Fish2020

A part of our heritage

Aboriginal and Treaty Rights
The Mi’gmaq, Peskotomuhkati (Passamaquoddy), and To this day, the Peace and Friendship Treaties are the
Wolastoqey (Maliseet) Peoples, which are the Indigenous foundation of the relationship between Indigenous Nations,
Nations in New Brunswick, have sustained their families and federal, and provincial governments. These treaties have
communities in New Brunswick for thousands of years. At been included in the Canadian Constitution since 1982. The
the time of contact with European settlers they had vibrant Treaties protect the rights of Indigenous Nations to live on
cultures with economies based on the use and trade of the land they have cared for since time immemorial. The
plants, fish, seafood, and wildlife, supported by land and Treaties protect the rights of Indigenous Nations to harvest
water networks connecting camps, villages, and spiritual natural resources to support their cultural, social, health,
places. Their relationship with the land has always been one spiritual and economic wellbeing.
of respect, reciprocity, and conservation of natural resources.
Treaties are signed on a nation-to-nation basis and the
The Indigenous Nations in New Brunswick and the other relationship is between the people of those respective
Maritime provinces signed Peace and Friendship Treaties nations. Therefore, we are all Treaty People. Let’s all take
with Great Britain (the Crown) in the 18th century. Under our Treaty responsibilities seriously, respect differences in
these Treaties the Crown and Indigenous signatories agreed rights, celebrate our shared enjoyment of the lands, waters,
to co-exist peacefully and encouraged cooperation to help and resources, and work as partners in protecting these
the British and other settlers establish lives in the Atlantic precious natural resources.
provinces and country we live in today.
A message from the
Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Development
Across New Brunswick there are excel- doorsman, I am always encouraging
lent fishing opportunities for the more people of all ages to try this amazing
than 65,000 licensed anglers who enjoy sport.
the sport. Fish NB Days provides a unique way to
With more than 2,500 lakes, 60,000 enjoy a day of recreational fishing and
kilometres of rivers and brooks, and our province’s natural beauty. Twice
a wide variety of species to fish, you yearly, in early June and the Family Day
can find these opportunities just about long weekend in February, residents
everywhere. In any season, it is a tre- and non-residents can fish without a
mendous way for family and friends to licence or guide.
connect with some of New Brunswick’s Through the purchase of your 2020
greatest natural resources – our lakes, Sincerely,
angling licence you are supporting fish-
rivers, streams and the fish that live eries conservation, stocking and man-
in them. agement programs in New Brunswick.
As Minister of Natural Resources and Be safe, and best wishes for an enjoy-
Energy Development, and an avid out- able year of fishing! Hon. Mike Holland

Fish 2020  A part of our heritage

Table of contents
How to use this summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Province of New Brunswick New for 2020. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PO Box 6000, Fredericton NB E3B 5H1
Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
12573 | 2020.03
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
www.gnb.ca
Angling licences and fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ISBN 978-1-4605-2427-5 (print)
Sea-run Atlantic salmon information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ISBN 978-1-4605-2428-2 (online)
Information for non-residents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ISSN 1914-6191 (print)
ISSN 2371-8781 (online) ERD Fish Stocking Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Aquatic Invasive Species. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
IMPORTANT: This is not a legal document. Fish NB Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
This book provides a brief summary of Recreational Fishery Areas (RFA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
major angling regulations and licence Restigouche. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
information for the 2020 season.
Regulations are subject to change at any
Chaleur. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
time. This book does not cover all the Miramichi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
laws contained in federal and provincial Southeast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
acts and regulations. For additional Inner Bay of Fundy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
information regarding season dates, bag Lower Saint John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
limits, possession limits, size limits or gear Southwest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
restrictions, contact your local Department
of Fisheries and Oceans. Upper Saint John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Additional information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cover photo courtesy of Tourism, Heritage Crown Reserve Waters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
and Culture / Brian Atkinson Report Your Catch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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How to use this summary
1. Where: See the map below and turn to the page of the Recreational Fishery Area (RFA) where you will be fishing.
2. What species: Decide which species you want to fish.
3. Look under the species name: For season, bag limit, size limit and exceptions.
4. Look under Exceptions and special regulations: Check to see if the water you want to fish is closed or has special gear
or harvest restrictions.

Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs)

1. Restigouche — page 14
2. Chaleur — page 17
3. Miramichi — page 20
4. Southeast — page 25
5. Inner Bay of Fundy — page 27
6. Lower Saint John — page 29
7. Southwest — page 33
8. Upper Saint John — page 36

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New for 2020
• Sea-Run Atlantic Salmon — At the time this book was • Striped bass — At the time this book was published,
published, the mandatory hook and release requirement information on management measures and seasons for
for sea-run Atlantic salmon was in effect on all waters of Striped bass in the Restigouche, Chaleur, Miramichi and
New Brunswick. Please consult the Department of Fisheries Southeast RFAs was not available. Please consult the
and Oceans’ webpage for details about sea-run Atlantic Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ website for details
salmon regulations at http://www.glf.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ about Striped bass regulations at http://www.glf.dfo-
Gulf/FAM/Recreational-Fisheries (or search by keywords mpo.gc.ca/Gulf/FAM/Recreational-Fisheries (or search
‘’DFO Gulf Region recreational fisheries’’). You can also call by keywords ‘’DFO Gulf Region recreational fisheries’’). You
the nearest DFO conservation and protection office (see can also call the nearest DFO conservation and protection
contact list below). office (see contact list below).

DFO Conservation and Protection Detachments

Detachment Telephone number Detachment Telephone number
Baie Ste-Anne 506-228-4263 Quispamsis 506-849-1416, ext. 221
Beresford 506-542-7485 Renous 506-622-5992
Campobello 506-752-2935 Richibucto 506-523-4606
Caraquet 506-727-3038 Shediac 506-533-5033
Charlo 506-684-2202 Shippagan 506-336-6474
Fredericton 506-452-3018, ext. 221 South Esk 506-773-3268
Grand Manan 506-662-3151 St. George 506-755-5000
Grand Falls 506-473-3993 Tracadie 506-395-7706
Neguac 506-776-3307

PROTECT OUR WATERS

WHAT TO DO
Every time you move from one body of
ATTENTION
Invasive species impact our waters
water to another, aquatic invasive species
may travel with you. You can help! Please
do the following:
• Inspect and remove all visible aquatic
plants, animals and mud from canoes,
kayaks, jet skis, boats, motors, trailers,
etc.
• Drain all the water from your boat,
including the live well, bilge, and motor. Once you leave the water...
• Wash watercraft with high-pressure or
hot water or dry for 5 days. plants, animals and mud
from boat and gear
all water from your boat
and gear onto land
all parts of your boat
and gear completely
• Check, clean, and dry all personal gear,
including waders, fishing lines and lures.
• Dispose of unused bait responsibly.
• Never release plants, fish or other For more information:
CleanDrainDry.ca
animals into a body of water unless they
came out of that water!

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Definitions
Angling:  Fishing with a line to which up to three hooks are Non-Sport Fish Seasons:  Legal access to non-sport fish
attached, held in the hand or attached to a rod. species in inland waters is governed by the season for sport
Artificial Fly:  A single hook, a double hook or two single fish. If all sport fish seasons on a particular water are closed,
hooks dressed with materials likely to attract fish, with no then the non-sport fish season is also closed.
weight, spinning device or natural bait attached. Resident:
Boundary Waters:  Waters forming the boundary between a) A person who has resided in the province for a period of
the State of Maine and/or the Province of Quebec and the six months immediately prior to making an application
Province of New Brunswick. for a licence.
Bag Limits:  The possession limit for a particular species is b) A person who has resided in the province for a period of
the same as the daily bag limit. two weeks immediately prior to making an application
for a licence, where that person was required to take up
Fly Fishing:  To cast upon the water and retrieve in the usual
residence in the province as a result of being transferred
and ordinary manner an unbaited, unweighted artificial
to the province by their employer.
fly attached to a line to which no weight has been added.
c) A person who is taking educational training of a three-
Trolling with artificial flies is permitted.
month minimum duration and has been residing in the
Fly Fishing Only Waters (Scheduled):  Waters where fly
province for a two-week period immediately prior to
fishing is the only method of angling permitted.
making an application for a licence.
Guide Required Waters:  Waters deemed to be angled d) A person who resided in the province for a period of six
mainly for Atlantic Salmon. Non-Residents require a guide months immediately prior to taking educational training
while angling for any species on these waters after the outside the province.
designated date. e) A person who has resided in the province for the purpose
Hook:  A single, double or treble hook, with or without of employment for an aggregate period of six months
barbs, on one shank or shaft. within the last 12 months.
Jigging:  Manipulating a hook(s) to foul-hook a fish in any f) A person who was born in the province and who owns
part of its body instead of its mouth. real property in the province.
• Foul-hooked fish are those fish hooked accidentally in any g) a person who was born in the Province and who is a
part of the body except the mouth, which must be released member of the Canadian Forces or the Royal Canadian
unharmed immediately. Mounted Police.
Length Measurements: h) a person who has his or her principal place of residence in
• Fork length (FL) is measured from the tip of the nose to the the Province and is the holder of a valid New Brunswick
fork of the tail — used when measuring Atlantic salmon driver’s licence or a valid photo identification card issued
or landlocked salmon. by the Minister of Public Safety and referred to in the
• Total length (TL) is measured in a straight line from the tip regulations under the Financial Administration Act.
of the nose to the tip of the tail — used when measuring Set Line:  A fishing line that is not attached to a rod, held
all other fish. in the hand or closely attended.
Live Release:  Capture and immediate release of live fish. Sport Fish:  Sea-run Atlantic salmon, landlocked salmon,
Main Restigouche River:  The main stem of the Restigouche brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, rainbow trout, arctic
River, from the junction with the Little Restigouche River and char, and smallmouth bass.
Kedgwick River, downstream to the J.C. Van Horne Bridge. Trolling:  Angling with a hook(s) and line that is drawn
Main Southwest Miramichi River:  The main stem of through the water by a watercraft propelled by mechanical
the Southwest Miramichi River, from the forks at Juniper, or manual means.
downstream to the junction with the Northwest Miramichi
River.
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General information
Activities not allowed while angling Angling ethics and courtesy
(Applies to the open water season on inland waters) Ethical anglers are those who appreciate New Brunswick’s
• Sport fish may not be caught by means other than angling. natural culture and its history. They protect our natural
• No person shall angle with more than one fishing line to resources. They fish in a responsible manner. They respect
which more than three hooks are attached. the rights of others and they handle their catch in a humane
• No person shall use a set-line for fishing in inland waters. manner.
• No person shall angle for sport fish in waters during the
period beginning two hours after sunset and ending two Respect our fish as a valuable resource:
hours before sunrise (see exception, page 15). • Do not kill fish that you do not intend to use.
• No person shall fish with the aid of an artificial light or • Learn proper handling techniques to ensure released
light from a fire. fish survive.
• No person shall use or possess live fish (including crayfish) • If you have decided to keep a fish, kill it quickly.
as bait in inland waters. • Treat fish in a humane manner, whether they are retained,
– Exception: On international boundary waters (between released or used as bait.
Maine and New Brunswick), live fish may be used as bait • Ensure quality angling for future generations. Limit your
provided they are obtained from the water being fished catch, rather than catching your limit.
and are not on the prohibited list.*
– On international boundary waters (between Maine and Respect the environment and our aquatic habitat:
New Brunswick), tidal waters and all inland waters, • Do not litter. If you brought it in, take it out. Leave the area
dead fish can be used as bait as long as they are not on cleaner than you found it.
the prohibited list.*
* Prohibited species: bass, bullhead, sunfish, yellow Respect other users and their property:
perch, white perch, other spiny fin-rayed fish, pickerel, • Fishing should be an enjoyable experience for all. Don’t
muskellunge, goldfish or other carp. spoil it for others.
• Fishing with bait or lures is not permitted on Crown • Cooperate with all resource users, including other anglers,
Reserve Waters. Artificial flies must be used while fishing swimmers and boaters.
these waters. • Respect private property and private water.
• Fishing and/or assisting another angler to fish from a
bridge is not permitted. Inland and Tidal Waters
• Fishing is not permitted within 22.8 m (25 yards) Inland waters are all waters upstream of an inland water
downstream from the lower entrance to any fish-way, boundary (often referred to as head of tide). Tidal waters
canal, obstacle or leap. are all waters downstream of the inland water boundary.
• Fishing is not permitted within a 100 m radius of any facility • Boundaries for our main waterways can be found here:
operated by or on behalf of the Department of Fisheries https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/
and Oceans or the Province for the purposes of counting, erd/natural_resources/content/fish/content/
passage or rearing of fish. TidalWaters.html
• Gaffs cannot be used to land sport fish. • The boundary for waters not listed is the low-water mark at
• Jigging devices or spears are not permitted within 15 m the time of low water as set by Canadian Tide and Current
of inland waters. Tables (Department of Fisheries and Oceans). For more
• Snares or bows and arrows are not permitted in inland information, contact your local Fisheries and Oceans office.
waters or within 15 m of inland waters unless the person
is lawfully hunting or trapping.
• Fishing by jigging, or assisting in landing fish that have
been caught by jigging in inland waters is not permitted.
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Angling licences and fees
Licences are available at www.gnb.ca/naturalresources, from authorized vendors, and all Service New Brunswick centres.
Contact your local Natural Resources and Energy Development (DNRED) office or our website to find the location nearest you
(see page 40). Fish & Wildlife tags are available from all authorized vendor and DNRED/SNB locations.
Type Class Period Salmon tags Cost *
Retention (with tags)
7 (under 65 years of age) Season 4 $36.00
Atlantic salmon 8 (10 - 15 years of age / 65 or over) Season 4 $20.00
(Includes all other fish) Live release (salmon only)
Resident

16 (under 65 years of age) Season 0 $36.00

17 (10 - 15 years of age / 65 or over) Season 0 $20.00
All fish except 9 Season 0 $23.00
Atlantic salmon 10 (65 years of age or over) Season 0 $15.00
Retention (with tags)
1 Season 4 $173.00
2 7-day ** 2 $100.00
Atlantic salmon 3 3-day ** 1 $53.00
(Includes all other fish) Live release (salmon only)
Non-resident

13 Season 0 $173.00
14 7-day ** 0 $100.00
15 3-day ** 0 $53.00
4 Season 0 $64.00
All fish except
5 7-day ** 0 $41.00
Atlantic salmon
6 3-day ** 0 $30.00

*  Licence cost includes fish stocking fee, conservation fees collected for the New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund and tax is not included.
**  Valid only for consecutive calendar days. For example: June 30, July 1 and July 2.

One day angling adventures may be available to resident and non-resident anglers from specific operators and
outfitters. For more information, see www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca

Federal law stipulates that any landlocked salmon from 48 cm to 63 cm fork length requires an Atlantic salmon tag
if it is retained. For this reason, an Atlantic salmon retention licence, with valid tag(s) is required for an angler to
retain landlocked salmon in this size range. Anglers wishing to retain landlocked salmon in the 48 – 63 cm length
range must purchase a Licence Class 1, 2, 3, 7 or 8.

