The province’s annual Free Family Fishing Weekend will take place on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, 2013. A Manitoba fishing licence will not be required during these days (except in national parks where a federal license is required). Also note that entrance to provincial parks will also be free this weekend!

Some General Rules:
* Youths less than 16 year of age do not require a licence
* Seniors aged 65 or over who have resided in Manitoba for 6 months prior to the licence issue date must obtain a seniors conservation licence at no charge. To keep a regular limit of fish, a regular angling licence is required
* Status Indians do not require a licence
* Non-Resident people are defined as individuals who do not reside in Canada

Pricing:
Resident Annual Angling Licence $19.83
Resident Conservation Angling Licence $13.94
Resident Seniors Conservation Angling Licence No Charge
Canadian Resident Annual Angling Licence $42.40
Canadian Resident Conservation Angling Licence $22.77
Non-Resident Annual Angling Licence $57.12
Non-Resident Conservation Angling Licence $32.59

Don’t forget to read our Top 5 Fishing Spots Near Winnipeg post.

Click here for the 2013 Manitoba Anglers’ Guide.