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Hommage à Warren Duncan
remembered as a true New Brunswick legend.
1948-2007 John Warren Duncan will be missed by anglers and long
John Warren Duncan, célèbre monteur de
Province”.
mouches néo-brunswickois, est décédé l’année dernière. Pendant plus de trente
of fly tying. In 1993 he gave birth to a fly called “Picture
ans, il a été le propriétaire-exploitant de la boutique Dunc’s Fly Shop, à Saint-Jean.
together they will forever be remembered in the history
Membre de la Hammond River Angling Association et de la Fédération du saumon “The Undertaker.” The fly gained such recognition that
atlantique, il aimait la vie et vivait sa vie pleinement. Sa passion pour le montage de practice. In the late 1970’s Warren popularized a fly called
mouches n’était dépassée que par son amour pour sa famille et ses amis. Et son intérêt best required a tremendous sacrifice in time, study and
pour la conservation, la poésie, la rédaction et les collections était sans pareil. His passion for fly tying and his desire to be the very
Désireux d’être le meilleur en montage de mouches, il and collecting was second to none.
devait consacrer beaucoup de temps et d’efforts à cet art. surpassed by his love of family and friends. His drive for conservation, poetry, writing
Vers la fin des années 1970, il a popularisé une mouche Federation. Warren loved life and lived it to the fullest. Tying flies was a passion only
appelée The Undertaker (le croquemort), qui a acquis une He belonged to the Hammond River Angling Association and the Atlantic Salmon
telle notoriété qu’elle et son auteur seront à jamais inscrits
last year. He owned and operated Dunc’s Fly Shop in Saint John for over 30 years.
dans les annales du montage de mouches. C’est en 1993
John Warren Duncan was a famous New Brunswick master fly tyer who passed away
que le monteur a créé la mouche artificielle baptisée « La
province pittoresque ». 1948-2007
On se souviendra longtemps de John Warren Duncan, ce A Tribute To Warren Duncan
véritable personnage légendaire du Nouveau-Brunswick,
regretté des pêcheurs sportifs.
A Message from Natural Resources
I want to thank everyone who buys a 2008 New Brunswick angling
license because you are helping the Department of Natural Resources
manage our recreational fishery. The modest conservation fee you pay
when you purchase your license also helps fund important projects
through the New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund.
Please respect our guidelines and regulations so your recreational
angling experience at New Brunswick’s many lakes, rivers and streams
will be both enjoyable and memorable. Remember, recreational angling is both a tradition and
a privilege.
Please be safe when you are in or near our waterways. I encourage you to always bring your
garbage back with you to dispose of properly and to remove any other garbage you may find in
and around our waterways. Wildfires are always dangerous and threaten wildlife and its habitat
so please be careful.
Thank you for continuing to invest in our province’s outdoor future and for enhancing our long-
standing and world-renowned angling tradition.
Please share your passion for angling with other New Brunswickers and I encourage you to
introduce this great outdoor sport to a young person in your life!
Hon. Donald Arseneault

Minister
Table of Contents
New for 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
How to Use this Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
New Brunswick Variation Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Definitions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Angling Licences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Crown Reserve Waters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Sea-Run Atlantic Salmon Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Recreational Fishing Areas
Restigouche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chaleur. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Miramichi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Southeast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Inner Bay of Fundy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Lower Saint John. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Southwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Upper Saint John. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
For Further Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Important
This is not a legal document. This book provides a brief summary of major angling regulations and
licence information for the 2008 season. Regulations are subject to change at any time. This book does
not cover all the laws contained in federal and provincial acts and regulations. For additional information
regarding season dates, bag limits, possession limits, size limits or gear restrictions, contact your local
Department of Fisheries and Oceans or Natural Resources office. (See page 45)
Our web address: www.gnb.ca/0078
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New for 2008
• Miramichi Recreational Fishery Area:

