriate licence fee (payable to Minister of Finance) to The Cashier, Manitoba Conservation, 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 3W3. Include first name, surname, and initials; full address; day, month, and year of birth; and sex of licensee.

General Regulations
Recreational fishing in Manitoba is governed by regulations made under The Provincial Fisheries Act and the Fisheries Act of Canada. This guide provides a summary of those regulations. The actual regulations in force, not necessarily those in this guide, shall apply. Regulations other than those under the Fisheries Act of Canada may also apply while fishing, e.g. regarding the use of boats, motors, vehicles, etc. For more details on regulations contact your local Manitoba Water Stewardship Office (see page 15).

Angling Licences
All persons, except those exempted below, who engage in angling, dip netting, seining, minnow trapping, spear fishing, and bow fishing, must have a Manitoba Angling Licence on their person. Licences are valid from May 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012. Licences must be signed to be valid, and are not transferrable or refundable. If a licence is lost another must be purchased. The time of licence validity has no impact on season dates. See page 8 for general season dates. Manitoba Resident Seniors A Manitoba Resident Seniors Conservation Licence is for seniors (65 and over) who have permanently resided in Manitoba for at least 6 months and is valid for a conservation limit of fish only. Manitoba seniors wanting a regular limit of fish must buy a regular resident licence. Conservation Licence A Conservation Licence entitles the holder to the same rights as a Regular Licence holder except for reduced limits for some species: 4 walleye/sauger, 4 pike, 1 lake trout, 1 channel catfish, 2 smallmouth bass and 2 stocked trout. Limits for other species remain the same. Resident or Nonresident? A resident is a person who has lived in Manitoba for the immediate past six months. A Canadian resident is a person who has lived elsewhere in Canada for the immediate past six months. Any person who has not lived in Manitoba or Canada for the immediate past six months is a nonresident and must purchase a nonresident licence.

NOTE:

Open fires are prohibited in the Burning Permit Areas of Manitoba from April 1 to November 15, unless the fire is in an approved fire pit. If approved fire pits are not available, shore lunches and other meals must be cooked over a camp stove. For more information on Burning Permit Areas, contact your local Manitoba Conservation Office. Littering is prohibited (under the Environment Act) and regulations are enforced by Manitoba Conservation. Open liquor (including beer) is prohibited in boats, vehicles and ice fishing shelters (under the Liquor Control Act) and regulations are enforced by Manitoba Conservation.

FIShING METhODS

Recreational fishing includes angling, spear fishing, bow fishing, dip netting, seining, and minnow trapping. Techniques are those generally accepted by anglers. Under no circumstances may explosives, firearms, clubs, snagging, snaring, poisons, etc. be used.

BARBLESS hOOKS
In Manitoba, anglers must use barbless hooks. A barbless hook is a hook with no barbs or barbs that have been compressed to be in complete contact with the shaft of the hook. Barbless hooks may have barbs on the shank for holding bait. When you are fishing, the hooks attached to all your lines, whether in use or not, must be barbless. Barbed hooks may be kept in the tackle box.

LICENCE EXEMPTIONS

The following people may angle without a licence: Any youth under the age of 16 who has permanently resided in Manitoba for at least six months. Manitoba youth under the age of 16 have all the rights and privileges of those holding a Regular Licence, including their own regular limit of fish. All other regulations apply. Proof of age is required when checked by an Officer. Any Canadian resident or nonresident youth under the age of 16. The person must fish with a licence holder, or someone exempt from holding a licence, and their catch must be applied to the limit of that person. A Canadian resident or nonresident youth under 16 who wishes to have a separate limit must buy a licence.

ANGLING AND ICE FIShING

Angling is fishing with a hook and line. The use of any unusual or special gimmicks is often illegal and best avoided. Hooks or lures must not be spring-loaded. Anglers may use only one rod and line, except during ice fishing when two may be used. Only two hooks or lures may be used per line. Anglers must, when fishing in open water, keep their line in sight at all times and when ice fishing stay within 50 m of the line.

STATUS INDIANS

Status Indians do not require an angling licence. They are exempt from angling regulations including seasons, limits, and gear restrictions when fishing for food. Proof of status is required when checked by a Natural Resource Officer or RCMP Officer (see page 15).

ICE FIShING ShELTERS

NATIONAL PARKS

A Manitoba Angling Licence is not valid for fishing in National Parks. Contact Parks Canada for details on fishing licences and regulations in National Parks. www.pc.gc.ca.

Ice fishing shelters must be removed by March 11,2012 on the Red River, by March 31 in the rest of the Southern Division and by April 15 in the Northwest, North Central and Northeast Divisions, or when requested to do so by a Natural Resource Officer due to unsafe ice conditions. All ice fishing shelters must clearly display the owners name and address. Shelters must be stored or disposed of away from the shore and on private property. Manitoba Conservation Parks Branch requires that ice fishing shelters in provincial parks meet size, location and use standards. For more information including specific details, please contact your local Manitoba Conservation Office.

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FISh REMAINS

launching, or docking. Angling seasons, limits and licence requirements apply. Fisher's may possess only one limit of fish, whether taken by spear fishing or angling. You may not spear fish for sturgeon, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, muskellunge, Arctic grayling, Arctic char, brown trout, rainbow trout, brook trout, splake or other trout hybrids. Only face mask, flippers and snorkel may be used to take the following species (i.e. no scuba equipment): walleye, sauger, pike, channel catfish, crappies, mooneye, goldeye, lake trout and whitefish. Scuba or snorkelling equipment may be used for species other than those listed above. For safety courses and information please contact your local scuba dealer.

Fish cleaning remains must not be left on beaches or shorelines. At sites such as boat launches, campgrounds, lodges, etc., fish remains must be placed in containers provided for that purpose.

