Fishing in Manitoba

Fishing in Manitoba

PiscaMaps covers 4,926 public fishing venues across Manitoba in 4 divisions — 4,219 lakes and reservoirs and 707 rivers. The largest is Lake Winnipeg, at 6,100,199 acres. Assiniboine River is the longest mapped river, running 888 km. Southern has the most venues on file, with 2,025. 11 waters carry confirmed common carp content.

The most commonly recorded species across Manitoba's public waters are Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Whitefish, Sauger, Yellow Perch, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass and Channel Catfish — the exact mix varies by water type and region. 44 venues have a real boat ramp on file, 106 have nearby camping, and 13 have mapped parking — sourced from OpenStreetMap and, where available, Water Survey of Canada gauge data.

Divisions in Manitoba

Manitoba's public fishing venues are spread across 4 divisions on PiscaMaps:

Species Recorded in Manitoba

The most frequently recorded species across Manitoba's public venues on PiscaMaps:

Fishing Licence in Manitoba

Effective April 1, 2026 fee schedule, three residency tiers: Manitoba resident, Canadian resident, and non-Canadian resident, each with an annual and a one-day rate. Separately, Manitoba residents aged 65+ who have lived in the province 6+ months qualify for a free Resident Seniors Conservation Licence -- confirmed still current for 2026 -- but it only covers a reduced 'conservation' catch limit (e.g. 4 walleye vs. 6 on a regular licence), not the full limit. An older archived fee schedule also listed a separate discounted (~65% of standard price) Conservation Licence tier for non-seniors; this was not found in the current 2026 schedule and appears to have been discontinued for non-seniors specifically -- check directly before assuming it's available.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How many public fishing venues are there in Manitoba?+
  PiscaMaps covers 4,926 public fishing venues across Manitoba in 4 divisions — 4,219 lakes and reservoirs and 707 rivers. The largest is Lake Winnipeg, at 6,100,199 acres. Assiniboine River is the longest mapped river, running 888 km. Southern has the most venues on file, with 2,025. 11 waters carry confirmed common carp content.
• Do I need a fishing licence in Manitoba?+
  Effective April 1, 2026 fee schedule, three residency tiers: Manitoba resident, Canadian resident, and non-Canadian resident, each with an annual and a one-day rate. Separately, Manitoba residents aged 65+ who have lived in the province 6+ months qualify for a free Resident Seniors Conservation Licence -- confirmed still current for 2026 -- but it only covers a reduced 'conservation' catch limit (e.g. 4 walleye vs. 6 on a regular licence), not the full limit. An older archived fee schedule also listed a separate discounted (~65% of standard price) Conservation Licence tier for non-seniors; this was not found in the current 2026 schedule and appears to have been discontinued for non-seniors specifically -- check directly before assuming it's available.
• Are there boat ramps and camping near Manitoba's fishing lakes?+
  44 venues have a mapped boat ramp and 106 have nearby camping on PiscaMaps, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Notable Lakes & Reservoirs in Manitoba

Rivers in Manitoba

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