Fishing near Brandon, Manitoba

Brandon sits in the Westman region of southwestern Manitoba, straddling the Assiniboine River as it cuts through the prairies. The city's doorstep fishing is defined by that river — a reliable urban-access corridor for walleye, channel catfish, and goldeye — while nearby waters like the Little Saskatchewan River, Little Souris River, and Willow Creek round out the local river scene. Just west of the city, Oak Lake is one of the most consistent fisheries in the region, known for trophy-class yellow perch and strong walleye numbers year-round.