• The live release limit during spring salmon (kelt) season (April 15 to May 15) is now 10
per day. Anglers are restricted to flies with barbless hooks. See page 23.
• On portions of Main Southwest Miramichi and Northwest Miramichi Rivers anglers are
restricted to single barbless hooks for all angling. See page 23.
• The Cains River salmon season has been extended until October 22. See page 24.
• The Renous River, including the North and South Branches, is scheduled for fly fishing
only beginning June 1. See page 21.
• The Dungarvon River from the mouth upstream to the Route 108 highway is scheduled
for fly fishing only beginning June 1. See page 20.
• Inner Bay of Fundy Recreational Fishery Area:
• Shepody drainage: The daily bag limit for trout is now five (5), of which only one can
be greater than 30 cm in length. See page 29.
• Southwest Recreational Fishery Area:
• East Grand Lake: The daily bag limit for lake trout is now one per day. See page 36.
• Upper Saint John Recreational Fishery Area:
• The Saint John River is scheduled for fly fishing only from Brooks Bridge at Limestone,
upstream to Grand Falls beginning July 1. See page 40.
• The Tobique River (Head Pond) is scheduled for fly fishing only from Trout Brook
upstream beginning July 1. See page 40.
• Aroostook River from the railway bridge upstream to the Maine-N.B. border is scheduled
for fly fishing only beginning July 1. See page 40.
• Striped bass season
• For all Recreational Fishery Areas draining into the Bay of Fundy, the striped bass
season is open year round on tidal waters and from April 15 to October 15 on inland
waters. See Pages 30, 32 and 38.
• Didymo
• Didymo is a freshwater alga which can form large brown mats that blanket the stream
bed, negatively affecting plants, insects and fish communities. Didymo has been found
in the Restigouche and Upper Saint John drainages. See page 47.
Please respect other anglers and land
owners. Observing these rules will
ensure you stay within the law, avoid 1
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conflict, and help maintain the good
reputation of anglers.
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1. Restigouche, pg. 12 4
2. Chaleur, pg. 17
3. Miramichi, pg. 20
4. Southeast, pg. 27 6 5
5. Inner Bay of Fundy, pg. 29
6. Lower Saint John, pg. 32 7
7. Southwest, pg. 36
8. Upper Saint John, pg. 40
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How to Use this Summary
Five easy steps:
1. Where: See the map on page 2 and turn to the page of the Recreational Fishery Area
(RFA) you will be fishing in.
2 Look under Fly Fishing Only: Check if the water you want to fish is fly fishing only.
3. Look under Waters Closed to Angling: Make sure the water where you want to fish is open.
4. What species: Decide which species you want to fish.
5. Look under the species name: For season, bag limit, size limit and exceptions.
New Brunswick Variation Orders

