Manitoba Fishing Licence: 2026 Fees, Rules and How to Buy
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Official maps and sources
- Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 (PDF, Province of Manitoba)
- Manitoba angling information (Province of Manitoba)
- Buy a licence: Manitoba e-licensing
Maps and rules belong to their publishers. Always check the latest version before you ride or fish.
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You need a Manitoba angling licence to fish in the province, and you must carry it while you fish. Here are the 2026 fees, how to buy one online and the rules that catch people out.
2026 angling licence fees
The Province of Manitoba lists these fees, effective April 1, 2026:
| Licence | Annual | One day |
|---|---|---|
| Manitoba resident | $29.40 | $13.65 |
| Canadian resident (other provinces) | $45.15 | $18.90 |
| Non-Canadian resident | $72.45 | $27.30 |
Source: Manitoba e-licensing fees page and the Fishing Licence Fee Regulation, checked October 27, 2026.
How to buy a licence online
- Go to manitobaelicensing.ca and sign in or create a profile.
- Choose Angling Licences. The site shows products for the residency on your profile, so set it correctly first.
- Pick annual or one day, enter your details and pay by credit card.
- Download the PDF permit and print it or keep it with you.
Questions go to elicensing@gov.mb.ca.
Free fishing dates
Manitoba lists these licence-free weekends:
- Free Family Fishing Weekend (winter): February 13 to 15, 2027
- Free Family Fishing Weekend (summer, 2026): June 12 to 14
The province notes that federal angling licences are still required in national parks.
Rules that catch people out
- Barbless hooks. Every hook on every line you have rigged must be barbless, whether you are using it or not. Barbed hooks can stay in the tackle box.
- Lines. One rod and line in open water. Two lines when ice fishing.
- Hooks per line. No more than two hooks or lures per line.
- Stay close. Keep your line in sight in open water. Stay within 50 m of your line when ice fishing.
Set fines from the 2026 Anglers' Guide
- Fishing without a licence: $298
- Failure to carry your licence while fishing: $174
- Using barbed hooks: $220
- Unattended line: $220
- Bringing live bait into Manitoba: $433
Read the full Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 for limits and seasons on the water you plan to fish.
Fishing near Kenora?
Lake of the Woods crosses into Ontario, and Ontario issues its own fishing licence. Check Ontario's rules before you cross the border on the water.
Get on the water
We sell Lund fishing boats and Mercury outboards. See current boats on our Lund boats page or our fishing boats in Kenora page. To talk through a boat for the coming season, call 204 987-5640 or visit 1272 Dugald Rd in Winnipeg.
Common questions
Do kids need a Manitoba fishing licence?
Check the age rules in the Manitoba Anglers' Guide 2026 before you go.
Do I have to print my licence?
The province says your licence must be with you while fishing. The e-licensing site gives you a PDF to download and print.
Does a Manitoba licence cover Ontario waters?
No. Ontario issues its own licence.
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