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Goldeye

A Manitoba river classic — bright silver, eager biters in the Red, Assiniboine and Winnipeg Rivers, and the province's famous smoked fish delicacy.

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Techniques

  • ▸Slip-bobber fishing with worms close to shore
  • ▸Casting small spinners, spoons and jigs

Baits & lures

  • ▸Worms on small hooks
  • ▸Small spinners
  • ▸Spoons
  • ▸Crankbaits
  • ▸Small jigs

Best seasons

Spring and early summer as river water warms; active through the summer months.

Where to catch goldeye

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Lake Manitoba

Interlake

Lake Winnipeg

Interlake

Nutimik Lake

Eastern

Sipiwesk Lake

Interlake

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