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Hooked Fishing Report for Saturday, September 27th, 2025

Don Lamont — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:53:40 +0000

MANITOBA FINE TUNING FALL WALLEYE I love fishing reservoirs and natural lakes in the fall time. They can certainly be challenging but when you unlock the puzzle it seems so worthwhile. Fall walleye in lakes and reservoirs tend to school tightly together. These fish, in most cases, are aggressive. One of the keys though, is [...]

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Winnipeg temporarily shutting off ultraviolet (UV) treatment at Red River North End Wastewater Treatment Plant

Kevin Stobbe — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:42:08 +0000

Released: September 24, 2025 at 10:46 a.m. Residents should be careful when using the Red River in the affected area: Winnipeg, MB – On October 1, 2025, the City of Winnipeg will temporarily shut off the UV treatment at the North End Wastewater Treatment Plant (also known as the North End Water Pollution Control Centre [...]

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The Changing Political Landscape and What Does it Mean to Anglers and Hunters

Rob Olson — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:06:22 +0000

Access for All If you are a reader of Hooked, I bet I can safely assume that you are passionate about the outdoors. Fishing is probably so important to you, that it would be hard to imagine not being allowed access to your favorite lakes and rivers anymore. I suspect many of you also hunt. [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for Saturday, September 13th, 2025

Don Lamont — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:15:10 +0000

MANITOBA There is a wide variety of angling activity in the province as we move into the middle of September. Warm water species are still biting with good bullhead action on the Red River. Check out a fashionable Eve Capri with one of her many Master Angler fish. Thew goldeye are also running in the [...]

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The Timeless Art of Versatility

Jamie Bruce — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 23:47:00 +0000

Why Mastering Multiple Techniques Remains Crucial in the Age of Forward-Facing Sonar Editor’s Note: This article was written last fall but it is well worth a read! In the ever-evolving world of competitive fishing, technology and technique are often in the spotlight. This year, I had the unique opportunity to experience both sides of this [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for Saturday, August 30th, 2025

Don Lamont — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 22:03:53 +0000

MANITOBA It is that time of the year. With the warm weather still with us, it might not seem like fall but the leaves are just starting to turn and the birds are migrating. As the night start to cool fish will start feeding for longer periods of time and it won’t be long before [...]

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Fall Salmon Time on the West Coast!

Dave Shmyr — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:01:16 +0000

Them Crazy Coho August has brought another stellar run of Chinook salmon in big numbers. From the west end to the east end of the island reports of great fishing have been high in all areas. A 2024 August day was not uncommon to produce consecutive well into the double-digit mornings with some really big [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for August 15th, 2025

Don Lamont — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:28:36 +0000

MANITOBA SARAH HENUSET Smiling big because I almost landed a lake record! This 15.75” bullhead from Pelican Lake wasn’t just a personal best, it earned me my Specialist Award through the Cabela’s Master Angler program. Bullhead have been haunting me for over a year. Last summer, I spent countless hours chasing just one more Master Angler to seal [...]

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A Northern Saskatchewan Adventure! Stockman’s Lodge

Wes David — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:15:25 +0000

Nestled in the beautiful boreal forest of northern Saskatchewan, on its own private island, is Stockman’s Lodge. It takes a maximum of 10 guests at a time to ensure not only a quality fishing experience but also a quality experience and outdoor adventure as a whole. Family-friendly and personable, Stockman’s Lodge is an angler’s paradise [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for August 1st, 2025

Don Lamont — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 16:05:43 +0000

MANITOBA Hooked Contributor Matt Gelley spends his summers at his parents cottage on the Lee River. Matt takes that time to chase a variety of fish including really large smallmouth bass. While he has to look for them many of these larger smallmouth eat ciscoes during the summer. They are located near main lake basins [...]

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Summer Fishing in Manitoba: A Guide to the Best Spots and Tips

Nathan Blank — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:33:33 +0000

MANITOBA IS LIKE A BOX OF CHOCLATES; YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT SPECIES TO PICK NEXT “From the trophy walleye of Lake Winnipeg to the massive channel catfish of the Red River, the province offers a wide range of fishing experiences” Summer Fishing in Manitoba: The Ultimate Guide for Anglers Manitoba is a land of pristine [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for Friday, July 18th

Don Lamont — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 18:10:05 +0000

Editors Note: This weeks report is a bit limited due to travel and other work. Meantime Wes David is down at ICAST IN Orlando this week and has the all the latest Hope you are enjoying a break in the hot weather. Great time to be on the water. MANITOBA Cannel catfish are still suppling [...]

