Lake Winnipeg Walleye Slot Size
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 favoured 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.
In conjunction with the new mesh size on the South Basin, ARD put forward the new angler regulation establishing that Walleye and Sauger less than 35cm in total length must be released on Lake Winnipeg, the Red River and The Winnipeg River and their tributaries up until the first impassable barrier for fish. The slot limit initially was all walleye between 38 cm and 70 cm must be released. Notice the lower end is not 45 cm but 38 cm. This reflects the different growth rates for walleye located in lakes predominately in the less productive Canadian Shield country versus a highly productive reservoir like LOTP.
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!
Lake Winnipeg Walleye Slot Sizes
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.
Lake Winnipeg Walleye Slot Size Chart
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