2023 Manitoba Fishing Regulations

Pigskin · April 02, 2023, 07:21:35 PM

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 · April 04, 2023, 04:07:57 PM

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

Pigskin · April 04, 2023, 06:18:30 PM

Quote from: jayrock on April 04, 2023, 04:07:57 PM
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 · April 04, 2023, 06:33:00 PM

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

Pigskin · April 04, 2023, 06:40:42 PM

Quote from: jayrock on April 04, 2023, 06:33:00 PM
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 · June 08, 2023, 03:07:17 AM

Quote from: Pigskin on April 02, 2023, 07:21:35 PM
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 · June 08, 2023, 03:21:19 PM

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

/sarcastica

Pigskin · June 08, 2023, 06:51:10 PM

Quote from: theaardvark on June 08, 2023, 03:21:19 PM
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 · June 09, 2023, 02:17:12 PM

Quote from: theaardvark on June 08, 2023, 03:21:19 PM
Fishing licenses are stupid. You can't even drive a fish.. d'uh.

/sarcastica

Pigskin · July 03, 2023, 07:07:27 PM

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 · July 07, 2023, 04:42:03 AM

Quote from: Pigskin on July 03, 2023, 07:07:27 PM
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 · July 07, 2023, 05:07:42 AM

Quote from: dd on July 07, 2023, 04:42:03 AM
holy smokes, where are you fishing???!!!

Lake of the Woods.

NewBlue · July 07, 2023, 03:31:11 PM

Quote from: Pigskin on July 03, 2023, 07:07:27 PM
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 · July 07, 2023, 08:41:43 PM

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 · August 07, 2023, 07:52:59 PM

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 · August 26, 2023, 04:01:21 PM

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 · September 11, 2023, 04:35:43 PM

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 · September 28, 2023, 05:47:57 PM

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 · October 16, 2023, 04:22:04 AM

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 · December 16, 2023, 04:43:38 PM

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 · December 29, 2023, 05:17:20 PM

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 · January 06, 2024, 07:20:42 PM

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 · February 19, 2024, 06:32:06 PM

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 · February 20, 2024, 11:30:58 AM

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 · February 20, 2024, 03:56:52 PM

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 · February 20, 2024, 05:10:20 PM

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 · February 26, 2024, 09:13:30 PM

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 · March 29, 2024, 07:48:53 PM

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.

2023 Manitoba Fishing Regulations

pjrocksmb