Variation Order Notice
NB-2005-002 The season for chain pickerel in tidal portions of the Saint John River is
April 15 – November 30. (See page 35)
NB-2005-003 The season for smallmouth bass in tidal portions of the Saint John River
is May 1– November 30. (See page 33)
NB-2005-007 Nictau Lake daily bag limits: landlocked salmon =1, brook trout =2.
Minimum length for brook trout is 25cm total length (See page 42)
NB-2005-009 Angling season for inland waters for: landlocked salmon, brook trout,
brown trout, arctic char, lake trout, rainbow trout, splake, whitefish,
smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, muskellunge, white perch, yellow perch
and burbot.)
NB-2005-011 Setting the brook trout daily quota to five (5) for inland and tidal
waters and listing waters that are exceptions.
NB-2006-003 Brook trout daily bag limit for Little Southwest Miramichi River from May
1-June 30 =5, from July 1-Sept. 15 =0. Fly fishing only from May 1-Sept.
15. (See page 25)
NB-2006-004 The trout season for the Shepody River and its tributaries is May 15
– Sept. 15. (See page 31)
NB-2006-005 St. Croix River, from Grand Falls dam downstream to Milltown Bridge:
smallmouth bass season extended to October 31. Beginning Oct.1 bag limit
is 0 and anglers must use artificial flies or un-baited lures. (See page 37)
NB-2006-006 Nepisiguit (Bathurst) Lake is live release for all species. (See page 19)
NB-2006-007 Louis Lake is closed to angling (See page 23)
NB-2006-008 Restigouche River: trout seasons and fly fishing season for sections of the
border waters between Quebec and New Brunswick (See page 12 & 15)
NB-2006-021 Palmer Brook, Kings Co.: from the confluence with the Hammond River
upstream 200 meters, the season for brook trout is April 15 to June 30,
live release only. Closed July 1 to Sept. 15.
Palmer Brook, Kings County: from a point 200 meters upstream of the con-
fluence with the Hammond River to the Stock Farm Road crossing, the sea-
son for brook trout is April 15 to Sept. 15, live release only. (See page 34)
NB-2007-002 Miramichi River drainage: trout limit is 5 per day, only 2 of which can be
greater than 30 cm total length. (See page 25)
NB-2007-015 The season for smallmouth bass, muskellunge, white perch, and yellow
perch in waters from Mactaquac dam to the highway bridge at Grafton is
May 1 to Nov. 30. Bag limit for smallmouth bass from Sept. 16 to Nov.
30 is 0. (See page 34)
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NB-2008-001 Shepody River: trout daily bag limit is 5 of which only one fish can be
greater than 30 cm total length (See page 31)
NB-2008-002 East Grand Lake: lake trout daily bag limit is 1 (See page 39)
For more detailed information, contact Fish and Wildlife Branch at 506-453-2440.
Definitions:
Angling
• Fishing with a line to which up to three hooks are attached, held in the hand or attached
to a rod.
Artificial Fly
• A single hook, a double hook or two single hooks dressed with materials likely to attract
fish, with no weight, spinning device or natural bait attached.
Boundary Waters
• Waters forming the boundary between the State of Maine and/or the Province of Quebec
and the Province of New Brunswick.
Bag Limits
• Except for sea-run Atlantic salmon, the possession limit for a particular species is the
same as the daily bag limit.
Fly Fishing
• To cast upon the water and retrieve in the usual and ordinary manner an unbaited,
unweighted artificial fly attached to a line to which no weight has been added.
Fly Fishing Only Waters (Scheduled)
• Waters where fly fishing is the only method of angling permitted.
Guide Required Waters
• Waters deemed to be angled mainly for Atlantic Salmon. Non-Residents require a guide
while angling for any species on these waters, after the designated date.
Jigging
• Manipulating a hook(s) to foul hook a fish in any part of its body instead of its mouth.
• Foul-hooked fish— those fish hooked accidentally in any part of the body except the
mouth— must be released unharmed immediately.
Length Measurements
• Fork length (FL) is measured from the tip of the nose to the fork of the tail— used when
measuring Atlantic salmon or landlocked salmon.
• Total length (TL) is measured from the tip of the nose to the end of the tail (tips of the
tail squeezed together)— used when measuring all other fish.
Licensed Guides Requirements
• Non-resident anglers require a licensed guide when fishing for sea-run Atlantic salmon, or
when angling for any species on Guide Required Waters after the designated date.
• Non-residents may fish without a guide on Fish New Brunswick Days but require an appro-
priate licence if sea-run Atlantic salmon, or landlocked salmon (greater than 48 cm and
less than 63 cm) are retained.
• A professional guide (Guide I) is permitted to angle and hook a salmon on behalf of his or
her licensed client. The client is considered to have hooked the salmon and may tag the
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fish, provided it is of legal length. This special tagging provision does not apply to Crown
Reserve Waters.
• Professional guides (Guide I) and their clients cannot fish at the same time.
Live Release
• Capture and immediate release of live fish.
Main Restigouche River
• The main stem of the Restigouche River, from the junction with the Little Restigouche
River and Kedgwick River, downstream to the J.C. Van Horne Bridge.
Main Southwest Miramichi River
• The main stem of the Southwest Miramichi River, from the forks at Juniper, downstream
to the junction with the Northwest Miramichi River.
Non-Sport Fish Seasons
• Legal access to non-sport fish species is governed by the season for sport fish on all
water.
• If all sport fish seasons on that water are closed then the non-sport fish season is also
closed.
Resident
a) A person who has resided in the province for a period of six months immediately prior to
making an application for a licence.
b) A person who has resided in the province for a period of two weeks immediately prior to
making an application for a licence, where that person was required to take up residence
in the province as a result of being transferred to the province by their employer.
c) A person who is taking educational training of a three-month minimum duration and has
been residing in the province for a two-week period immediately prior to making an appli-
cation for a licence.
d) A person who resided in the province for a period of six months immediately prior to tak-
ing educational training outside the province.
e) A person who has resided in the province for the purpose of employment for an aggregate
period of six months within the last 12 months.
f) A person who was born in the province and who owns real property in the province.
Set Line
• A fishing line that is not attached to a rod, held in the hand or closely attended.
Sport Fish
• Sea-run Atlantic salmon, landlocked salmon, brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, rainbow
trout, arctic char, and smallmouth bass.
Trolling
• Angling with a hook(s) and line that is drawn through the water by a watercraft propelled
by mechanical or manual means.
Activities not allowed while angling:

