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Do I need a license?
Yes, you do. Licenses can easily be obtained online. They vary in cost depending on age, status and residency. You may choose a conservation license or a full license. Go directly there to purchase and print your angling license https://www.manitobaelicensing.ca/licensing.page
How do we get there?
Transportation is not included.
Snowdog Adventures will depart from Gimili.
The “That’s What She-Shed” is conveniently located on Gimli Harbour on the West shore of Lake Winnipeg. The shack is part of an avid ice-fishing community with maintained and well-traveled ice routes. You will have the option to drive onto the lake or to walk to the shack located approximately 350m from shore.
The exact shack location will be shared upon booking.
What to expect?
You will be safe, warm, and sheltered.
The large 16’x7’ shack is well-appointed and equipped with a wood stove and indoor washroom. There are five x ten inch (25cm) fishing holes that are dug through the floor of the shack and down through the ice. The ice is thick enough to support large trucks, so don’t be afraid of falling through! All the equipment is new in 2021 and of very good quality.
Still have questions or concerns, email prairiegalfishing@gmail.com, or use our contact form.
What should I bring along?
The short answer is, not much!
If you have chosen a BYO-Rod aka SHACK ONLY rental, bring all of your gear and bait. There are stools to sit on, an ice scoop for the slush. The holes will be augered for you. Some Firewood is provided for the wood stove, but you are welcome to bring some from home if you’d like. You can pick up frozen bait at several fishing shops in Winnipeg or purchase minnows at the Husky station in Gimli.
For ALL INCLUSIVE rentals, just bring your snacks and drinks. Everything else is taken care of for you.
What to wear?
Dress in layers. The shack will take a bit of time to heat up, but once the stove is going, you can comfortably remove your jacket and toque. You are always encouraged to wear long-johns (long underwear), warm socks (not cotton), and NO JEANS. If you do not own ski-pants or bibs, you can wear a pair of rain pants over sweats or tights. If anything gets cold, it is usually your feet. Wear warm socks and boots, regardless of how warm the temperature is… Remember this is not an aerobic activity, so your blood won’t be flowing unless you head out for a walk. Fish can be slimy, so don’t wear your “Sunday Best”.
If you are comfortable driving onto the ice to the shack, you can spend as much or as little time as you want outside. If you choose to walk out to the shack, the wind can be biting and very uncomfortable even if it is only 350 meters from shore. Frostbite can happen quickly, so plan on covering your exposed skin.
Where do we fish?
The shack is located on Lake Winnipeg near Gimli Marina off of Highway 8 and 9. The exact shack location on the ice will change in order to follow the fish. For rentals, you will be given precise coordinates. We fish in approximately 12’ of water. Fish are always on the move. Note that YOU ARE NOT guaranteed to catch fish. You are always welcome and encouraged to try fishing outside the tent or shack and try your luck at different spots. A hand auger is provided for your convenience.
What if I need to pee?!
Yup. It is the most frequently asked question!
You are STRONGLY encouraged to GO before you leave the house and to use the washrooms located at the local gas stations.
It is a reality of ice fishing. The guys tend to go, well, wherever. For women, it’s a wee bit different (see what I did there). The shack is custom designed with a potty stall with a locking door. Alternatively, you are welcome to use the great outdoors or make your way back to shore. Hand sanitizer and feminine hygiene products are provided for you.
Snacks and bevies
There is a pot for the stovetop in the shack. There is instant coffee and tea available. Water is provided for ALL INCLUSIVE rentals and lessons. BYOW for shack-only rentals.
You are of course welcome to bring your own snacks along.
There are also excellent restaurants in town.
Alcohol is not allowed. The shack and lake are considered public spaces. Please abide by this rule, Conservation Officers check frequently and will fine you.