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Licence requirements
• Angling licences must be properly signed and carried at Anglers under the age of 16
all times while fishing. • Anglers, who are under 16 and do not have an Atlantic
• Angling licences are not required in tidal waters, except salmon licence, may fish for Atlantic salmon only when
if landlocked salmon are retained. New Brunswick accompanied by an angler with a valid salmon licence.
tidal water boundaries are described at www.gnb.ca/ The licence holder must include the child’s Atlantic salmon
naturalresources catch in his/her daily catch limit.
• Anglers can only purchase one Class 1, 7, or 8 licence • Resident anglers 10 - 15 years old must buy a salmon
per season. licence if they want their own catch limit.
• Anglers 16 years of age and older require a provincial • Anglers under the age of 16 who do not wish to fish for
licence while angling in inland waters. Atlantic salmon do not require an angling licence. These
• An angling licence does not authorize the holder to anglers have their own daily bag limit.
purchase, sell or barter sport fish. • Regular angling licences do not entitle anglers to fish on
Crown Reserve Waters.
– For information on youth anglers on Crown Reserve
waters, see page 46.

Sea-run Atlantic salmon information

• See individual Recreational Fishery Area (RFA) for detailed In-season pool closures in the Miramichi River system
Atlantic salmon information. There is an overall concern for the status of Atlantic salmon
• All sea-run Atlantic salmon and grilse must be live released. under stressful conditions associated with exceptional
• Only artificial flies are permitted on fly fishing only waters. climatic events. To reduce the impact of fishing on Atlantic
• Once anglers have reached their daily live release limit, they salmon, a protocol to close certain salmon holding pools in
must stop fishing for sea-run Atlantic salmon. the Miramichi River during stressful warm water conditions
has been developed using science-based advice.

For more information on these conservation measures, please

refer to DFO Gulf Region’s Recreational Fisheries webpage:
www.glf.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Gulf/FAM/Recreational-Fisheries

Information for non-residents

• Non-resident anglers require a licensed guide when fishing • Professional guides (Guide I) may accompany as a guide:
for sea-run Atlantic salmon, or when angling for any species three licensed persons while wading or fishing from shore
on Guide Required Waters after the designated date. for Atlantic salmon or while angling in Guide Required
• Non-residents may fish without a guide on Fish New Waters; or one licensed person while angling from a boat
Brunswick Days but require an appropriate licence if a for Atlantic salmon in Guide Required Waters.
landlocked salmon (from 48 cm to 63 cm) is retained. • Professional guides (Guide I) and their clients cannot fish
• Professional guides (Guide I) are permitted to angle and at the same time.
hook a salmon on behalf of his or her licensed client. The • Non-residents may purchase any number or combination
client is considered to have hooked the salmon, which of Class 2 or Class 3 licences as long as the total number of
counts towards their live release limit. tags does not exceed four per year.

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Guide required waters
Non-resident anglers must be accompanied by a licensed New Brunswick guide when fishing these waters after
the specified dates.
Guide required
River beginning Guide required stretch
Restigouche RFA
Kedgwick May 15 Entire river
Entire river (Note: a portion of this river is restricted to residents
Little Main Restigouche May 15
only - see page 14)
Northwest Upsalquitch May 15 Mouth upstream to the closed waters
Patapedia May 15 Entire river
From line drawn from Copeland Brook (NB) to Ruisseau du Moulin
Restigouche May 1
(Quebec) upstream to Little Main Restigouche
Southeast Upsalquitch May 15 Entire river
Upsalquitch May 15 Entire river
Chaleur RFA
Big Tracadie Apr 15 Murchie Bridge to St. Sauveur road
Jacquet July 1 Route 11 bridge to Lower McNair Brook
Nepisiguit Apr 15 The Consolidated Bathurst Pumping Station Dam to Nepisiguit Falls
Tetagouche Apr 15 From and including Minnie’s Pool upstream to Tetagouche Falls
Miramichi RFA
Bartholomew June 1 Mouth upstream to forks of North & South branches
Bartibog Apr 15 Egans Quarry upstream to Green Brook
Big Sevogle Apr 15 Entire river including North & South branches
Cains Apr 15 Mouth upstream to North Cains River
Mouth upstream to western limit of timber block 222
Dungarvon Apr 15
(N 46°45.68’, W 066° 34.67’)
Little Southwest Upstream of the Oxbow on the north boundary line of the Red Bank
Apr 15
Miramichi Indian Reserve No. 7
Lower North Branch Little
Apr 15 Entire river
Southwest Miramichi
A line drawn from grid reference 87948796 to 87048802 (the Old Squaw
Main Southwest
Apr 15 Rock above the mouth of the Renous River) upstream to junction of
Miramichi
North and South Branches
North Branch Renous Apr 15 Mouth upstream to North Renous Lake
North Branch Southwest
Apr 15 Forks upstream to Beadle Brook
Miramichi
Northwest Miramichi Apr 15 From and including Scott’s Rapid Pool upstream to the forks
Renous Apr 15 Entire river upstream of the Route 8 bridge
South Branch Southwest
Apr 15 Forks upstream to Flemming Gibson Dam at Juniper
Miramichi
South Branch Renous Apr 15 Mouth upstream to forks with Little Renous River
Tabusintac Apr 15 Head of Tide Island upstream to Route 8 bridge
Taxis July 1 Mouth upstream to Highway 625 crossing
Tomogonops June 15 Mouth upstream to South Branch
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Salmon angling courtesy
• Start upstream of others: Begin fishing upstream of • Don’t anchor too close to wading anglers: When arriving
anglers that are already fishing a pool or run. to fish a pool from a boat, allow anglers who are fishing
• Don’t crowd other anglers: Leave some space between from shore with enough room to cast.
you and the angler downstream so you don’t affect their • Always yield to an angler who has a fish on the line:
ability to cast and fish through the pool. The angler below and above should reel in line and be
• Fish through the pool: Anglers should move downstream prepared to give the angler fighting the fish room to play
at a reasonable pace while fishing a pool or run to allow and land his/her catch.
upstream or waiting anglers an opportunity to fish the • Give others a chance after you have landed a fish: An
water (applies for shore and boat anglers alike). angler who lands a salmon or grilse should rotate to the
• Slow your boat: Reduce the wake from your boat by beginning if they wish to continue fishing a pool or run. An
slowing down and taking a wide berth when passing angler who loses a fish may return to his/her place in line.
anglers fishing from shore or in another boat.

Tips on releasing fish

• Consider using artificial lures and barbless hooks. • Avoid squeezing the fish. Use both hands to evenly support
• Retrieve your catch quickly. Use appropriate size tackle to the fish’s weight.
quickly land the fish or break off large fish. • Keep the fish in the water as much as possible.
• Release the fish immediately by gently placing it in • Cut the line and leave deeply embedded or swallowed
calm water. hooks in the fish.
• Keep your fingers out of the gills and eyes. • A fish that can be legally kept should not be released if
it is bleeding heavily. Its chance of surviving is very low.

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ERD Fish Stocking Program
Natural Resources and Energy Development’s Fish
Stocking Program aims to enhance recreational angling
opportunities for brook trout and landlocked salmon.
These species are stocked annually, when possible, to
a number of lakes throughout the province. Stocking
is carried out in the spring or fall, with fall stocked fish
generally ranging in size from 10 cm - 15 cm (4” - 6”) and
spring stocked fish from 15 cm - 25 cm (6” - 10”). For more
information, or a list of previous years’ stockings, please
visit our website: http://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/
en/departments/erd/natural_resources/content/
fish.html

Brook Trout Stocking 2019

County Lake/pond, number stocked (season stocked)
GloucesterBass River 3700 (f) Pabineau 2210 (f) Teagues 5280 (f)
Madawaska Baker 2000 (s) Unique 10125 (f)
Blind 860 (f) Estey 470 (f) First Bear 1170 (f) McKendrick 2250 (s)
Northumberland
North 650 (f) Second Bear 470 (f)
Belledune 1000 (s) Eightmile 3785 (f) Hailes Brook 500 (s) Hailes Brook 70* (f)
Head 270 (f) Indian 605 (f) Island 3360 (f) Lower Tetagouche 2810 (f)
Restigouche
McDougall 2110 (f) Middle Tetagouche 1405 (f) Murray 2215 (f) Popelogan 705 (f)
Tongue 640 (f) Upper Tetagouche 1660 (f) Gounamitz 2000 (f)
Saint John Fisher 1000 (s) Fisher 65* (f)
York Killarney 1000 (s) Killarney 70* (f)
* adult

Landlocked Salmon Stocking 2019

County Lake/ Pond, Amount stocked (season stocked)
Chamcook 600 (s) Digdeguash 725 (s) Gibson 40 (s)
Charlotte
Little Chamcook 80 (s) Utopia 2535 (f) Wheaton 190 (s)
Madawaska Baker 200* (s) Baker 20000** (f) Baker 200* (f)
York Oromocto 2530 (s)
* adult ** fry

ADIPOSE FIN (AD)

DNRED fish stocking program assessment
Before being stocked, a fin is clipped on each fish so
it can be distinguished from wild fish. If you catch a
brook trout or landlocked salmon with a fin clip please
add a note on your angler survey (see insert) indicating VENTRAL FINS (left or right)
which fin was clipped along with the length, date and location (waterbody) of your catch.
This information is important in helping us evaluate the Fish Stocking Program.
PLEASE REPORT YOUR CATCH!

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 Aquatic Invasive Species
Invasive species, both plants and animals, can decimate populations of native fish species, and negatively affect recreational
angling. Furthermore, invasive plants, such as Eurasian Water Milfoil, can form dense mats and make boat navigation difficult.

Be alert!
Eurasian water-milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum) has recently been discovered in the Saint John River system. This submersed
aquatic plant creates dense mats that interfere with recreational activity. It out-competes native plants which negatively
impacts our fish and wildlife. This invasive plant can spread when fragments cling to boats, motors and trailers and are
moved to new areas. Please do not pass through mats of vegetation and always follow the CLEAN DRAIN DRY method (see
inside front cover) when moving from one waterbody to another. (Note: Some water-milfoils are native to New Brunswick.)
Photo courtesy of Dr. Meghann Bruce

How to identify the intruder:

3 – 6 leaves per whorl (usually 4) • Feather-like leaves arranged in whorls of 3 to 6 around the
stem (4 leaves most common).
12 – 21 leaflet pairs per leaf • Whorls are openly spaced (1 cm or more) on long spaghetti-
like stems.
• Average 12 to 24 leaflet pairs per leaf.
• Tip of the plant will be reddish in colour and small reddish
flowers appear above the water surface in mid-summer.

Largemouth bass have been caught in the St. Croix River (Grand Falls flowage) and Saint John River (Meduxnekeag and
Mactaquac Arm). Anglers who catch a largemouth bass are encouraged to keep it and contact the nearest DNRED Office.
The presence of largemouth have a negative impact on existing fish species and their fisheries.
LARGEMOUTH BASS
Identification tips
Largemouth bass Smallmouth bass

1 Mouth terminates Mouth terminates inline with

behind the eye or slightly ahead of the eye

Separation between No separation between spiny

2 spiny and soft rays on and soft rays on dorsal fin
dorsal fin

3 Dark horizontal bar Dark vertical patches

SMALLMOUTH BASS

It is illegal to transfer fish or to stock waters without authorization!

What is the problem? What can you do?
Introduced species: • Do not stock or move fish. It is illegal to transfer or stock
• prey on resident fish species any fish without federal authorization.
• compete for food and space • Be aware of bait regulations. It is illegal to use live fish as
• disrupt natural ecosystems bait in most New Brunswick waters. Where use of live bait
• introduce diseases and parasites to native fish. is legal, use bait from the body of water you are fishing.
• Never release aquarium or pond fish into natural waters.
To report illegal fish stocking activity, please call 1-800-222-8477 or go online to www.crimenb.ca
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 Wild Atlantic Salmon need your help.
Right now, Atlantic salmon
need full protection and
anglers can be part of the
solution. The more salmon and
grilse that get to the spawning
beds, the better chance we
will have healthy runs and
an improved New Brunswick
economy in the future.

This is your resource…

don’t let poachers take what is yours!

REPORT POACHING to both DNRED Phone DNRED

and DFO on either large salmon or Bathurst  506-547-2080
grilse being killed. If activity is in Campbellton  506-789-2336
progress, immediate reporting by Doaktown  506-365-2001
cell phone is important. Edmundston  506-740-2040
Fredericton  506-453-2345
Gather evidence to support your Miramichi  506-627-4050
report. Note details of activity—
exact date, time and location. Take Note: These numbers are manned
photos and note car licence plate during regular business hours. For
number if possible. any other time, if poaching is in
progress, press “1” to connect to the
Mobile Communications Centre.
Be sure to ask a conservation/fishery
officer to phone you back.

Phone DFO
1-800-565-1633 and listen
for prompts taking you to
Conservation and Protection.

Detachment numbers are available at

http://oldsalmon3.ca/dfo-
enforcement.html

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 Fish NB Days
June 6-7, 2020 and February 13–15, 2021
Anglers may fish for all species without purchasing a licence. However, anglers wishing to retain landlocked salmon from
48 cm to 63 cm (fork length) require a licence with tags. Non-residents may fish without a guide or licence on these days.
All current bag limits, closures and other restrictions are still in effect on Fish NB Days. Access to private waters, Crown Reserve
waters and Crown Leases requires the appropriate licences and landowner’s permission.
Individuals whose angling privileges have been revoked cannot fish anywhere in the province, including on Fish NB Days.

MASTER ANGLER AWARD PROGRAM (Quick Facts)

Interested in being recognized as one of New Brunswick’s best fisherman?
Each year, the New Brunswick Wildlife Federation There is also a special category for fishing derbies.
rewards the person who catches the largest fish in Qualifying species are American eel, Atlantic salmon
twenty qualifying species with an award certificate, an (landlocked and sea run), brook trout, brown bullhead,
official Master Angler cap and an embroidered patch. brown trout, burbot, chain pickerel, chub, cunner, lake
All youth entrants not qualifying for a largest in spe- trout, muskellunge, rainbow trout, smallmouth bass,
cies award will receive an embroidered Master Angler splake, striped bass, sturgeon, sunfish, white perch and
participant patch. yellow perch.
Enter by mail or email by submitting an entry form accompanied by a side-view photo or digital image of your fish
alongside of a measuring device. For additional information and to receive or submit entry forms:
• write to New Brunswick Wildlife Federation, Attn: Master Angler – PO Box 549, Moncton NB E1C 8L9
• email to masterangler.nbwf@gmail.com
• visit www.nbmasterangler.ca
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Restigouche
Recreational Fishery Area
Boundary description: All lakes, rivers, and streams of the Restigouche River and tributaries
upstream of the J.C. Van Horne Bridge at Campbellton.
Attention anglers:
• Refer to “Exceptions and special regulations” listed • The Restigouche River main stem is primarily private or
below for water specific regulations. leased waters. Permission from the owner/lessee is required
• The angling season in the Restigouche RFA closes Sept 15 to angle on these waters.
on all inland waters not open to Atlantic salmon angling • The Little Main Restigouche River from the junction of the
or noted otherwise in the exceptions below. Kedgwick River upstream to, but not including, the pool
• Crown Reserve Waters are not open to fishing before or after at the mouth of Jardine Brook is restricted to Resident
the Crown Reserve season dates. (See exceptions below) anglers only.
TROUT Daily Minimum Size Limits (TL)
bag and Arctic char,
possession brown trout,
Season limit Brook trout rainbow trout Lake trout
Rivers, brooks and streams May 1 - Sept 15
5* 10 cm 15 cm 45 cm
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs May 15 - Sept 15
* No more than 2 lake trout

ATLANTIC SALMON Daily Daily hook and

Season bag limit release limit
Spring kelt TBD * 10 **
Refer to the table below
Bright salmon TBD * 4 **
* To be determined: Contact DFO for more information (see 3)
** Anglers must stop fishing for Atlantic salmon when the daily hook and release limit is met.
Artificial flies are required when angling for Atlantic salmon.

