Manitoba March "Madness" Ice Fishing Report
The final weeks throughout March, known as “March Madness” brought vast ice fishing opportunities to anglers from near and far looking to capitalize on some of the most anticipated bites across Manitoba.
March Madness Greenbacks
You may have heard stories of the incredible fishing on Lake Winnipeg during March, like a nonstop action-packed walleye bite in only five feet of water, or several master angler walleyes in a frantic school of aggressive walleyes. Well, these stories are just some of many memorable experience's anglers have during these final weeks of the season.

Story From The Reader – No Ordinary Lake Trout
On a recent trip to the waters of Athapapuskow Lake, angler Sarah Henuset hooked into a giant 38-inch lake trout that ate a dead bait.
“What made this lake trout unique was that it was tagged, which is extra rare on such a big lake. I am currently waiting on hearing back from fisheries with more information about the tag. The guides and everyone at the outfitter had never seen a tagged lake trout, so this was a first for them. My husband and I stayed at Bakers Narrows lodge which is famous for catching monster lakers and has currently been the ‘hot spot’ to fish in Manitoba.” she said.
A Look Into April – Angling Regulation Changes
In previous years, April would mark the general angling closure in the Southern division followed by the Northern divisions. However, this year beginning April 1st, new regulations come into effect which amongst other changes, allow year-round angling for certain species giving anglers incredible new opportunities to continue angling into April, especially those looking to get on the ice on a late spring like this year. Some species like walleye will continue to have a closure to protect the world-class fishery we have here in Manitoba during the spawning period. For more information on the new changes and species seasons, check out the 2023 Anglers guide. (https://www.gov.mb.ca/nrnd/fis...)
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