North Knife Lake Lodge produces numerous monster Northern Pike and Lake Trout that are eligible for the Manitoba Master Angler Awards, so your chances of catching one of these toothy lunkers and receiving an award are excellent.

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. The Manitoba Master Angler Catch-and-Release shoulder patch is given to those individuals who release a qualifying fish.

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.

Anglers from around the world challenge themselves to pursue the Master Angler Award badges - first Bronze, then the "Expert" silver and finally the "Grand Master" gold. Or focus on your favorite species, such as monster northern pike or lake trout, and pursue the challenge of earning a "Specialist" award. Below are some of the awards you can receive for your trophy fish.

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 (The Expert) - This badge honours 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 Grand Master) - 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

Click here to download a printable Master Angler Application Form in PDF format. To download the complete printable Manitoba Fishing Guide 2005 in PDF format, please click here.

Make sure to set aside a special place to display the highlights of your Manitoba angling adventures, because you are very likely to catch the coveted "Master Angler" at North Knife Lake Lodge.

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