The Manitoba River is home to many scenic spots however, hydroelectric dams and waterways were built also in the same area. Therefore, the location may not only be scenic and exciting but it may also be dangerous.
Hence, if you decide to go out, explore the wild and enjoy a thrill of fishing in the Manitoba River, it is best to exercise some caution especially if you are close to a hydroelectric dam.
Here are five safety tips:
1.    Obey Warning Signs. Fences, buoys, booms and barriers on dry land or erected on water are danger markers. Anything surrounded by these markers may be unsafe therefore keep away from them.
2.    Keep a good distance from water’s edge. Banks may be unstable, wet rocks are most likely slippery, and water currents are unpredictably dangerous. Hence, never wade into moving water.
3.    Never stand below a dam or tie a boat there. Water levels may abruptly change and would be tough to navigate through it. The power of the water flow may bump your boat against huge boulders, which might crack a leak and ultimately sink you in strong undertow.
4.    Only walk around designated safe zones. When making a tour around a hydroelectric dam or station structures, always stay on public viewing areas and pathways. Never attempt to break in or explore any restricted areas.
5.    Dry riverbeds close to dams are unsafe areas too. The dam might be under an automatic control and would suddenly set off an unscheduled spill. You definitely do not want to be in the middle of a tsunami-like dam spill.

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