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 of crayfish is prohibited. Offal (fish cleaning remains) may be used as bait in all divisions. Frozen or preserved bait fish may be imported and used in all divisions. Live bait fish may not be imported into Manitoba and may not be used or possessed in the Northwest, North Central and Northeast Divisions, including the Bloodvein and Gammon rivers. Live bait fish may be used and possessed in the Southern Division, except in the following areas: Stocked Trout Waters Duck Mountain Provincial Forest and Park Turtle Mountain Provincial Park Porcupine Provincial Forest Whiteshell Provincial Park Winnipeg River (from Seven Sisters Dam to the Ontario border) Atikaki and South Atikaki Provincial Parks Those anglers in possession of purchased live bait fish must have a Live Bait Fish Transfer and Use Receipt issued by the dealer. Anglers may catch their own bait fish, but must kill them before transporting them away from the water where they were caught. Bait fish includes only: chub shiner mudminnow sucker trout-perch stickleback fathead minnow bluntnose minnow tullibee sculpin darter dace

BOw FIShING

Bow fishing (the shooting of fish with archery equipment) is permitted for carp and suckers only. Angling seasons and licence requirements apply. A fish arrow and at least 20-kg test line must be used. Using a crossbow to fish is illegal.

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 permit.

COMPETITIvE FIShING EvENTS

Persons and organizations holding fishing derbies or tournaments that have more than 25 participants must obtain a free Competitive Fishing Event Licence four weeks prior to the event. Licences are available from Fisheries Branch, 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 3W3 - (204) 945-6640 or contact a Manitoba Water Stewardship Office in your area (see page 15). All participants must have a Manitoba Angling Licence unless exempt (see page 3). All walleye, sauger, trout, smallmouth bass, and channel catfish entered must be released. Further restrictions may be imposed. All fish caught and retained for use in a competitive fishing event are considered to be in possession and part of the anglers daily limit.

No angler may be in possession of more than 4 litres of bait fish of which no more than 15 dozen can be live bait fish (excluding suckers and tullibee, which have no limit). Yellow perch, goldeye, and mooneye, that have been caught by angling, may also be used as bait and may be used as live bait fish where use of live bait fish is allowed. Anglers may only possess a legal limit of these species. Carp, goldfish, and rainbow smelt, except for purchased frozen smelt, may not be used as bait.

BUyING AND SELLING FISh

DIP NETTING, SEINING, AND MINNOw TRAPPING

Fish harvested while angling may not be bought, sold, traded or bartered. If you buy fish from a commercial fisher 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.

An angling licence is required while dip netting, seining, or minnow trapping. In most waters these activities are allowed at any time of the year. Check for closures on specific waters in the divisional sections of this guide. Species that may be kept include suckers, carp, burbot, bullheads, tullibee, chub, shiners, darters, dace, fathead minnow, bluntnose minnow, mudminnow, trout-perch, stickleback, sculpin and whitefish. All other species must be released immediately. Live fish may not be transported away from the waters where they were caught. Fish must be dead before transporting. General creel limits apply. Dip nets may not be larger than 1 square metre. Seine nets may not be larger than 3 square metres. Minnow traps must not be larger than 65 cm long and 35 cm in diameter, and must have the fishers name and address marked on them.

FIShwAyS (FISh LADDER)

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.

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 size of fish can be determined. Six square centimetres of skin must be left on each fillet. Fish should not be transported or stored in a solid frozen block of fillets or in a processed state such as canned.

SPEAR FIShING

Spear fishing is the taking of fish with a handheld spear or spear gun (pneumatic or rubber band powered) while swimming. Spear fishing is allowed in all areas of the province open to angling. For safety reasons do not spear fish near areas used for swimming, boat

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General Limits
NOTICE OF INDIvIDUAL REGULATIONS
The possession and size limits listed below are general, provincial regulations, and apply to most Manitoba waters. A number of waters and fishing divisions in Manitoba have special, individual regulations. These exceptions and/or additions to the general regulations are found in the individual fishing divisions on pages 8-10; 13-15. Conservation Licence Arctic Char ...................................................................8 Arctic Grayling - only one may exceed 40 cm .............. 3 Black Crappie ...............................................................6 Brook Trout (except stocked trout waters) - none may exceed 45 cm ....................................... 1 Channel Catfish - none may exceed 60 cm ................ 1 Goldeye & Mooneye (either or combined) ............... 10 Lake Trout - only one may exceed 65 cm ................... 1 Largemouth Bass........................................................ 0 Muskellunge ............................................................... 0 Northern Pike (Jackfish) - only one may exceed 75 cm .....................................4 Rock Bass ....................................................................6 Smallmouth Bass - only one may exceed 40 cm.....................................2 Species Regular Licence ..................8 .................. 3 ..................6 .................. 1 ..................4 ................ 10 ..................2 ..................0 ..................0 ..................6 ..................6 ..................4 Species Conservation Licence Regular Licence

Stocked Brook, Brown, & Rainbow Trout; Splake & other Trout hybrids; & Arctic Char (any species or combination) - only one may exceed 45 cm ....................................2 ................. 3 Sturgeon .....................................................................0 ................ 0 walleye (Pickerel) & Sauger (either or combined) - only one may exceed 55 cm ....................................4 ................ 6 white Bass ................................................................ 25 ............... 25 Whitefish .................................................................. 25 ............... 25 yellow Perch (Southern Division - except lakes Winnipeg, Manitoba and Winnipegosis)................ 25 ................. 25 - all other divisions ......................................... no limit ........no limit All Other Species ............................................. no limit .......no limit

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 hand, camp, transportation, at home or for use in a competitive fishing event. The limits on this page apply to most Manitoba waters. Special limits on specific waters are listed in the individual fishing divisions (pages 8-10; 13-15).

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). See page 17 for an illustration. Note: 2.54 cm = 1 inch.

high Quality Management waters

High Quality Management Waters have reduced possession and size limits to protect and maintain high quality fisheries. They are listed in the individual fishing divisions (pages 8-10; 13-15).

If due to extenuating circumstances, you need to transport fish belonging to another angler, in addition to your own limit, you must obtain a Fish Transportation Loadslip from a Regional Water Stewardship or District Conservation office (see page 15). Persons transporting fish into Manitoba that were caught outside Manitoba should obtain physical proof of the origin of the fish before it is transported.