Atlantic salmon seasons — Includes all tributaries unless otherwise noted

Water Spring kelt Bright salmon
Gounamitz River N/A June 1 - Sept 30
Kedgwick River N/A June 1 - Sept 30
Little Main Restigouche River, upstream to Cedar Brook May 1 - 31 June 1 - Sept 30
Main Restigouche boundary waters Apr 15 - May 31 June 1 - Sept 30
Main Restigouche non-boundary waters May 1 - 31 June 1 - Sept 30
North Kedgwick River N/A June 1 - Sept 30
Northwest Upsalquitch River N/A June 1 - Sept 30
Patapedia River N/A June 1 - Sept 30
Southeast Upsalquitch River N/A June 1 - Sept 30
Upsalquitch River N/A June 1 - Sept 30

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 NON-SPORT Season Daily bag and Size Limits (TL)
FISH* possession
Non-Tidal Tidal limit Minimum Maximum
Burbot Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 10 10 cm 100 cm
Eel Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 10 53 cm N/A
Gaspereau Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 20 N/A N/A
Dip net: Closed after May 31 Dip net: Apr 1 - May 31
Rainbow smelt 60 N/A N/A
Angling: Closed after Sept 30 Angling: Aug 1 - May 31
Shad Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 5 N/A N/A
At the time of printing, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Striped bass
had not decided on the quota and season for striped bass
Whitefish Closed after Sept 15 Opens with sport fish season 8 10 cm 70 cm
Closed after Sept 15
White perch Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 25 10 cm 50 cm
Yellow perch Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 100 10 cm 50 cm
* No bag or length restrictions exist for any other non-sport fish found in this RFA.

Exceptions and special regulations — excludes all tributaries unless noted otherwise
Note: All fly fishing waters are restricted to angling with an artificial fly only.
Waterbody Stretch Exception
No fishing for striped bass from 2 hours after sunset
to 2 hours before sunrise
All tidal waters limits of inland tidal waters
Non-offset barbless circle hook is mandatory when fishing
for striped bass with bait from May 1 to Sept 30
Brook trout minimum
entire waterbody
size limit (TL): 25 cm
Gounamitz River
Fly fishing only
upstream to the junction of the North and West Branches
beginning July 1
Jardine Brook, from its junction with the Little Main Restigouche upstream to the Fly fishing only
Restigouche County Restigouche-Victoria county boundary line beginning July 1
Jardine Brook, from the Restigouche-Victoria county boundary line upstream to Fly fishing only
Victoria County the CN railway bridge beginning Aug 1
Fly fishing only
Kedgwick River including North and South Branches
beginning May 1
from its junction with the Main Restigouche River (a line
Little Main Fly fishing only
drawn from grid reference 613248 5279890 to grid reference
Restigouche River beginning May 15
613337 5279856) upstream to Cedar Brook
Fly fishing only
Northwest downstream of Nine Mile Brook (grid reference 664850 5275150)
beginning May 1
Upsalquitch River
upstream of Nine Mile Brook (grid reference 664850 5275150) Closed to angling
Patapedia River Fly fishing only
entire waterbody
(Crown Reserve waters) beginning June 1
upstream from the junction of the Kedgwick River and the Little Trout daily bag limit
Restigouche drainage
Main Restigouche, including all tributaries beginning Sept 1: 0
Fly fishing only
Restigouche River from the Kedgwick River downstream to the Patapedia River
beginning May 15

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Waterbody Stretch Exception
Fly fishing only
from the Patapedia River downstream to the Matapedia CN Railway beginning April 15
bridge 5 trout daily bag limit
in effect until Sept 30
from the Matapedia CN Railway bridge downstream to a line Fly fishing only
between Copeland Brook (NB) and Ruisseau du Moulin (QC) beginning May 15
Restigouche River 5 trout daily bag limit
from the Matapedia CN Railway bridge downstream to the J.C. Van
(continued) in effect from April 15
Horne Bridge
until Oct 31
upstream of a line drawn between Copeland Brook (NB) and
Smelt season closed
Ruisseau du Moulin (QC)
Open to angling
Devil’s Half Acre, Three Sisters, and Red Bank Crown Reserve without a
stretches Crown Reserve licence
before June 1
South Branch Trout minimum size
entire waterbody
Kedgwick River limit (TL): 25 cm
upstream to the first unnamed pool (grid reference 680703 Fly fishing only
5279878) above Boar’s Head pool beginning May 1
Southeast
Upsalquitch River from and including the first unnamed pool (grid reference
680703 5279878) above Boar’s Head pool upstream to Simpson’s Closed to angling
Field Falls
Fly fishing only
Upsalquitch River entire waterbody
beginning May 1

DFO Atlantic salmon and striped bass tagging programs

Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) with many partners regularly tag fish in experiments to determine fish behaviour,
movements, growth and fishing catch rates. The recovery of tagged fish and the success of these tagging
campaigns rely on the collaboration of recreational anglers and the fishing industry.
Atlantic salmon: If you catch an Atlantic salmon with a DFO tag, please remove the tag and send it,
along with the date and location of capture, to the address on the back of the tag:
Science Branch, Department of Fisheries and Oceans: PO 5030, Moncton NB  E1C 9B6
You can also send the information and a photo of the tag by email to Fishtag@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Be sure to include your name, address and phone number/email for contact purposes and to receive
information on your fish. Anglers who return tags will have their names entered in the North Atlantic
Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO) tag return incentive draw. Each year, a grand prize of
US$2,500 is awarded as well as a US$1,500 prize for the North American area.
Striped bass: If you catch a Striped Bass with a DFO tag, please remove the tag and send it, along with
the date and location of capture, to the address on the back of the tag:
Science Branch, Department of Fisheries and Oceans: PO 5030, Moncton NB  E1C 9B6
You can also send the information and a photo of the tag by email to Fishtag@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Be sure to include your name, address and phone number/email for contact purposes.

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Chaleur
Recreational Fishery Area
Boundary description: All lakes, rivers, and streams draining into the Bay of Chaleur seaward
of the J.C. Van Horne Bridge at Campbellton and all waters draining into the Gulf of St. Lawrence
north of Tabusintac Bay.
Attention anglers:
• Refer to “Exceptions and special regulations” listed landlocked salmon angling or noted otherwise in the
below for water specific regulations. exceptions below.
• Crown Reserve Waters are not open to fishing before or • Landlocked salmon angling is closed in all waters other
after the Crown Reserve season dates. than those listed in the “Landlocked Salmon” table below.
• The angling season in the Chaleur RFA closes Sept 15 on
all inland waters not open to Atlantic salmon angling,
TROUT Minimum Size Limits (TL)
Arctic char,
Daily bag and brown trout,
Season possession limit Brook trout rainbow trout
Rivers, brooks and streams May 1 - Sept 15
5 10 cm 15 cm
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs May 15 - Sept 15

LANDLOCKED SALMON* Daily bag and Size Limits (FL)

Season possession limit Minimum Maximum
Middle Tetagouche Lake
May 15 - Sept 30 2* 35 cm 63 cm
Upper Tetagouche Lake
* Any landlocked salmon from 48 cm to 63 cm FL requires an Atlantic salmon tag if it is retained.
ATLANTIC SALMON Daily Daily hook and
Season bag limit release limit
Spring kelt TBD * 10 **
Refer to the table below
Bright salmon TBD * 4 **
* To be determined: Contact DFO for more information (see page 3)
** Anglers must stop fishing for Atlantic salmon when the daily hook and release limit is met.
Artificial flies are required when angling for Atlantic salmon.

Atlantic salmon seasons — Includes all tributaries unless otherwise noted

Water Spring kelt Bright salmon
Bass River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 22
Benjamin River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 22
Caraquet River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 15
Charlo River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 22
Eel River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 22
Jacquet River, upstream of Halfway Pool N/A June 1 - Oct 15
Jacquet River, from and including Halfway Pool downstream to mouth Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 22
Little River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 15

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Water Spring kelt Bright salmon
Little Tracadie River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 15
Middle River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 22
Millstream River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 22
Nepisiguit River, from Nepisiguit Falls downstream to mouth N/A June 1 - Oct 22
Nigadoo River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 22
Pokemouche River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 15
South Caraquet River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 29
Tetagouche River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 22
Big Tracadie River, downstream of Lord & Foy Brook Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 29
Big Tracadie River, upstream of Lord & Foy Brook N/A June 1 - Oct 15

NON-SPORT Season Daily bag and Size Limits (TL)

FISH* possession
Non-Tidal Tidal limit Minimum Maximum
Burbot Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 10 10 cm 100 cm
Eel Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 10 53 cm N/A
Gaspereau Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 20 N/A N/A
Dip net: Dip net: Apr 1 - May 31
Closed after May 31
Rainbow smelt 60 N/A N/A
Angling: Angling: Aug 1 - May 31
Closed after Sept 30
Shad Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 5 N/A N/A
At the time of printing, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Striped bass
had not decided on the quota and season for striped bass
Whitefish Closed after Sept 15 Opens with sport fish season 8 10 cm 70 cm
Closed after Sept 15
White perch Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 25 10 cm 50 cm
Yellow perch Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 100 10 cm 50 cm
* No bag or length restrictions exist for any other non-sport fish found in this RFA.

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Exceptions and special regulations — excludes all tributaries unless noted otherwise
Note: All fly fishing waters are restricted to angling with an artificial fly only.

Waterbody Stretch Exception

No fishing for striped bass from 2 hours after sunset
to 2 hours before sunrise
All Tidal waters Limits of inland tidal waters
Non-offset barbless circle hook is mandatory when fishing
for striped bass with bait from May 1 to Sept 30
Fly fishing only
upstream of a line drawn from 47°27’46.2”N 64°56’01.9”W to
Big Tracadie River before May 1 and
47°27’25.5”N 64°55’23.7”W
after Sept 15
Fly fishing only
upstream of a line drawn from 47°28’30.2”N 64°55’42.2”W to
Comeau River before May 1 and
47°28’26.5”N 64°55’50.5”W
after Sept 15
from the Route 134 (old Route 11) bridge upstream to the head of Fly fishing only
Jacquet River
Kettle Hole Pool beginning July 1
Fly fishing only
upstream of a line drawn from 47°27’46.2”N 64°56’01.9”W to
Leech River before May 1 and
47°27’25.5”N 64°55’23.7”W
after Sept 15
Fly fishing only
upstream of the Route 11 Bridge (47°31’41.3”N 64°56’02.7”W to
Little Tracadie River before May 1 and
47°31’52.5”N 64°56’00.3”W)
after Sept 15
from its junction with the Big South Nepisiguit downstream to, but
Closed to angling
not including, White Birch Pool
from, but not including, Elbow Pool downstream to Indian Falls
Closed to angling
Brook
Nepisiguit River
from Nepisiguit Falls downstream to the Route 11 bridge at Fly fishing only
Bathurst beginning June 1
from the head of Pabineau Falls pool downstream 45 m Closed to angling
within 100 m of the Nepisiguit counting fence Closed to angling
entire waterbody Trout daily bag limit: 0
Nepisiguit
Nepisiguit Lakes thoroughfares connecting the chain of four lakes Closed prior to May 15
(Bathurst) Lake
All brooks flowing into Nepisiguit Lakes, Northumberland County Closed to angling
upstream from Route 134 bridge to a line drawn from
Fly fishing only
Nigadoo River 47°44’38.59”N 65°53’24.22”W to 47°44’38.55”N 65°53’23.16”W,
beginning July 15
including Haché Pool
Fly fishing only
Pokemouche River upstream of Route 113 Bridge before May 1 and
after Sept 15
Fly fishing only
upstream of a line drawn from 47°27’46.2”N 64°56’01.9”W to
Portage River before May 1 and
47°27’25.5”N 64°55’23.7”W
after Sept 15
Southwest Fly fishing only
from the Route 11 bridge upstream to Innishannon Brook
Caraquet River beginning July 15

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Miramichi
Recreational Fishery Area
Boundary description: All lakes, rivers, and streams draining into Tabusintac Bay and all waters
draining into Miramichi Bay north of Point Escuminac.
Attention anglers:
• Refer to “Exceptions and special regulations” listed landlocked salmon angling or noted otherwise in the
below for water specific regulations. exceptions below.
• Crown Reserve Waters are not open to fishing before or after • Some stretches on the Miramichi River are private or leased
the Crown Reserve season dates. (See exceptions below). waters. Permission from the owner/lessee is required to
• The angling season in the Miramichi RFA closes Sept 15 angle on these waters.
on all inland waters not open to Atlantic salmon angling,
TROUT Minimum Size Limits (TL)
Arctic char,
Daily bag and brown trout,
Season possession limit Brook trout rainbow trout
Rivers, brooks and streams May 1 - Sept 15 5* of which only
10 cm 15 cm
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs May 15 - Sept 15 2 over 30 cm
* No more than 2 lake trout
ATLANTIC SALMON Daily Daily hook and
Season bag limit release limit
Spring kelt TBD * 10 **
Refer to the table below
Bright salmon TBD * 4 **
* To be determined: Contact DFO for more information (see page 3)
** Anglers must stop fishing for Atlantic salmon when the daily hook and release limit is met.
Artificial flies are required when angling for Atlantic salmon.

Atlantic salmon seasons — Includes all tributaries unless otherwise noted

Water Spring kelt Bright salmon
Bartholomew River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 15
Bartibog River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 29
Bay du Vin River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 15
Big Sevogle River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 15
Black River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 15
Burnt Church River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 29
Cains River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 15
Clearwater Brook, downstream of the Northeast Branch Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Sept 30
Clearwater Brook, upstream of the Northeast Branch Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Sept 15
Dungarvon River, downstream of the Furlong Bridge Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 15
Dungarvon River, upstream of the Furlong Bridge Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Sept 15
Little Southwest Miramichi River, upstream of Cleland’s Pool Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Sept 15

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Water Spring kelt Bright salmon
Little Southwest Miramichi River, downstream of and including Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct.15
Cleland’s Pool
Main Southwest Miramichi River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 15
Main Southwest Miramichi River tributaries downstream of Cains River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 15
not described in this table
Main Southwest Miramichi River tributaries upstream of Cains River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Sept 15
not described in this table
Napan River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 15
North Branch Big Sevogle River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Sept 15
North Branch Renous River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Sept 15
North Branch Main Southwest Miramichi River, downstream of Bridge Pool Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Sept 15
Northwest Miramichi River, from and including Little River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 15
downstream to the Red Bank bridge on Route 425
Northwest Miramichi River, upstream of Little River N/A June 10 - Sept 15
Renous River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 15
Rocky Brook Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Aug. 31
South Branch Big Sevogle River Apr 15 - May 15 June 10 - Sept 15
South Branch Main Southwest Miramichi River, from the forks Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Sept 15
upstream to the footbridge behind the Juniper Lumber mill (grid
reference 36805650)
South Branch of the Northwest Miramichi River N/A June 10 - Aug. 31
South Branch Renous River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Sept 15
Tabusintac River Apr 15 - May 15 May 16 - Oct 29

NON-SPORT Season Daily bag and Size Limits (TL)

FISH* possession
Non-Tidal Tidal limit Minimum Maximum
Burbot Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 10 10 cm 100 cm
Eel Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 10 53 cm N/A
Gaspereau Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 20 N/A N/A
Dip net:
Dip net: Apr 1 - May 31
Closed after May 31
Rainbow smelt 60 N/A N/A
Angling:
Angling: Aug 1 - May 31
Closed after Sept 30
Shad Open sport fish season Jan 1 to Dec 31 5 N/A N/A
At the time of printing, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Striped bass
had not decided on the quota and season for striped bass
Whitefish Closed after Sept 15 Opens with sport fish season 8 10 cm 70 cm
Closed after Sept 15
White perch Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 25 10 cm 50 cm
Yellow perch Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 100 10 cm 50 cm
* No bag or length restrictions exist for any other non-sport fish found in this RFA.

