
Manitoba’s Interlake is always alive with winter fun and excitement, none more so than when the area opens up to its favourite ice fishing derby’s and tournaments! These events are a great opportunity for family outings, or community gatherings where all ages can come together to enjoy winter in Manitoba while trying their luck at catching some of our famous hard water fish. This wintertime activity is the perfect way to get outside and really make the most of winter in Manitoba. No matter what skill level you have, these derby’s and tournaments are sure to be an enjoyable winter experience for everyone.
For updates visit the Latest Ice Conditions or for Lake Winnipeg Ice, follow The Lake Winnipeg Ice Report.
Stay safe on the ice and share what you know! Download the Ice Smart Brochure from Lifesaving Society Manitoba and help your friends and family prepare to be safe in, on, and around ice.
LOCKPORT ICE FISHING VILLAGE – JANUARY – MARCH 2023

BROKENHEAD OJIBWAY NATION’S ICE FISHING DERBY – MARCH 11 (11am-3pm)

GIMLI ICE FESTIVAL – FISHING DERBY – Saturday, March 4, 2023

MARCH MADNESS Ice Fishing Tournament – RM of Coldwell
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
How it works:
This is a month-long tournament, $28.25 entry fee with the opportunity to win amazing prizes! – More info and prizes to come!
This is a fun opportunity for anglers to get out on the ice with family, friends, and anglers alike to experience Ice Fishing in Coldwell!
How to join the tournament!
1. Download the app by searching “fishdonkey” in your app store
2. Tap: Fish in a Tournament
3. Search & Join: Coldwell March Madness
Help us make this tournament a success! Please share and Happy Fishing!
KIDSFISH ICE DERBY – February 19th, 2023
All in support of Cancer Care Manitoba and the Children’s Hospital. KidFish mobilizes the kindness and generosity of the outdoor community to provide help and comfort to local kids and families in need.
February 19, 2023. Get your tickets today!
Selkirk Float Plane Base 10am-2pm
Gates open at 8am.
FIRST 600 kids get a free rod and reel!
KEYSTONE ICE BREAKER SERIES
The entry fee is $300.00 Per Team for each qualifying event. Teams will consist of 2 anglers only. The maximum field size is 50 teams per qualifying event. All Keystone Fishing Events are Catch-Record-Release. Live-Leaderboard will be streamed during the events updating with every fish submitted by the teams. Teams interested in registering are asked to contact Keystone Fishing via email or Facebook Messenger to reserve a spot in their chosen event(s). Payments are to be made via e-transfer to keystonefishing22@gmail.com.
- Warner Road – January 14th and 15th 2023
- END of main – February 4th and 5th 2023
- Balsam Bay – February 25th and 26th 2023
- CHAMPIONSHIP – March 11th and 12th 2023

LAKE MANITOBA NARROWS GAME AND FISH – Ice Fishing Derby – March 25, 2023

CAMP ARNES – FAMILY FISHING TOURNAMENT – Monday, February 20
We will keep this page updated with more events! Check back later or follow us on Facebook to stay updated!