Catch and Release Tips Play your fish as little as possible. Return it to the water quickly. Don't hold it by the eyes or gills. Don't squeeze its belly. Never release fish that have been held on a stringer.

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 Licence (or be exempt from holding one) to fish on all of Davidson Lake, Frances Lake, Garner Lake, High Lake, Mantario Lake, Moar Lake and Ryerson Lake, and either a Manitoba or Saskatchewan Angling Licence (or be exempt from holding one) to fish on all of Lake of the Prairies upstream from the Shellmouth Dam; only one licence is required. Anglers who have an Ontario Angling Licence may fish on the Manitoba portion of Artery Lake without a Manitoba Angling Licence.

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. For further information about mercury in fish and for recommended consumption rates, please visit manitoba.ca/waterstewardship/fish/ mercury, or phone Manitoba Water Stewardship at 945-7100 or the Resource Information Service at 945-6784.

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SOUThERN DIvISION

Fishing Divisions

Southern Division Regulations

General Closure: April 1 to and including May 13. Season opens May 14 (refer to map at left for Southern Divisional boundaries). Barbless hooks must be used. Use of live bait fish is allowed in some areas (see page 4). All lake trout must be released between September 15 and October 15. All lake trout over 65 cm must be released.

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High Quality Management Waters in the Southern Division are listed below. All have limits of 4 walleye/sauger, 4 pike and 2 smallmouth bass with the exception of that portion of the Winnipeg River described below in which the limit is 0 for smallmouth bass.
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STOCKED TROUT wATERS

No bow fishing, dip netting, or seining is allowed on stocked trout waters. In Duck Mountain Provincial Park, and in Porcupine Provincial Forest, all trout smaller than 25 cm must be released, except those caught in streams. Annual stocking lists are available from your local Manitoba Water Stewardship Office (see page 15). The trout lakes, ponds and reservoirs listed below are open to fishing all year. All walleye, pike and smallmouth bass caught in these waters from April 1 to and including May 13 must be released. The trout creeks and rivers listed below are closed to all fishing from November 1 to and including April 15. No motors may be used on those waters marked with an ~. No motors, except electric motors, may be used on those waters marked with an *. Antons Lake - trout limit is two. Bagguley Lake Bear Lake (W of Caddy L) * Beaver Lake (Duck Mountain) Birch River (E of Porcupine Forest) Black Beaver Lake Blueberry Pond Bower Lake Bowsman River * Camp Lake (NE of Falcon Lake) Childs Lake - all lake trout smaller than 25 cm must be released. * Corstophine Lake - trout limit is one and all trout over 45 cm must be released, no natural bait. Davidson Lake Dorothy Pond East Blue Lake (Duck Mountain) * East Goose Lake (S of Roblin) Eternal Springs (lower and upper ponds) Forbes Lake - lake trout limit is one. Garland River Gass Lake (Porcupine Forest) George Lake - lake trout limit is one. Glad Lake (Duck Mountain) Gull Lake (Duck Mountain) Gull Pond (N of Camp Morton) Hadashville Pond * Hunt Lake Kinch Creek Kingfisher Lake Lac du Bonnet Ponds ~ Lake One ~ Lake Two (S. of Crowduck) Laurie Lake - all lake trout smaller than 25 cm must be released. Limestone Pond * Little McBride Lake (NW of Boggy Ck) * Lyons Lake (S of W Hawk L) * McHugh Lake - trout limit is one, no natural bait. Milner Ridge Pond Mirror Lake (Porcupine Forest) Nick Lake (Porcupine Forest) North Duck River OHanly Pond Olson Lake (Porcupine Forest) * Patterson Lake - trout limit is one and all trout over 45 cm must be released, no natural bait. * Perch Lake (Duck Mountain) - all bass and trout must be released. Pine River (Duck Mountain) * Pybus Lake - trout limit is one and all trout over 45 cm must be released, no natural bait. Quartz Pond

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SEASONS
Southern Division Generally closed from April 1 to and including May 13. Season opens May 14. Northwest Division Generally closed from May 1 to and including May 20. Season opens May 21. North Central Division Generally closed from May 1 to and including May 20. Season opens May 21. Northeast Division Generally open to angling all year.

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Raspberry Pond Reynolds Ponds Saskatoon Pond * Shilliday Lake (Duck Mountain) Snail Lake Snowberry Pond South Duck River * Spear Lake (Russell Reservoir) Steeprock River (Porcupine Forest) Stony Creek (W of Neepawa) Strawberry Pond Tokaruk Lake Tower Pond Tugby Lake * Twin Lakes - no natural bait and all trout must be released. * Two Mile Lake (Duck Mountain) * Vermilion Reservoir Vini Lake (Porcupine Forest) Wasp Lake * West Goose Lake - trout limit is one, no natural bait. West Hawk Lake Whiteshell River between West Hawk and Caddy lakes - all trout must be released. * William Lake (S of Boissevain) Dog Lake Drain - closed to all fishing, including dip netting, from April 1 to and including May 13. Duck Mountain Provincial Park - walleye limit is 4. All pike over 75 cm must be released. See Singuish, Wellman, and West Blue lakes for specific regulations. Dufaults Creek - closed to all fishing, including dip netting, from April 1 to and including May 13.

Falcon Creek - closed to all fishing, including dip netting, from April 1 to and including May 31.
Goudney Reservoir - all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released. Gull Lake (near Beaconia) - all pike over 60 cm must be released.

