How to fish

Walleye

Manitoba's signature sport fish. Lake Winnipeg's famous green-backed walleye draw ice anglers from around the world, while the Red River offers a strong fall run near Lockport.

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Techniques

▸Jigging live minnows near bottom on structure
▸Trolling crankbaits along contours in open water
▸Drifting with bottom bouncers and nightcrawlers
▸Ice fishing with rattle baits and jigging spoons
▸Deadstick rod with live bait next to an active jigging rod

Baits & lures

▸Live minnows on jigs
▸Crankbaits
▸Jigging spoons
▸Rattle baits
▸Bottom bouncers with nightcrawlers

Best seasons

Spring and fall open water; September-October fall run on the Red River; prime ice fishing December through March.

Where to catch walleye

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Big Sand Lake

Northern

Big Whiteshell Lake

Eastern

Beaufort Lake

Western

Cedar Lake

Northern

Clear Lake (Riding Mountain)

Parkland

Cross Lake

Northern

Crowduck Lake

Eastern

Dauphin Lake

Parkland

Falcon Lake

Eastern

Gods Lake

Northern

Gunisao Lake

Northern

Kississing Lake

Northern

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