Go Fish!

Not just another fish story…

Fast Fact: The Red River is home to five All-Time Records in the Manitoba Master Angler Program: Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum (Silver Bass), Lake Sturgeon, and Walleye.

  • Fishing Licenses

    LIcensing and regulations in Manitoba ensure the conservation of species and aquatic habitats and, in turn, provides opportunity for trophy catches.

    Find out where to get a license, safe fish handling practices, and more information on fishing in Manitoba.

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  • What to Catch

    At least 8 species of fish are commonly found in the Red RIver: Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Freshwater Drum (Sliver Bass), Goldeneye, Mooneye, Sauger, and Walleye.

    For complete information on limits, use of barbless hooks, and other regulations in Maitoba get the Anglers Guide.

    Angler's Guide

  • Invasive Aquatic Species

    Zebra mussels are small, clam-like organisms that are a huge threat to Manitoba's waterways. They can threaten fish and wildlife; clog engines on boats, jet skis, and other watercraft; ruin your time at the beach; and clog drinking water supply pipes.

    If you plan on enjoying the water in Red RIver North learn how you can stop the spread of zebra mussels and their microscopic larvae.

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Walleye

Walleye are often referred to as “Greenbacks” for the iridescent green down the back and sides. Believed to be a result of lime deposits found here, no other walleye fishery on the continent produces a more spectacularly coloured fish.

From late September to early November walleye enter the Red River from Lake Winnipeg in pursuit of their favorite food: the emerald shiner minnow. This phenomenon is referred to as the fall Greenback run.

Since the 1980’s, the Red River has gained an international reputation for trophy walleye and as a WORLD CLASS sport fishing destination.
The “Walleye Masters Cup” is a one-day competitive fishing tournament held here
each year.

Catfish

The Red River is also home to trophy channel catfish. So unique is this magnificent fishery, it has become legendary. No other fresh water system on the continent produces as many monster channel cats as the mighty Red River. As well, an assortment of newspapers, magazines, radio, and TV, have all spread the word on this one of a kind resource.

For decades, international sport fishing personalities have come here from across North America and as far away as Japan, I
taly, and Great Britain to experience this incredible fishery.

Come see for yourself why Red RIver North from Lockport to Seklirk is known as the CHANNEL CATFISH CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

Hard Water Fishing

Once only for the brave of heart, ice fishing has exploded in popularity and continues to grow. The annual appearance of shacks and tents on the Red RIver from Lockport north to the lake begins as soon as the ice is thick enough - usually in December. On ice access to these “villages” by car, truck, and snowmobile continues into March.

It’s not just walleye in these waters. There is an abundance of Sauger, drum, channel catfish, and other species.