DIP NETTING AND SEINING RESTRICTIONS

General regulations on dip netting and seining can be found on page 4. No dip netting or seining is allowed in any stocked trout waters. In Nopiming and Whiteshell Provincial Parks, and the Rennie River near Rennie, dip netting and seining for suckers and all species other than bait fish are prohibited year round. Some streams are closed to all fishing (including dip netting) in spring to prevent damage to spawning fish and eggs. Check for spring closures by stream or lake name in the following section.

hamilton Creek - closed to all fishing, including dip netting, from April 1 to and including May 31.
hamlin Drain - closed to all fishing, including dip netting, from April 1 to and including May 13.

happy Lake - walleye limit is 4. horseshoe Lake - all smallmouth bass must be released.
Kenton Reservoir - walleye limit is 4; all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released. Killarney Lake - walleye limit is 4; all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released. Lake of the Prairies and its tributaries, including the Shell River west of PTh 83 and the Assiniboine River downstream to the bridge at Shellmouth (PR 549) - walleye/sauger limit 4; all walleye between 45 cm and 70 cm must be released. All pike over 75 cm must be released. Anglers may fish with either a Manitoba or Saskatchewan angling licence upstream from the Shellmouth Dam (see border waters - page 5). Lake St. Andrews - all smallmouth bass must be released. Lake St. George - all walleye between 45 cm and 70 cm and all pike over 75 cm must be released. Lake winnipegosis and its tributaries - the walleye limit is 4 and all walleye between 45 cm and 70 cm must be released. Limestone Bay (on Lake winnipeg) - closed to fishing all year. Line Lake - all walleye must be released. Lonely Lake Drain - closed to all fishing, including dip netting, from April 1 to and including May 31.

Eastern Manitoba - Special walleye Regulation For Area A

All walleye between 45 cm and 70 cm must be released in the area south of the Gammon-Bloodvein rivers to the south and west shores of the Winnipeg River, including Lac du Bonnet, and the southern boundary of Whiteshell Provincial Park and from Lake Winnipeg to the Ontario border (excluding the Winnipeg River from the Pine Falls Dam to Lake Winnipeg).

Special walleye Regulation Applies

SPECIAL REGULATIONS FOR INDIvIDUAL wATERS
Arrow Lake - walleye limit is 4; all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released. Basket Creek - closed to all fishing, including dip netting, from April 1 to and including May 13. Bell Lake - walleye limit is 2 and all walleye between 45 cm and 70 cm must be released. All pike over 75 cm must be released. Boissevain Reservoir - all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released. Chain Lakes - no motors, except electric motors, are allowed. Crawford Creek - see Dauphin Lake. Crowduck Lake - all walleye must be released. Dauphin Lake including that portion of the Mossy River to municipal road 107 west and all inflowing tributaries - the walleye/sauger limit is 4 and all walleye between 45 cm and 70 cm must be released. All inflowing tributaries and those parts of Dauphin Lake within 1 km of their mouths are closed to all fishing, including dip netting from March 1 to and including May 13. The remaining parts of Dauphin Lake remain open in March and are closed to all fishing from April 1 to and including May 13. Deloraine Reservoir - all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released.

Manigotagan Lake - walleye limit is 4.

Marge Lake - all walleye must be released. Mary Jane Reservoir - all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released. Mink Creek - see Dauphin Lake. Minnedosa Lake - see Wahtopanah Lake. Minnewasta Lake - walleye limit is 4; all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released. Moose Lake (near Sprague) - all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released. North Steeprock Lake - walleye limit is 2 and all walleye between 45 cm and 70 cm must be released. All pike over 75 cm must be released. Ochre River - see Dauphin Lake.

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Overflowing River - walleye limit is 4 and all walleye between 45 cm and 70 cm must be released. Closed to all fishing from April 1 to and including May 20. Perch Lake - all smallmouth bass and trout must be released. Porcupine Provincial Forest - walleye limit is 4. All pike over 75 cm must be released. See Bell, North Steeprock and Whitefish lakes for specific regulations. Proulx Creek and all other creeks and drains that intersect PR 328 to the east - closed to all fishing, including dip netting, from April 1 to and including May 13.

Quesnel (Caribou) Lake - walleye limit is 4.

Rapid City Reservoir - see Wahtopanah Lake. Red Deer River from Red Deer Lake to Lake winnipegosis - walleye limit is 4 and all walleye between 45 cm and 70 cm must be released. Closed to all fishing from April 1 to and including May 20. Red River from the Canada/US border to Lake winnipeg and all tributaries between Lockport Dam and Lake winnipeg - anglers may retain only 1 walleye longer than 70 cm per year. Licence holders who catch and retain one of these fish must immediately record the date on the back of their licence. The walleye/sauger limit is 4. Red River from Lockport Dam to 1 km downstream - dip netting and seining for bait fish only, not suckers; no bow fishing allowed. Rossman Lake - walleye limit is 4; all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released. Sandy Lake - all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released. Shoal Lake (on the Ontario border) - all walleye/sauger must be released. Singush Lake - walleye limit is 2 and all walleye between 45 cm and 70 cm must be released. All pike over 75 cm must be released. St. Malo Lake - no motors, except electric motors, allowed.

Please Do Not Litter

Discarding bait containers, monofilament line and other types of litter along shorelines, on the ice or in the water is illegal and shows disrespect for the environment. Keep our lakes and rivers clean. Clean up after others. The fine for littering in Manitoba is $190.

Protection of Privacy Act

Personal information collected on angling licences falls under the authority of The Fisheries Act (Chapter F90), Fishing Licensing Regulation 124/97 and will be used only for existing program activities, surveys and enforcement by Manitoba Conservation. It is protected by the Protection of Privacy provisions of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For questions about the collection, contact: 945-4170.

For your Information

Tooth Lake - all smallmouth bass must be released.

Turtle River from PTh 5 near Laurier to Dauphin Lake - see Dauphin Lake. valley River - see Dauphin Lake. vermilion River - see Dauphin Lake. verrall Lake - walleye limit is 4; all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released. wahtopanah Lake and Little Saskatchewan River from the Rivers Dam upstream to Riding Mountain National Park, including Rapid City Reservoir and Minnedosa Lake - a limit of 4 walleye/sauger and all walleye/sauger between 45 cm and 70 cm must be released. That portion of Wahtonpanah Lake and the Little Saskatchewan River from PTH 24 to the Trans-Canada Pipeline crossing on Wahtopanah Lake is closed to all fishing, including dip netting, from April 1 to and including May 31. wellman Lake - walleye limit is 2 and all walleye between 45 cm and 70 cm must be released. All pike over 75 cm must be released. west Blue Lake - walleye limit is 4. All pike over 75 cm must be released. No motors, except electric motors, allowed. whitefish Lake (in the Porcupine Forest) including the Marina Lagoon - walleye limit is 2 and all walleye between 45 cm and 70 cm must be released. All pike over 75 cm must be released.

