June 9, 2016
Province Announces Free Family Fishing This Weekend
A Manitoba summer tradition will continue as the province’s free family fishing weekend will be held June 11 and 12, Sustainable Development Minister Cathy Cox announced today.
“This weekend, we encourage Manitobans and visitors to our province to get out and enjoy the great outdoors and recreational fisheries free of charge,”said Cox. “This is a great opportunity to spend a weekend with family and friends and explore Manitoba’s abundant fisheries and parks.”
Summer family fishing weekends have been offered since 1992. On June 11 and 12, anglers will be able to fish without a licence provincewide, except in national parks where a federal licence is still required. Access to provincial parks will also be free starting tomorrow through Sunday, June 12.
Anglers fishing without a licence this weekend will be allowed to keep a conservation licence limit of fish, which varies by species. All other rules and regulations will apply, as outlined in the 2016 Manitoba Anglers’ Guide, which can be found at www.manitobafisheries.com.
Boaters and all watercraft users are reminded that everyone has a role to play in the protection of lakes, rivers and wetlands from the transfer of aquatic invasive species (AIS). When leaving a waterbody, it is important to clean, drain and dry the watercraft, trailer and all water-related equipment and dispose of unwanted bait in the trash.
To find out more about Manitoba’s AIS laws or to report a zebra mussel or any other AIS, visit the website at www.manitoba.ca/stopais or call 1-87-STOP AIS-0 (1-877-867-2470).
Manitobans can also stay up to date with provincial park news, activities and events by following the Twitter channel at www.twitter.com/MBGovParks.
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