The Manitoba Anglers’ Guide 2025 is now available online and anglers are asked to follow all fishing regulations to help ensure Manitoba’s fisheries remain healthy for years to come, Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures Minister Ian Bushie announced today.
“The release of the anglers’ guide is an important sign that another fishing season in our beautiful province is just around the corner,” said Bushie. “In addition to the usual information contained in the guide, this year’s edition also contains some proposed fishing regulations that address the sustainability, viability and health of our fisheries. It is important to hear from Manitobans on these proposed changes, as everyone has a role to play in the responsible management of our fisheries and we encourage every Manitoba to provide feedback on how we can make our fisheries work for everyone.”
Hardcopies of the anglers’ guide will be available in stores where angling licences are sold. Anglers are reminded to exercise caution when fishing on ice. Prior to fishing, anglers should check conditions to ensure a safe and enjoyable fishing experience, noted the minister.
Those fishing for walleye and sauger are reminded of the following fishing season dates:
- April 7 – walleye and sauger season closes in the southern division;
- May 1 – walleye and sauger season closes in the northwest and north central divisions;
- May 10 – walleye and sauger season opens in the southern division (with a few exceptions, such as Lake Winnipeg); and
- May 17 – walleye and sauger season opens on Lake Winnipeg and in the northwest and north central divisions.
Anglers must not target species during their closed times. The fishing division map can be found in the anglers’ guide.
Some areas are closed to all fishing during the spring from April 7 to May 10 including the Red River between Lockport Dam and Lake Winnipeg, Dauphin Lake and its tributaries excluding the Vermilion Reservoir, and the Assiniboine River downstream of the Portage Diversion to Provincial Road 240.
Angling licences for 2025 will be available for purchase online and at participating vendors starting April 1 and become valid on May 1. The 2024 annual angling licence is still valid until April 30. All anglers are required to obtain a Manitoba angling licence to fish in the province, unless exempt or fishing within a federal park.
For more information or to purchase an angling licence, visit Hunting and Fishing Licences – Manitoba Licensing
For more information about fishing regulations, refer to the Manitoba Anglers’ Guide 2025 , available online at Manitoba Angler’s Guide 2025 or in stores where angling licences are sold.
