Tim Sopuck with a 53-centimetre rainbow trout taken from Patterson Lake west of Rossburn, Man.

Manitoba’s trout fishing jewels

Want trout fishing in Manitoba? Look to the west: stocked and aerated lakes in the Parkland boast a first-class experience for anglers

Want a trout fishing spot in Manitoba? Stocked and aerated lakes in the Parkland boast a first-class experience for anglers

A person fishing from shore while seated, relaxing, in a chair.

The joys of fishing from shore

Shore fishing is less expensive, more accessible for new anglers and can still yield impressive catches

Manitoba has many lake and river shorelines to drop a fishing line without the cost of a boat, making shore fishing more accessible, and anglers can still catch impressive fish.



Not everyone appreciates getting up close to a bunch of frogs.

Who let the frogs out?

A fear of frogs comes head-to-head with a bucket full of the amphibians

Stories out of rural Manitoba: A fear of frogs comes head-to-head with a bucket full of the amphibians.



Julie Sopuck with a 69-centimetre walleye caught with a bottom bouncer and spinner rig in an area of high current and nasty snags.

Fishing the deep water of Manitoba

Bottom bouncers and slip bobbers should be part of every Manitoba angler’s kit if they’re looking deeper for fish

Bottom bouncers and slip bobbers should be part of every Manitoba angler’s kit when chasing fish in deep water or close to the bottom.


Chase Ganaden and his father, Ben, with a bass taken on a bobber.

Making fishing fun for beginners

It will be a good day if you focus on your guest’s needs and interests

Taking a beginner angler on their first fishing trip is a big responsibility for a fishing mentor, but if you focus on your guests’ needs and interests, it can make for a lifelong memory.

Get ready for ice fishing season in Manitoba

Get ready for ice fishing season in Manitoba

From shelter setups and safety to strategies for hooking different fish: Ice fishing tips you need this winter

Ice fishing success and safety tips you need before hitting the frozen lakes in Manitoba this winter.


Tim Sopuck and Devin Borus pose with a pike they took through the ice on a large dead bait.

Lock targets on pike for spring fishing

Northern pike make for some memorable early season action as the open water season gets underway

It was a calm spring day as my son Mark and I made our way up a grassy creek, swollen with the yearly influx of meltwater. Our targets for the day were post-spawn northern pike or, in common parlance, jackfish or jacks. We were moving under paddle power, having previously made the mistake of motoring

Fishing rules in Manitoba for 2024

As open water season approaches, it’s worth reviewing some of last year’s important regulatory changes. Some of these haven’t quite sunk in with the angling community. I was recently talking to an old fishing pal, who was regaling me with the tale of a lovely pike he had caught and taken home for dinner. After