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Lac Du Bonnet: Ice Fishing Canadian Style
from: Maxx Sports GuidesLac du Bonnet, in the province Manitoba in Canada is located about 111 kilometers, (about 70 miles) northeast of the provinces capital city of Winnipeg. Lac du Bonnet is so named due to the bonnet shape of the huge lake, home to fishing tournaments both in the winter and summer months.
Lac du Bonnet ice fishing is a tradition for both Canadian and American enthusiasts, as well as international anglers. Lac du Bonnet offers many different types of accommodations, such as winter fishing lodges, hotels, motels and even smaller bed and breakfasts. Since fishing is a way of life in this small community, anglers feel welcome and at home in the friendly community.
Ice fishing in Lac du Bonnet and the surrounding waterways typically starts in November when the ice on the lake reaches at least four inches thick. There are over 65 miles of waterways to fish, so finding the perfect spot isn't really difficult. The most commonly fished species during the seasonal ice fishing in Lac du Bonnet include pike, pickerel, goldeye and sager. The cold temperatures of the water keeps the fish very firm fleshed without the murky or swampy taste found in these species in the warmer and more shallower waters of other areas in the province.
Ice Fishing at a Lac Du Bonnet Tournament
In the spring, typically the middle of March, local businesses host a tournament for ice fishing in Lac du Bonnet. It's a one day tournament with various categories and prizes including a mystery length prize and mystery time event and up to fifty different prizes which makes it perfect for a family fishing tourney.
The tournament is a strict catch and release tournament, with specific instructions on how to handle the fish to minimize any trauma or damage. Anglers are required to stay within specific areas of the lake, and signal a tourney judge when they have a fish. The judge will then arrive at the hole, pull the fish from the water, measure, record and release the fish back into the lake.
All the judges' records are then entered for the mystery time and length drawing as well as the largest fish and other special prizes. The tourney, is one of the most popular aspects of ice fishing in Lac du Bonnet, bringing in thousands of visitors to the area every year.
Standard ice fishing in Lac du Bonnet is popular throughout the winter season and the lake is dotted with ice fishing shelters and houses. To ensure you can find accommodation, make reservations in advance at one of the local hotels or lodges.
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