Master Anglers
North Star Resort Master Anglers
Every year North Star Resort Guests record more trophy Pike then any other fishing destination, in fact, between 32 to 40 % of all Manitoba trophy Pike are caught by North Star Resort Guests. This does not include the thousands of Pike that are between a quarter of an inch to 1 inch too short to make it to the record books. What this means for you is that if you want Pike action, North Star Resort should be your next fishing vacation. If you would like to provide yourself or a member of your group - your son, wife or client the best chance of landing a trophy Pike, then come to Knee Lake this year.
Own an Official Record
Every qualifying Master Angler fish you catch is honored with a certificate recording your success. A unique certificate is given to those anglers who catch-and-release a trophy fish. Set aside a special place to display the highlights of your Manitoba angling adventures.
Required Master Angler Lengths
| Minimum Length | Picture Length | |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike | 105 cm (41 in) | 120 cm (47 in) |
| Walleye | 70 cm (28 in) | 80 cm (32 in) |
| Lake Trout | 90 cm (35 in) | 105 cm (41 in) |
| Brook Trout | 50 cm (20 in) | 60 cm (24 in) |
| Whitefish | 55 cm (22 in) | 65 cm (26 in) |
Bronze Badge
Awarded only once, the Bronze badge is presented to anglers who catch their first trophy fish of qualifying size, in any one of the 28 eligible species.
Silver Badge
This badge honors the skill and scope it takes to catch one qualifying fish from five different species. The combination you choose to become an "Expert" is up to you.
The Specialist
Catch five qualifying fish of one species to receive the Specialist badge. Master each of the species and earn a different badge each time. There are 28 Specialist badges to be had.
Gold Badge
The right to wear gold is achieved by those who catch a qualifying fish from ten different species. A once-in-a-lifetime award, the Grand Master gold badge salutes the dedication, versatility and level of accomplishment of those who pursue this title.
Join the Masters
Look for the Manitoba Master Angler application in the "Anglers' Guide" provided with the purchase of each fishing license, or ask us for a copy. The two criteria for entering a Master Angler qualifying fish are the length measurement, and the use of a hook and line to make the catch. In some cases a photo may be required to qualify your entry. Make it a practice to keep a camera ready for all the trophies that come your way.
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