Manitoba Natural Resource Officers play an important educational role in relation to angling regulations. To ensure that there is compliance to Manitobas regulations, officers check anglers on a regular basis on the water but also periodically conduct roadside checkstops in cooperation with other enforcement agencies. To help make your angling experience enjoyable, please be aware of Manitobas angling regulations. The following are set, ticketable fines for the most common angling infractions. Fines may be higher depending on the severity and/or frequency of the infractions. Using barbed hooks.........................................................................$52 Fishing without a licence .............................................................. $292 Over limit ................................................................................$102 plus Transport live fish away from the water .......................................$474 Unattended Line...............................................................................$52 Failure to carry your licence while fishing .....................................$171

whiteshell River from west hawk Lake to Caddy Lake - trout limit is 0; closed to all fishing from November 1 to and including April 15.
winnipeg River from Pine Falls Generating Station to Lake winnipeg to and including Traverse Bay - anglers may retain only 1 walleye longer than 70 cm per year. Licence holders who catch and retain one of these fish must immediately record the date on the back of their licence. The walleye/sauger limit is 4. wilson River - see Dauphin Lake. william Lake - all smallmouth bass must be released.

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Northwest Division Regulations

General Closure: May 1 to and including May 20. Season opens May 21 (refer to map on page 8 for Northwest Divisional boundaries). Barbless hooks must be used. From April 1 to and including April 30 and from May 21 to and including May 31, the walleye limit is 4. No live bait fish allowed. All lake trout over 65 cm must be released. All pike over 75 cm must be released. All walleye over 55 cm must be released.

Grass River from the outlet on weskusko Lake on a line from the mouth of Rex Creek, southeast to the southwest corner of Campbell Island to the rapids downstream (including Missipisew and wuskatasko Rivers) closed to all fishing from April 1 to and including July 15. The walleye limit is 4 and all walleye over 45 cm must be released. The pike limit is 4. Grass River from the CN rail line just north of Iskwasum Lake to the inlet of Reed Lake (including Iskwasum, Loucks, and Flag lakes) - closed to all fishing from May 1 to and including May 31. Kisseynew Lake and Kississing River from Kisseynew Lake to Kississing Lake - closed to all fishing from May 1 to and including May 31. On Kisseynew Lake the walleye limit is 4. Kississing Lake and its tributaries, including Bartlett Lake - lake trout limit is 1, walleye limit is 4 and pike limit is 4. All nonresidents of Manitoba who fish must be registered and staying with, and obtain a Special Angling Licence (free) from, a licensed Manitoba tourist operator with an allocation for this fishery. Kississing River between Kisseynew Lake and Kississing Lake - walleye limit is 4. Morgan Lake - closed to all fishing from May 1 to and including July 15. Morton Lake - walleye limit is 2 and pike limit is 2. All nonresidents of Manitoba who fish must be registered and staying with, and obtain a Special Angling Licence (free) from, a licensed Manitoba tourist operator with an allocation for this fishery. Osborne Lake, Osborne Lake Creek and wekusko Brook - closed to all fishing from April 1 to and including July 15. Walleye limit is 4 and all walleye over 45 cm must be released. Pike limit is 4. Pickerel Creek - closed to all fishing, including dip netting, from April 20 to and including May 20. Reed Lake, including Krug Lake, Jackfish Lake, Jackfish Lake Creek, woosey Creek between Reed Lake and halfway Lake, and all other tributaries of Reed Lake, including Grass River from Flag Lake to Tramping Lake - the limits are 2 walleye, 2 pike and 1 lake trout. Rocky Lake - walleye limit is 4. Goose Bay is closed to all fishing from November 1 to and including May 20. Saskatchewan River from Grand Rapids Generating Station to 1 km downstream (tailrace channel) - closed to fishing all year. Snow Creek from Compton Lake to Snow Lake - closed to all fishing from May 1 to and including May 31. Three Finger Lake - walleye limit is 4. wabishkok Lake - closed to all fishing from May 1 to and including May 31. wekusko Lake - walleye/sauger limit is 4 and pike limit is 4. Closed to all fishing from April 1 to and including May 20. Herb Bay north of the hydro line on Wekusko Lake is closed to all fishing from April 1 to and including July 15. whitefish Lake and Pineroot River from whitefish Lake to and including wabishkok Lake - closed to all fishing from May 1 to and including May 31. woosey Creek between woosey Lake and Morgan Lake - closed to all fishing from May 1 to and including July 15. woosey Lake - closed to all fishing from May 1 to and including May 31.

hIGh QUALITy MANAGEMENT

High Quality Management Waters in the Northwest Division are listed below. All have limits of 4 walleye/sauger, 4 pike and 1 lake trout. Alberts Lake Bacon Lake Buzz Lake Cacholotte Lake Centre Lake Cook Lake Corley Lake Crow Lake Deep Lake Dolomite Lake Dow Lake File Lake *Grass River Provincial Park (see below) Koblun Lake Lac Aimee Loonhead Lake McGhee Lake McLeod Lake Mikanagan Lake Morgan Lake Niblock Lake Norris Lake Pineroot River Podruski Lake Pothier Lake Rail Lake Sewell Lake Snow Lake Squall Lake Tait Lake Tramping Lake Twin Lake Vickers Lake Wabishkok Lake Whitefish Lake Woosey Creek Woosey Lake

*Grass River Provincial Park excluding Reed Lake (see Reed Lake regulation).

