Manitoba announced new modernized angling regulations effective April 1, 2023.

Under the amended regulations a single, annual angling licence for each residency type will replace the former “conservation” and “regular” licence categories. The government has also brought in a new one-day angling licence for the occasional user.

Seniors, active military members and veterans who reside in Manitoba will no longer be required to get an angling licence but will be required to show acceptable identification to conservation officers on request.

“As part of Manitoba’s Recreational Angling Strategy, modernizing regulations will further improve the vibrant recreational angling opportunities in the province while enhancing the protection of valuable fish stocks,” said Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt.

As part of the new regulations the province will be allowing open fishing year-round for certain abundant species coupled with enhanced sustainability measures, provide increased protection for large spawning fish and for certain species to protect high-value fish and make changes to the ice fishing shelter requirements.

For more information visit http://manitobafisheries.com