In short. This is remote country with long distances between services, and many lakes are fished through lodges. Plan fuel and supplies, and check the lake's rules before you go. Fresh water here needs a Manitoba licence.
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.
Choose your fishing area
Fish named for this region: Walleye, Northern pike, Trout, Yellow perch. Read the species guide.
Thompson, Flin Flon, Snow Lake, Lynn Lake and Cranberry Portage
- Northern Manitoba
- Walleye, northern pike, lake trout, Arctic grayling, Arctic char, perch and sauger (named for the north)
Travel Manitoba names Thompson, Snow Lake, Lynn Lake, Cranberry Portage and Flin Flon as northern fishing bases, and lists walleye, northern pike, tiger trout, Arctic grayling, lake trout, Arctic char, perch, sauger and rainbow trout for the region without tying each to a town.
We list 4 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.
Gear for this water
- Shore fishing essentials. A compact rod and reel suited to your target fish. Search on Amazon
- Boat launch & marine supplies. Dock lines and fenders sized for your boat. Search on Amazon
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