In short. Manitoba has more than 100,000 lakes, from Whiteshell on the Ontario border to Lake Winnipeg, the Parkland and the far north. We map it by fishing area and show the RV campgrounds near each one.
Rules change. Seasons, closures and limits change often and can change mid-season. We link to the official pages rather than repeat them, so check them before every trip.
Licences and rules
- Fresh water: fishing in Manitoba is managed by the Province. See the recreational fishing page and the Anglers' Guide.
- Licences: sold through Manitoba eLicensing. For rules on a specific lake, use the province's Lake Information for Anglers tool.
- Moving boats and gear: clean, drain and dry your boat and gear between waters, and check the province's rules on moving bait and fish.
Whiteshell
Four fishing areas inside and next to the park, each with the campgrounds we list nearby. Read the full Whiteshell fishing guide.
Falcon Lake
Western Whiteshell · 3 listed campgrounds
West Hawk/Caddy
Western Whiteshell · 2 listed campgrounds
Pinawa/Nutimik
Western Whiteshell · 4 listed campgrounds
Brereton Lake/Rennie
Eastern Whiteshell · 2 listed campgrounds
Lake Winnipeg and the Red River
Three areas, each with the campgrounds we list nearby. Hecla and the Interlake shore are listed but their fish are not sourced separately. Read the full Lake Winnipeg and the Red River fishing guide.
Grand Beach
East shore, south basin · 2 listed campgrounds
Interlake shore
West and north of the south basin · 11 listed campgrounds
Red River
Lower Red River · 1 listed campgrounds
Riding Mountain and the Parkland
Three areas, each with the campgrounds we list nearby. The Dauphin Lake area is listed but its fish are not sourced yet. Read the full Riding Mountain and the Parkland fishing guide.
Clear Lake
Riding Mountain National Park · 7 listed campgrounds
Duck Mountain
Duck Mountain Provincial Park · 4 listed campgrounds
Dauphin
Dauphin Lake area · 4 listed campgrounds
Westman and the Pembina Valley
Two areas, each with the campgrounds we list nearby. Read the full Westman and the Pembina Valley fishing guide.
Pelican/Killarney
Pembina Valley · 4 listed campgrounds
Brandon
Assiniboine River · 1 listed campgrounds
Northern Manitoba
One area for the north, with the campgrounds we list nearby. Read the full Northern Manitoba fishing guide.
Northern lakes
Northern Manitoba · 4 listed campgrounds
Still to come in Manitoba
These are not covered yet: the Interlake and Lake Winnipeg's north basin, the Winnipeg River, the Assiniboine and Souris valleys, and the Pas and Churchill. Until then, the Manitoba campground directory lists every park we know about.