(Applies to the open water season on inland waters)
• No person shall angle with more than one fishing line to which more than three hooks are
attached.
• No person shall use a set-line for fishing in inland waters.
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• No person shall angle for sport fish during the period beginning two hours after sunset
and ending two hours before sunrise (see exception, page 13).
• No person shall fish for sea-run Atlantic salmon with an artificial fly that has more than
two hooks.
• No person shall fish with the aid of an artificial light or light from a fire.
• No person shall use or possess live fish as bait in inland waters.
• Exception: On international boundary waters (between Maine and New Brunswick), live
fish may be used as bait provided they are obtained from the water being fished and
are not on the prohibited list (see below).
• On international boundary waters (between Maine and New Brunswick), tidal waters
and all inland waters, dead fish can be used as bait, as long as they are not on the
prohibited list (see below).
• Prohibited list of fish: bass, bullhead, sunfish, yellow and white perch, other spiny fin-
rayed fish, pickerel, muskellunge, goldfish or other carp.
• Fishing with bait or lures is not permitted in Crown Reserve Waters. Artificial flies must
be used while fishing these waters.
• Fishing and/or assisting another angler to fish from a bridge is not permitted.
• Fishing is not permitted within 22.8 metres (25 yards) of lower entrances of fishways or
dams.
• Gaffs or spears can not be used to land sport fish.
• Snares or bows and arrows are not permitted in inland waters or within 15 metres 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.
• Jigging devices or spears are not permitted within 15 metres of inland waters
• Sport fish may only be caught by angling.
Licence Requirements
• Angling licences must be properly signed and carried at all times while fishing.
• Angling licences are not required in tidal waters, except if Atlantic salmon are retained.
• Anglers can only purchase one Class 1, 7, 8, 13 or 16 licence per season.
• Anglers 16 years of age and older require a provincial licence while angling in inland
waters.
• Resident anglers 10 to 15 years old must buy an Atlantic salmon licence if they want their
own bag limit.
• Regular angling licences do not entitle anglers to fish on Crown Reserve Waters.
• Resident and non-resident anglers, who are under 16 and do not have a salmon licence,
may fish for Atlantic salmon and landlocked salmon only when accompanied by a resident
or non-resident angler with a valid salmon licence. The licence holder must include the
child’s catch in his/her daily catch limit.
• Resident and non-resident anglers under the age of 16 who do not wish to fish for salmon
do not require an angling licence. These anglers have their own daily bag limit.
• An angling licence does not authorize the holder to purchase, sell or barter sport fish.
• Non-Residents may purchase any number or combination of Class 2 or Class 3 licences as
long as the total number of tags does not exceed eight per year.
• Day adventure licences are only available from Day Adventure Operators
(Tel. 506-453-8757).
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Angling Licences
Category Class Period Species Salmon Total Cost

Tags
Non-resident 1 Season Atlantic salmon 8 $158.20
and all other fish
Non-resident 2 7 consecutive Atlantic salmon 4 $92.66
days and all other fish
Non-resident 3 3 consecutive Atlantic salmon 2 $49.72
days and all other fish
Non-resident live 13, 14 and 15 Corresponds Atlantic salmon 0 Same cost as
release to Class 1, 2 and all other fish corresponding
and 3 Class 1, 2 or 3
Non-resident 4 Season All fish except 0 $62.15
Atlantic Salmon
Non-resident 5 7 consecutive All fish except 0 $39.55
days Atlantic Salmon
Non-resident 6 3 consecutive All fish except 0 $28.25
days Atlantic Salmon
Resident 7 Season Atlantic salmon 8 $33.90
and all other fish
Resident 10-15 8 Season Atlantic salmon 8 $20.34
years or 65 years and all other fish
and over
Resident live 16 and 17 Season Atlantic salmon 0 Same cost as
release and all other fish corresponding
Class 7 or 8
Resident 9 Season All fish except 0 $22.60
Atlantic Salmon
Resident 65 years 10 Season All fish except 0 $5.65
or over Atlantic Salmon
Non-resident 16 11 Winter ice All fish except 0 $22.60
years or over fishig Atlantic Salmon
Resident 16 years 12 Winter ice All fish except 0 $11.30
or over fishing Atlantic Salmon
"Consecutive days" means consecutive calendar days. For example, June 30, July 1, July 2.
Crown Reserve Waters