STOCKED TROUT LAKES

No bow fishing, dip netting or seining is allowed on stocked trout waters. Annual stocking lists are available from your local Manitoba Water Stewardship Office (see page 15). The following stocked trout lakes are open to fishing all year. All pike and walleye caught in these waters from May 1 to and including May 20 must be released. Amphipod Lake Barbe Lake Foot Print Lake Kormans Lake One Portage Lake Scotty Lake Webster Lake

LAKE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

Athapapuskow Lake - the walleye limit is 4. The south end is closed to all fishing from September 15 to and including October 7. Quarry Bay and Quarry Bay Channel are closed to all fishing from May 1 to and including May 31. Pickerel Bay and Pickerel Bay Channel are closed to all fishing from May 1 to and including May 31. Bradley Lake - all smallmouth bass must be released. Burntwood Lake - walleye limit is 4 and pike limit is 4. Clearwater Lake - the west side is closed to all fishing from September 15 to and including October 7, on a line northeast from the end of Spawn Camp Point to the west side of the inlet of Pike Bay. Dolomite Lake - closed to all fishing from April 1 to the general opening in May.

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NORThEAST DIvISION

North Central Division Regulations

General Closure: May 1 to and including May 20. Season opens May 21 (refer to map on page 8 for North Central Divisional boundaries). Barbless hooks must be used. No live bait fish.

Northeast Division Regulations

Generally open to angling all year (refer to page 8 for Northeast Divisional boundaries). Barbless hooks must be used. No live bait fish.

hIGh QUALITy MANAGEMENT

High Quality Management Waters in the North Central Division are listed below. All have limits of 4 walleye/sauger, 4 pike and 1 lake trout and all pike over 75 cm, all walleye over 55 cm and all lake trout over 65 cm must be released. Alto Lake Berge Lake Black Trout Lake Border Lake Chicken Lake Clarke Creek and Lake Conlin Lake Cousins Lake Dafoe Lake Dunphy Lake Eager Lake Eden Lake Frances Lake Ghost Lake Goldsand Lake Goose Hunting Lake Grass River from Bald Eagle Lake to Witchai Lake Hunter Lake Joey Lake Lasthope Lake Laurie Lake Laurie River (from Sask. border east to the railway line) Leftrook Lake Little Brightsand Lake Little Chipewyan Lake Liz Lake McGranachan Lake Matheson Lake McGavock Lake Mooswa Creek and Lake Motrik Lake Nesbitt Lake Numakoos Lake Paint Lake and its tributaries Plumbtree Lake Preston Lake Pyta Lake Running Bear Lake Sickle Lake Teal Lake Tenklei Lake Tod Lake Tractor Lake Turnbull Lake Van Lake Vanderkerckhove Lake Velde Lake Willis Lake Zed Lake

hIGh QUALITy MANAGEMENT

High Quality Management Waters in the Northeast Division are listed below. All have limits of 4 walleye/sauger, 4 pike and 1 lake trout, and all walleye over 55 cm, all pike over 75 cm, all lake trout over 65 cm and all Arctic grayling over 40 cm must be released. Only single, barbless hooks may be used on those waters marked with an *. Acheetamo Lake Aikens Lake Amphibian Lake Anishinabe Lake Apisko Lake * Askey Lake Assapan Lake Assinika Lake * Bagg Lake Bain Lake * Bangle Lake Baralzon Lake Bear Lake Bear Head Lake Bennett Lake Black Currant Lake * Blevins Lake Bolton Lake * Booth Lake Brad Lake Brisebois Lake Brownstone Lake Burnie Lake Campbell Lake Caron Lake Carr-Harris Lake Carroll Lake * Chatwin Lake * Corbett Lake Craven Lake Cobham River from the border downstream to Elliot Lake Commonwealth Lake Douglas Lake Eakins Lake Eardley Lake Edmund Lake Egenolf Lake Elliot Lake Fairy Rock Lake Fishing Lake * Fort Hall Lake Gammon River Gods Lake * Goose Lake Gunisao Lake Harrop Lake Head Leaf Lake High Hill Lake Holmes Lake Horseshoe Lake Jensen Lake Joint Lake * John Osborn Lake Kagipo Lake Kakeenokamak Lake Kanapakaksis Lake * Kapusta Lake * Kasmere Lake Kautunigan Lake Keschismeeneko Lake Kistigan Lake Knee Lake Lewis Lake Little Duck Lake Little Stull Lake Long Lake (Berens River) MacLeod Lake * MacMillan Lake McMurray Lake Manapaywi Lake Mantricia Lake Maria Lake Max Lake Meat Lake Molson Lake including Paimusk Creek and all other tributaries Munroe Lake * Muskasew Lake * Muskosemunomin Lake * Nahili Lake Nejanilini Lake Nicklin Lake North Knife Lake * Nueltin Lake Opiminegoka Lake Otter Lake Pelletier Lake Poplar River (from Wrong Lake to Ontario border) * Putahow Lake * Putahow River (between Putahow Lake and Nueltin Lake) * Ragged Basin Lake Recluse Lake Red Willow Lake Rorke Lake Sasaginnigak Lake Sawdon Lake Semmens Lake * Shannon Lake Silsby Lake * Snyder Lake South Knife Lake Sparrowhawk Lake Stag Lake Stevens Lake Stull Lake * Thanout Lake * Thlewiaza River (from Fort Hall Lake to Nueltin Lake) Thomas Lake Thunder Lake * Tice Lake * Timewe Lake Tseeteli Lake Utik Lake Viking Lake Warrington Lake Waskaiowaka Lake Wendigo Lake Whiskey Jack Lake Wrong Lake

STOCKED TROUT LAKES

No bow fishing, dip netting, or seining are allowed on stocked trout waters. Annual stocking lists are available from your local Manitoba Water Stewardship Office (see page 15). The following stocked trout lakes are open to fishing all year. All walleye and pike caught in these waters from May 1 to and including May 20 must be released. No motors, except electric motors, are allowed on those marked with an *. Bowden Lake Crater Lake * Digney Lake Esker Lake No.1 Esker Lake No.2 * Gemmell Lake Hambone Lake Hidden Lake Leaf Lake Little Troy Lake * Mid Lake Upper Ospwagan Lake

LAKE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

Fish Lake and Setting Creek (Fish Creek) and including that part of Setting Lake within 2 km of the mouth of Setting Creek - closed to all fishing from March 15 to and including July 15. Kiski Lake and Kiski Creek - closed to all fishing from May 1 to and including July 15. McLaren Creek - closed to all fishing from May 1 to and including May 31. Nelson River and its tributaries downstream of Kettle Generating Station - closed to brook trout fishing from September 1 to and including September 30. Owl Creek - closed to all fishing from May 1 to and including May 31. Thompson Creek - closed to all fishing from May 1 to and including May 31. velde Creek (including Joey Creek) - closed to all fishing from May 1 to and including May 31. wintering Lake - walleye limit is 4.