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Exceptions and special regulations — excludes all tributaries unless noted otherwise
Note: All fly fishing waters are restricted to angling with an artificial fly only.

Waterbody Stretch Exception

No fishing for striped bass from 2 hours after sunset
All Tidal waters limits of inland tidal waters
to 2 hours before sunrise
Trout daily bag limit
entire waterbody
beginning July 1: 0
Fly fishing only:
from its confluence with the Main Southwest Miramichi River
flies must be barbless
Bartholomew River upstream to the Route 8 bridge
prior to May 16
Fly fishing only
from the Route 8 bridge upstream to Ledbetters Brook before May 16
and after May 31
Fly fishing only
before May 1
from the Route 11 bridge upstream to the junction with the South
Bartibog River and after Sept 15:
Branch and Middle Branch
flies must be barbless
prior to May 16
from the mouth upstream to the junction of the North and South
Beadle Brook Fly fishing only
Branches
Fly fishing only
before May 16
Big Sevogle River entire waterbody and after May 31:
flies must be barbless
prior to May 16
Burnthill Brook entire waterbody Fly fishing only
Fly fishing only:
downstream of Beaver Brook flies must be barbless
prior to May 16
Open to angling
Cains River from the mouth of Lower Otter Brook downstream to the river ford without a
located approximately 750 m above the Hopewell Lodge Crown Reserve licence
after Sept 1
above the Route 123 bridge, including the North Branch, upstream
Trout daily bag limit: 0
to the junction of Beaver Brook
Clearwater Brook entire waterbody Fly fishing only
from 100 m below the DNRED salmon protection barrier upstream
Closed to angling
to its source, including all tributaries
Fly fishing only
Dungarvon River before May 16
from 100 m below the DNRED salmon protection barrier
and after May 31:
downstream to the Renous River
flies must be barbless
prior to May 16
Fifteen Mile Brook entire waterbody Fly fishing only
First and Second Lakes Northesk Parish, Northumberland County Closed to angling

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Waterbody Stretch Exception
all waters from 25 m downstream to 25 m upstream of the
Little Bartibog River Closed to angling
Russellville bridge
Fly fishing only:
entire waterbody flies must be barbless
Little Southwest prior to May 16
Miramichi River
from Big Rock Pool upstream, including the East and West Trout daily bag limit
Branches, not including tributaries beginning July 1: 0
entire waterbody Fly fishing only
Lower North Branch of
including tributaries but excluding lakes Trout daily bag limit: 0
the Little Southwest
Miramichi River from and including Rocky Rapids Pool upstream to its source, Closed before July 1 and
including all tributaries after Sept 15
upstream from a line drawn at the mouth of Doyles Brook from
grid reference 751539 5194066 to grid reference 751553 5193718, Fly fishing only:
Northumberland County, to the junction of the North Branch flies must be barbless
Southwest Miramichi River and South Branch Southwest Miramichi prior to May 16
River, Carleton County
Main Southwest from a point 300 m upstream from the Quarryville bridge, to a
Closed to angling
Miramichi River point 300 m downstream from said bridge, including Indiantown
after June 30
Brook from its junction upstream to Route 108
from a square drawn 100 m upstream, downstream and off shore
from the mouth of Wilson Brook, as well as the waters of Wilson Closed to angling
Brook upstream 100 m from its junction with the Main Southwest after June 30
Miramichi River (an area known locally as the Bear Den)
Anglers are restricted to the following gear types:
from Centennial Bridge 1) unbaited single barbless hook;
upstream to Doyle’s Brook on 2) unbaited lure or spinner with a single barbless hook;
the Southwest Miramichi River
Miramichi River 3) single barbless artificial fly;
and to the Red Bank/Sunny
Corner Bridge on the Northwest 4) baited or unbaited non-offset circle hook;
Miramichi River 5) baited or unbaited lure or spinner with a non-offset
circle hook
McKiel Brook entire waterbody Fly fishing only
Fly fishing only
before May 16 and
North Branch
entire waterbody after May 31:
Renous River
flies must be barbless
prior to May 16
Fly fishing only
North Branch Big
entire waterbody before May 16 and
Sevogle River
after May 31
North Branch including all tributaries Fly fishing only
Southwest
Miramichi River upstream from the Bridge Pool to its source Closed after June 30

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Waterbody Stretch Exception
from a point 200 m above the South Branch of the Northwest
Closed to angling
Miramichi River upstream to its source, including all tributaries
from a point 200 m above the South Branch of the Northwest Fly fishing only:
Miramichi River, downstream to the Red Bank/Sunny Corner flies must be barbless
Northwest highway bridge prior to May 16
Miramichi River from 100 m upstream to 100 m downstream from the mouth
of Sutherland Brook, as well as the waters of Sutherland Brook Closed after June 30
downstream of the Route 420 bridge
within 100 m of the Route 430 bridge, locally known as Miners
Closed to angling
Bridge
entire waterbody Fly fishing only
upstream from the junction of Lizard Brook Closed to angling
North Pole Stream
Closed before July 1 and
downstream from the junction of Lizard Brook
after Sept 15
Fly fishing only
before May 16
upstream of the Route 8 bridge and after May 31:
flies must be barbless
Renous River prior to May 16
Fly fishing only:
downstream of the Route 8 bridge flies must be barbless
prior to May 16
Rocky Brook entire waterbody Fly fishing only
South Branch Fly fishing only:
Southwest downstream of the Route 107 bridge at Foreston flies must be barbless
Miramichi River prior to May 16
Fly fishing only
South Branch
downstream of Route 108 before May 16
Renous River
and after May 31
Fly fishing only
South Branch Big
entire waterbody before May 16
Sevogle River
and after May 31
downstream from a point 90 m above the Miramichi Salmonid
Stewart Brook Closed to angling
Enhancement Centre water supply dam
upstream from the Route 11 bridge to Stilson Brook (a line drawn Fly fishing only after
from grid reference 339874 5244550 to 339870 5244733) Sept 15
Fly fishing only before
upstream from Stilson Brook to Becks Brook (a line drawn from grid
May 16 and after
reference 339874 5244550 to 339870 5244733 upstream to a line
Sept 15: flies must be
Tabusintac River drawn from grid reference 336040 5245334 to 336026 5245205)
barbless prior to May 16
Fly fishing only before
upstream from Becks Brook to it source, including tributaries
May 16 and after
(upstream of a line drawn from grid reference 336040 5245334 to
May 31: flies must be
336026 5245205)
barbless prior to May 16
West Brook downstream of the CN railway crossing Fly fishing only

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Southeast
Recreational Fishery Area
Boundary description: All lakes, rivers, and streams draining into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and
Northumberland Strait south of Point Escuminac to the New Brunswick/ Nova Scotia border.
Attention anglers:
• Refer to “Exceptions and special regulations” listed • The angling season in the Southeast RFA closes Sept 15
below for water specific regulations. on all inland waters.
• There is no open season for Atlantic salmon.
TROUT Minimum Size Limits (TL)
Daily bag and Brown trout,
Season possession limit Brook trout rainbow trout
Rivers, brooks and streams Apr 15 - Sept 15
5 10 cm 15 cm
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs May 1 - Sept 15

NON-SPORT Season Daily bag and Size Limits (TL)

FISH* possession
Non-Tidal Tidal limit Minimum Maximum
Burbot Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 10 10 cm 100 cm
Eel Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 10 53 cm N/A
Gaspereau Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 20 N/A N/A
Dip net: Dip net: Apr 1 - May 31
Closed after May 31
Rainbow smelt 60 N/A N/A
Angling: Angling: Aug 1 - May 31
Closed after Sept 30
Shad Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 5 N/A N/A
At the time of printing, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Striped bass
had not decided on the quota and season for striped bass
Whitefish Closed after Sept 15 Opens with sport fish season 8 10 cm 70 cm
Closed after Sept 15
White perch Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 25 10 cm 50 cm
Yellow perch Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 100 10 cm 50 cm
* No bag or length restrictions exist for any other non-sport fish found in this RFA.

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Exceptions and special regulations — excludes all tributaries unless noted otherwise
Note: All fly fishing waters are restricted to angling with an artificial fly only.
Waterbody Stretch Exception
No fishing for striped bass from 2 hours after sunset
to 2 hours before sunrise
All Tidal waters limits of inland tidal waters
Non-offset barbless circle hook is mandatory when fishing
for striped bass with bait from May 1 to Sept 30
from the highway bridge at Coates Mills upstream to the St. Paul Fly fishing only
Bouctouche River
Crossroads bridge beginning July 15
Trout bag limit
Hudson Brook including all tributaries (Richibucto watershed)
after June 14: 0
Northwest Branch Trout bag limit
including all tributaries
Cocagne River after June 14: 0
South Branch Trout bag limit
including all tributaries
Bouctouche River after June 14: 0
South Branch from the lower most road bridge (grid reference 53505525) Trout bag limit
St. Nicholas River upstream to its source, including all tributaries after June 14: 0
Trout bag limit
Trout Brook including all tributaries (Kouchibouguacis watershed)
after June 14: 0
Trout bag limit
Weisner Brook including all tributaries (Shediac watershed)
after June 14: 0

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Inner Bay of Fundy
Recreational Fishery Area
Boundary description: All lakes, rivers, and streams draining into the Bay of Fundy eastward of
the Saint John harbor bridge to the provincial border between New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Attention anglers:
• Refer to “Exceptions and special regulations” listed • There is no open season for Atlantic salmon.
below for water specific regulations. • Landlocked salmon angling is closed in all waters other
• The angling season in the Inner Bay of Fundy RFA closes than those listed in the “Landlocked Salmon” table below.
Sept 15 on all inland waters not open to landlocked
salmon angling.
TROUT Minimum Size Limits (TL)
Arctic char,
Daily bag and brown trout,
Season possession limit Brook trout rainbow trout
Rivers, brooks and streams Apr 15 - Sept 15
5* 10 cm 15 cm
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs May 1 - Sept 15
* No more than two lake trout and/or two brown trout
LANDLOCKED SALMON* Daily bag and Size Limits (FL)
Season possession limit Minimum Maximum
Ratcliff Brook Apr 15 - Sept 30 2
Loch Lomond Reservoir; Second Lake May 1 - Sept 30 2a
35 cm 63 cm
Robertson Lake; Third Lake ; Taylor
May 1 - Sept 30 2
Lake; McBrien Lake; Otter Lake
* Any landlocked salmon from 48 cm to 63 cm FL requires an Atlantic salmon tag if it is retained.
a Any combination of landlocked salmon or brown trout

SMALLMOUTH BASS Daily bag and Size Limits (TL)

(General) Season possession limit Minimum Maximum
Rivers, brooks and streams Apr 15 - Sept 15
5 10 cm 60 cm
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs May 1 - Sept 15

NON-SPORT Season Daily bag and Size Limits (TL)

FISH* possession
Non-Tidal Tidal limit Minimum Maximum
Burbot Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 10 10 cm 100 cm
Chain pickerel Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 10 10 cm 100 cm
Eel Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 10 35 cm N/A
Gaspereau Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 20 N/A N/A
Dip net:
Dip net: Apr 1 - May 31
Closed after May 31
Rainbow smelt 60 N/A N/A
Angling:
Angling: Aug 1 - May 31
Closed after Sept 30

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 NON-SPORT Season Daily bag and Size Limits (TL)
FISH* possession
Non-Tidal Tidal limit Minimum Maximum
Shad Open sport fish season Jan 1 to Dec 31 5 N/A N/A
Striped bass Closed Jan 1 to Dec 29 1 68 cm 150 cm
Sturgeon May only be angled by artificial fly or baited barbless hook with a single point
Closed June 1 - 30 Closed June 1 - 30 unlimited 130 cm N/A
Whitefish Closed after Sept 15 Opens with sport fish season 8 10 cm 70 cm
Closed after Sept 15
White perch Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 25 10 cm 50 cm
Yellow perch Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 100 10 cm 50 cm
* No bag or length restrictions exist for any other non-sport fish found in this RFA.

Exceptions and special regulations — excludes all tributaries unless noted otherwise
Note: All fly fishing waters are restricted to angling with an artificial fly only.

Waterbody Stretch Exception

Fly fishing only
Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook
beginning June 15
Saint John County, from a point 100 m upstream from the public Fly fishing only
Black River
wharf (in the estuary) to Ritchie River beginning July 15
Combined bag limit for
landlocked salmon and
Loch Lomond brown trout: 2
entire waterbody
Reservoir
Brown trout minimum
size limit (TL): 35cm
Combined bag limit for
landlocked salmon and
Second Lake entire waterbody brown trout: 2
Brown trout minimum
size limit (TL): 35cm
Trout season closed
prior to May 15
and its tributaries upstream from the flood gate at Harvey Bank, Daily bag limit for trout:
Shepody River
except McFadden Lake, Fenton and Alcorn ponds 5 only one of which
can be greater than
30 cm (TL)
Fly fishing only
Upper Salmon River upstream from the abutment above the mill dam in Alma
beginning July 15

