Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2011 manitobafisheries.com 2011_fishing_guide.indd 1 09/02/11 11:16 AM 2 | www.manitobafisheries.com As Manitoba’s Minister of Water Stewardship, I invite all anglers to experience our world-class fisheries and participate in the many programs Contents that promote the benefits of recreational angling What’s New for 2011....................................................................... 2 as a leisure activity. Pending & Possible Changes .........................................................2 My department is committed to partnering with Licences .......................................................................................... 3 anglers, stewardship groups, industry, and others Fees .......................................................................................3 with an interest in working to preserve angling as Exemptions ...........................................................................3 an important part of Manitoba’s heritage, now Outlets ..................................................................................3 and into the future. Through these partnerships, General Regulations .......................................................................3 Manitoba will continue to be one of the premier Fishing Methods ...................................................................3 recreational fishing destinations in North America. Barbless Hooks .....................................................................3 The Fisheries Enhancement Fund continues to build and develop Angling and Ice Fishing ........................................................3 innovative fisheries programs throughout the province by supporting Ice Fishing Shelters .............................................................. 3 fisheries research and monitoring, by rehabilitating and enhancing Fish Remains ........................................................................4 important habitat, and by providing education to strengthen Bait ........................................................................................4 stewardship values. Through these initiatives, Manitoba continues to Dip Netting, Seining, and Minnow Trapping ......................4 lead the nation in developing leading-edge programs that enhance, educate, and promote the benefits of having a healthy and diverse Spear Fishing ........................................................................4 fisheries resource. Bow Fishing ..........................................................................4 Holding and Releasing Fish .................................................4 I encourage all Manitobans and guests to our province to take Competitive Fishing Events .................................................4 advantage of the many quality recreational angling opportunities offered throughout the province. Buying and Selling Fish ........................................................4 Fishways (Fish Ladders) .......................................................4 Have a safe and enjoyable fishing season! Handling, Transport and Storage ........................................4 Border Waters ....................................................................... 5 Limits .............................................................................................. 5 Fishing Divisions Map and Seasons ............................................. 8 Southern Division Regulations ......................................................8 Honourable Christine Melnick Northwest Division Regulations ..................................................13 Minister Water Stewardship North Central Division Regulations .............................................14 Northeast Division Regulations ...................................................14 Status Indian Information .............................................................15 Manitoba Water Stewardship Offices ..........................................15 Common Manitoba Fish Species ................................................ 16 What’s New For 2011 Master Angler Application ............................................................17 The regulations in this book are in effect on April 1, 2011. The following regulations are new for 2011. Regulations are also available online at www.manitobafisheries.com. New regulations are in bold type. • 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. Possible Changes • On Wekusko Lake, all walleye/sauger over 55 cm must be released. The following proposed regulation changes are listed a year in advance • On Bear and Utik lakes in the Northeast Division, all nonresidents of to give anglers a chance to express their opinions. To comment on these Manitoba who fish must be registered and staying with, and obtain possible changes, e-mail: [email protected] or call (204) 945-6640. a Special Angling Licence (free) from, a licensed Manitoba tourist operator with an allocation for these fisheries. • 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 Pending Changes the mouth of Rex Creek, southeast to the southwest corner of The following changes fall under the Fisheries Act of Canada and require Campbell Island to the rapids downstream (including Missipisew federal approval prior to becoming law. and Wuskatasko Rivers), closed to all fishing from April 1 to and including June 30. • Lake 400 and Beautiful Lake will be added to the stocked trout waters list. • On Osborne Lake, Osborne Lake Creek and Wekusko Brook, closed to • On Antons Lake no motors, with the exception of electric motors, all fishing from April 1 to and including June 30. may be used. • On Herb Bay north of the hydro line on Wekusko Lake, closed to all • Persee Lake will be added to the stocked trout waters list, no natural fishing from April 1 to and including June 30. bait and no motors, with the exception of electric motors, may be used. • 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. Front Cover Background: Kississing Lake New and possible changes in italics are intended to simplify and reduce Foreground: Pam Spitula holding a goldeye. the number and complexity of regulations. 2011_fishing_guide.indd 2 09/02/11 11:16 AM 2 | www.manitobafisheries.com www.manitobafisheries.com | 3 As Manitoba’s Minister of Water Stewardship, I LICENCE OUTLETS invite all anglers to experience our world-class Contents (includes GST) Licences are sold at most hardware and sporting goods stores, fishing fisheries and participate in the many programs Licence Fees centres, and lodges. Not all vendors carry nonresident licences and Conservation Regular that promote the benefits of recreational angling What’s New for 2011....................................................................... 2 Resident Senior many do not have licences during winter. as a leisure activity. Pending & Possible Changes .........................................................2 (Manitobans 65 and over) ........Free ....................See Resident Licences may also be bought by Mastercard®, Visa® or by mail. Call My department is committed to partnering with Licences .......................................................................................... 3 Resident regular licence 1-800-214-6497 or send a cheque or money order for the appropriate anglers, stewardship groups, industry, and others Fees .......................................................................................3 (Manitobans age 16-64) ...........$13.94 ................. $19.83 licence fee (payable to Minister of Finance) to The Cashier, Manitoba with an interest in working to preserve angling as Exemptions ...........................................................................3 Conservation, 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 3W3. Canadian Resident an important part of Manitoba’s heritage, now Outlets ..................................................................................3 Include first name, surname, and initials; full address; day, month, and (age 16 and over) ......................$22.77 ................ $42.40 and into the future. Through these partnerships, General Regulations .......................................................................3 year of birth; and sex of licensee. Nonresident Manitoba will continue to be one of the premier Fishing Methods ...................................................................3 recreational fishing destinations in North America. (age 16 and over) ......................$32.59 ................. $57.12 Barbless Hooks .....................................................................3 General Regulations The Fisheries Enhancement Fund continues to build and develop Angling and Ice Fishing ........................................................3 Recreational fishing in Manitoba is governed by regulations made under innovative fisheries programs throughout the province by supporting Ice Fishing Shelters .............................................................. 3 fisheries research and monitoring, by rehabilitating and enhancing The Provincial Fisheries Act and the Fisheries Act of Canada. This Fish Remains ........................................................................4