Manitoba Spearfishing License Cost

Quick Answer

The cost of a Manitoba license for spearfishing depends on your residency, age, license duration, and whether spearfishing is allowed for the species and water you plan to fish. Start with the current Manitoba eLicensing checkout, then read the Manitoba Anglers’ Guide for gear, species, and area rules.

Do not assume spearfishing has a separate discount or exemption. In many places, it falls under recreational fishing rules, but the allowed methods, species, and waters can be narrower than rod-and-reel fishing.

Angler situation	What to check
Manitoba resident	Current resident license options and any conservation limits.
Canadian visitor	Non-resident license duration and proof requirements.
International visitor	Visitor license category and accepted identification.
Youth or senior angler	Age-based rules and whether proof is required.
Spearfishing a specific lake	Whether spearfishing is allowed on that water.
Targeting a specific species	Current size, possession, and method rules.

Price Is Only One Part of the Decision

A valid fishing license does not automatically make every spearfishing trip legal. Manitoba can restrict methods, species, seasons, or areas. That means the real planning question is not only “what does the license cost?” but “does this license and method match this water today?”

If the rulebook or eLicensing checkout differs from an article, use Manitoba’s official source.

Official Source Checklist

Verify these items before buying or diving:

What to verify	Official source to use
Current license prices and duration choices	Manitoba eLicensing
Resident, Canadian non-resident, and foreign resident categories	Manitoba fishing license guidance
Spearfishing method rules	Current Manitoba Anglers’ Guide
Species limits and size rules	Current Manitoba Anglers’ Guide
Free fishing days or exemptions	Manitoba official announcements
Water-specific closures or restrictions	Manitoba fisheries notices and the current guide

Start with Manitoba eLicensing and the official Manitoba Anglers’ Guide. Confirm rules again if your trip date or water changes.

Decision Table

If you plan to…	Check before paying
Spearfish for one day	Short-term license options and method legality.
Spearfish all season	Annual license options and species limits.
Travel from outside Manitoba	Non-resident category and accepted proof.
Fish during a free fishing period	Whether spearfishing and your target water are included.
Fish in a park, stocked trout water, or special area	Area-specific method and harvest rules.
Keep fish	Current possession, size, and reporting rules.

How to Build the Real Total

Use this order:

1. Confirm residency category.
2. Pick the license duration.
3. Confirm spearfishing is allowed for the target water and species.
4. Check current harvest rules.
5. Save proof of license in an accepted format.
6. Carry identification and any required supporting documents.

Bottom Line

For Manitoba spearfishing, the license cost depends on who you are and how long you will fish, but legality depends on the current method and water-specific rules. Check Manitoba eLicensing and the Anglers’ Guide before buying or entering the water.