Persons and organizations holding fishing derbies or tournaments that have more than 25 participants must obtain a free Competitive Fishing Event License four weeks prior to the event. Licenses are available from Fisheries Branch, 200 Saulteaux Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3J 3W3 – (204)945-6640 or contact a Manitoba Water Stewardship Office in your area.
All participants must have a Manitoba Angling License unless exempt. All walleye, sauger, trout, smallmouth bass, channel catfish entered must be released. Further restrictions may be imposed. All fish caught and retained for use in competitive fishing event are considered to be in possession and part of the angler’s daily limit.