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PHOTOS: Clawing back Manitoba’s sturgeon

The fall and recovery of a local prehistoric survivor

By Tim Sopuck December 21, 2023

If I were asked to name the most interesting fish in Manitoba, it would be the lake sturgeon. They have an ancient lineage that goes back to the time of the dinosaurs. In fact, a modern sturgeon looks pretty much like the fish that were swimming around all those eons ago. They are the biggest,

Samantha Smyth and Tim Sopuck with her first catfish, caught from shore on the Red River.

Farmit Manitoba, Other

In praise of the unloved fish

Manitoba’s waters are filled with fish that are interesting, challenging to catch, tasty and tragically ignored

By Tim Sopuck July 24, 2023

Most local anglers would look at my fishing calendar and wonder why I’m taking a pass on walleye so often. At the risk of getting angry emails for saying so, I find them a little boring. Sure, they taste great, but so do other species. Walleye don’t put up much of a fight and the

From June excitement to summer introductions with novice anglers, this species has plenty to offer.

Farmit Manitoba, Other

Setting sights on smallmouth bass

From June excitement to summer introductions with novice anglers, this species has plenty to offer

By Tim Sopuck June 9, 2023

I have been drawn to fishing for smallmouth bass for much of my life. They are exciting to catch and live in beautiful places. In my case, they are also a part of family memories. My parents owned a modest cottage on the Winnipeg River, built with used two-by-fours and sweat equity. Dad, whose family

Casual anglers will have the option to purchase a one-day pass this season.

News, Other

New cast on 2023 fishing rules

Changed regulations include licence exemptions and single-day option

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff April 10, 2023

Anglers in the province can get their fishing rods out. Fishing licences for the 2023-24 season became available April 1 and anglers should take note of several regulatory changes. Casual anglers will no longer have to eat the cost of a full licence. The province has introduced a one-day pass this season. Full season licences

A frozen lake has its own austere beauty.

Farmit Manitoba

The madness called ice fishing

SAFETY | Catching fish is always fun, but winter weather and ice conditions need to be respected

By Tim Sopuck January 18, 2023

Awhile back I asked our outdoorsy family friend, Terri, if she wanted to come ice fishing. She deferred, saying, “I like fishing. It’s the ‘ice’ part that I don’t like.” Like Terri, I think there is some mild insanity on display in the growing interest in the ‘hardwater’ fishing season, which really took off during

Kate Sopuck caught a master angler-sized catfish on her first Lockport outing.

Farmit Manitoba

The greatest fishing spot in Manitoba

Sometimes the best things in life are right under our noses

By Tim Sopuck October 4, 2022

My friend Roald wanted to catch a catfish with his fly rod. I have fly-fished for decades, and the river had been fishing well, so took him out in mid-August. First cast, literally, he struck and landed a 36-inch catfish of about 22 pounds. Over the next three hours he landed eight more, all between

Aaron Sawatsky of Ninette checks the condition of one of the released fish in the release pond cut into the ice.

Local news, Other

PHOTOS: Fish derby helps promote lake health

Pelican Lake attracted hundreds in early March for the event

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 20, 2018

A total of 885 fishermen and women registered for the Healthy Lake Committee ice fishing derby March 3 on Pelican Lake, near Ninette. The organization works to ensure a lake clear of algae and healthy fish stocks, mainly through the installation of an aeration system that keeps the bottom of the lake clear of sediments,

The town of Roblin has recently installed new cost-saving aeration systems at a series of local lakes as part of its ongoing investment in the region’s recreational fishery.

Country Crossroads

Recreational fishery at Roblin luring visitors year round

Tourism doesn’t stop in the Parklands when the temperature drops, and now aeration upgrades to a series of local lakes will enhance fishing in all seasons

By Lorraine Stevenson January 17, 2018

It’s not just the wind biting in this wintry corner of the Parklands these days. So are the fish. Fly-fishers across Canada and the U.S. have long known some of the best fly-fishing is to be found here. The town is designated “Fly Fishing Capital of Manitoba” and has regularly hosted national championships since 2003.

Livestock, Other

UFA to shut down outdoor outfitter business

By GFM Network News, Manitoba Co-operator Staff September 16, 2017

Alberta farmers’ co-operative UFA is set to get out of an “increasingly competitive” space in the retail sector by closing its outdoor supply chain Wholesale Sports. The co-operative, which bought what was then a seven-store chain in 2008, announced Thursday it would start inventory liquidation sales Friday at all 12 of its remaining Wholesale Sports

Wade Turner of Brandon was this year’s first-place angler, winning $1,000 with his 83.2-cm northern pike.

Local news

PHOTOS: Fishing derby draws crowd

The Rivers Northern Pike Fish Derby saw a good crowd again this year 

By Manitoba Co-operator Staff March 24, 2017

There were 189 registered contestants in the Rivers and Area Game and Fish Association 10th annual Northern Pike Fish Derby on Mar. 10 on Lake Wahtopanah. A total of 37 fish were caught during the five-hour derby. This year’s winner was Wade Turner of Brandon, hooking an 83.2-cm pike. Proceeds from the event are used

Daily Network News

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