2023 Manitoba Fishing Regulations

[Pigskin]

A few chances to the Manitoba fishing regulation for 2023. No fishing for Walleye's after April 3rd, till the season opens in May. You can't keep Walleye's under 35cm or 13.75 inches. We don't keep Walleye's under 14 inches, so I think this is great rule. If your 16-64, and live in Manitoba a regular fishing license will cost you $25.10.

[jayrock]

All i really care about is the fact is, as a veteran I do not have to pay to fish. Hecksya!!!!

[Pigskin]

All i really care about is the fact is, as a veteran I do not have to pay to fish. Hecksya!!!!

It's nice for veteran's, but it only applies to the Province you live in.   

[jayrock]

fine by me, one less thing to pay for and the in-laws cabin is in Manitoba.

[Pigskin]

fine by me, one less thing to pay for and the in-laws cabin is in Manitoba.

I think it should be across Canada. My brother is a Vet. and lives in Ontario. When he comes to our Cabin in Ontario it's free fishing. When he comes to our Cabin in Manitoba he has to pay for a license. Lucky for him a license in Manitoba is only $25.00, nearly double that in Ontario.

[pjrocksmb]

A few chances to the Manitoba fishing regulation for 2023. No fishing for Walleye's after April 3rd, till the season opens in May. You can't keep Walleye's under 35cm or 13.75 inches. We don't keep Walleye's under 14 inches, so I think this is great rule. If your 16-64, and live in Manitoba a regular fishing license will cost you $25.10.

Thanks for the update about the small walters

[theaardvark]

Fishing licenses are stupid.  You can't even drive a fish.. d'uh.

/sarcastica

[Pigskin]

Fishing licenses are stupid.  You can't even drive a fish.. d'uh.

/sarcastica

Wow. Don't quit your day job.

[The Fresh Prince Of Belair, MB]

Fishing licenses are stupid.  You can't even drive a fish.. d'uh.

/sarcastica

[Pigskin]

Some very good fishing this weekend. Two master smallmouth bass. Walleye's at 20 feet, on jigs and minnows. Perch off the dock, one after another. Did some drift fishing this morning with a bottom bouncer, lindy rig with nightcrawlers, kids land some big walleye's. A number of them to big to keep.

[dd]

Some very good fishing this weekend. Two master smallmouth bass. Walleye's at 20 feet, on jigs and minnows. Perch off the dock, one after another. Did some drift fishing this morning with a bottom bouncer, lindy rig with nightcrawlers, kids land some big walleye's. A number of them to big to keep.

holy smokes, where are you fishing???!!!

[Pigskin]

holy smokes, where are you fishing???!!!

Lake of the Woods.

[NewBlue]

Some very good fishing this weekend. Two master smallmouth bass. Walleye's at 20 feet, on jigs and minnows. Perch off the dock, one after another. Did some drift fishing this morning with a bottom bouncer, lindy rig with nightcrawlers, kids land some big walleye's. A number of them to big to keep.

How do you keep the small perch from getting all the bait when on the dock?
A Pro fisherman next door to me was nailing picks in 5? of water, when the wind was crashing waves onto shore. 
Also LOTW

[Pigskin]

1/4-3/8 ounce small spinning lures that we make. 1/4 ounce jigs, 2" gulp worms, or chop up a night crawler in 1 inch pieces. My granddaughter like to cheap and us a stinger hook.

[Pigskin]

Another great weekend of fishing. We have our Bomber border hooked. He just can't get enough fishing in, and he loves walleye. Walleye's are at 20-22' right now. Still biting on jigs and little joe's. The bass and perch on anything with a spinner, and shallow water. Crappy are biting right now small jigs and worm's. 

[Pigskin]

Great morning of fishing. Very little windy, catching on jigs and salted minnows, at 18-20 feet. Catch our limit in 90 minutes. Mite be the last week of fishing for our Bomber border so I would think we will be out there as much as possible.

[Pigskin]

Nice cool day in Kenora. Light jacket weather. Walleye's are crazy at the month of the channel. Lots of snags, now we separate the men from the boys. Is it a snag or a bite. lol.

[Pigskin]

Went to Pinefalls yesterday with my brother-in-law. Very busy at the boat launch. A number of Americans, and lots of people fishing off the dock which is a no, no. Winds was very strong and he only has a 16' Lund SSV. Started out with bottom bouncers, and night crawlers. Fished a couple humps, with salted minnows and 1/2oz jigs. The fishing was steady, but not great. A couple of monster's, 30" plus. 30 minute wait to load the boat. Manitoba Conservation checking vehicles and boats. Nailed a number of people for violations.

[Pigskin]

Back in Kenora for the weekend. Today was a beautiful day, and a great day of fishing. Went to Pickerel Rock and fished with a 3/8 jig and salted minnows. Steady good size walleye's all day. Looks like we mite get a couple  more weeks in before having to shut it down.

[Pigskin]

Big morning of fishing. Ice isn't very thick, so just fishing around our dock. Pretty much one after the other on salted minnows and 1/4oz jigs.

