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Manitoba Fishery Regulations, 1987 (SOR/87-509)

Regulations are current to 2024-03-06 and last amended on 2023-04-01. Previous Versions

SCHEDULE XVI(Sections 54 and 55)

Designated Offences and Prescribed Fines

ItemColumn IColumn IIColumn III
Description of OffenceProvision of these RegulationsFine
1Fishing in prescribed waters without permit13$200
1.1Possess more fish than the possession quota14(1)$100 plus $25 for each fish in excess of quota to a maximum of $1,000
1.2Possess fish of a size that does not comply with the size limit14(1)$50 plus $25 for each fish to a maximum of $1,000
2Possession of live bait fish in prohibited areas15$200
3Possession of live fish eggs or live fish without permit16(1)$200
4Bring into Manitoba live fish or fish eggs of a specified species16(2)$250
5Possess in Manitoba live fish or fish eggs of a specified species16(2)$250
6Release into any waters of Manitoba live fish or fish eggs of a specified species16(2)$250
7Bring into Manitoba live fish, crayfish, leeches or salamanders for use as bait without permit16(3)$200
8Handle fish such that it spoils or is wasted16.1(1)$100 plus $20 for each fish up to a maximum of $1,000
9Transport fish such that it spoils or is wasted16.1(1)$100 plus $20 for each fish up to a maximum of $1,000
10Dispose of fish such that it spoils or is wasted16.1(1)$100 plus $20 for each fish up to a maximum of $1,000
11Failure to release fish in least harmful manner17$50
12Release tagged or marked fish without permit18$50
13Fishing during the close time19(1)$200
13.1Catch and retain fish during the close time19(1)$200 plus $25 for each fish caught and retained to a maximum of $1,000
14Catch and retain more fish than the daily quota19(3)$100 plus $25 for each fish in excess of quota to a maximum of $1,000
15Catch and retain fish of a size that does not comply with the size limit19(3)$50 plus $25 for each fish to a maximum of $1,000
16Possess more fish than the possession quota19(4)$100 plus $25 for each fish in excess of quota to a maximum of $1,000
17Possess fish of a size that does not comply with the size limit19(4)$50 plus $25 for each fish to a maximum of $1,000
18[Repealed, SOR/2023-28, s. 35]
19[Repealed, SOR/2023-28, s. 35]
20[Repealed, SOR/2023-28, s. 35]
21[Repealed, SOR/2023-28, s. 35]
22[Repealed, SOR/2023-28, s. 35]
22.1[Repealed, SOR/2023-28, s. 35]
23Take or attempt to take fish by snagging22(1)$150
24Take or attempt to take fish by snaring22(1)$150
25Take or attempt to take fish by clubbing22(1)$150
26Take or attempt to take fish by gaffing22(1)$150
27Take or attempt to take fish by using a trap net22(1)$150
28Use boat propelled other than by human or electric power for recreational fishing in specified waters23$75
29Possess fish dressed, packed or cut so that species cannot readily be identified24(1)(a)$75
30Possess fish dressed, packed or cut so that number cannot readily be counted24(1)(b)$75
31Possess fish dressed, packed or cut so that size cannot readily be determined24(1)(c)$75
32Angling in open water with more than a single line25(1)(a)$100
33Angling in ice-covered water with more than two lines25(1)(b)$100
34Angling with more than two hooks on line25(1)(c)$100
35Angling with spring-loaded hook25(1)(d)$100
36Use of prohibited fish for bait25(1)(e)$200
37Angling with other than barbless hook25(1)(f)$50
38Possession of other than barbless hook on end of fishing line25(2)$50
39Failure to keep line within sight26(a)$50
40Failure to stay within 50 m of ice-fishing line26(b)$50
41Use of natural bait on McHugh Lake28$50
42Spearfishing when not swimming30$150
43Spearfishing with barbless spear30$150
44Spearfishing for prohibited species31(1)$150
45Spearfishing for prohibited species using scuba gear31(2)$150
46Bow fishing for other than authorized species32(a)$150
47Bow fishing with other than authorized gear32(b)$150
48Bow fishing in the Red River between the dam at Lockport and a point 1 km downstream32(d)$150
49Bow fishing in the Saskatchewan River between the Grand Rapids Generating Station and a point 1 km downstream32(e)$150
50Engage in recreational fishing with dip net, cast net, seine net or minnow trap for other than authorized species33(1)$150
51Engage in recreational fishing by illegal method in specified waters33(1.1)$100
52[Repealed, SOR/2023-28, s. 35]
53Catch and retain or possess more than four litres of bait fish while recreational fishing35$100
54Possess more than 180 live bait fish while recreational fishing35.1$100
55Engage in recreational fishing with oversized dip net36(a)$100
55.1Engage in recreational fishing with oversized cast net36(a.1)$100
56Engage in recreational fishing with oversized seine net36(b)$100
57Engage in recreational fishing with oversized minnow trap36(c)$100
58Engage in recreational fishing with minnow trap not clearly marked36(d)$100
59[Repealed, SOR/2023-28, s. 35]
60Fail to properly mark ice-fishing shelter38(1)$50
61Failure to remove ice-fishing shelter by specified date or when ordered38(2), (3)$150
62Sell fish not taken under specified licences39$500
63Trade fish not taken under specified licences39$500
64Barter fish not taken under specified licences39$500
65Offer to sell fish not taken under specified licences39$500
66Offer to trade fish not taken under specified licences39$500
67Offer to barter fish not taken under specified licences39$500
68Engage in commercial fishing during close time40$500
69Engage in commercial fishing by means of a net within 1.5 km of stream or river mouth51$250
 

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