Fishing Licence

Here's all the information you need to purchase your fishing licence in Manitoba.

Angling Licences

Manitoba elicensing

You can purchase a PRINTABLE angling license online at manitobaelicensing, at a participating retailer or over the telephone by calling the Help Desk at 1-877-880-1203.

Note: Travel Manitoba does not manage the elicensing system, if you have any questions please contact the Manitoba eLicensing Help Desk at 1-877-880-1203.

Southern Division Fishing Season Open/Close Dates:

Fishing Seasons

Southern Division

(Refer to the map on page 16 of the Manitoba Angling Guide for the Southern Division Boundary)
Walleye/Sauger:
- Closed Season: April 6, 2026 to and including May 8, 2026
- Open Season: May 9, 2026 to and including April 4, 2027
Lake Sturgeon:
- Closed Season: May 1 to and including June 15
- Open Season: June 16 to and including April 30
Lake Trout:
- Closed Season: September 15 to and including October 31
- Open Season: November 1 to and including September 14
All Other Species:
- Open Year-Round

* Shall not fish for species during their closed season.
* Check the Waterbody Specific Regulations section on pages 18-20 of the Manitoba Angling Guide for specific closures on Lake Winnipeg, Red River, Dauphin Lake and Assiniboine River.
* Use of live bait fish is allowed in some areas of the Southern Division (see page 6).

Northwest Division Fishing Season Open/Close Dates:

Fishing Seasons

Northwest Division

(refer to the map on page 16 of the Manitoba Angling Guide for the Northwest Division boundary)
Walleye/Sauger:
- Closed Season: May 1 to and including May 15, 2026
- Open Season: May 16, 2026 to and including April 30, 2027
Lake Sturgeon:
- Closed Season: May 1 to and including June 30
- Open Season: July 1 to and including April 30
All Other Species:
- Open Year-Round

* Shall not fish for species during their closed season.
* No Live Bait Fish
* Refer to the Manitoba Angling Guide for further information

North Central Division Fishing Season Open/Close Dates:

Fishing Seasons

North Central Division

(Refer to map on page 16 of the Manitoba Angling Guide for the Northwest Division boundary)
Walleye/Sauger:
- Closed Season: May 1 to and including May 15, 2026
- Open Season: May 16, 2026 to and including April 30, 2027
Lake Sturgeon:
- Closed Season: May 1 to and including June 30
- Open Season: July 1 to and including April 30
All Other Species:
-Open Year-Round

* Shall not fish for species during their closed season.
* No Live Bait Fish
* Refer to the Manitoba Angling Guide for further information

Northeast Division Fishing Season Open/Close Dates:

Fishing Seasons

Northeast Division

(Refer to the map on page 16 of the Manitoba Angling Guide for the Northeast Division boundary).

Open Season:
- Generally open to angling all year

*Shall not fish for species during their closed season
*No live bait fish
* Refer to the Manitoba Angling Guide for further information

Stocked Trout Fishing Season:

Fishing Seasons

Stocked Trout Waters

Please consult with the current Manitoba Angling Guide for a list of stocked trout waters that are open to fishing all year.

Angling Licences

All persons, except those exempt, who engage in angling, dip netting, cast netting, seining, minnow trapping, spear fishing and bow fishing, must have a Manitoba Angling Licence on their person. Licences may be printed or carried on an electronic device and anglers must be able to show their angling licence to an Officer, upon request. Manitoba offers a one-day and annual fishing license to all anglers

Resident, Canadian Resident or Non-Canadian Resident Licence (Age 16 and Older)

A resident is a person whose primary residence is in Manitoba and who has lived in Manitoba for at least six consecutive months during the 12 month period immediately before applying for a licence. A Canadian resident is a person whose primary residence is in Canada, but not in Manitoba and who has lived in Canada for at least six consecutive months during the 12 month period immediately before applying for a licence; or a person who is Canadian citizen; or a person who has permanent resident status in Canada. A non-Canadian resident is a person who is not a Manitoba or Canadian resident.

Licence Exemptions

The following people may angle without a license:

Manitoba Resident Seniors

A Manitoba resident 65 years of age or older does not require an angling licence, but must be able to show proof of age and Manitoba residency when asked by an Officer.

Manitoba Resident Active Military Members & Veterans

A Manitoba resident who is an active military member or a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces does not require an angling licence, but must be able to show proof of Manitoba residency and one of the following documents when asked by an Officer:

Canadian Forces Identification Card (NDI 20)

  • Record of Service Card (NDI 75)
  • Canadian Armed Forces Veterans’ Service Card (NDI 75)

Manitoba Resident Youth

Any youth under the age of 16 who has permanently resided in Manitoba for at least six months, has all the privileges of holding an angling Licence, including their own limit of fish. All other regulations apply. Proof of age is required when checked by an Officer.

Canadian Resident or Non-Canadian Resident Youth

Any Canadian resident or non-Canadian resident youth under the age of 16, must fish with a licence holder, or someone exempt from holding an angling licence, and their catch must be applied to the limit of that person. A Canadian resident or non-Canadian resident youth under the age of 16 who wishes to have their own limit of fish, must buy an angling licence.

Status Indians

Status Indians do not require an angling licence. They are exempt from angling regulations including seasons, limits, and gear restrictions when fishing for food. Proof of status is required when checked by an Officer

National Parks

A Manitoba Angling Licence is not valid for fishing in National Parks. Contact Parks Canada for details on fishing licences and regulations in National Parks. www.pc.gc.ca.

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS)

For information and regulations on AIS in Manitoba, please visit the Manitoba Government Aquatic Invasive Species website.

Manitoba Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund (FWEF)

Projects funded through FWEF will help ensure that our fisheries and wildlife resources remain healthy and productive, for the benefit of all Manitobans. For more information on applying to the fund or learning more about the fund, please visit the Manitoba Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund website.

For more information on Manitoba fishing license's, fishing seasons, limits or general fishing regulations, please visit the Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development website or consult the current Manitoba Angling Guide.

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