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Explore Red River North

Manitoba, Canada

Fishing Licences and suppLies

LockportFifty-Niner: Hwy 59 and Dunning Rd

204.224.1327Lockport Grocery: 23029 Hwy 44, 204.757.2222Mohawk: corner of Hwys 44 and 9, 204.757.2252Skinner’s: 100 Hwy 44, 204.757.2981Sportsman Stop: Hwy 44 east of 59, 204.757.2850

SelkirkCanadian Tire: 1041 Manitoba Ave., 204.482.8473Fas Gas: 12 Main St., 204.785.1543Mac’s Store: 187 Main St., 204.785.8846Selkirk Groceries: 423 Main St., 204.482.5689Selkirk Shell: 390 Main St., 204.482.6051Smoke N Fish: 405 Main St., 204.785.8860Walmart: 1016 Manitoba, Ave. 204.785.1886

Highway 9 NorthClandeboye Store: 8469 Hwy 9, 204.738.4342Petersfield Store: 8961 Hwy 9, 204.738.4475

Highway 59 North/Grand MaraisGrand Beach Central: 36058 Hwy12

204.754.3567Grand Marais Village Store: 36126 Hwy12

204.754.2344

Staying SafeThe Red River is a large and powerful waterway. Always use caution when wearing waders and stepping into the river. Near the St. Andrews Lock and Dam in Lockport, be aware of turbulent waters, strong undercurrents and rapidly changing water levels.

Channel CatfishLength: 39 “ (1 m)Weight: 30 lbs (5 kg)Caught: September 27, 2013Location: Red River, Manitoba

Go BarblessAnglers must use barbless hooks while fishing in Manitoba. The hook must be free of barbs. If you’ve purchased a hook with barbs, simply compress the barbs so they are in contact with the shaft of the hook..

Fishing guides

Blackwater Cats: Donovan Pearase 204.990.2171CatDaddy Fishing Guide Service: Paul Munroe

204.461.4511Cat Eye Outfitter: Daniel Kiazyk 204.867.0251KR Adventures: Ken Rey 204.339.2133Robert Check: 204.482.5198Whiskers & Walleye: Jan Bass 204.981.5681Windriver: Frank Normand 204.224.1587

equipment RepaiRsLakeway Marina: 4 Parkside Drive, Lockport

204.757.9440Law’s Marine: 3 Ashfield Rd, Lockport, 204.757.9802West Side Honda: 6837 Hwy 9, Selkirk

204.482.7782Yronmanz Marine: Hwy 59,Traverse Bay

204.756.8655

OtheR inFORmatiOnSt. Andrews Lock: In Lockport, open 16 hours per day on the hour from May to September depending on water conditions. Phone 204.757.3040Manitoba Conservation: Selkirk, 204.785.5080

Fishing GuidesTo find out where the fish are really biting, consider hiring a fishing guide for a day trip. The stretch of the Red River between Lockport and Selkirk is world famous for producing huge catfish providing anglers with adrenaline rushes cast after cast.

Invasive SpeciesThese unwanted, non-native species threaten fish, wildlife and waterways. They’re extremely difficult to control and eliminate. Zebra mussels are a big threat to Manitoba’s waters. Prevent the spread by removing all plants, animals and mud from your boat and then rinsing it using high pressure. Drain all the water and dry your craft for several days. Be sure to dispose of leftover bait in the garbage.

Head north of Winnipeg for about 15 minutes and let the

fishing begin! Join the anglers along the shoreline where you’ll

pluck out walleye/pickerel, sauger, yellow perch and freshwater drum.

But really, this iscatfish country.

Big channel catfish country!

LET’S GO

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Red River North: Great Fishing Spots!

Popular Fishing Sites1. Selkirk Park2. Selkirk Dock3. Selkirk Bridge (east side)4. Manitoba Hydro Park5. St. Clements Church Park6. Lockport Dam7. River Road Provincial Site

Free Boat Launch1. Cooks Creek2. End of Breezy Point Road3. West Grand Beach4. Sunset Beach5. Balsam Bay Road

Private Boat Launch (fee)1. Cats on the Red 2. Selkirk Park3. Chesley’s Family Resort

Winter Fishing Access1. Grand Beach (ask at store)2. Chalet Beach3. Beaconia and Patricia Beach4. Selkirk Park5. Hwy 509 at Hwy 2046. Lockport

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Where to FishAlong River Road South, you can fish from several serviced sites along the shoreline. The east and west sides of the Red River just north of massive St. Andrews Lock and Dam have always been the most popular spots to cast a line. Selkirk Park and Manitoba Hydro Park also provide excellent angling. Further north, Netley Creek offers angling opportunities where the creek spills into the river.

Catch and ReleaseThe health of Manitoba’s fisheries has a lot to do with the way anglers treat them. Catch and release has long been a common conservation practice that contributes to excellent fishing year after year. Handle fish as little as possible, don’t squeeze their bellies and avoid the eyes and gills. Take your photographs and return them to the water as quickly as possible.

Ice FishingThe Red River is just as vibrant in winter as it is in summer. The walleye fishery dominates the hard water season. Ice fishing shacks abound for serious anglers. A sunny winter day on the river can become a favourite new activity. Several outfitters in the area provide all the transportation and gear necessary for a day on the ice.

Licences & RegulationsMost anglers between the ages of 16 and 64 need a fishing licence in Manitoba. Seniors (65 and older) are eligible for a free licence. Status Indians don’t need a licence to fish in the province. Please see the Manitoba Anglers’ Guide (download at gov.mb.ca/water stewardship/fish) for exemptions, daily limits and fees.

Good EatingThe most common species to grace dinner plates are walleye, sauger and yellow perch. But all the species in the Red River are safe to eat. Please keep only what you plan to eat. Otherwise, practice catch and release. If you clean your fish on the shoreline, be sure to use the garbage cans provided.