Manitoba Fishing

An angler's dream...

Manitoba fishing is high on the list of anglers all over the world. There is good reason. Manitoba is home to over 100, 000 square kilometers of lakes and rivers making it a fishing paradise that is hard to beat. The province boasts well over 100 outfitters and fishing lodges that provide a wide range of services. If you are looking for a fishing trip to remember, Manitoba could be exactly what you are searching for.

Manitoba is the eastern most of the Canadian prairie provinces and all waters here flow into Hudson Bay. To the south Manitoba borders Minnesota and North Dakota while Nunavut is the neighbor to the north.

There are a number of good locations to fish due to the vast amount of freshwater river systems. The Red River, Assiniboine, Nelson, Hayes and Churchill Rivers are all major contributors to the active and aggressive fish population in this province. It’s no wonder Manitoba fishing is so popular among both novice and professional anglers.

Manitoba boasts a strong fish management program. Anglers fishing in Manitoba will find a strong supply of gamefish throughout the province. These include walleye, northern pike, catfish, a variety of trout and many others.

The number of fish species in Manitoba exceeds 75. Only Ontario and Quebec have a larger variety of fish in Canada. There is more than enough diversity here to satisfy any angler.

Bring your camera because Manitoba fishing can provide some of the most spectacular scenery you will ever see. In the southwest the prairie gives way to the Precambrian Shield to the north. The north is primarily covered by forest and is rich with spring-fed lakes home to some of the best fishing in the world. If you don’t come for the fish, come for the scenery.

Manitoba is divided into 4 different regions, each offering something a little different for the angler. Eastern, Parkland and Interlake Regions all offer a variety of lakes and rivers to test most anglers’ skills. But the north offers fishing like no other place in the province. Referred to as “north of 53”, it is home to rugged terrain, crystal clear waters and plenty of aggressive trophy fish. Walleye, northern pike, big lake trout and scrappy whitefish all make their home in this region. Some water systems in the north are accessible by road, but many are accessed only by float plane.

Manitoba walleye fishing is extremely popular among anglers coming to Canada. This is for good reason. Walleye are the most sought after freshwater fish in the country and in Manitoba walleye are plentiful. The fish tastes fantastic from the clean waters of the north and many of these fish get big!

Northern pike fishing in Manitoba is world famous. Often called jackfish, the northern pike is arguably the most aggressive freshwater fish in Canada. They strike with a ferocious nature with an intention of devouring your bait.

Trophy pike are caught in excess of 30 pounds every year in Manitoba and their feistiness will keep you coming back for more. The pike is a very good eating fish, something some anglers tend to overlook. Who knows, there may be a trophy pike with your name on it somewhere in Manitoba.

If it’s lake trout you are looking for, Manitoba fishing can provide you with an experience of a lifetime! The north has lakes with deep pools and sharp reefs that are the perfect habitat for trophy lakers. Although they can be a challenge to catch during the summer months, lake trout offer the angler a true prize fight . Lake trout fishing in Manitoba sees fish in excess of 40 pounds caught every year.

Besides lakers, rainbow trout , brook trout and brown trout are prominent species anglers catch every year. Strategies vary from location to location, but you can be sure they’re caught on everything from spoons to spinners to flies!

Manitoba fishing is great year round. Ice fishing happens across the province during the winter months. Just because the water gets hard doesn’t mean the action slows down! Trophy fish of all kinds are pulled through the ice every year.

Many folks look forward to the secluded locations Manitoba fishing can offer. A group of family and friends on an isolated lake is a holiday you won’t forget. The fish are plentiful and the scenery is perfect, making it a great tradition every summer.

Manitoba fishing! If you have yet to experienced it, you what are you waiting for? Come and see some of the best scenery and cleanest freshwater in North America.

Thanks for reading.

Good fishing.

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