General Information
• Only people who reside year round in New Brunswick may apply to fish in Crown
Reserve Waters.
• Crown Reserve Waters are not open to fishing before or after the Crown Reserve sea-
son dates. (See Restigouche RFA for exceptions.)
• Fishing is live release only for all species on Regular Crown Reserve Waters from Sept. 1-15.
• There are three types of Crown Reserve Waters – Regular, Daily and Live Release
• On all Crown Reserve waters, a “fishing day” is the 24-hour period extending from 2:00
7
p.m. on the first day until 2:00 p.m. on the second day. (For exceptions, see Patapedia
stretch below and Live Release Crown Reserve, page 9)
• Fees are ‘per angler per day’. Tax included. Monies paid for all Crown Reserves are nonre-
fundable.
• Only fly fishing is permitted.
Different Types
Regular Crown Reserve
Twenty of these special salmon angling waters are located in the Miramichi and Restigouche
river systems (See page 9). Fishing rights are awarded annually by computer draw. The season
extends from June 10-Sept. 15. These waters are closed before and after the Regular Crown
Reserve season. Exception: Restigouche River Regular Crown Reserves (Red Bank, Three Sisters
and Devil's Half Acre) are open from April 15-June 1 for all angling.
All stretches except Patapedia are valid for a 48-hour period, beginning at 2:00 p.m. on
the first day and ending at 2:00 p.m. on the third day. Patapedia stretch is valid for three
consecutive calendar days.
How to Apply: Application forms are available at all Natural Resources offices and Service New
Brunswick. Applicants may also apply electronically on the internet at (www.gnb.ca/0078).
• Once the draw is held, the successful applicants will be notified in writing of the pay-
ment deadline.
• Payment must be made at the Fish and Wildlife Branch in Fredericton. No payments will
be accepted at other Natural Resources offices or after the deadline. Total cost per angler
is $39.55 per day.
• In addition to a Regular Crown Reserve Angling Licence, each angler must have a Class 7,
8, 16 or 17 Salmon Angling Licence.
Daily Crown Reserve
These fifteen salmon and trout fishing waters provide excellent angling on a day-by-day
basis (see page 10). The season extends from June 1-Sept. 15. These waters are closed
before and after the Daily Crown Reserve season. Exception: Restigouche River Daily Crown
Reserve (Grog Island) is open from April 15-June 1 for all angling.
How to Apply:
• Apply seven days in advance of the fishing day desired.
• Apply by calling the appropriate District office between 8:30-11 a.m.
• If the call-in date falls on Saturday, Sunday, or holiday your application will be accepted
on the following business day.
• If more applications are received than there is space available, a mini draw will be held
after 11 a.m. at the issuing office.
• Anglers are limited to two trips per month. The trips shall not overlap month-ends.
• Anglers may apply for vacant water.
• If water is not claimed by 11 a.m. on the call-in date, this vacant water may be applied
for, by proper party size, up to 48 hours before the fishing date.
• Within 48 hours of the fishing date, any party size not exceeding the stretch limit will be accepted.
• Anglers must purchase the full period of vacant water. Partial purchase is not allowed.
• Application for vacant water not taken by 11 a.m. on the call-in date does not count
against an individual’s two-day monthly allotment.
• When the successful party is notified, payment must be made immediately by credit card,
Interac, cash, cheque or money order (by phone or in person). There are no exceptions.
See page 10 for fees.
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• At the time of payment, all party members’ information must be provided for the issuance
of the licences (name, address, date of birth, telephone number and identification).
• In addition to a Daily Crown Reserve licence, anglers on Daily Crown Reserves must have a
valid Class 7, 8, 16 or 17 salmon angling licence for salmon stretches, or a valid Class 9 or
10 licence for trout stretches.
• Licences are not transferable or refundable.
Live Release Crown Reserve
Only fly fishing with barbless or pinched hooks is permitted. There are five of these
reserves in the Miramichi drainage. The season extends from June 1-Sept. 15. Waters are
closed before and after the Live Release Crown Reserve season. See page 22.
How to Apply:
• Same procedures as Daily Crown Reserve (above).
• In addition to a Live Release Crown Reserve Licence, each angler must have a valid Class
7, 8, 16 or 17 salmon angling licence.
• If angling on the Cains River, each angler must have a valid Class 7, 8, 9, 10, 16 or 17
licence in addition to a Live Release Crown Reserve Licence.
• Palisade and Sinclair stretch licences are issued for two consecutive calendar days.
Regular Crown Reserve Waters

Cost per day is $39.55 (HST incl.)
RESTIGOUCHE DRAINAGE
River Stretch Party Size Camps Access
Kedgwick North Branch 2 Yes Canoe or wading
Patapedia Patapedia 2 * 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 Forks Pool 2 Yes Canoe
NW Upsalquitch Craven’s Gulch 2 No Canoe
NW Upsalquitch Northwest 2 or 4 No Canoe
SE Upsalquitch Southeast 2 Yes Canoe or wading
* Accommodations for Patapedia stretch available from Quebec Parks and Reserve
Service, Matapedia, Quebec
MIRAMICHI DRAINAGE
LSW Miramichi Charlies Rock 4 Yes Wading
Lr North Branch Adams Pool** 4 Yes Wading
LSW Miramichi
NW Miramichi Crawford 4 Yes Wading
NW Miramichi Depot 4 Yes Wading
NW Miramichi Elbow 4 Yes Wading
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NW Miramichi Stony Brook 4 Yes Wading
NW Miramichi Sullivan 2 Yes Wading
North Sevogle Groundhog 4 Yes Wading
Landing
North Sevogle Squirrel Falls 4 Yes Wading
North Sevogle Narrows 4 Yes Wading
** No retention of brook trout on Adams Pool stretch
Daily Crown Reserve Waters

