Gimli Harbour Authority

08/29/2026

Gimli harbour roll call.
And for the record, the harbourmaster doesn’t have favourites…except maybe the Vakta (what can we say, she saves lives!)
Is your boat in the harbour?
Introduce them in the comments 👇🏻

08/28/2026

150 years of fishing history:
Beginning in 1875, Icelandic settlers built this industry on whitefish, pickerel, and sauger.
The Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation was established in 1969 and Manitoba’s quota system followed shortly after, keeping Gimli’s fishery thriving today.

COMMERCIAL FISHERS AT GIMLI HARBOUR
•Docks are located adjacent to the marginal wharf

•Conveyors carry fish tubs from docks to the wharf for easy loading and unloading

•Water and electrical services are provided

•Exclusive parking is available during fishing seasons

•Registration and payment must be submitted before launching

•Fishers are encouraged to remove skiffs during the summer off season

08/27/2026

They’re everywhere, and they’re posted for a reason.
Questions? Read the signs.
Still have questions? Come see us at the office.

08/15/2026

Emergency Phone Numbers:

EMERGENCIES - FIRE / AMBULANCE / POLICE / POISON - 911
*To report a life threatening situation or crime in progress

Marine Air Search & Rescue - 1-800-267-7270

Small Craft Harbours - 204-983-5721

Gimli RCMP - 204-642-5104

Hospital - 204-642-5116

Manitoba Conservation - 204-945-4888

Report Poachers - 1-800-782-0076

Harbour Master - 204-642-2374

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Fuel or Environmental Spills:

Report immediately to 1-800-889-8852, and contact the Gimli Harbour Authority at: 204-642-2374

Also report within 24 hours to:

Industrial Accidents - 1-800-263-8446

Fuel spill or Environmental Accident - 1-800-265-0237

Fisheries and Oceans - 1-800-889-8852

08/07/2026

Join us Saturday, August 8 from 11am to 3pm for LWRC’s annual Open House at Gimli Harbour!

Tour the M/V Namao dockside, enjoy light refreshments…bring the whole family!
Ask our crew questions, snap a photo at the wheel, and learn how LWRC supports the ongoing science of Lake Winnipeg.

08/05/2026

Taking care of business…
taking care of weeds.

Last week the Harbour Authority cleared weeds from an area used by the Gimli Yacht Club’s sailing program.

W**d removal on Lake Winnipeg isn’t as simple as it sounds. Before any of it started, sign off was needed at both the federal and provincial level: federal approval to collect,
provincial approval to transport,
and an AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species) permit from the Manitoba government.

Why the red tape? W**ds pulled from the lake bed can carry hitchhikers like zebra mussels and spiny water flea, invasive species Manitoba is working to keep from spreading further across its waterways.

Follow along for more harbour content!

08/02/2026

07/29/2026

People young and old come to the pier to fish.
Some set usp to sit all day, others try their luck for an hour and move on.
Either way, they’re casting from the Main Pier seawall, out toward the lake (since the inner harbour’s reserved for boats).

A quick note for anyone planning to join them: in Manitoba, anglers 16 and up need a valid fishing licence, with some exceptions for youth, seniors, and others. Licences are easy to grab online through Manitoba eLicensing or at local shops before you head out.

Rules can vary by season and waterbody, so check the current Manitoba Anglers’ Guide before you cast. 🎣

07/27/2026

A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” - John A. Shedd