Measuring a Fish
Total fish length is measured from the most anterior part of the head to the most posterior part of the tail laid flat (i.e. not pinched). Note: 2.54 cm = 1 inch.
Lake Winnipeg Walleye Regulations 2018
Limits and Possession
Fish are considered to be in possession if they are not immediately released into the water from which they were taken. Possession limits are the same as daily catch limits in Manitoba. You may possess no more than one limit of each kind of fish at any time. This includes all fish you have in hand, camp, transportation, at home or for use in a competitive fishing event.
Walleye (Pickerel) & Sauger (either or combined):
- General Limit
- Conservation Licence – 4
- Regulare Licence – 6
- None may be shorter than 35cm (13.75″)
- Only one may exceed 55cm (21.5″)
- Anglers may retain only 1 walleye longer than 70 cm per year. Licence holders who catch and retain one of these fish must immediately record the date on the back of their licence.
* information above obtained from the 2018 Manitoba’s Anglers Guide