PROVINCE HIGHLIGHTS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABLE FISHING AS PART OF NATIONAL FISHING WEEK National Fishing Week Runs July 1 to 9 In recognition of National Fishing Week, the Manitoba government highlights its commitment to sustainable fishing through changes that will help ensure the sustainability of the province’s valuable fish stocks, Sustainable Development Minister Cathy Cox announced today. “National Fishing Week is a great time to celebrate the tremendous opportunity that exists in Manitoba because of our valuable fish resources,” Cox said. “Manitobans derive both economic and recreational benefit from our healthy fish stocks and we need to work together to…
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A Manitoba Species Spotlight! Gear up for incredible summertime smallmouth bass action! Manitoba is home to countless lakes and rivers with ridiculous populations of tank smallies. These aggressive predators will attack a variety of lures and presentations. Getting one to smash your offering is the easy part as these bruisers are notorious for jumping clear out of the water to try and throw the hook. Various fisheries in Manitoba’s Eastern Region and Northern Region are your best bet to get onto huge schools of chunky Manitoba bass. Numerous opportunities for lunkers over 20 inches (4lb plus) exist at both easily…
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What time will you be home?” my wife asks me every time I head out fishing. What she’s really asking is how long is the drive home, because she knows I’ll be on the water until its dark, every time. “Dark-30 and then it’s a two-hour drive,” I reply. It’s become a routine and for good reason. It doesn’t really matter what I’m targeting on a specific day, it could be pike, walleye or trout, the rules are the same. The transition period between light and dark is often some of the most productive fishing time and I am going…
Calgary’s Bow River is one of those rare fishing hot spots where you don’t have to leave the city limits to reel in a big one. Matter of fact, you can plan a weekend stay at a great hotel, close to many fantastic restaurant and entertainment options, and still get out for a day or two of fly fishing – stress-free. The world-class fishing river carves its way through downtown Calgary, offering many opportunities for anglers to cast their lines against a backdrop of city life and skyscrapers. But for those interested in the ultimate Bow River experience, it pays…
Nothing says Friendly Manitoba like a 4 vs 4 Challenge, and Losers have to walk the plank! Or JUMP! Is it Team Sasaginnigak or Team Hooked Magazine/Walleye Thugs! Watch and find out! https://youtu.be/q04PiH5NgRM
Part 2 of Big China’s video of our trip to Sasa-ginni-gak lodge. https://youtu.be/s1_DVMmUNto
Hooked magazine invited Big China (Garther Cheung) and Ryan Montgomery to Sasa-ginni-gak Lodge in the Atikaki Provincial Park in Manitoba. Watch Big China’s video as he documents our fun trip! Plus, subscribe and share his videos for a chance to win an FXR PRO R1 Rain Suit. https://youtu.be/Ql0w4bKDz50
Manitoba is famous for having a plethora of world class walleye waters throughout every corner of the province. So when we say that Lake of the Prairies is in the top tier of destinations to hit that is definitely saying a lot. Walleye enthusiasts ranging from trophy hunters to those searching for steady action for the whole family absolutely cannot go wrong by circling this picturesque Parkland Region reservoir on the map. The early season action on this lake is downright spectacular. The month of June is primetime on Lake of the Prairies when often it isn’t a matter of…
An entire fish-stocking season is being lost in Whiteshell and Nopiming provincial parks because of insufficient staffing at the provincially run Whiteshell Fish Hatchery. The province confirmed sport-fishing lakes won’t be stocked with walleye fry this year because the hatchery didn’t produce its usual seven- to 11-million fry, which is what fish are called immediately after they hatch. That’s particularly galling to sport fishermen who pay the hatchery’s costs. The $10 stamp on an annual fishing licence contributes $850,000 per year into the Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund to pay hatchery salaries and operating costs. Ian Young, owner of the…