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WINNIPEG — Entry fees are being waived to visit Manitoba’s parks in February.
Vehicle permits won’t be required to enter any provincial park, but SnoPasses for snowmobilers are still required to use groomed trailers in the parks. Entrance fees to national parks also still apply.
With warmer temperatures this weekend and high water moving north into Manitoba, anglers are being asked to remove their ice-fishing shelters from the Red River.
The province is asking that all shelters be removed by Sunday, March 12.
The province is waiving licence fees this weekend on ice fishing across Manitoba.
Anglers will be able to fish freely February 18-20, but conservation limits will apply and a federal licence will still be required to fish in national parks.
An ice fishing derby that raises funds for CancerCare Manitoba and the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba is returning early in the new year.
The KidFish Ice Derby is January 8, 2017 in Selkirk.
“The biggest change in the event since the beginning has been the enormous support by everyone,” said KidFish tournament director Garther Cheung. “Every year I look forward to the same thing: the sound of kids laughing, playing, and having a good time in the outdoors.”
By Brian Schultz
Anglers won’t need a fishing licence this weekend to keep what they catch from Manitoba’s waters.
Free family fishing weekend is June 11-12 province-wide.
“This weekend, we encourage Manitobans and visitors to our province to get out and enjoy the great outdoors and recreational fisheries free of charge,” said Sustainable Development Minister Cathy Cox.
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is reviewing the sustainability of the province’s fisheries.
Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Tom Nevakshonoff says the government agrees with SeaChoice, in calling on leaders to take action on lakes Winnipeg, Winnipegosis and Manitoba.
“For many years, high-quality fisheries have provided food, recreation and jobs for generations of people living near and visiting Manitoba’s lakes,” Nevakshonoff said. “Manitobans have a collective interest in ensuring that fisheries in Manitoba follow best practice.”
Anglers can fish without a license this weekend throughout Manitoba. The free family fishing weekend also includes free entry to all provincial parks.
“Adventure, excitement and a chance to enjoy the many lakes and rivers await anyone who has ever wanted to catch a fish,” said Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Tom Nevakshonoff. “I hope everyone will take advantage of the opportunity, as once again we’re making it free this weekend through no-charge admission to provincial parks and no requirement for a fishing licence.”
The exception to the June 13-14 promotion is all national parks, where a federal license is required.
It’s open season on fishing in Manitoba this weekend, with angling officially getting underway on Saturday.
“With more than 100,000 lakes, as well as rivers and streams to visit, fishing is a great recreational activity that creates jobs through tourism, hospitality and the need for supplies,” said Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Tom Nevakshonoff.
Manitoba anglers will be able to cast a line in the province’s parks this weekend without a licence.
Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh says June 14-15 will be free family fishing weekend, where park entry will also be waived.
By Sarah Klein
Manitobans have chosen the walleye as the province’s official fish.
The designation announced Thursday at FortWhyte Alive joins the Plains bison and Big Bluestem grass to become official symbols under proposed amendments to the coat of arms, emblems and the Manitoba tartan act.
“Following extensive public input, Manitoban’s voices were heard loud and clear; they love to fish, and whether they call it a walleye or a pickerel, there’s no question this fish represents a huge part of our provincial history,” said Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister Gord Mackintosh. “From a child’s first fish, to one pulled in from a commercial fisher’s net, nothing represents a Manitoba catch like the walleye.”
