Discover the best walleye fishing spots in Manitoba
Canada is home to an abundance of walleye, with Manitoba standing out for its unique selection of productive walleye fishing locations. From remote fly-in destinations to easily accessible spots reachable via public transportation, Manitoba offers a special experience for walleye fishing enthusiasts.
In Manitoba, you can catch lots of lunch-sized walleye and even giant fish in the same body of water. This applies to both Canadian Shield lakes and large prairie reservoirs. One of the most well-known walleye in Manitoba are the giant greenbacks found only in Lake Winnipeg and its tributaries. These iridescent emerald-green fish are mainly caught in the winter and can grow to impressive lengths with large girths.
Manitoba offers plenty of opportunities for fishing enthusiasts to catch big fish all year round. In fact, walleye that measure over 28 inches are considered trophies, and hundreds of them are submitted to the province’s Master Angler program annually. However, many more are likely caught and released without recognition.
Manitoba’s walleye abundance is partly due to the province’s strong conservation culture, which involves the prohibition of barbed hooks and live baitfish in many areas. This ensures that there are still plenty of walleye left for future generations to enjoy, even if you keep a few for eating during your trip.
Here is a list of the best Walleye lakes in Manitoba:
- Assiniboine River
- Athapapuskow Lake
- Big Sand Lake
- Bolton Lake
- Dauphin Lake
- Dunphy Lake
- Falcon Lake
- Gunisao Lake
- Lake of the Prairies
- Lake Winnipeg
- Manigotagan River
- Paint Lake
- Red River
- Reed Lake
- Sasaginnigak Lake
- Tramping Lake
- Vandekerckhove Lake
- Waterhen River
- Wekusko Lake
- Winnipeg River
Map of Best Walleye Fishing Spots in Manitoba
Originally published at https://thefishingmagazine.com on July 11, 2023.
