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.
Nov 18, 2024, Netley Creek
Walleye
Fred Wright - 28.74 inches
Nov 14, 2024, Red River
Walleye
Derrick Bilous - 27.95 inches
Nov 11, 2024, Red River
Walleye
Darrell Punzalan - 29.3 inches
Nov 11, 2024, Lake Winnipeg
Walleye
Austin Bodz - 28.84 inches
Nov 10, 2024, Red River
Walleye
Gallagher Christie - 30 inches
Nov 10, 2024, Red River
Walleye
Marlon Manguiat - 28.94 inches
Nov 10, 2024, Traverse Bay
Walleye
Jocelynn Wilson - 28.25 inches
Nov 9, 2024, Red River
Walleye
Paul Quenelle - 31.25 inches
Nov 9, 2024, Red River
Walleye
Sotkea Koeuth - 28.25 inches
Nov 9, 2024, Lake Winnipeg
Walleye
Troy Lodewyks - 28 inches
Record Catch:
99.06cm (39")
Top 3 Catches:
Robert Schofield 99.06cm (39")
Jerome Buydens 97.79cm (38.5")
Barry Cornish 97.79cm (38.5")
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. Actively pursued for its unrivaled eating qualities, the walleye is equally favored for its potential size, presence in numbers and consistent action. Home to many of the top producing walleye fisheries in North America, Manitoba is a preferred destination to thousands of die-hard walleye anglers that visit our province each and every year.
Unique to Lake Winnipeg and its tributaries, the world famous “Greenback”, is a growing phenomenon that has taken the walleye world by storm. This amazing color phase walleye showcases iridescent, emerald green colors on its back and bright silver on its sides, an astonishing display that is only exceeded by their own reputation to grow to unprecedented lengths and widths.
Giant walleyes are the norm in Manitoba, whether your choose to fish the north, south, east or west, hundreds of fish exceeding 28 inches are caught and released every season!
Angling opportunities for walleye are available year-round and are equally popular during the open and hard water seasons. Prime times for giant greenbacks are September, October, December, January, and March.
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For more information on angling season dates, regulations, and more – Check out the current 2021 Manitoba Angler’s Guide.