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Adapt to Survive

Jamie Bruce — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:51:14 +0000

SURVIVING THE BATTLE As a full-time fishing addict, I am constantly searching for innovative products that improve efficiency, comfort, and organization on and off the water. As consumers in the fishing industry, we see a lot of gizmos and gadgets that may be used once and stuffed in the corner of the garage. Every year [...]

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Hooked Kids! Picture Contest

Kevin Stobbe — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:02:01 +0000

Enter your kid’s picture for a chance to get published in our next issue for a chance to win a Len Thompson prize package valued at $50! Email photos to contact@hookedmagazine.ca, including your name and address. All images must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian and are considered approved to print. Images will [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for July 4th, 2025

Don Lamont — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 19:30:29 +0000

MANITOBA It has been an interesting couple of weeks across the prairies as rain swept through Alberta , Saskatchewan and parts of Manitoba. It seems that moisture fired up the stocked trout bite as indicated by Wes David in his two reports below. Here in Manitoba one of my favourite lakes in the world, Barbe, [...]

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Musky Fishing is Hard!

Glenn & Kyla McDonald — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:22:34 +0000

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a story hardcore musky angler and guide Glenn McDonald wrote for the summer issue in 2024. Hopefully we will find out how Glenn did on opening day in 2025! The meme of ‘expectation vs reality’ can be highly exaggerated in the real world. In the world of a musky angler, slash, [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for Saturday, June 21, 2025

Don Lamont — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 18:42:44 +0000

MANITOBA Wildfires are still impacting the Northwest and Southeast parts of the province. There are plenty of places to still go to experience some great fishing including Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba. I was able to get away for a few days to Hecla Island Provincial Park with my wife and friends Phil and Lorraine [...]

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The Reservoirs and Lakes of Southeastern Saskatchewan

Don Lamont — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:41:41 +0000

A DRIVE TO FISHING MECCA! While I have been to many lakes and reservoirs in southern Saskatchewan there are still some on my bucket list. One of those is Kenosee Lake, located right next Moose Mountain Provincial Park. I actually just found out it recently when friend and t.v. host Wes David stopped to film [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for June 6th, 2025

Don Lamont — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:04:14 +0000

Editor’s Note: Wildfires across the west continue to be the story especially in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. This has made travel to the central and northern parts of the province a difficult decision. Having said that you are best to check with either the park people or a lodge you might be heading to. Rain and [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for Friday, May 23rd, 2025

Don Lamont — Fri, 23 May 2025 16:20:06 +0000

MANITOBA A week of wind and below normal temperatures made time on the water pretty miserable for most. As always the hardcore got out there. It was a good time to be a shore fisherman. For example a week ago the surface water temperature in the Whitemud River was 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Yesterday it was [...]

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Spring Time Exploring

Nathan Blank — Thu, 15 May 2025 15:25:22 +0000

Taking advantage of spring fishing is always a must for any angler out there – as fish are still trying to put on some weight from the spawn My friend Cayden Parisian and I always enjoy this time of the year to chase after the Eastern region walleyes. We often find them creeping around shallow [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for Friday, May 9th, 2025

Don Lamont — Fri, 09 May 2025 21:37:45 +0000

MANITOBA Shore anglers have been enjoying some good success on some of the open water spots available in the south. Shore anglers have been doing well landing Master Angler caliber freshwater drum on the Whitemud River. The big news in this province is the walleye season opens in southern Manitoba on Saturday. There are exceptions to [...]

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Keying in on Springtime Walleye

Hunt Fish Manitoba — Tue, 06 May 2025 13:44:36 +0000

Editors Note: Special thanks to Keevin Erickson and Marcel Laferriere for sharing this article from the Hunt/Fish Mb archives. Making Sense of the Walleye Spawn In Manitoba, walleye are attractive for both catch-and-release and the frying pan. The quality and quantity of Manitoba’s walleye and their host fisheries are well known across North America and [...]

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Mighty Lake Diefenbaker

Wes David — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:01:46 +0000

From One End to The Other Lake Diefenbaker is an Angler’s Paradise It had been over 15 years since I last fished Lake Diefenbaker, but it has always been a lake I wanted to return to and fish again. Lake Diefenbaker was formed by the construction of the Gardiner Dam and the Qu’Appelle River Dam [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for Friday, April 25th

Don Lamont — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:40:50 +0000

GETTING READY FOR THE SEASON EDITION As we transition from the ice to open water season it’s time to get the boat out of storage and get the tackle organized if you haven’t done so already. I have been doing the same ritual for over 40 years. Let’s start with the boat. In early November [...]