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Lower Saint John
Recreational Fishery Area
Boundary description: All lakes, rivers, and streams of the Saint John River drainage and
tributaries downstream from the Covered Bridge at Hartland to the Saint John Harbour Bridge.
Attention anglers:
• Refer to “Exceptions and special regulations” listed managed waters, 2) waters open to landlocked salmon
below for water specific regulations. angling.
• The angling season in the Lower Saint John RFA closes • There is no open season for Atlantic salmon.
Sept 15 on all inland waters except: 1) smallmouth bass • Landlocked salmon angling is closed in all waters other
than those listed in the “Landlocked Salmon” table below.
TROUT Daily Minimum Size Limits (TL)
bag and
possession Brown trout,
Season limit Brook trout rainbow trout Lake trout
Rivers, brooks and streams Apr 15 - Sept 15
5* 10 cm 15 cm 45 cm
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs May 1 - Sept 15
* No more than two lake trout and/or two brown trout
LANDLOCKED SALMON* Size Limits (FL)
Daily bag and
Season possession limit Minimum Maximum
Newcastle Creek Apr 15 - Sept 30
Grand, Oromocto, Second Eel and May 1 - Sept 30 2 35 cm < 63 cm
Yoho lakes
* Any landlocked salmon from 48 cm to 63 cm FL requires an Atlantic salmon tag if it is retained.
SMALLMOUTH BASS* Size Limits (TL)
Daily bag and
(General)
Season possession limit Minimum Maximum
Rivers, brooks and streams Apr 15 - Sept 15
5 10 cm 60 cm
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs May 1 - Sept 15
Exceptions:
Hammond River, from the bridge in French
Village upstream to McGonagle Brook
Kennebecasis River, from the bridge on
Bloomfield Station Road upstream to the road
bridge at McCully station (grid reference 1173
7051) Apr 15 - Oct 15 5 10 cm 60 cm
Keswick River, from Route 105 upstream to the
CN railway bridge at Barton
Nashwaak River, from the Durham Bridge
upstream to the East Branch Nashwaak River
* See exceptions for smallmouth bass managed waters below.
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SMALLMOUTH BASS Daily
(Managed Waters) Size Limits (TL)
bag and
possession
Season limit Minimum Maximum
Lakes:
• Brown Lake
• Ludgate Lake May 1 - June 30 0
• Cassidy Lake
• Oromocto Lake
• Darlings Lake
• Second Eel Lake July 1 - Sept 15 2 30 cm 60 cm
• Davidson Lake
• Waltons Lake
• First Eel Lake
• Yoho Lake Sept 16 - Oct 15 0
• Lake George
Non-tidal portions of the following rivers, brooks and streams:
• Eel River, downstream of First Eel Lake
• Hammond River, downstream of the bridge in
French Village (closed before May 1) Apr 15 - June 30 0
• Kennebecasis River, downstream of the
Bloomfield Station bridge
• Keswick River, downstream of Route 105
• Meduxnekeag River, downstream of the railway
bridge (1.3 km upstream of Route 2)
• Nashwaak River, downstream of the Durham July 1 - Sept 15 2
Bridge
• Nackawic Stream, downstream of Route 595
30 cm 60 cm
• Nashwaaksis Stream, downstream of Sunset Drive
• Nerepis River, downstream of the Brittain Road
bridge
• Oromocto River, including the North Branch and
South Branch Oromocto River downstream of
Route 101 Sept 16 - Oct 15 0
• Pokiok Stream, downstream of Route 2
• Saint John River, from the covered bridge in
Hartland to the power line crossing 360 m
downstream
• Shogomoc Stream, downstream of Route 2
Tidal portions of the following:
Apr 15 - June 30 0
Saint John River and all tributaries downstream of
July 1 - Sept 15 2 30 cm 60 cm
the Mactaquac Dam
Sept 16 - Nov 30 0
Exceptions:
Meduxnekeag River, upstream of the railway Apr 15 - June 30 0
bridge (1.3 km upstream of Route 2) to the North 30 cm 60 cm
Branch Meduxnekeag River July 1 - Sept 15 2
Mactaquac Lake, including Mactaquac Arm, Longs May 1 - June 30 0
Creek Arm and Kellys Creek Basin July 1 - Sept 15 2 30 cm 60 cm
Sept 16 - Nov 30 0
Saint John River, from the power lines crossing the Apr 15 - June 30 0
river 360 m below the covered bridge in Hartland
July 1 - Sept 15 2 30 cm 60 cm
downstream to the Route 585 highway bridge in
Grafton, excluding tributaries Sept 16 - Nov 30 0

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 NON-SPORT Season Daily bag and Size Limits (TL)
FISH* possession
Non-Tidal Tidal limit Minimum Maximum
Burbot Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 10 10 cm 100 cm
Chain pickerel Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 10 10 cm 100 cm
Eel Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 10 35 cm N/A
Gaspereau Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 20 N/A N/A
Muskellunge Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 5 10 cm 170 cm
Dip net:
Dip net: Apr 1 - May 31
Closed after May 31
Rainbow smelt 60 N/A N/A
Angling:
Angling: Aug 1 - May 31
Closed after Sept 30
Shad Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 5 N/A N/A
Striped bass Closed after Oct 15 Jan 1 - Dec 29 1 68 cm 150 cm
May only be angled by artificial fly or baited barbless hook with a single point
Sturgeon
Closed June 1 - June 30 Closed June 1 - June 30 unlimited 130 cm N/A
Whitefish Closed after Sept 15 Opens with sport fish season 8 10 cm 70 cm
Closed after Sept 15
White perch Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 25 10 cm 50 cm
Yellow perch Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 100 10 cm 50 cm
* No bag or length restrictions exist for any other non-sport fish found in this RFA.

Exceptions and special regulations — excludes all tributaries unless noted otherwise
Note: All fly fishing waters are restricted to angling with an artificial fly only.
Waterbody Stretch Exception
from the CN Railway Bridge at Nauwigewauk upstream to Fly fishing only
McGonagle Brook beginning July 15
Hammond River
from CN Railway Bridge at Nauwigewauk upstream to the bridge in
Closed prior to May 1
French Village
from the bridge on the Bloomfield Station road upstream to the Fly fishing only
bridge at Goshen beginning July 1
Trout daily bag limit: 0
Kennebecasis River Artificial lures
from the road bridge at McCully Station (grid reference 11737051) and flies only from
upstream to Ketchums Brook Apr 15 - June 30
Fly fishing only
beginning July 1
from the Route 105 bridge upstream to the CN railway bridge at Fly fishing only
Keswick River
Barton beginning July 1
Trout daily bag limit: 5
(may include only
Meduxnekeag River not including North and South branches 1 brook trout over
25 cm and 1 brown
trout over 35 cm)

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Waterbody Stretch Exception
from the old bridge abutments located 160 m upstream of the
Unbaited lures and
bridge crossing in Belleville to the junction of the North and South
Meduxnekeag River flies only
Branches
(continued)
Fly fishing only
North and South Branches
Trout daily bag limit: 0
Closed to angling
Big Basin Pool (grid reference 4962899)
after June 15
from the Highway 107 Bridge in Nashwaak Bridge, downstream to
a straight line drawn across the river from a point on the left side of
the river (46° 14’ 17.68” N, 66° 36’ 45.31” W) to a point on the right Closed to angling
side of the river (46° 14’ 17.47” N, 66° 36’ 41.44” W) including the after June 15
Nashwaak River waters of Young’s Brook (McKenzie Brook) downstream from the
Sentinel Trail bridge crossing
from a point 150 m downstream of Porters Brook to a point 30 m Closed to angling
upstream of Porters Brook after June 15
upstream from the highway bridge at Penniac to the East Branch Fly fishing only
Nashwaak River beginning July 1
from the Hammond River upstream to the Stock Farm Road Trout daily bag limit: 0
Palmer Brook Closed to angling
from the Hammond River upstream 200 m
after June 30
from the highway bridge at Grafton upstream to the railway bridge Closed to angling
at Upper Woodstock after June 30
Saint John River from the Mactaquac dam downstream to a line drawn across the
river from the mouth of Springhill Brook (Hartt Island Campground)
Closed to angling
to the western Fredericton city limit on the north side of the river
(near Clements Drive and Carlisle Road)

Our turtle populations are in decline

IF YOU REALIZE YOU HAVE HOOKED A TURTLE WHILE ANGLING:
1. Reel it in slowly and gently to prevent the hook from digging in deeper.
2. Never cut your line. A hook left embedded in a turtle could lead to its death.
3. Use a net or hold the back end of the turtle’s shell to lift it out of the water. (Don’t
lift by the line.)
4. Be cautious. Turtles may bite to protect themselves, especially when feeling pain
from being hooked. Be extra careful with snapping turtles, they can swing their
heads back and have a powerful bite.
5. Identify how the hook is embedded. If it can be removed easily, then do so and
release the turtle.
6. If the hook is difficult to remove, caught in the mouth, or swallowed, medical care
is required. Call the Atlantic Wildlife Institute at (506) 364-1902 – they will
provide medical care at no charge and have volunteers to assist with transport.
For more infomation, visit: http://cbrowne0.wixsite.com/cbrowne/angler-survey
or email Dr. Constance Browne, NBM Research Associate: Constance.Browne@nbm-mnb.ca

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Southwest
Recreational Fishery Area
Boundary description: All lakes, rivers, and streams draining into the Bay of Fundy westward
from the Saint John Harbour Bridge to the international border between the Province of New
Brunswick and the State of Maine.
Attention anglers:
• Refer to “Exceptions and special regulations” listed waters with extended seasons as identified in “exceptions
below for water specific regulations. and special regulations”.
• The angling season in the Southwest RFA closes Sept 15 • There is no open season for Atlantic salmon.
on all inland waters except: 1) smallmouth bass managed • Landlocked salmon angling is closed in all waters other
waters, 2) waters open to landlocked salmon angling, 3) than those listed in the “Landlocked Salmon” table below.
TROUT Season Minimum Size Limits (TL)
Daily Brown
Boundary waters bag and trout,
Non-boundary between NB possession Brook rainbow Lake
waters and Maine limit trout trout trout
Rivers, brooks and streams Apr 15 - Sept 15
Apr 15 - Sept 30 5* † 15 cm 45 cm
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs May 1 - Sept 15
* No more than two lake trout and/or two brown trout
† Minimum size limit for brook trout (TL): 10 cm on non-boundary waters
and 15 cm on boundary waters between NB and Maine

LANDLOCKED SALMON* Daily bag and Size Limits (FL)

possession
Season limit Minimum Maximum
Non boundary waters
• Lake Anthony Brook • Palfrey Stream Apr 15 - Sept 30
• Lake Anthony • Moose Lake
• Big Indian Lake (Musquash drainage)
• Chamcook Lake • Ogden Lake
• Clear Lake • Queens Lake
• Cranberry Lake • Robin Hood Lake
• Crystal Lake • Rocky Lake
• Deer Lake (Lepreau drainage)
• Digdeguash Lake • Round Lake
• Eagle Lake • Shadow Lake 2* 35 cm 63 cm
• East Branch Reservoir • Sherwood Lake May 1 - Sept 30
• East Long Lake • Skiff Lake
• Gibson Lake • Sparks Lake
• Harvey Lake • Spectacle Lake
• La Coote Lake • St. Patricks Lake
• Little Chamcook Lake • Trout Lake
• Little John Lake • Lake Utopia
• Little Magaguadavic Lake • West Long Lake
• Loch Alva Reservoir • Wheaton Lake
• Magaguadavic Lake

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LANDLOCKED SALMON* Daily bag and Size Limits (FL)
possession
Season limit Minimum Maximum
Boundary waters between New Brunswick and Maine
• East Grand Lake • Spednic Lake
• Grand Falls Flowage • St. Croix River
Apr 15 - Sept 30 2* 35 cm 63 cm
• North Lake • Woodland Flowage
• Palfrey Lake
* Any landlocked salmon from 48 cm to 63 cm FL requires an Atlantic salmon tag if it is retained.

SMALLMOUTH BASS* Daily bag and Size Limits (TL)

(General) Season possession limit Minimum Maximum
Boundary waters between NB and Maine
Rivers, brooks and streams
Apr 15 - Sept 30 2* 25 cm N/A
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs
Non-boundary waters
Rivers, brooks and streams Apr 15 - Sept 15
5* 10 cm 60 cm
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs May 1 - Sept 15
* See exceptions for smallmouth bass managed waters below.

SMALLMOUTH BASS* Daily bag and Size Limits (TL)

(Managed Waters) possession
Season limit Minimum Maximum
Lakes:
• Bolton Lake • Mill Lake
• Craig Lake • Modsley Lake May 1 - June 30 0
• Digdeguash Lake • Moores Mills Lake
• East Branch Reservoir • Potters Lake
• East Brook Lake • Second Harvey Lake
• First Lake • Skiff Lake July 1 - Sept 15 2 30 cm 60 cm
• Foster Lake • Trout Lake
• Harvey Lake • Lake Utopia
• Little Magaguadavic Lake • Wauklahegan Lake
• Magaguadavic Lake • Wheaton Lake Sept 16 - Oct 15 0
• McDougall Lake
Exceptions
Diggity Stream Apr 15 - Oct 15 0 N/A N/A
Grand Falls Flowage Apr 15 - Sept 30 0 N/A N/A
Apr 15 - June 30 0
Magaguadavic River, downstream of Second Falls,
July 1 - Sept 15 2 30 cm 60 cm
including the Canal
Sept 16 - Oct 15 0
Palfrey Lake May 1 - Oct 15 0 N/A N/A
Spednic Lake Apr 15 - Sept 30 0 N/A N/A
Apr 15 - Sept 30 2
St. Croix River, from Grand Falls to the Milltown Bridge 25 cm N/A
Oct 1 - Oct 31 0

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 NON-SPORT Season Daily bag and Size Limits (TL)
FISH* possession
Non-Tidal Tidal limit Minimum Maximum
Burbot Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 10 10 cm 100 cm
Chain pickerel Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 10 10 cm 100 cm
Eel Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 10 35 cm N/A
Gaspereau Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 20 N/A N/A
Dip net: Dip net: Apr 1 - May 31
Closed after May 31
Rainbow smelt 60 N/A N/A
Angling: Angling: Aug 1 - May 31
Closed after Sept 30
Shad Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 31 5 N/A N/A
Striped bass Closed Jan 1 - Dec 29 1 68 cm 150 cm
May only be angled by artificial fly or baited barbless hook with a single point
Sturgeon
Closed June 1 - June 30 Closed June 1 – June 30 unlimited 130 cm N/A
Whitefish Closed after Sept 15 Opens with sport fish season 8 10 cm 70 cm
Closed after Sept 15
White perch Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 25 10 cm 50 cm
Yellow perch Open sport fish season Jan 1 - Dec 30 100 10 cm 50 cm
Boundary waters between NB and Maine
Rainbow smelt Open sport fish season 60 N/A N/A
Whitefish Open sport fish season 3 N/A N/A
White perch Open sport fish season 25 10 cm N/A
* No bag or length restrictions exist for any other non-sport fish found in this RFA.

Exceptions and special regulations — excludes all tributaries unless noted otherwise
Note: All fly fishing waters are restricted to angling with an artificial fly only.

Waterbody Stretch Exception

tributaries to East Grand lake Closed to smelt fishing
East Grand Lake Lake trout
entire waterbody
daily bag limit: 1
East Musquash Brown trout minimum
entire waterbody
Reservoir length limit (TL): 35 cm
Trout angling season is
Grand Manan all waters
from Apr 15 - Sept 15
Lake Utopia including tributaries Closed to smelt fishing
Skiff Lake including tributaries Closed to smelt fishing
from the old Union Mills Bridge remnants upstream to the power Fly fishing only
house dam at Milltown beginning Apr 15
St. Croix River Unbaited lures and
from Grand Falls downstream to the Milltown Bridge artificial flies only
Oct 1 - 31

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Upper Saint John
Recreational Fishery Area
Boundary description: All lakes, rivers, and streams of the Saint John River drainage, upstream
from the Covered Bridge at Hartland.
Attention anglers:
• Refer to “Exceptions and special regulations” listed • There is no open season for Atlantic salmon or striped bass.
below for water specific regulations. • Landlocked salmon angling is closed in all waters other
• The angling season in the Upper Saint John RFA closes than those listed in the “Landlocked Salmon” table below.
Sept 15 on all inland waters except: 1) smallmouth bass • Anglers fishing Quebec portions of boundary waters require
managed waters, 2) waters open to landlocked salmon a Quebec licence and need to follow Quebec’s regulations.
angling, 3) waters with extended seasons as identified in
“exceptions and special regulations”.
TROUT Boundary waters
Non-boundary waters between NB and Maine Minimum Size Limits (TL)
Daily Daily Brown
bag and bag and trout,
possession possession Brook rainbow Lake
Season limit Season limit trout trout trout
Rivers, brooks and streams May 1 - Sept 15 10*
Apr 15 - Sept 30 5* † 15 cm 45 cm
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs May 15 - Sept 15 5*
* No more than two lake trout
† Minimum size limit (TL) for brook trout: 10 cm on non-boundary waters
and 15 cm on boundary waters between NB and Maine

LANDLOCKED SALMON* Daily bag and Size Limits (TL)

Season possession limit Minimum Maximum
Inland waters
• First Lake (Green River) • Serpentine Lake
• Long Lake (Victoria • Sisson Branch Reservoir
County) • Third Lake (Green River) May 15 - Sept 30 2* 35 cm 63 cm
• Second Lake (Green • Trousers Lake
River) • Unique Lake
Exceptions:
Baker Lake May 15 - Sept 15 2* 35 cm 63 cm
Green River May 15 - Sept 30 2* 50 cm 63 cm
Nictau Lake May 15 - Sept 30 1* 35 cm 63 cm
Boundary waters
• Glasier Lake
• Saint John River Apr 15 - Sept 30 2* 35 cm 63 cm
• St. Francis River, including ponds
* Any landlocked salmon from 48 cm to 63 cm FL requires an Atlantic salmon tag if it is retained.

