Sustainable Fisheries
Teacher's Resource
Tools (Grades K-S4)
Hook/Cook Series:
Barbecue,
Bullheads,
Burbot,
Canning,
Carp,
Catfish,
Drum,
Ice Fishing,
Sucker,
White Bass
Recipes:
Lake Trout,
Burbot
Fish Facts:
Walleye,
N. Pike,
Burbot,
Carp, Sauger,
Drum,
Catfish
Manitoba Fish Key
Coldwater Fish
Handling Your Catch
Zebra Mussels
Stream Crossing
Guidelines
Fish Enhancement
Initiative (FEI):
Program
Annual Report
Application Form
Stamp Competition
Species at Risk:
English
French
Introductions &
Transfers Code:
English
French
Stocking:
2002,
2003,
2004,
2005
Subsistence Fishing
First Nation Rights
2005 Anglers' Guide
2006 Anglers' Guide
Manitoba Angling
Survey (2000)
Manitoba Recreational
Fishing League
Winnipeg's Urban
Angling Partnership
Master Angler
Program
Nonresident Angling
Licences
Comm. History Profile
Comm. Fishing Guide
Bait Fish Guide
Aquaculture:
Intensive Guide
Trout Farming
Manitoba Operations
Framework:
Overview
Flow Chart
Fisheries Act (F14)
Manitoba Fisheries
Regulations
Harvest Schedule:
English
French
Rec. Fish Schedule:
English
French
The Fisheries
Act (F90):
Comm. Fishermen's
Records Reg.
Fishermen's Loans
Reg.
Fishing Licence
Fee Reg.
Fishing Licensing
Reg.
Fish Transportation
Loadslip Reg.
Fisheries Inspection:
Act (F12)
Regulation
Freshwater Fish
Marketing
Act (F13)
Kids Fishing Book
Fish Mobile
Fishing Hats:
Walleye
Northern Pike
Channel Catfish
Fish Tale
Travel Manitoba
Canada Map Sales
City of Winnipeg
Freshwater Fish
Manitoba Wildlife Fed.
The Complete Angler
Fish Futures Inc.
SportFishing Canada
National Fishing Week
Manitoba Lodge &
Outfitters Assoc.
Manitoba Fly Fishers
Flippr
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Manitoba Fisheries mandate is to ensure sustainable use of the fisheries resource. Management programs are developed to provide the greatest benefits to Manitobans, by maintaining or enhancing fish populations and habitat, monitoring harvest and habitat alterations, and allocating resources for the best return.
Manitoba's 100,000 lakes cover approximately 17% or 101,600 km2 of its surface area. In addition, rivers, streams and marshes are home to important fish habitat. Healthy fish habitat provides sustainable benefits to sport, commercial and domestic users throughout the province.
Over the past decade, mechanisms and processes have been put into place to prevent further loss of healthy fish habitat. In addition, Manitoba is focusing on enhancing and/or rehabilitating areas with lost or degraded habitat.
One such program, the "Manitoba Fisheries Enhancement Initiative" has contributed funding for the enhancement, restoration and creation of fish habitat in Manitoba. Under this program, revenue generated through a portion of sport and commercial licence sales is used to fund such projects including: Lake Aeration, Fish Passage, Rearing and Spawning Enhancement, Stream Rehabilitation, Population Management and Education, Information and Promotion Materials.
Domestic fishing is fishing for food by those Aboriginals with Constitutionally protected rights and other individuals who legitimately require access to the fisheries resource to meet basic subsistence requirements. Domestic fishing has long been an important activity to First Nations peoples. Fish have, and continue to be a valuable source of food. Fishing also plays an important role in bringing people together socially including the celebration of religious and cultural traditions.
Manitoba's progressive fish management combined with strong conservation and selective harvest programs make it a world leader in sport fishing. Visiting anglers can count on a ready supply of trophy fish. Surrounded by sweeping clear-blue skies and pristine wilderness, anglers test their skills, savour a shore lunch and return home with a catch.
Manitoba preserves these fishing traditions through conservation practices and the support of anglers from around the world. Over the last 20 years,cameras and tape measures have become a regular part of every angler's tackle. A quick set of measurements and the click of the camera are proof of the battles won. Using fishing resources with care and respect will guarantee world-class angling adventures for years to come.
Commercial fishing is a valued industry in Manitoba. For over 100 years, Manitobans have been commercially harvesting fish. The majority of production comes from Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba, but several smaller lakes in southern and northern Manitoba are also fished. The resource is managed through the use of quotas, mesh size of gill nets, seasons and regulating the number of fishermen licensed. These management tools allow fish populations and the industry to remain viable. They also ensure resources are shared equitably on lakes with treaty Indian fishing and/or sport fishing.
Since almost all of the commercial production is sold out of the country, the $30 million dollars in annual sales represents a significant contribution to Manitoba's economy.
Manitoba Water Stewardship - Fisheries Branch Offices |
| Headquarters: |
200 Saulteaux Cresc |
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3W3 |
(204) 945-6640 |
| Eastern: |
Prov Hwy #502 |
Lac du Bonnet, MB R0E 1A0 |
(204) 345-1450 |
| Interlake: |
75 - 7th Ave |
Gimli, MB R0C 1B0 |
(204) 642-6099 |
| Western: |
1129 Queens Ave |
Brandon, MB R7A 1L9 |
(204) 726-6452 |
| Western: |
27 Second Ave SW |
Dauphin, MB R7N 3E5 |
(204) 622-2205 |
| Northwest: |
3rd & Ross Ave |
The Pas, MB R9A 1M4 |
(204) 627-8296 |
| Northeast: |
59 Elizabeth Dr |
Thompson, MB R8N 1X4 |
(204) 677-6650 |
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