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Making Life Easier on the Water

Jamie Bruce — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:11:41 +0000

BEING ORGANIZED ON THE WATER Having organized fishing equipment is often not high on an angler’s priority list, and for some, it comes second to finding and locating fish. After years of tackle mismanagement, I can tell you a clean tackle system will help your focus and efficiency on the water, and can save you [...]

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Catching Pike in the Spring

Don Lamont — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:24:12 +0000

INCREASING YOUR ODDS CATCHING SPRING PIKE Pike are the first fish to spawn in the spring, moving to shallow bays to lake their eggs as soon as there is open water. The big females don’t stay long, heading out of the bays to suspend or scatter along shoreline points or some other kind of structure. [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for Sunday, April 13th

Don Lamont — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 16:07:47 +0000

MANITOBA With the walleye season in the south closing last week, many of the hard core anglers switch over to either stocked trout or head north were seasons remain open longer. Then there is the access issue with warmer temperatures this past week, ice conditions start to get iffy in our southern lakes and rivers. [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for Friday, March 28th, 2025

Don Lamont — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:35:55 +0000

MANITOBA Mid Term Break is upon us but we still have some time to chase those big greenback walleye on Lake Winnipeg and other lakes and rivers in the southern region. Here are the dates for the southern closure and the opening date. Walleye/Sauger Closes April 7, 2025 to and including May 9, 2025 It [...]

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The Beginners Guide to Kayak Fishing

Chris Fonos — Sat, 22 Mar 2025 15:40:22 +0000

Kayak fishing has exploded in popularity in the last decade but there are many who are still cautious about dipping their toes into the kayak fishing water. Many wonder if kayak fishing is really that fun, or are hesitant to be on the water without the safety of high gunwales and a big motor. I [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for March 14th, 2025

Don Lamont — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:10:14 +0000

MANITOBA If you like ice fishing this is the time of the year you should take your holidays! Some amazing catches of fish over the last couple of weeks. Pick your favourite species and you should be good. LAKE OF THE PRAIRIES – ROGER GERES Big pike are slowly showing themselves again on LOP with [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for February 28th, 2025

Don Lamont — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:27:41 +0000

MANITOBA We are almost into March, the favourite month for most hardcore ice anglers. The sun can be hot and sunburns occur and the fish are usually more active and hungry. It all adds up to some fun times on the ice. One of the hottest lakes in the province right now is West Shoal [...]

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Changing up your Shore Lunch!

Michael Sweatman — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 15:51:56 +0000

Diversify Your Walleye Fry! Is there any greater reward for a successful ice-fishing trip than a feed of fresh fish? Clear, cold winter water produces some seriously delicious fish fries. It is a great time to introduce freshwater fish to fussy eaters and as easy as picking your favourite fish coating. But sometimes it is [...]

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Ecological Corridors

Rob Olson — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 17:24:20 +0000

The Ecological Corridor program is stopped: lessons learned and a path forward. Mercifully, the Assiniboine West Watershed District has made the decision not to sign a contribution agreement with Parks Canada for a $1 million grant to deliver programming within the federal government’s Ecological Corridor program framework. This ends a months-long, divisive battle between a [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for Saturday, February 15th, 2025

Don Lamont — Sat, 15 Feb 2025 17:42:02 +0000

EDITORS NOTE: The deep freeze continues across the prairies as anglers struggle to deal with mother nature. The good news is that Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan are offering a free fishing weekend! MANITOBA Yes, it is that time once again. If you haven’t tried ice fishing before you can head out this weekend for free [...]

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Time to Try Out Ice fishing this weekend!

Hooked Magazine — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:11:20 +0000

Manitobans Encouraged to Take Part in Free Winter Family Fishing Weekend Manitobans and visitors are invited to take part in ice fishing for free throughout the province during this year’s Winter Family Fishing Weekend, Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures Minister Ian Bushie announced today. “This is a great opportunity to experience ice fishing and participate [...]