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SMALLMOUTH BASS* Daily bag and Size Limits (TL)
(General) Season possession limit Minimum Maximum
Boundary waters between NB and Maine
Rivers, brooks and streams
Apr 15 - Sept 30 2* 25 cm N/A
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs
Non-boundary waters
Rivers, brooks and streams May 1 - Sept 15
5* 10 cm 60 cm
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs May 15 - Sept 15
* See exceptions for smallmouth bass managed waters below.
SMALLMOUTH BASS Daily Size Limits (TL)
(Managed Waters) bag and
possession
Season limit Minimum Maximum
• Aroostook River, downstream of Tinker dam May 1 - June 30 0
• Saint John River, from Grand Falls to the covered July 1 - Sept 15 2
bridge in Hartland 30 cm 60 cm
Sept 16 - Oct 15 0
• Tobique River, downstream of Tobique dam May 1 - June 30 0

NON-SPORT FISH* Season Daily bag and Size Limits (TL)

Non-Tidal possession limit Minimum Maximum
Non-boundary waters
Burbot Open sport fish season 10 10 cm 100 cm
Chain pickerel Open sport fish season 10 10 cm 100 cm
Eel Open sport fish season 10 35 cm N/A
Gaspereau Open sport fish season 20 N/A N/A
Muskellunge Open sport fish season 5 10 cm 170 cm
Dip net: Closed after May 31
Rainbow smelt 60 N/A N/A
Angling: Closed after Sept 30
Shad Open sport fish season 5 N/A N/A
Whitefish Closed after Sept 15 8 10 cm 70 cm
White perch Open sport fish season 25 10 cm 50 cm
Yellow perch Open sport fish season 100 10 cm 50 cm
Boundary waters between NB and Maine
Rainbow smelt Open sport fish season 60 N/A N/A
Whitefish Open sport fish season 3 N/A N/A
White perch Open sport fish season 25 10 cm N/A
* No bag or length restrictions exist for any other non-sport fish found in this RFA.

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Exceptions and special regulations — excludes all tributaries unless noted otherwise
Waterbody Stretch Exception
Fly fishing only
Aroostook River from the railway bridge upstream to the Maine-NB border
beginning July 1
Closed to angling
Becaguimec Stream from its mouth upstream to Route 105 bridge
after June 30
Big Presque Closed to angling
from its mouth upstream to Route 103 bridge
Isle Stream after June 30
Trout bag limit
First Lake (Green River) entire waterbody
after Aug 31: 0
Fly fishing only
from Sisson Branch upstream to Nictau Lake
beginning July 1
Little Tobique River
Closed to angling
from Sisson Branch downstream to the Tobique River
after June 30
Fly fishing only
Mamozekel River entire waterbody
beginning July 1
Closed to angling
Monquart Stream upstream to Route 105 bridge
after June 30
from its confluence with the Saint John River upstream to a
Closed to angling
Muniac Stream line drawn across the river: 46°37’16.15”N 67°41’58.22”W to
after June 30
46°37’15.22”N 67°41’56.50”W
Landlocked salmon
bag limit: 1
Brook trout minimum
Nictau Lake entire waterbody
length limit (TL): 25cm
Brook trout
daily bag limit: 2
Nictau Lake tributaries all brooks flowing into Nictau Lake Closed to angling
Right Hand Branch Fly fishing only
entire waterbody
Tobique River beginning July 1
(Campbell River) from Mamozekel River upstream to the mouth of Tom Pole Brook Closed after May 31
Open angling season
for trout:
Roulston Lake entire waterbody June 15 - Aug 31
Brook trout
daily bag limit: 2
from the Grand Falls dam downstream to Brooks Bridge at Fly fishing only
Limestone beginning July 1
from the Beechwood Dam to a point 800 m downstream Closed to angling
Saint John River from a point 800 m downstream of the Beechwood dam to the Fly fishing only
covered bridge at Hartland beginning July 1
from 50 m downstream of the Upper Guisiguit Brook to 50 m Closed to angling
upstream of the Upper Guisiguit Brook after June 30

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Waterbody Stretch Exception
from a line straight across the river 800 m below the mouth of
Closed to angling
Monquart Stream to a line straight across the river 50 m above the
after June 30
mouth of Monquart Stream (N 46° 30. 811 , W 067° 36.101)
from a line straight across the river 500 m below the mouth of
Closed to angling
Shikatehawk Stream to a line straight across the river 50 m above
after June 30
the mouth of Shikatehawk Stream (N 46° 28. 823 , W 067° 34)
from a line straight across the river 500 m below the mouth of Big
Presque Isle Stream to a line straight across the river 50 m above Closed to angling
Saint John River
the mouth of Big Presque Isle Stream (N 46° 23. 961 , W 067° after June 30
(continued)
36.405)
from a line straight across the river 100 m downstream of the
mouth of Muniac Stream to a line straight across the river 100 m Closed to angling
upstream of the mouth of Muniac Stream (46° 37’14.03”N 67° after June 30
42’12.10”W)
from the Covered Bridge at Hartland to a line straight across the
Closed to angling
river 50 m above the mouth of Becaguimec Stream (N 46° 18.139 ,
after June 30
W 067° 31. 753)
Salmon River, Fly fishing only
from its mouth upstream to the junction with Sutherland Brook
Victoria County beginning July 1
Fly fishing only
Serpentine River from its mouth upstream to the mouth of Salmon Hole Brook
beginning July 1
Closed to angling
Shikatehawk Stream from its mouth upstream to Route 105 bridge
after June 30
Fly fishing only
Stickney Brook from its mouth upstream to the highway bridge on Route 105
beginning July 1
from a line drawn across the river 200 m downstream of Trout Brook
Closed to angling
to a line drawn across the Right Hand Branch of the Tobique River at
after June 30
the confluence of the Mamozekel River
Tobique River from 1.5 km downstream of the Tobique River Power Dam to 500 m
upstream of the Tobique River Power Dam (N 46° 46.08 , W 67° Closed to angling
42.26 to N 46° 46.03 , W 67° 41.99 upstream to N 46° 47.09 , W 67° after June 30
41.55 to N 46° 47.06 , W 67° 41.43)
Trout bag limit
Unique Lake entire waterbody
after Aug 31: 0
Fly fishing only
Whitemarsh Creek from its mouth upstream to the Route 130 bridge
beginning July 1

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Additional information
Questions about regulations?
Contact Natural Resources and Energy Development at 506-453-3826 or your nearest district office:

Bathurst 506-547-2080 Edmundston 506-735-2040 Richibucto 506-523-7600

Campbellton 506-789-2336 Florenceville 506-392-5105 St. George 506-755-4040
Canterbury 506-279-6005 Fredericton 506-453-2345 Saint-Quentin 506-235-6040
Chipman 506-339-7019 Hampton 506-832-6055 Sussex 506-432-2008
Dieppe 506-856-2344 Miramichi 506-627-4050 Tracadie-Sheila 506-394-3636
Doaktown 506-365-2001 Plaster Rock 506-356-6030 Welsford 506-486-6000

Marine species and shellfish

Questions?
Angling for marine species and recreational harvesting of shellfish are regulated by the federal Department of Fisheries and
Oceans. For information on seasons, zones, bag limits, closures and other regulations, contact DFO at:
– Maritimes Region (RFAs 5, 6, 7, 8): 902-426-2473
– Gulf Region (RFAs 1, 2, 3, 4): 506-851-7797 or 506-851-7798

Mercury contamination of freshwater fish

Eating fish caught in New Brunswick’s lakes or rivers could An occasional meal which exceeds the guidelines should
increase the level of mercury in your body. The following have no adverse health effects. This advisory applies only
guidelines apply to the consumption of brook trout, lake to wild fish caught in the province’s lakes and rivers. Fish
trout, landlocked salmon, smallmouth bass, perch, fresh from commercial trout ponds and aquaculture operations
water cusk (burbot), pickerel, striped bass and catfish; but are considered safe to eat.
exclude Atlantic salmon:
1. Women of child-bearing age and children under eight
years of age should limit consumption of brook trout For more information, contact Health Canada
measuring less than 29 cm (12 inches) to one meal per https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/
month. Avoid consumption of all other species, including services/food-nutrition/food-safety/chemical-
brook trout measuring 29 cm or more. Pregnant women contaminants/environmental-contaminants/
should avoid consumption of all freshwater fish noted mercury/mercury-fish.html
in this advisory. or check out NB’s Public Advisories and Alerts
2. For children eight years of age and older, male adults https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/
and women past childbearing age, there is no restriction public_alerts.html
on consuming brook trout under 29 cm. Consumption
of brook trout measuring 29 cm and more should be You can also contact Health Canada’s public
limited to one meal per week. Consumption of all other enquiries line for more information at
New Brunswick freshwater fish listed above should be (613) 957-2991 or 1 (866) 225-0709
limited to one meal every two weeks.

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 Set Young Salmon Free
It’s the law!
If you catch a salmon parr or smolt, gently remove the hook and
release it back in the water. Study these pictures and note the
differences between young Atlantic salmon and brook trout.

Salmon parr
• Black spots on back and sides
• Forked tail
• No markings on fins or tail

Salmon smolt
• Silvery fish
• Only a shadow of vertical side bars
• Black spots on upper sides and cheeks
• Dark forked tail

Brook trout
• Light coloured spots on its sides
• Red spots with light coloured edge
• Marbled pattern (dark irregular lines)
on upper body and back
• Dorsal fin has dark bars and patches
• Lower fins have a white edge
• Tail is square or very slightly concave

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 Photo: Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration Committee

The ASCF is a non-profit organization established through a grant from the Government
of Canada. Income generated by this trust fund supports projects and activities
contributing to conservation of wild Atlantic salmon and salmon habitat. Funds raised
in partnership with Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) through the Protect our Rivers program
also provide significant support for New Brunswick projects.
The Foundation helps achieve healthy and sustainable wild Atlantic salmon stocks in
Atlantic Canada and Québec through active working partnerships among volunteer
conservation groups, Indigenous organizations, governments and others

New Brunswick projects funded by the ASCF and ANBL in 2019 were led by:
Association des Bassins Versants Miramichi River Environmental
de la Grande et Petite Rivière Tracadie  $10,000 Assessment Committee $14,000
Conseil de gestion du Miramichi Salmon Association $18,000
bassin versant de la rivière Restigouche $6,000
Nashwaak Watershed Association  $24,049
Eel River Bar First Nation $20,000
Nepisiguit Salmon Association $12,000
Fort Folly First Nation $50,000
Oromocto River Watershed Association $15,000
Friends of the Kouchibouguacis $10,000
Petitcodiac Watershed Alliance $16,125
Hammond River Angling Association $7,000
Kennebecasis Watershed Shediac Bay Watershed Association $13,000
Restoration Committee $17,000 University of New Brunswick $150,783

For more information, including details of these projects, please visit our website:

www.salmonconservation.ca
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 New Brunswick Salmon Council Inc. (a regional council of the Atlantic Salmon Federation) and
its local affiliates encourage everyone to practice conservation in all your 2020 angling activities.
Here are a few suggestions on how you can individually contribute to the health and vitality of
New Brunswick’s prized wild Atlantic salmon stocks:
• Carefully read and be aware of all regulations that apply to the waters you will be angling.
• Remember to pinch your barbs— the hook is much easier to remove, causing less injury to the
fish and allowing quicker live release.
• Land your fish swiftly. (A good rule of thumb is 1-minute per pound for Atlantic salmon.)
• Gently handle your catch. If necessary, for a short time period before releasing it, keep the fish in the water facing upstream
so that a flow of water passes over its gills.
• Report signs of poaching activities (1-800-222-TIPS) or environmental concerns such as pollution including bank erosion,
unnaturally silty water and sedimentation in streams or excessive stream bank vegetation removal. For environmental
concerns call 506-453-2690 or 1-800-565-1633 (after hours or emergencies).
Get involved… Be part of the solution!
Join one of our many affiliates shown below or start your own group on “your” river. We can help!
www.nbsalmoncouncil.com
NBSC Executive Contact Telephone Email
President (Director-At-Large) John Pugh 506-444-0886 flytyer@rogers.com
First Vice President David LeBlanc 506-759-7300 restigouche@globetrotter.net
Second Vice President Kevin Davidson 506-387-7136 kevindavidson56@gmail.com
Secretary Rod Currie 506-458-5643 racurrie@nb.sympatico.ca
Treasurer George Findlay 506-392-5947 georgefindlay_1999@yahoo.com
Past President (Director-At-Large) Peter Cronin 506-444-9012 pjcronin18@gmail.com
Additional Directors-At-Large
Danny Bird 506-284-2173 kedgwick.lodgemanager@gmail.com
Charlie LeBlanc 506-866-4345 cleblan618@rogers.com
Gary Spencer 506-470-1132 spencerenviro@gmail.com
James Marriner 506-387-7733 jmmarriner@rogers.com
Affiliate Organizations
Atlantic Salmon for Northern Maine Brian Fields 207-551-1556 brdjfields@gmail.com
Club chasse et pêche de Saint-Léonard George Findlay 506-392-5947 georgefindlay_1999@yahoo.com
Club Loisir de la Rivière Caraquet Yvon Cormier ycormier@hotmail.com
Dieppe Fly Tying Club Ronald Godin 506-381-1300 info@dieppeflytying.com
Fort Folly Habitat Recovery Tim Robinson 506-379-3401 timr@nb.sympatico.ca
Fredericton Fish & Game Association Dave Sawler 506-260-0488 dsawler@exitadvantage.ca
Hammond River Angling Association John Blenis 506-832-5965 jhblenis@xplornet.ca
Meduxnekeag River Association Stephen Wilson 506-325-1100 stepwil@nbnet.nb.ca
Miramichi Headwaters Salmon Federation Kevin Shaw 506-246-5375 kevinshaw1960@gmail.com
Miramichi Salmon Association Mark Hambrook 506-622-4000 mark@miramichisalmon.ca
Moncton Fish & Game Association Ron Cybulski 506-854-9804 410rcy@gmail.com
Nashwaak Watershed Association Bill Gammon 506-459-8560 dungarvon@icloud.com
NB Professional Guides and Outfitters Association Dale Norton 506-622-8834 adventures@upperoxbow.com
Nepisiguit Salmon Association Wayne Clowater 506 547-1884 wayne.clowater@gmail.com
New Brunswick Wildlife Federation James Sinclair 506-389-2605 clubsinc@nbnet.nb.ca
Northumberland Salmon Protective Association Debbie Norton 506-622-8834 adventures@upperoxbow.com
Oromocto Watershed Association Rod Currie 506-458-5643 racurrie@nb.sympatico.ca
Petitcodiac Sportsmen's Club Milton Goggin 506-756-2594 miltongoggin@yahoo.com
Restigouche Camp Owners Association Arnold Boer 506-455-4951 arnoldb@nbnet.nb.ca
Restigouche River Watershed Management Council David LeBlanc 506-759-7300 restigouche@globetrotter.net
Ristigouche Salmon Club F. Robert Hewett 418-865-2942 rsc3@globetrotter.net
Sackville Rod & Gun Club Kevin Davidson 506-387-7136 kevindavidson56@gmail.com
Saint John Basin Salmon Recovery Inc. John Bagnall 506-457-1042 johnbagnall@rogers.com
Sussex Fish & Game Association Jim Cormier 506-432-4788 creeksidecormier@gmail.com
Tobique Salmon Protective Association Robert O'Donnell 506-356-7251 mer_od@msn.com