Atlantic Salmon
Cost per day is $39.55, except Lower Patapedia ($16.95)
Stretch Water Season Party DNR Tel:
Size Office (506)
Berry Brook Upsalquitch 4 Campbellton 789-2336
Grog Island Restigouche 2 Campbellton 789-2336
Jardine Brook Little Main Restigouche June 1-Sept. 15 2 Kedgwick 284-3413
Kedgwick Forks Kedgwick 2 Kedgwick 284-3413
Lower Kedgwick Kedgwick 2, 4 or 6* Kedgwick 284-3413
Lower Patapedia Patapedia June 3-Sept. 15 2** Campbellton 789-2336
Cruickshank North Branch Sevogle June 10-Sept. 15 2 Miramichi 627-4050
* Lower Kedgwick stretch accommodates six anglers until July 10, four anglers after July 10.
** 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, September 4, 8, 12.
Brook Trout
Cost per day - all stretches: $16.95
Stretch Season Party DNR Tel: Trip Bag
Size Office (506) Limit per
person
Peaked Mountain Lakes* 2 or 4 Doaktown 365-2001 1
Valentine Lake 2 Doaktown 365-2001 1
Island lake 2 Doaktown 365-2001 1
June 1-Sept. 15
Kenny Lake 2 Miramichi 627-4050 1
Goodwin Lake*** 2 Miramichi 627-4050 1
Caribou Lake 2 Bathurst 547-2080 5
California Lake** June 1-Aug. 31 2 or 4 Bathurst 547-2080 2
Nepisiguit River July 15-Aug. 15 2 Bathurst 547-2080 2
* Access to the Peaked Mountain Lakes requires 4X4 truck and a canoe portage
** Artificial lures and bait prohibited to be in an anglers possession while angling on California Lake
*** Access to Goodwin Lake requires a canoe portage
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Live Release Crown Reserve Waters
Cost per day: Upper and Lower Cains $16.95. All other stretches $28.25
Stretch River Season Party Size DNR Tel: (506)
Office
Cains Lower Cains June 1-Sept. 2 or 4 Doaktown 365-2001
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Cains Upper Cains 2 or 4 Doaktown 365-2001
Lr. North Branch LSW 4 Sunny Corner 836-7009
Miramichi
Palisade North Pole July 1-Sept. 15 4 Blackville 843-2908
Stream
Sinclair North Pole 4 Blackville 843-2908
Stream
Sea-Run Atlantic Salmon Information
See individual Recreational Fishery Area (RFA) for detailed Atlantic salmon information
Size Restrictions
• Only grilse (Atlantic salmon) that are greater than or equal to 35cm but less than 63 cm
(fork length) may be retained.
Tagging
• No person shall be in possession of an Atlantic salmon (grilse) that is not properly tagged.
• Where a grilse is caught by angling and retained, the person who hooked the grilse, wheth-
er or not that person landed the grilse, shall tag it. (See Guide I exemption, page 4.)
Angling Methods
• No person shall fish for sea-run Atlantic salmon except by angling with an artificial fly.
• Anglers may cast or troll using unweighted artificial flies that have single or double hooks.
• Treble hooks are not permitted.
Non-Resident Requirement
• Non-resident anglers require a licensed guide when fishing for any species on Guide
Required Waters after the designated date. (See individual RFA.)
Daily Live Release Limits

• Once their bag limit is reached, anglers must stop fishing sea-run Atlantic salmon for the day.
HOW TO TAG AN ATLANTIC SALMON

Maximum size limit: less than 63 cm (fork length).
1. Slide tag under gill plate and through mouth.
2. Fully insert tab into locking head.
3. Ensure tag is securely locked.
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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: The Restigouche River main stem is primarily private
or leased waters. Permission from the owner/lessee is required to angle on these waters.
Note: Little Main Restigouche River from the junction of the Kedgwick River upstream
to, but not including, the pool at the mouth of Jardine Brook is for Resident angling
only.
Fly Fishing Only Waters

