Fishing
Master Angler 50th Anniversary
2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the Manitoba Master Angler Awards Program which has been recognizing the achievements of anglers since 1960. To commemorate this milestone, a special pin will be awarded to each angler who registers a qualifying trophy fish with the program in 2010.
Master Angler Program
It's the oldest master angler program in North America, 50 years and going strong. Last year, more than 10 000 trophy fish from 30 qualifying species were caught and recorded - and almost 90% of those were released! Here are a few:
NORTHERN PIKE
124.64cm/50.25"
CHANNEL CATFISH
110.49cm/43.5"
WALLEYE 87cm/34.25"
Manitoba Monsters
Manitoba is home to some of the most spectacular sport fishing in North America. From massive northern pike, trophy walleye, furious lake trout to giant channel catfish - they are called Manitoba Monsters for a reason. Huge in size, fight and prestige, Manitoba Monsters offer a fishing experience not to be missed.
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Northeast Division - Open year round
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New Master Angler - Congratulations!
We're lucky in Manitoba to have an enthusiastic angling community - one that not only enjoys the great fishing but also the comraderie that the sport inspires. In that spirit, help us celebrate a few proud anglers who've recently made the jump to Master Angler:
Where To Fish For What, Now!
Maybe you have a favourite fish or a favourite place to throw your line. Every month we'll update this section to give you a hint at what the three biggest biters are and where you can find them! Don't say we never gave you anything...
Fishing with my Dad
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My dad and I have fished many areas of Canada, dating back to the early 1970s. In or around 1981, my dad had been researching the northern part of Manitoba for fishing. I was 14 years old, and always looked forward to my two weeks a year fishing with my father.
This is where my memory fails me regarding location. I know we had been about 30 minutes south of Thompson, and stayed in a small campsite across the street from a lodge (that may have also been a motel) that had been run by the nicest lodge owner we have ever met.
Welcome to Manitoba, home to over 100,000 lakes and an angler's paradise! It is an honor to be the fishing ambassador for Travel Manitoba. As owner of Hooked Media and publisher of Hooked magazine I have the opportunity to meet lots of great anglers and I even get to fish with them. What a thrill it is for me to take these anglers to some of my favorite lakes in Manitoba and watch them catch world class fish! Actually Manitoba is a world class fishing destination for anglers from ALL around the world. This will definitely be another season to remember!
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