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 Photo:
Inner Bay of Fundy Atlantic Salmon
Law Enforcement Collaboration

Law Enforcement Collaboration QUICK FACTS

Protection of inner Bay of Fundy Atlantic salmon WHAT?  A collaboration of local law
enforcement agencies and Crime Stoppers
Parks Canada and its partners along New Brunswick’s Fundy coast
for the protection of iBoF salmon.
region have invested in salmon recovery for over a decade. While
these ‘life support’ activities have prevented the extinction of WHO?  Parks Canada, Fisheries and
the inner Bay of Fundy (iBoF) salmon, a self-sustaining salmon Oceans Canada, Environment and Climate
population has yet to be restored. Change Canada, NB Department of Public
Safety, RCMP and New Brunswick Crime
Now, Parks Canada, Cooke
Stoppers.
Aquaculture, Fisheries and Oceans
Canada, Fort Folly First Nation, WHERE?  New Brunswick’s inner Bay of
the Atlantic Canada Fish Farmers Fundy region.
Association, the University of New WHY?  To protect large numbers of adult
Brunswick and the Province of New Brunswick have joined forces salmon released to inner Bay of Fundy
to create Fundy Salmon Recovery. Together they are raising rivers and to build connections and
hundreds of wild adult iBoF salmon on the world’s first wild capacity amongst local law enforcement
salmon marine conservation farm and releasing them back to agencies.
their native rivers to spawn. WHEN?  Adult salmon are released in
As rivers cross jurisdictional boundaries and the value of salmon October to spawn and typically return
as a recreational fishery is high, collaboration amongst law to the Bay of Fundy in late November.
enforcement agencies is the best strategy for their protection. For more information, contact
Through education, monitoring and enforcement, this NB Crime Stoppers: info@crimenb.ca
collaboration will help ensure the protection of salmon during Fundy Salmon Recovery:
a critical period of their life cycle, while also building capacity danielle.latendresse@pc.gc.ca
amongst local law enforcement agencies for ongoing and future www.fundysalmonrecovery.com
collaboration. You can help! If you see or suspect salmon-
related crimes, call Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

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New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund
List of Projects Approved in 2019
NB Wildlife Federation Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration Committee
Adopt – A - Stream....................................................$4,500. Filling in the Gaps: Addressing Knowledge Gaps in the
Kennebecasis Watershed ...........................................$3,000.
Restigouche River Watershed Management Council Inc.
Atlantic Salmon Survey 2019 – Restigouche River Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration Committee
System.....................................................................$7,000. Moosehorn Creek Ecosystem Improvement Project........$8,000.
Bassins Versants de la Baie des Chaleurs Belleisle Watershed Coalition
Buffer Zones Monitoring and Restoration ......................$5,500. Riparian Enhancement in the Belleisle Watershed .........$6,000.
Nepisiguit Salmon Association Hammond River Angling Association
Nepisiguit Salmon Association Salmon Enhancement Kelt Reconditioning to Support Native Atlantic Salmon
Project .....................................................................$9,000. Populations ..............................................................$9,000.
Pabineau First Nation Atlantic Salmon Federation
Little River Smolt Survey – 2019...............................$10,000. Outer Bay of Fundy Atlantic Salmon Monitoring
Program...................................................................$6,000.
Partenariat pour la gestion intégrée du bassin versant
de la baie de Caraquet Inc. Dr. Matthew K. Litvak, Mount Allison University
Assessment of the Streams Flowing into the Caraquet Finding the Spawning Location of Shortnose
River....................................................................... $6,000. Sturgeon ................................................................$15,000.
Comité Sauvons nos Rivières Neguac Inc. Dr. Allen Curry, Canadian Rivers Institute, UNB
Ecological Restoration of Degraded Aquatic Habitats in Confirming Spawning Locations and Estimating the
the McKnight Brook .................................................$15,000. Spawning Populations of Atlantic Sturgeon, Acipenser
oxyrinchus, and Shortnose Sturgeon, Acipenser
Miramichi Salmon Association Inc.
brevirostrum, in the Saint John River ...........................$6,500.
Striped Bass Spawning Survey 2019 ........................$12,000.
Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc.
Miramichi Salmon Association Inc.
Monitoring the Health of the Nashwaak Watershed .......$4,500.
Restoring Critically Important Atlantic Salmon Habitat –
Government Pool, SW Miramichi River ......................$12,000. Nashwaak Watershed Association Inc.
Assessing and Restoring Fish Passage in the Central
Miramichi Watershed Management Committee
Nashwaak Watershed................................................$7,000.
Miramichi Lake Smallmouth Bass Containment
2019.....................................................................$12,000. Dr. Allen Curry, Canadian Rivers Institute, UNB
Bioaccumulation of Mercury and DDT in native Saint
Atlantic Salmon Federation
John River Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis), a Long
Miramichi Atlantic Salmon Tracking...........................$15,000.
Lived Apex Predator..................................................$10,000
Dr. Charles Sacobie, UNB
Forêt expérimentale, École de foresterie de
Hypoxia and Temperature Tolerance of Brook Trout
l’Université de Moncton, campus d’Edmundston
(Salvelinus fontinalis) Populations in two Distinct
Monitoring Brook Trout Habitat Twenty-Two Years
Thermal Regimes in the Miramichi Watershed ............$10,000.
after an Improvement Work ........................................$8,000.
Dr. Wendy Monk, Canadian Rivers Institute, UNB
St. Croix International Waterway Commission
Effects of Warming on Freshwater Streams in New
Supporting Alewife Restoration in the St. Croix River
Brunswick: A whole ecosystem study using DNA
Watershed-/Anadromous Fish Counts at Milltown Dam ....$6,000.
metabarcoding and trait-based food webs ...................$8,000.
Comité de gestion environnementale de la rivière
Les Ami (e) s de la Kouchibouguacis Inc.
Pokemouche
Salmon Population Restoration to the
Trout Brook Fish Habitat Restoration............................$8,500.
Kouchibouguacis River 2019 .....................................$9,000.
Miramichi Salmon Association
Shediac Bay Watershed Association
Juvenile Atlantic Salmon Assessment on the
Fish Habitat Restoration, Evaluation and Education for
Miramichi River 2019..............................................$14,025.
the Enhancement of Salmonid Populations in the
Shediac Bay Watershed .............................................$8,000. Northumberland Salmon Protection Association
Adult Salmon and Striped Bass Assessment on
Dr. Alyre Chiasson, Université de Moncton
the Miramichi River 2019 ..........................................$8,925.
The Effects of Extreme Oscillations in Water Temperature
on Survival of Brook Trout in the Petitcodiac Watershed, Allen Curry, Canadian Rivers Institute - University of New
a within Stream Study................................................$5,000. Brunswick
Temporal and Spatial Movements of Anadromous
EOS Eco-Energy
Brook Trout from Two Tributaries of the Miramichi
Riparian Health Assessment of the Tantramar River.......$7,000.
River, NB................................................................$12,750.
Mike Duffy, UNB
Vision H2O; Groupe du bassin versant du Village de
Investigating Multigenerational Impacts of
Cap-Pelé et de la Communauté rurale Beaubassin-est
Freshwater River Lice on Atlantic Salmon and
Study of Fish Habitats in the Aboujagane, Kinnear,
Technologies for Control...........................................$10,000.
Tedish and Kouchibouguac Rivers ............................$13,260.
Fort Folly Habitat Recovery Program
Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration Committee
Recovery of inner Bay of Fundy Salmon through the
Fox Hill Floodplain Enhancement ..............................$12,750.
Fundy Salmon Recovery & Live Gene Bank Programs
on the Big Salmon River ..........................................$15,000. Oromocto Watershed Association Inc.
Factors Affecting Fish Distribution in the Oromocto
River........................................................................$8,500.

Tel: 506.453.6655
PO Box 30030 Fax: 506.462.5054
NB Wildlife
Fonds en f Fredericton, NB e-mail: wildcoun@nbnet.nb.ca
d Trust Fund
du Nouveau-Br Canada E3B 0H8 Web Site: www.nbwtf.ca

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 CROWN R ESE RVE WATE R S

General information Accommodations

• The following persons may apply for or obtain a Crown • Camps are available to Crown Reserve anglers on 24 of
Reserve angling licence: 40 Crown Reserve stretches. Their use, where available,
– persons whose principal place of residence is New is included with the purchase of a Crown Reserve angling
Brunswick, and licence. (Note: An exception is the Patapedia Crown
– current members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Reserve where accommodations are booked on a fee
or Canadian Forces who were born in New Brunswick but basis through the Corporation de Gestion des Rivières
who are stationed outside of the province. Matapédia et Patapédia located in Matapédia Quebec;
• Crown Reserve anglers require an Outdoors Card number phone: 1-418-865-2080)
to apply for or book Crown Reserve angling opportunities. • Purchase of a Crown Reserve angling licence does not
If you do not already have your Outdoors Card, you can guarantee exclusive use of its camp. For example, Crown
obtain one by registering online at www.gnb.ca/ Reserve bookings made under Step C within 48 hours of
naturalresources, a participating vendor, or SNB centre. the angling date may be done by multiple angling parties.
• There are three types of Crown Reserve Waters: Also, on the Jardine Brook and Lower Kedgwick Daily Crown
1. Regular Crown Reserve Reserve stretches, a camp can be booked by more than one
2. Daily Crown Reserve angling party. Crown Reserve anglers should check with
3. Live Release Crown Reserve the appropriate designated DNRED office when making
• Crown Reserve Waters are not open to fishing before or a Crown Reserve booking that might involve the sharing
after the Crown Reserve season dates. (see Restigouche of camp facilities so that, if necessary, they can choose to
and Miramichi RFAs for exceptions) make alternate accommodation arrangements.
• Crown Reserve Licences do not guarantee exclusive stretch • Camp descriptions are provided in the “Stretch Description”
use. documents available from the DNRED web site and included
• All Atlantic salmon hooked on Crown Reserve waters must with Crown Reserve licence information packages. Crown
be live released. The bag limit for Atlantic salmon (grilse Reserve camps include basic amenities such as a stove, table,
or mature fish) is zero (0). chairs, etc. Crown Reserve anglers are responsible for all
• Anglers may live release up to a maximum of four (4) other incidentals such as firewood, food, and drinking water.
Atlantic salmon per calendar day. Once four Atlantic • Firewood is not provided. It is recommended that only kiln
salmon have been live released the angler must cease dried firewood be brought to Crown Reserve to minimize
angling for that day. the risk of spreading invasive insects and disease. If using
• On Crown Reserve waters a “fishing day” is the 24-hour firewood that has not been kiln dried, buy it locally (as close
period extending from 2:00 pm on the first day until to your destination as possible), burn it all on site and do
2:00 pm on the second day. (Exception: Patapedia and not bring any remaining firewood home. Information on
Lower Patapedia stretches are based on a full calendar best practices and regulations related to the movement
day. See pages 50 and 51 for details.) of firewood is available at the Canadian Food Inspection
• Licence fees are per angler per day, taxes not included. Agency website: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/plants/
• All Crown Reserve Waters are fly fishing only. Barbed flies forestry/don-t-move-firewood/firewood/eng/133096
are legal on Regular and Daily Crown Reserves. Barbless 3478693/1330963579986.
flies are required on Live Release Crown Reserves. Trolling • Crown Reserve stretches without a camp may feature
with artificial flies is permitted on all Crown Reserves. camping facilities such as a tenting area, picnic table,
etc. Refer to the Stretch Description documents for further
information.

