Rules and Regulations
Submission Rules
- Registered fish must be caught in Manitoba in accordance with provincial angling regulations.
- Anglers must use a hook and line to make the catch.
- Photo Requirements:
- All submissions must have a horizontal measurement photo of the entire length of the fish against a ruler, measuring tape or bump board to qualify for a Master Angler Award, as illustrated below. An action photo is optional, but highly encouraged.
- We will not accept catches with images showing vertical gill, eye, weigh scale or fish stringer holds.
- We will not accept catches with pictures of frozen fish declared as released.
- We will not accept photos that are thumbnails or a screen capture from a mobile device or desktop computer.
- Photos with blood in them will not be posted on the Master Angler website.
- Please note that all pictures provided will become the property of Travel Manitoba and may be used for publishing on the web site or in promotional materials.
- All submissions must have a horizontal measurement photo of the entire length of the fish against a ruler, measuring tape or bump board to qualify for a Master Angler Award, as illustrated below. An action photo is optional, but highly encouraged.
- Qualifying fish must be submitted digitally through the Master Angler Awards website or mobile app. No changes in the length stated on the application form will be accepted.
- Travel Manitoba will be the sole and final judge as to the acceptance of the entries, and reserves the right to request additional information and requirements as may be deemed necessary in the best interest of the program
- Submissions need to be made within one year of the catch to be eligible for an award.
- Only one bronze, silver, or gold badge and release crest will be awarded to any one angler, but certificates will be presented for all qualifying fish. Different specialist badges will be awarded for each species (one per species).
For more information contact the Manitoba Master Angler Program at 1-800-665-0040, 1-204-927-7847, or email us at masterangler@travelmanitoba.com.
Length Requirements
Species | Minimum Length |
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Arctic Char | 51 cm (20 in) |
Arctic Grayling | 46 cm (18 in) |
Black Crappie | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
Brook Trout | 51 cm (20 in) |
Brown Trout | 51 cm (20 in) |
Bullhead | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
Burbot | 76 cm (30 in) |
Channel Catfish | 86.5 cm (34 in) |
Cisco (Tullibee) | 40.5 cm (16 in) |
Common Carp | 76 cm (30 in) |
Freshwater Drum | 61 cm (24 in) |
Goldeye | 35.5 cm (14 in) |
Lake Sturgeon | 109 cm (43 in) |
Lake Trout | 89 cm (35 in) |
Lake Whitefish | 56 cm (22 in) |
Largemouth Bass | 46 cm (18 in) |
Mooneye | 35.5 cm (14 in) |
Muskellunge | 79 cm (31 in) |
Northern Pike | 104 cm (41 in) |
Rainbow Trout | 51 cm (20 in) |
Rock Bass | 25.5 cm (10 in) |
Sauger | 46 cm (18 in) |
Smallmouth Bass | 46 cm (18 in) |
Splake | 51 cm (20 in) |
Sucker | 46 cm (18 in) |
Sunfish | 18 cm (7 in) |
Tiger Trout | 51 cm (20 in) |
Walleye | 71 cm (28 in) |
White Bass | 38 cm (15 in) |
Yellow Perch | 33 cm (13 in) |