Commercial Fishing in Manitoba Canada
Commercial fishing is a valued industry in Manitoba. For over 100 years,
Manitobans have been commercially harvesting fish. The majority of production
comes from Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba, but several smaller lakes in
southern and northern Manitoba are also fished. The resource is managed through
the use of quotas, mesh size of gill nets, seasons and regulating the number of
fishermen licensed. These management tools allow fish populations and the
industry to remain viable. They also ensure resources are shared equitably on
lakes with treaty Indian fishing and/or sport fishing.
Since almost all of the commercial production is sold out
of the country, the $30 million dollars in annual sales represents a significant
contribution to Manitoba's economy
link to : Fresh Water Fish Marketing Corporation (English Language)
link to : Fresh Water Fish Marketing Corporation ( French Language)
link to : Field Operations Fresh Water Fishing Manitoba
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