LAKE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

Bear Lake - all nonresidents of Manitoba who fish must be registered and staying with, and obtain a Special Angling Licence (free) from, a licensed Manitoba tourist operator with an allocation for this fishery. Gods Lake - all nonresidents of Manitoba who fish must be registered and staying with, and obtain a Special Angling Licence (free) from, a licensed Manitoba tourist operator with an allocation for this fishery. A High Quality Management Lake.

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Gods River (from Gods Lake to Great Bear Falls) - all brook trout must be released. Molson Lake and its tributaries (except Paimusk Creek) - closed to fishing from May 1 to and including May 20. All nonresidents of Manitoba who fish must be registered and staying with, and obtain a Special Angling Licence (free) from, a licensed Manitoba tourist operator with an allocation for this fishery. A High Quality Management Lake. Nelson River and its tributaries - closed to brook trout fishing from September 1 to and including September 30. Nueltin Lake - all nonresidents of Manitoba who fish must be registered and staying with, and obtain a Special Angling Licence (free) from, a licensed Manitoba tourist operator with an allocation for this fishery. A High Quality Management Lake. Paimusk Creek - closed to fishing from May 1 to and including May 31. All nonresidents of Manitoba who fish must be registered and staying with, and obtain a Special Angling Licence (free) from, a licensed Manitoba tourist operator with an allocation for this fishery. A High Quality Management Water. Utik Lake - all nonresidents of Manitoba who fish must be registered and staying with, and obtain a Special Angling Licence (free) from, a licensed Manitoba tourist operator with an allocation for this fishery.

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Fishing Regulations and Status Indian People

The Natural Resources Transfer Agreement, which forms part of the Constitution Act (1930), provides that Indian people have the right to fish for food on all unoccupied Crown lands and on any other lands to which they may have a right of access. Recognizing the Treaty and constitutional rights of Indian people, Manitoba Conservation considers that status Indians: Do not require a licence to fish for food by angling or other means. Do not require an angling licence to fish for recreational purposes or to participate in a competitive fishing event, but must follow all regulations when not fishing for food. Are not subject to gear restrictions such as the use of gill nets or the number of lines that can be used by angling, however, any unattended gear must be clearly marked with the owners name and treaty number. Except for conservation closures, are generally not restricted to seasons, limits or areas. May angle in stocked trout waters but may not use nets or other methods of fishing. May not block more than two-thirds of a river or stream with a net or other device. May not fish within 23 metres of a fish ladder or fishway. May not sell fish caught under status Indian fishing rights or give fish to a non-Indian person. May transport fish from the catch point directly to their nearest residence. Must obtain a Fish Transportation Loadslip if fish in excess of a regular limit are to be transported to a location other than their nearest residence. While employed as guides or outfitters, may not fish using their treaty or constitutional rights in any manner that could benefit their employer or their business. When exercising their rights, are strongly encouraged to carry proof of status. Non-Indian people may accompany Indian people that are fishing but may not help them to exercise their food fishing rights. For example, non-Indian people could not set or lift nets, however, they could assist in transporting fish while accompanying a status Indian person. For more detailed information, please contact the nearest Manitoba Conservation office, or telephone 945-6784 in Winnipeg, 1-800-214-6497 outside Winnipeg or visit the Conservation web site at: manitoba.ca/conservation.

Angling Programs and Special Events in 2011

This page lists activities to be held in Manitoba in 2011 that are directed towards providing people with opportunities to learn more about angling. For additional information, see page 16 for a list of websites to visit.

LEARN TO FISh

Winnipegs Community Services Department, in cooperation with the Mid-Canada Marine Dealers Association and their member tackle retailers, and Manitoba Water Stewardship, with assistance from the Manitoba Wildlife Federation, will again be offering a Learn to Fish Program within the city limits through the citys leisure program. This program is directed towards individuals and families who wish to get started fishing or wish to learn more about fishing in the city. For more information on this or other city angling programs please call 311 or toll free 1-877-311-4974.

FAMILy FIShING wEEKENDS

Summer and Winter Family Fishing Weekends will be held on June 11-12, 2011 and February 18-20, 2012 across Manitoba (excluding federal parks). During these weekends, people wishing to fish may do so without acquiring a licence. All other rules and regulations will apply. Conservation limits apply to those angling without a licence, who would normally require one. Please note specific lake regulations. For more information, call 945-6784.

wINNIPEG FISh FESTIvAL

Through the efforts of the Mid-Canada Marine Dealers Association, Winnipegs Community Services Department and Manitoba Water Stewardship, with assistance from the Manitoba Wildlife Federation, the annual Winnipeg Fish Festival will be held on July 9, 2011 at The Forks. The how tos of fishing, where to fish and how to handle your catch will be some of the seminars offered during the day as well as activities for children of all ages. The Festival will run from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and admission is free. For more information please call 311 or toll free 1-877-311-4974.

Manitoba water Stewardship Offices

Head Office (Winnipeg)................................................204-945-6784 Eastern Region (Lac du Bonnet) ..................................204-345-1450 Western Region (Brandon) ...........................................204-726-6452 Western Region (Dauphin) ..........................................204-622-2205 Central Region (Gimli)...................................................204-642-6099 Northwest Region (The Pas) .......................................204-627-8296 Northeast Region (Thompson)....................................204-677-6650 For general information please call 204-945-6784 or 1-800-214-6497

BECOMING AN OUTDOORS wOMAN

On May 13-15, 2011, the Manitoba Wildlife Federation is again offering a workshop designed for women to learn outdoor skills. The workshop is directed towards beginners or those who may wish to try a new activity. Angling is only one of many topics offered. For more information, call the Manitoba Wildlife Federation office at 204-633-5967.