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Winter Smallmouth on Vancouver Island

Dave Shmyr — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:59:13 +0000

A Year Round Trophy Fishery When it comes to winter in Canada the term ‘open water’ does not pop up in many discussions. Depending on the year I’ve been ice fishing as early as the end of October in Northern Alberta. Cold November and December nights make ice fast through out the country as well [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for Friday, January 31st, 2025

Don Lamont — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:55:01 +0000

MANITOBA The Mid-Canada RV and Boat Show Sale is currently being held at the Winnipeg Convention Center. You can come down and pick up a copy of the latest Edition of Hooked Magazine. The Hooked Booth is right by the main entrance so make sure to drop by. Our Special Edition is hot off the [...]

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Forgotten Fish of the West Coast

Wes David — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 17:00:13 +0000

A WEALTH OF OPPORTUNITY! I assure you that anyone who has experienced a West Coast fishing adventure has a never-ending library of memories, stories, and photos of epic fishing. Stories and photos of incredible fish battles from salmon, halibut, and ling cod. You can see the excitement on their faces as they share photos on [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report For Friday, January 17, 2025

Don Lamont — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:11:02 +0000

MANITOBA Lake Winnipeg is once again the big story as anglers venture out on good solid ice. Jeff Gustafson even ventured over from Lake of the Woods to fish with his good friend Cory Johnston in a deluxe ice shack. Of course Gussy caught a good one! Anglers have also been storming the tackle stores, [...]

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Strategies for Utilizing a Second Line while Ice Fishing

Chris Fonos — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 22:25:25 +0000

Most provinces in the country (all except B.C.) allow the use of a second rod while ice fishing and you would be selling yourself short if you didn’t take advantage of it! A second ice fishing rod, whether it’s a tip-up, deadstick, or automatic hooksetter, is almost as valuable a tool as your flasher and [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for Saturday, January 4th, 2025

Don Lamont — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 17:44:49 +0000

Well, January has come in with a vengeance and cold temperatures have tightened up ice conditions considerably. Time to get the warm clothes on and get out there. MANITOBA Friend Jim Price has been driving out on Lake Manitoba for over a month now . He says the walleye remain shallow and the best action [...]

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Tech Talk with Jamie Bruce

Jamie Bruce — Thu, 26 Dec 2024 20:47:03 +0000

I love to keep my eyes peeled for technology advancements and innovations while trying to decipher if the juice is worth the squeeze. Here are three that I think are worth keeping an eye on Forward Facing Sonar Mount: Forward facing sonar; It’s all anyone can seem to talk about these days in tournament fishing. [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report for December 20th, 2024

Don Lamont — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 17:51:51 +0000

Editors Note: This will be our last report before the end of 2024. I wanted to thank everyone who has contributed over the year! It does take some work to put it together but it is one of our most popular features .I would also like to congratulate Wes David and his sidekick and cameraman [...]

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Hooked Magazine Digital Edition – Winter Issue 2024

Kevin Stobbe — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:57:55 +0000

Merry Christmas! Enjoy our free digital version of Hooked Magazine this issue. Click the Subscribe link above to get the print and digital editions and never miss an issue!

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Time to Play in the Snow!

Robert Karpiak & Robyn Grant — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:06:06 +0000

CRAPPIE FUN IN EASTERN MANITOBA Ice fishing for crappie in eastern Manitoba is always on our winter ice fishing bucket list. Whether we are getting the family together on the ice for a short day in the sunshine or grabbing a few close friends and heading back into a remote lake, we cannot wait for [...]

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Hooked Fishing Report December 7th, 2024

Don Lamont — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 16:53:10 +0000

MANITOBA Eastern parts of the province did not get as much snow as the north and the western areas. Varying temperatures are creating a bit of uncertainty on ice conditions. Caution as always this early in the year is advised. If you plan on waiting a bit to make sure ice conditions are safe you [...]

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Gearing up for the Ice!

Chris Fonos — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:18:50 +0000

THE SMITTY SLED An Ice Anglers Must-Have Accessory For avid ice anglers, hauling a heavy sled across the ice and snow is a rite of passage. I grew up ice fishing and can look back fondly at nearly all the memories spent on the ice except for one – pulling all that gear from the [...]

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Blue Lining Spring Creeks in Minnesota

Dale Martens — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:37:55 +0000

A HIDDEN GEM CLOSE BY! The southeastern corner of Minnesota is loaded with spring creeks. They are the real deal – clear water, bright green weeds, lively riffles, and abundant brown trout. A couple of years ago my partner Deb and I sampled them for two weeks and had a blast. We also witnessed an [...]

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