Excludes all tributaries unless otherwise noted
River Beginning Stretch

Gounamitz July 1 Gounamitz river upstream to the junction of the North and
West Branches
Jardine Brook, July 1 Jardine Brook, Restigouche County, from its junction
Restigouche County with the Little Main Restigouche River upstream to the
Restigouche-Victoria County boundary line
Jardine Brook, Aug. 1 Jardine Brook, Victoria County, from the Restigouche-
Victoria County Victoria County boundary line upstream to the CN railway
bridge
Kedgwick May 1 Kedgwick River including North and South Branches
Little Main May 15 Little Main Restigouche River from its mouth (the junction
Restigouche with the Main Restigouche River and the Kedgwick River)
upstream to Cedar Brook
Northwest May 1 Northwest Upsalquitch River upstream to Nine Mile Brook
Upsalquitch
Patapedia June 1 Patapedia River, that portion lying within the province of
New Brunswick
Restigouche May 15 Restigouche River, from the junction with the Kedgwick
River downstream to the juncture of the Patapedia River
Restigouche April 15 Restigouche River, from the junction with the Patapedia
River downstream to the Matapedia CN Railway Bridge
Restigouche May 15 Restigouche River from the Matapedia CN Railway Bridge
to a line drawn from Copeland Brook (NB) to Ruisseau du
Moulin (Québec)
Southeast May 1 Southeast Upsalquitch upstream to the first unnamed pool
Upsalquitch above Boar's Head Pool
Upsalquitch May 1 Upsalquitch River
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Non-resident anglers require a licensed guide

Kedgwick May 15 Entire river
Little Main May 15 Entire river
Restigouche
Northwest May 15 Mouth upstream to the closed waters
Upsalquitch
Patapedia May 15 Entire river
Restigouche May 1 From line drawn from Copeland Brook (NB) to Ruisseau du
Moulin (Quebec) upstream to Little Main Restigouche
Southeast May 15 Entire river
Upsalquitch
Upsalquitch River May 15 Entire river
Waters Closed to Angling
Water Stretch Closed

Northwest Northwest Upsalquitch River above Nine Mile Brook, Year round
Upsalquitch River not including tributaries.
Southeast Southeast Upsalquitch River from and including the Year round
Upsalquitch River unnamed pool above Boars Head Pool, upstream to
Simpson's Field Falls, not including tributaries.
ANGLING RULES FOR BOUNDARY WATERS WITH QUEBEC

Patapedia River and the Main Restigouche River downstream from the Patapedia River to the
J.C. Van Horne bridge at Campbellton.
Angling Licences
• Angling licences issued by Quebec or New Brunswick will be legally recognized on all com-
mon boundary waters of the Restigouche drainage upstream of the J.C. Van Horne Bridge
at Campbellton.
• New Brunswick anglers must have a New Brunswick resident or Quebec non-resident
licence to fish on Quebec waters from the Copeland Brook (NB) to Ruisseau du Moulin
(Quebec) line downstream to the J.C. Van Horne Bridge at Campbellton.
• Legal Fishing Hours on the Restigouche and Patapedia Rivers boundary waters are from
one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
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Atlantic Salmon
Non-boundary waters Boundary waters between

N.B. and Quebec
Open season
Spring May 1-31 April 15-May 31
(Restigouche River only)
Summer June 1-Aug. 31 June 1-Aug. 31
Fall Sept. 1-30 Live release Sept. 1-30 Live release
Daily Bag Live Release Daily Bag Live Release

Limits Limit Limit Limit Limit
Spring 0 10 0 10
Summer 2 4 2 4
Fall 0 4 0 4
Minimum size (FL) 35 cm 35 cm
Maximum size (FL) Less than 63 cm Less than 63 cm
Possession 8 8
Exceptions to open season and/or size and bag limits

• Season: Patapedia River. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 3-Aug. 31
Atlantic Salmon Seasons - Restigouche Drainage
River Spring Kelt Bright retention Live release only
Main Restigouche non-boundary May 1-31
waters
Main Restigouche boundary waters April 15-May 31
Little Main Restigouche* May 1-31
Patapedia N/A
Kedgwick N/A June 1-Aug. 31 Sept. 1-30
North Kedgwick N/A
Upsalquitch N/A
Northwest Upsalquitch N/A
Southeast Upsalquitch N/A
Gounamitz N/A
*up to Cedar Brook
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Smelt
Angling or dip netting
Non-boundary waters Boundary waters

between N.B. and Quebec
Open Season April 15-May 31 April 15-May 31
Daily bag/ 60 60
possession limit
• Restigouche River, upstream of a reference point at a straight line from Copeland Brook
(NB) to Ruisseau du Moulin (Quebec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smelt season closed
Trout
Non-Boundary Boundary waters
waters between N.B. and Quebec
Open season
Rivers, brooks and streams • Patapedia River..............June 3-Sept. 15
• Restigouche River from:
• Patapedia River downstream to
May 1-Sept. 15 Matapedia CN Railway Bridge
...............................April 15-Sept. 30
• Matapedia CN Railway Bridge to the J.C.
Van Horne Bridge.........April 15-Oct. 31
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs May 15-Sept. 15 N/A
Limits
Daily bag and possession (Total
of: arctic char, brook trout,
5* 5*
brown trout, lake trout, or
rainbow trout*)
Minimum size 10 cm (TL) 10 cm (TL)
* No more than two lake trout and/or two brown trout

