river in Manitoba, CAN
A powerful river carrying the outflow of Lake of the Woods northwest to Lake Winnipeg, the Winnipeg River is a renowned walleye, sauger, smallmouth bass, and channel catfish fishery that also holds northern pike and a protected lake sturgeon population. Located in Manitoba's Southern Division for angling.
Winnipeg River is a river in Manitoba, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Winnipeg River can target species including Channel Catfish, Lake Sturgeon, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Winnipeg River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Winnipeg River. A fishing license is required across most of CAN, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Winnipeg River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Winnipeg River:
Anglers at Winnipeg River can target species including Channel Catfish, Lake Sturgeon, Northern Pike, Sauger, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of CAN. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Winnipeg River before you cast a line.
Winnipeg River is a river in Manitoba, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.