Widely considered as one of the top black bear destinations in North America, Manitoba continually emerges as a preferred choice for thousands of devoted bear hunters.
Interlake
The Interlake region in the center of the province is surrounded by inland oceans, bordered by Lake Winnipeg to the east and Lakes Winnipegosis and Manitoba to the west.
Hunting in the Interlake Region
Surrounded by the vast borders of our inland oceans and possessing a diverse landscape of croplands, mixed woodlands, marshes and main lake tributaries, the Interlake is a hub of intersecting environments. This core region is host to famous waterfowl, upland and big game populations.
Signature Species: Whitetail Deer, Black Bear, Elk, Wolf, Coyote, Ducks, Geese, Grouse
Without question, the whitetail deer is the most pursued big game species within our provincial boundaries. Wide spread populations, vast habitats and promising hunting opportunities have all been attributed to elevating their pronounced popularity.
Fishing in the Interlake Region
Inland oceans surround this region in the centre of the province. Bordered by Lake Winnipeg to the east and Lakes Winnipegosis and Manitoba to the west, excellent year round, drive-to fishing is literally all around you in the Interlake.
Signature Species: Channel Catfish, Greenback Walleye, Yellow Perch, Common Carp, Sauger, Goldeye, Freshwater Drum
Channel Catfish
As the proclaimed “Channel Catfish Capital of the World”, Manitoba has set the bar for the unparalleled channel catfish destination.
Common Carp
The big, bad carp. Big as in “wow” and bad as in “controversial”, the common carp is a love or hate species.
Freshwater Drum
Locally identified as the “Silver Bass”, this distinctive prowler of popular big lake tributaries is a known source of plenty of relentless shallow water quarrels, and often a briefly observed powerhouse for…
Walleye
Recognized as Manitoba’s official provincial fish, the walleye (or locally known as the pickerel) is the most sought after species within our provincial boundaries.
White Bass
Stumbling upon a captivating display of frothing water, which reveals thousands of boiling baitfish frantically scattering for their lives, is an aquatic spectacle that few anglers ever get to see.
Yellow Perch
Admired by a myriad of avid anglers, Manitoba’s yellow perch has been considered one of the most valued species and a significant contributor to many memorable maiden angling experiences.