[Pigskin]

Still no ice fishing in Kenora yet. However, the fishing around our dock is still pretty hot. The kids are catching a lot of small mouth bass and perch, and few walleye everyday. 

[Pigskin]

Last weekend before the kids head back to school. Full cabin with our Ukraine family down for the weekend. The kids and Artem, have been catching fish all day. Lots of walleye's right in front of our dock. Still not save to travel on the ice.

[Pigskin]

Another amazing day at the lake. Still fishing 6' off our dock, just don't trust the ice this year. The kids are still reeling in a lot of fish. Most are on 3/8 oz. jigs and salted minnows. My Granddaughter prefers a 3/8 to 1/2 oz. jigging lure.   

[Jesse]

Well, me and the kid went ice fishing for the first time in our lives. Went through a club that started at her school.

Just went to lockport as we were all first timers and didn't know what we were doing. 4 hours in and our group of 20+ people collectively caught 2 fish that were barely bigger than the bait.

The kid was disappointed, but it was a good time.

[Pigskin]

Yes, it can be tough if you don't know the area well. I can honestly say if I went to Lockport today, I wouldn't know where to fish.

[blue_gold_84]

Eh... The Red is meh on a good day this time of year. Probably better luck on Lake Winnipeg proper - Chalet Beach and Balsam Bay are pretty consistent, and the drive is reasonable on a clear day.

[Pigskin]

Another very good weekend of fishing. The kids used mostly vertical jigging lures and spoons, as someone forgot to get more minnows. lol. Lots of walleye's in the 15"-18" size, and a tons of perch. I am glad some cooler weather is coming in, it was getting a little slushy around the dock. 

[Pigskin]

Slow fishing yesterday afternoon. This morning a little better, but the kids figured there honey hole went dry. However, this afternoon it's been very good again. 3/8 oz. jigging spoons seems to be the answer today in about 12' of water.

[Pigskin]

Very windy for our first weekend of fishing. Got a break in the weather yesterday, but it was still windy. Spent most of our time drifting with bottom bouncers and lindy rigs. Caught most of our bigger walleye's in 10-12' of water. My granddaughter had a very good day catching small mouth bass and perch off our dock with 3/8 oz. spinners.

Had a visit from group that was on the water yesterday handing out info on Zebra Muscles. They wanted to know if we were checking our boat every time we lift it out of the water. They also suggested getting a devise called the Dock Disc. We normally pressure wash the boat every time we lift it, so they were happy with that. 

[Pigskin]

My wife went online today to get her Manitoba fishing license and discovered that Manitoba no longer has a conservation license.   

[blue_gold_84]

My wife went online today to get her Manitoba fishing license and discovered that Manitoba no longer has a conservation license.   

I think Ontario might be the only province that has conservation angling licenses anymore.

[Pigskin]

Another windy day, but a good day. A lot of drift fishing. Lots of walleye's on bottom bouncers, and lindy jigs. Most of the good size fish in 12-16' of water. Evening fish was all about small mouth bass. Hitting hard on 3/8 oz. spinning lures in shallow water. 

[Pigskin]

Big morning on the water. A lot of 18-20" walleye's on 3/8 oz. jigs and live minnows caught off the end of our dock. Purple and white jigs are winning the day. 

[Pigskin]

Finally a morning with little to no wind. Anchored at pickerel rock in 20' of water. 3/8 green and white jigs seemed to be the color today. Live of fresh frozen minnows, didn't seem to matter. My granddaughter likes the frozen minnows better. Lots under 14", but they all have go back. Limit of nice keepers all 16" -21".

[Pigskin]

Another good weekend of fishing. Little windy on Sunday so we were back to bottom bouncers and nightcrawlers in about 12-15' of water.

My buddy brought out his newer 25hp 4 stroke Yamaha. Nice looking motor and ran really well, except when idling. Idling the motor shakes so bad. He said he has taken it into the dealership twice and they say that's how they runs.  Super cheap on gas.

[Pigskin]

Good day of fishing. Catching good size walleyes in 20-22'of water on jigs and minnows.

[Pigskin]

Morning's have been excellent for walleye's. Still hanging in 20-22' of water. Small mouth bass are hitting hard in swallow water on small spinners in the afternoon. 

[Pigskin]

Great day of fishing with the grandkids before they head off to the Olympics. Some really nice sized walleye's in fast moving water on double hook worm harness. Walleyes still hanging out in 18-22' of water.

[blue_gold_84]

Your updates make me so envious, @Pigskin. Glad to hear you and your family are slaying it!

[drahgon]

Great day of fishing with the grandkids before the head off to the Olympics. Some really nice sized walleye's in fast moving water on double hook worm harness. Walleyes still hanging out in 18-22' of water.

Burying the headline a bit here... Are they competing or spectating?

[Pigskin]

Burying the headline a bit here... Are they competing or spectating?

Spectating.

[Pigskin]

Your updates make me so envious, @Pigskin. Glad to hear you and your family are slaying it!

From the reports I am getting, most of the anglers on Lake of the Woods are catching a lot of fish right now.