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2017 Manitoba Anglers' Guide - Fish Futures

2 | As Minister of Sustainable Development, I welcome Contents you to another year of fishing in Manitoba . Angling is one of the most popular outdoor activities for What's New for 2. Manitoba residents and visitors alike. Our Possible Changes .. 2. government is committed to working with anglers Licences .. 3. to ensure the long-term sustainability of our 3. fisheries resources. 3. We are also working to contain the spread of aquatic 3. invasive species, including zebra mussels. anglers , General 3. boaters and others who use water-related equipment Fishing Methods .. 3. are required to clean, drain, and dry their watercraft and fishing equipment Barbless 3.

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1 2 | As Minister of Sustainable Development, I welcome Contents you to another year of fishing in Manitoba . Angling is one of the most popular outdoor activities for What's New for 2. Manitoba residents and visitors alike. Our Possible Changes .. 2. government is committed to working with anglers Licences .. 3. to ensure the long-term sustainability of our 3. fisheries resources. 3. We are also working to contain the spread of aquatic 3. invasive species, including zebra mussels. anglers , General 3. boaters and others who use water-related equipment Fishing Methods .. 3. are required to clean, drain, and dry their watercraft and fishing equipment Barbless 3.

2 To prevent the further spread of these species. Please familiarize yourself Angling and Ice Fishing .. 3. with the new regulations regarding aquatic invasive species, which are Ice Fishing 3. available on the Manitoba government website at: fish 4. waterstewardship/ 4. Dip Netting, Cast Netting, Seining, and Minnow 4 The Manitoba government is working towards the implementation of Spear 4. an e-licencing system, through which a variety of licences and permits will Bow 4. be available through user-friendly on-line access. Holding and Releasing fish .. 4. The Manitoba government is a responsible and responsive government Competitive Fishing 4.

3 And wants to hear your views on ways to improve our fishing opportunities Buying and Selling fish .. 4. including ideas on reducing red tape. An open consultation process is Fishways ( fish Ladders) .. 4. planned in 2017 and will provide you with an opportunity to share your Handling, Transport and Storage of fish .. 4. ideas on how to make angling in Manitoba even better. Please watch for Border Waters .. 5. future updates as we continue to move forward on these new initiatives. Limits .. 5. Fishing Divisions Map and 8. I invite all Manitobans and visitors to our province to experience the many Southern Division Regulations.

4 8. diverse, quality fishing opportunities Manitoba has to offer. I know this Northwest Division Regulations .. 13. Guide will be an important resource as you seek the thrill of fishing in many North Central Division 14. of Manitoba 's 100,000 lakes. Northeast Division 14. May 2017 be the year of your best fishing adventure! Status Indian Information .. 15. Manitoba Sustainable Development 15. Honourable Cathy Cox Common Manitoba fish 16. Minister, Sustainable Development Master Angler Regulations are also available online at New regulations are in bold type. Possible Changes The following possible regulation changes are listed a year in advance to What's New for 2017 give anglers a chance to express their opinions.

5 To comment on these possible changes, email: or call 204-945-6640. The regulations in this Guide are in effect on April 1, 2017. On Oak Lake, walleye limit is 4. The following regulations are new for 2017. Elgin Reservoir will be added to the stocked trout waters list. On Wekusko Lake, the closure from April 1 to and including April 30 On Little Jackfish Lake, walleye limit is 4 and all walleye shorter than will be removed. 35 cm must be released. On Seech Lake, all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released. On Ditch (Gertrude) Lake, walleye limit is 4 and all walleye shorter than 35 cm must be released. The combined limit for brown and black bullheads is 25.

6 On Lac du Bonnet Ponds, no motors, except electric motors may be used. Freshwater drum limit is 15. In the Southern Division, all lake trout must be released between Cast nets may be used and may not be larger than 3 square metres. September 15 to and including October 31. Important Reminder: No person shall fish in any manner within 23. Bloodvein River from the mouth upstream to Meekisiwi Rapids closed metres downstream from the lower entrance of a Manitoba Hydro to all fishing from April 3 to and including May 12. generating station. Bradbury River closed to all fishing from April 3 to and including May 12. Pigeon River from the mouth upstream to Sturgeon Falls closed to all fishing from April 3 to and including May 12.

7 Pending Changes Berens River from the mouth upstream to Sturgeon Falls, including the Etonami River upstream to Makik Falls and the North Etonami River The following changes fall under the Fisheries Act of Canada and require upstream to Miskomapinna Rapids closed to all fishing from April 3 to federal approval prior to becoming law. and including May 12. West Blue Lake will be added to the stocked trout waters list. For the 2017/2018 ice fishing season, anglers when ice fishing must stay Tees Lake will be added to the stocked trout waters list. within 75 m of their fishing line. Waterhen Lake and Waterhen River, including West Waterhen River, Little Waterhen River, Snake River, and all other tributaries, walleye limit is 4.

8 All pike over 75 cm must be released. Remove the requirement for anglers to retain only 1 walleye over 70 cm Front Cover Cheryl and Dan holding a Channel Catfish from the Red River. per year and date the back of their fishing licence on the Red River and Winnipeg River. | 3. LICENCE OUTLETS. Licence Fees (includes GST) Licences are sold at most hardware and sporting goods stores, fishing centres, and lodges. Not all vendors carry nonresident licences and many Conservation Regular do not have licences during winter. Resident Senior (Manitobans 65 and over) ..Free ..See Resident Licences may also be bought by Mastercard , Visa or by mail.

9 Call regular licence 1-800-214-6497 or send a cheque or money order for the appropriate Resident licence fee (payable to Minister of Finance) to The Cashier, Manitoba (Manitobans age 16-64)..$ ..$ Sustainable Development, 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba , Canadian Resident R3J 3W3. Include first name, surname, and initials; full address; day, (age 16 and over) ..$ $ month, and year of birth, sex of licensee, and email address. Nonresident (age 16 and over) ..$ $ General Regulations Recreational fishing in Manitoba is governed by regulations made under The Provincial Fisheries Act and the Fisheries Act of Canada.

10 This Guide provides a summary of those regulations. The actual regulations in force, not necessarily those in this Guide , shall apply. Regulations other than Angling Licences those under the Fisheries Act of Canada may also apply while fishing, regarding Aquatic Invasive Species, the use of boats, motors, All persons, except those exempt below, who engage in angling, dip vehicles, etc. For more details on regulations contact your local Manitoba netting, seining, minnow trapping, spear fishing, and bow fishing, must Sustainable Development Office (see page 15). have a Manitoba Angling Licence on their person. Licences are valid from May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018.


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