T.I.P. LINE 1-800-782-0076

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Common Manitoba Fish Species

wALLEyE yELLOw PERCh BULLhEAD

SAUGER

BURBOT

ChANNEL CATFISh

NORThERN PIKE

CARP

SMALLMOUTh BASS

GOLDEyE

FREShwATER DRUM

LAKE TROUT

MOONEyE

whITE BASS

BROOK TROUT

Come Catch Us On the web

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Travel Manitoba Master Angler Program

how to Measure a Fish's Total Length 2.54 cm = 1 inch

Manitoba Master Angler Award Rules

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Length Requirements
*Designated Picture Length

TOTAL LENGTh

Species

Minimum Length

1. Registered fish must be caught in Manitoba in 6. Travel Manitoba will be the sole and final judge as to the acceptance of the accordance with provincial angling regulations. entries, and reserves the right to request 2. Anglers must measure the length of a fish to additional information and requirements qualify for a Manitoba Master Angler Award as may be deemed necessary in the best as illustrated. interest of the program. 3. Two witnesses, or one witness and a picture 7. Although awards are issued continuously, are required. All pictures will become the entries may not be listed if they have not property of Travel Manitoba. been received within one month of the date 4. Any entry for a fish equal to or exceeding the when the fish was caught. designated picture length for the species must be accompanied by a photo of the fish 8. Only one bronze, silver, or gold badge and release crest will be awarded to any one with a measuring device or some object of angler, but certificates will be presented standard size. for all qualifying fish. Different specialist 5. Qualifying fish must be submitted on an badges will be awarded for each species. official entry form or copy of (one fish per entry form). No changes in the length For more information contact: stated on the application form will be The Manitoba Master Angler Program accepted. Tel. 204-927-7807

Manitoba Master Angler Award Application

I hereby declare that the following statements are true, that in taking this fish I complied with the rules. PLEASE PRINT Kind of Fish .................................................................... Length: ........... inches, or ...........cm Date Caught: Month ............Day ............ Year.............. Name of Water .............................................................. .have enclosed a "Designated Picture Length" I photo (as required).

Send Entries To: Travel Manitoba Master Angler Program 7-155 Carlton St. Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3H8 Fly Fishing . Ice Fishing . Fish Released: No .Yes I have recieved a Master Angler Award before: No .Yes ID# .......................................... . DO NOT wish to receive I future Master Angler information.

Angler Mr./Mrs./Ms. (Full Name): ............................................................................................... Address ............................................................. City/Town......................................................... Province/State ................................................. Phone (home) ................................................. E-Mail ............................................................... Postal/Zip Code............................................... Phone (work) ................................................... Signature .......................................................... We, the undersigned, witnessed the measuring of the fish described above and verified the length given. Witness 1 Name .............................................. Address............................................................ Phone .............................................................. Signature ......................................................... Witness 2 Name .............................................. Address............................................................ Phone .............................................................. Signature .........................................................

Arctic Char .................................................. 51 cm (20 in) ........................................... 61 cm (24 in) Arctic Grayling ............................................46 cm (18 in) .......................................... 51 cm (20 in) Black Crappie ........................................... 30.5 cm (12 in) ...................................... 35.5 cm (14 in) Brook Trout ................................................. 51 cm (20 in) .......................................... 61 cm (24 in) Brown Trout ................................................ 51 cm (20 in) .......................................... 61 cm (24 in) Bullhead................................................... 30.5 cm (12 in) ......................................... 35.5 cm (14 in) Burbot ........................................................ 76 cm (30 in) ........................................... 91 cm (36 in) Carp ........................................................... 76 cm (30 in) ........................................... 84 cm (33 in) Channel Catfish .......................................86.5 cm (34 in) .......................................... 99 cm (39 in) Freshwater Drum ........................................61 cm (24 in) ...........................................76 cm (30 in) Goldeye.....................................................35.5 cm (14 in) ........................................ 40.5 cm (16 in) Kokanee ...................................................... 51 cm (20 in) ........................................... 51 cm (20 in) Lake Trout ...................................................89 cm (35 in) ......................................... 104 cm (41 in) Largemouth Bass....................................... 46 cm (18 in) ......................................... 51 cm (20 in) Mooneye .................................................. 35.5 cm (14 in) ...................................... 40.5 cm (16 in) Muskellunge .............................................. 79 cm (31 in) ......................................... 79 cm (31 in) Northern Pike .......................................... 104 cm (41 in) ........................................119 cm (47 in) Perch .......................................................... 33 cm (13 in) ..........................................38 cm (15 in) Rainbow Trout ........................................... 51 cm (20 in) .......................................... 61 cm (24 in) Rock Bass ............................................... 25.5 cm (10 in) ....................................... 30.5 cm (12 in) Sauger........................................................ 46 cm (18 in) .......................................... 56 cm (22 in) Smallmouth Bass....................................... 46 cm (18 in) .......................................... 51 cm (20 in) Splake ........................................................ 51 cm (20 in) .......................................... 61 cm (24 in) Sturgeon .................................................. 109 cm (43 in) ........................................ 140 cm (55 in) Sucker ........................................................ 46 cm (18 in) .......................................... 56 cm (22 in) Sunfish ...................................................... 18 cm ( 7 in) ........................................... 18 cm ( 7 in) Tullibee ................................................... 40.5 cm (16 in) .......................................... 51 cm (20 in) Walleye ...................................................... 71 cm (28 in) .......................................... 81 cm (32 in) white Bass .................................................. 38 cm (15 in) .......................................... 46 cm (18 in) Whitefish ................................................... 56 cm (22 in) ......................................... 66 cm (26 in)

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Each year, many exceptional trophy fish are caught in Manitoba waters. For this reason, a *Designated Picture Length Category was established. Anglers whose fish are equal to or exceed the length in this category MUST submit a picture with a measuring device or some object of standard size in addition to the witnesses (refer to Manitoba Master Angler Award rules #3 and #4).