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Youth on Crown Reserve Waters Crown Reserve Creel Surveys
Youth under the age of 16 may participate in Crown Reserve Party chiefs are encouraged to submit creel census data related
angling without being required to hold a licence or be a Crown to their Crown Reserve angling trip(s). Your information is
Reserve party member. important in the management of this recreational fishery
and helps improve the quality of a Crown Reserve angling
If a youth is angling on Crown Reserve Waters and is not experience for all anglers.
a party member:
• He/she must be accompanied* by a licensed Crown Reserve Creel data and stretch comments can be submitted online via
angler. a link provided in the Crown Reserve licence package e-mail.
• The licensed Crown Reserve angler and the youth may not A paper form option is also available; however anglers are
angle at the same time. encouraged to submit their information online if possible.
• The young person’s catch must be included in the live release Further information on the Crown Reserve Creel census process
limit of the licensed Crown Reserve angler. is available at www.gnb.ca/naturalresources.
• The adult licensed Crown Reserve angler is legally respon-
sible to ensure that the youth complies with all regulations. Regular Crown Reserve
Twenty of these salmon angling waters are located in the
If a youth under the age of 16 is a party member: Miramichi and Restigouche river systems (see page 50).
• The youth must possess the appropriate Crown Reserve Fishing rights are awarded annually by computer draw. The
Licence for the stretch being angled. season extends from June 10 - Sept 15. These waters are
• On Atlantic salmon Crown Reserve stretches: closed before and after the Regular Crown Reserve season
– If the youth is 10 - 15 years of age and possesses a Class with the exception of three Restigouche River stretches (Red
8 or 17 salmon angling licence, they may angle alone Bank, Three Sisters, and Devil’s Half Acre) which are open from
and they have their own live release limit; Apr 15 - June 1 for all angling. All stretches except Patapedia
– If the youth does not possess the appropriate salmon are valid for a 48-hour period, beginning at 2:00 pm on
angling licence required on the stretch being angled, the first day and ending at 2:00 pm on the third day. The
they must be accompanied* by a licensed Crown Reserve Patapedia stretch is valid for three consecutive calendar days.
angler and their catch must be included with that other
party member’s live release limit. This also includes Application and payment procedures
all youth under the age of 10 who are not eligible to Applicants may apply online at www.gnb.ca/
purchase a salmon angling licence. naturalresources, at the Fish and Wildlife Branch in
• On Brook Trout Crown Reserve Stretches: Fredericton, or at any DNRED District office. An application
– Youth under 16 years of age do not require a Class 7, 8, fee of $7.00 per angler must be paid at the time of the
9, 10, 16, or 17 angling licence, but do require a Crown application.
Reserve Licence. • Applicants are restricted to one application to the Regular
Crown Reserve draw per year.
* Accompanied is defined as within visual and/or auditory • Once the draw is held, the successful applicants will be
contact of each other without the aid of artificial devices notified in writing or by e-mail of the payment deadline.
except medically-prescribed eyeglasses or hearing aids. • Payment must be made online at www.gnb.ca/
naturalresources or at the Fish and Wildlife Branch in
Fredericton. No payments will be accepted at DNRED
district offices or after the deadline. Total cost per angler
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Aug 31 and $31.00 per day per angler for angling dates – Ineligible persons include successful Regular Crown
from Sept 1 - 15. Reserve applicants regardless of whether they
• In addition to a Regular Crown Reserve Angling Licence, actually paid for their stretch or not, unsuccessful
each angler must have a Class 7, 8, 16 or 17 salmon angling applicants who substituted into an angling party
licence. For exception, see “Youth on Crown Reserve”, that was successful in the draw, and any person
page 47. who did not apply to the draw.
• Further information will be provided in successful applicants’ – A limit of one stretch date per angler applies.
licence packages. – Bookings do not have to be based on the original
party membership. A four person party, for example,
Unclaimed stretches could book a stretch date during this period as two
• Angling opportunities that are unclaimed during the separate two-person parties.
Regular Crown Reserve draw will be reoffered to anglers – Party size must correspond to the size limit for
on a first-come first-served booking basis. that stretch.
• Unclaimed stretch listings are available online at www. – Immediate licence payment at the time of booking
gnb.ca/naturalresources or by contacting any DNRED is required.
district office. 2. Open booking period:
• Crown Reserve anglers are encouraged to book stretches – Begins the first Monday of June and lasts until the
unclaimed in the Regular Crown Reserve draw online end of the Regular Crown Reserve angling season.
at www.gnb.ca/naturalresources. Persons without In 2020, bookings for this period will be accepted
Internet access will be able to book unclaimed stretches online and at designated DNRED district offices
by contacting one of the following designated DNRED beginning 8:30 am, Monday, June 1.
district offices: – Any angler whose principal place of residence is
1. Miramichi River stretches New Brunswick may book stretch dates during this
DNRED Miramichi: 506-627-4050 period regardless of whether they participated in
2. Restigouche River stretches the Regular Crown Reserve draw or not.
DNRED Campbellton: 506-789-2336 – There are no limits as to the number of available
3. North Branch Kedgwick stretch stretches that may be booked.
DNRED Saint-Quentin: 506-235-6040 – Party size must correspond to the size limit for
• There is no fee to book unclaimed Regular Crown Reserve that stretch.
stretches. – Immediate licence payment at the time of booking
• Booking periods for unclaimed Regular Crown Reserve is required.
stretch dates include: 3. Bookings within 48 hours of an angling date:
1. Unsuccessful applicant booking period: – Any stretch that has not been booked within 48 hours
– Begins the second Monday of May and lasts of its angling date can be booked by individuals or
two consecutive weeks. In 2020, bookings by parties. The number of persons who book the stretch
unsuccessful draw applicants will be accepted may be less than the stretch limit.
online and at designated DNRED offices beginning – Bookings within 48 hours of angling dates that
8:30 am, Monday, May 11. occur on a Saturday, Sunday, or Monday will begin
– Only anglers who were unsuccessful in the Regular at 8:30 am on the previous Thursday.
Crown Reserve draw may book a stretch date during
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Daily Crown Reserve • There is no application fee to book unclaimed stretches
These fifteen salmon and trout fishing waters provide excellent under Step C.
angling on a day-by-day basis (see page 51). The season • To book, visit www.gnb.ca/naturalresources or call
extends from June 1 - Sept 15. These waters are closed the appropriate DNRED office after 8:30 am beginning
before and after the Daily Crown Reserve season. Exception: two business days immediately prior to the angling date.
Restigouche River Daily Crown Reserve (Grog Island) is open
from Apr 15 - June 1 for all angling. General information on Daily Crown Reserves
• In addition to a Daily Crown Reserve licence, anglers on
Application and payment procedures Daily Crown Reserves must have a valid Class 7, 8, 16 or
Step A: Random draw 17 salmon angling licence for salmon stretches, or a valid
• Apply online at www.gnb.ca/naturalresources or by Class 9 or 10 licence for trout stretches. For exception, see
calling the appropriate DNRED district office between “Youth on Crown Reserve”, page 47.
8:30 am and 11:00 am on the draw date. • Licences are not transferable.
• Draws are held on weekdays 7 days in advance of the • Anglers are limited to two days per month for any specific
angling date. If the angling date is a Saturday or Sunday, stretch of Daily Crown Reserve Water obtained through Step
the draw is held on the Monday of the week immediately A Random Draw and those periods shall not be consecutive
preceding the angling date, or on Tuesday in the event that over month’s end. Vacant water booked under Steps B and
Monday is a holiday. C does not count towards this limit.
• An application fee of $7.00 per angler must be paid at the • Anglers must purchase the full period of vacant water.
time of the application unless the angler has previously Partial purchase is not allowed.
applied to a Crown Reserve draw during the current year. • When the successful party is notified, payment must be
• Successful applicants will be contacted by phone or e-mail made immediately by credit card, Interac, cash, cheque
after the draw is conducted at 11:00 am. Immediate or money order (by phone or in person). There are no
payment is required. exceptions.
Step B: Party booking • The cost per angler per day on Daily Crown Reserve salmon
• If no applications are received by 11:00 am on the draw stretches is $46.00 for angling dates from June 1 - Aug 31
date, unclaimed stretches may be booked on a first-come and $31.00 per day per angler for angling dates between
first-served basis by proper party size, up to 48 hours before Sept 1 - 15. (Exception: the Lower Patapedia stretch is
the angling date. $20.00 for angling dates from June 3 - Aug 31.)
• To book, visit www.gnb.ca/naturalresources or call the • The cost per angler per day on Daily Crown Reserve
appropriate designated office beginning at 1:30 pm on brook trout stretches is $20.00 for angling dates from
the stretch draw date. June 3 - Aug 31 and $13.00 for angling dates from
• There is no fee to book unclaimed stretches under Step B. Sept 1 - 15.
Step C: Individual or party booking • At the time of payment, all party members’ Outdoors
• Within 48 hours of the fishing date bookings are accepted Card numbers or their information must be provided for
from individuals or parties. The total number of anglers the issuance of the licences (name, address, date of birth,
is not permitted to exceed the stretch limit and licence telephone number and identification).
fees apply only to the number of persons who actually
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Live Release Crown Reserve
Only fly fishing with single barbless or pinched hooks • Anglers are limited to two days per month for each stretch
is permitted and all fish species must be live released. of Live Release Crown Reserve Water obtained through Step
There are five of these reserves in the Miramichi drainage and A Random Draw and those periods shall not be consecutive
stretches are available on a single fishing day basis except for over month’s end. Stretches booked under Steps B and C
the Palisades and Sinclair stretches which are available for do not count towards this limit.
two consecutive fishing days (see page 52). The season • The cost per angler per day on Live Release Crown Reserve
extends from June 1 - Sept 15 and waters are closed before stretches is $33.00 for angling dates from June 1 - Aug 31
and after the Live Release Crown Reserve season. Exception: and $22.00 for angling dates from Sept 1 - 15. (Exception:
The Lower and Upper Cains River Crown Reserve stretches are the Upper and Lower Cains stretches are $20.00 for angling
available from June 1 to August 31 and are open for angling dates from June 1 to Aug 31.
before and after these dates subject to regulations described • In addition to a Live Release Crown Reserve Licence, each
in the Miramichi Recreational Fishery Area in this summary. angler must have a valid Class 7, 8, 16 or 17 salmon angling
licence. For exception, see “Youth on Crown Reserve”,
Application and payment procedures page 47.
• Same procedures as Steps A, B and C for Daily Crown Reserve. • If angling on the Cains River, each angler must have a
• An application fee of $7.00 per angler must be paid at the valid Class 7, 8, 9, 10, 16 or 17 licence in addition to a Live
time of the application unless the angler has previously Release Crown Reserve Licence. For exception, see “Youth
applied to a Crown Reserve draw during the current year. on Crown Reserve”, page 47.

Regular Crown Reserve Waters

Cost per angler per day is $46.00 for angling dates from June 10 - Aug 31 and $31.00 per day per angler for angling dates
from Sept 1 - 15.

Restigouche drainage
River Stretch Party size Camp Access
Kedgwick North Branch Kedgwick 2 Yes Canoe or wading
Patapedia Patapediaa 2 Yesb Canoe
Restigouche Devil’s Half Acre 4 Yes Canoe
Restigouche Red Bank 4 Yes Canoe
Restigouche Three Sisters 4 Yes Canoe
Upsalquitch Crooked Rapids 2 or 4 No Canoe
Upsalquitch Upsalquitch Forks Pool 2 Yes Canoe
NW Upsalquitch Craven Gulch 2 No Canoe
NW Upsalquitch Northwest Upsalquitch 2 or 4 No Canoe
SE Upsalquitch Southeast Upsalquitch 2 Yes Canoe or wading

a Patapedia licences are valid for three consecutive calendar days. The last available stretch start date is Aug 29.
b Accommodations for the Patapedia stretch are available from the Corporation de Gestion des Rivières Matapédia et
Patapédia, Matapedia, Quebec (Tel: 1-418-865-2080).

Bag limit: The bag limit for Atlantic salmon (grilse or mature fish) on the Restigouche Regular Crown Reserve is 0. Live
release only.
Live release limit: A maximum of 4 Atlantic salmon may be live released per day.

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Miramichi drainage
River Stretch Party size Camp Access
LSW Miramichi Charlies Rock 4 Yes Wading
Lr North Branch,
Adams Poola 4 Yes Wading
LSW Miramichi
NW Miramichi Crawford 4 Yes Wading
NW Miramichi Depot 4 Yes Wading
NW Miramichi Elbow 4 Yes Wading
NW Miramichi Stoney Brook 4 Yes Wading
NW Miramichi Sullivan 2 Yes Wading
North Sevogle Groundhog Landing 4 Yes Wading
North Sevogle Squirrel Falls 4 Yes Wading
North Sevogle Narrows 4 Yes Wading

a Anglers must release all brook trout caught on the Adams Pool stretch on the Lower North Branch Little Southwest
Miramichi River.

Bag limit: The bag limit for Atlantic salmon (grilse or mature fish) on the Miramichi Regular Crown Reserve is 0. Live release only.
Live release limit: A maximum of 4 Atlantic salmon may be live released per day.

Daily Crown Reserve Waters

Atlantic salmon
Cost per angler per day is $46.00 for angling dates from June 1 - Aug 31 and $31.00 per day per angler for angling dates
from Sept 1 - 15. (Exception: the Lower Patapedia stretch is $20.00 for angling dates from June 3 - Aug 31.)
Stretch Water Season Party size Camp DNRED office Telephone
Berry Brook Upsalquitch June 1 - Sept 15 2 or 4 No Campbellton 506-789-2336
Cruickshank North Branch Sevogle June 10 - Sept 15 2 Yes Miramichi 506-627-4050
Grog Island Restigouche June 1 - Sept 15 2 No Campbellton 506-789-2336
Jardine Brook Little Main Restigouche June 1 - Sept 15 2 or 4 Yes Saint-Quentin 506-235-6040
Kedgwick Forks Kedgwick June 1 - Sept 15 2 Yes Saint-Quentin 506-235-6040
Lower Kedgwick Kedgwick June 1 - Sept 15 2, 4 or 6a Yes Saint-Quentin 506-235-6040
Lower Patapedia Patapedia June 3 - Aug 31b 2 Yesc Campbellton 506-789-2336

a Lower Kedgwick stretch accommodates six anglers until July 10 inclusive; four anglers beginning on July 11.
b Lower Patapedia licences valid for two consecutive calendar days.
Start dates are June 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 27; July 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21, 25, 29; Aug 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30.
c Accommodations for the Lower Patapedia stretch are available from the Corporation de Gestion des Rivières Matapédia
et Patapédia, Matapédia, Quebec (Tel: 1-418-865-2080).

Bag limit: The bag limit for Atlantic salmon (grilse or mature fish) on Daily Crown Reserve waters is 0. Live release only.
Live release limit: A maximum of 4 Atlantic salmon may be live released per day.

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Brook trout
Cost per angler per day is $20.00 for angling dates from June 3 - Aug 31 and $13.00 for angling dates from Sept 1 - 15.
Trip bag limit DNRED
Stretch Season Party size Campd per person office Telephone
California Lakea June 1 - Aug 31 2 or 4 No 5 Bathurst 506-547-2080
Caribou Lake June 1 - Sept 15 2 No 5 Bathurst 506-547-2080
Goodwin Lakeb June 1 - Sept 15 2 No 2 Miramichi 506-627-4050
Island Lake June 1 - Sept 15 2 No 2 Doaktown 506-365-2001
Kenny Lake June 1 - Sept 15 2 No 2 Miramichi 506-627-4050
Nepisiguit River July 15 - Aug 15 2 No 2 Bathurst 506-547-2080
Peaked Mountain Lakesc June 1 - Sept 15 2 or 4 No 2 Doaktown 506-365-2001
Valentine Lake June 1 - Sept 15 2 No 2 Doaktown 506-365-2001

a Artificial lures and bait prohibited to be in an anglers possession while angling on California Lake.
b Access to Goodwin Lake requires a canoe portage.
c Access to the Peaked Mountain Lakes requires 4x4 truck and a canoe portage.
d Daily Crown Reserve brook stretches generally feature camping facilities rather than roofed accommodations.

Live Release Crown Reserve Waters

Cost per angler per day is $33.00 for angling dates from June 1 - Aug 31 and $22.00 for angling dates from Sept 1 - 15
(Exception: Upper and Lower Cains stretches are $20.00).
Stretch River Season Party size Camp DNRED office Telephone
Cains Lower Cains June 1 - Aug 31 2 or 4 No Doaktown 506-365-2001
Cains Upper Cains June 1 - Aug 31 2 or 4 No Doaktown 506-365-2001
Lr North Branch LSW Miramichi June 1 - Sept 15 4 No Miramichi 506-627-4050
Palisadesa North Pole Stream July 1 - Sept 15 4 Yes Doaktown 506-365-2001
Sinclairb North Pole Stream July 1 - Sept 15 4 Yes Doaktown 506-365-2001

a,b  The Palisades and Sinclair stretches are available for two consecutive fishing days. Start dates begin July 1.

Bag limit: The bag limit for all fish species on Live Release waters is 0. Live release only.
Live release limit: A maximum of 4 Atlantic salmon may be live released per day.

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Protecting our Forests
Spruce budworm populations are high in Quebec and causing defoliation.
The outbreak has been growing and moving towards New Brunswick.

The Healthy Forest Partnership is a research initiative dedicated to keeping

our forests green and healthy by protecting them against spruce budworm.

Treatment Areas
Our goal is to slow the outbreak. Beginning in 2014, hotspots of spruce
budworm in northern New Brunswick have been treated using aircraft
working at low altitudes.

Treatments have included Tebufenozide, Btk and pheromones; all are

approved by Health Canada and pose minimal environmental risk and are
not harmful to humans or other mammals, bees, birds, or fish when used
according to label conditions.

Features including water bodies, residential areas, and public water supplies
are identified in advance of treatment and excluded. Additionally, we work
to notify residents within 500 metres of treatment areas. We test samples of
water collected near municipal intakes following treatment and make the
results available.

Spruce budworm treatments typically occur in the early mornings and

evenings in late-May and June. While low flying aircraft can be disruptive
if passing or turning near homes, roads or waterways, they are not actively
spraying during this time. We work hard to minimize disruption to anglers
and others as much as possible.

To view a map of the current treatment area and to see status updates
of the treatment blocks, visit HealthyForestPartnership.ca,
email info@healthyforestpartnership.ca,
or leave a message at 1-844-216-3040.

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