Season: Restigouche drainage upstream from the junction of the Main Restigouche River
and the Kedgwick River, including all tributaries ........................................... May 1-Sept. 30
Daily bag limit: Restigouche drainage upstream from the junction of the Main Restigouche
River and the Kedgwick River, including all tributaries (Sept. 1-30) .................................... 0
Minimum size limit: Brook trout, Gounamitz River, and South Branch, Kedgwick River,
not including tributaries .................................................................................. 25 cm (TL)
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Yellow and white perch
Boundary and non-boundary waters
Open season
Rivers, brooks and streams (NB)..............................................................April 15-Oct. 31
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs (NB) ........................................................... May 15-Sept. 15
These season dates are only in effect if a sport fish season is also open on the water being
fished.
Daily bag and possession, length limits
Species Daily Quota Minimum Length Maximum Length
White perch 25 10 cm TL 50 cm TL
Yellow perch 100 10 cm TL 50 cm TL
Please note - Closed season
No open angling season exists for the following species: smallmouth bass, chain pickerel,
striped bass, muskellunge, and burbot.
ATTENTION
Tips on Releasing Fish
• Consider using artificial lures and barbless hooks.
• Treble hooks and flies will reduce hooking
mortality in young fish.
• Retrieve your catch quickly. Use appropriate size
tackle to quickly land the fish or break off large
fish.
• Release the fish immediately by gently placing it
in calm water.
• Keep your fingers out of the gills and eyes.
• Avoid squeezing the fish.
• Use both hands to evenly support the fish’s
weight.
• Keep the fish in the water as much as possible.
• Cut the line and leave deeply imbedded or swallowed hooks in the fish.
• 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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Chaleur
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


Jacquet July 1 Jacquet River from Route 134 (old Route 11) bridge
upstream to the head of Kettle Hole Pool
Nepisiguit June 1 Nepisiguit River from the Route 11 bridge at Bathurst
upstream to Nepisiguit Falls
Southwest Caraquet July 15 Southwest Caraquet River from the Route 11 bridge
upstream to Innishannon Brook


Jacquet July 1 Route 11 bridge to Lower McNair Brook
Nepisiguit April 15 Route 11 bridge to Grand Falls
Big Tracadie April 15 Murchie Bridge to St. Sauveur road
Tetagouche April 15 Mouth upstream to Tetagouche Falls

Nepisiguit Lakes All brooks flowing into Nepisiguit Lake, Year round
Northumberland County
Nepisiguit River Nepisiguit River from the head of Pabineau Falls Year round
Pool downstream 45 metres
Nepisiguit River Nepisiguit River within 100 metres of the Nepisiguit Year round
counting fence
Nepisiguit River Nepisiguit River from its junction with the Big Year round
South Nepisiguit downstream to, but not including,
White Birch Pool
Nepisiguit River Nepisiguit River from and including White Birch Pool April 15-July 14 and
downstream to and including Elbow Pool Aug. 16-Sept. 15
Nepisiguit River Nepisiguit River from but not including Elbow Pool Year round
downstream to Indian Falls Brook
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Atlantic Salmon
Open season ........................................................................................... April 15-Oct. 29
Season bag limit ..........................................................................................................8
Daily bag limit .............................................................................................................2
Possession limit ...........................................................................................................8
Maximum size limit, grilse retention only ........................................... Less than 63 cm (FL)
Daily live release limit (May 16-Oct. 15) .........................................................................4
Spring salmon (kelt) angling

Season: ................................................................................................. April 15-May 15
Daily live release limit (unless daily bag limit is reached)............................................. 10

Daily bag limit:
Nepisiguit River daily grilse retention ............................................................................1
Closed to spring salmon angling: Nepisiguit River upstream from the Route 134 bridge (at
the pulp mill).
Atlantic Salmon Seasons - Chaleur Drainage
River Spring kelt Bright reten- Live release only
tion
Bass River April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 22 N/A
Benjamin River
April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 22 N/A
Caraquet River
Charlo River
Eel River
Jacquet River above Halfway Pool

N/A June 1-Oct. 15 N/A
Jacquet River from and including

Halfway Pool downstream to mouth
Little River April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 15 N/A
Little Tracadie River

Middle River
Millstream
April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 15 Oct. 16-22
Nepisiguit River from

N/A June 1-Oct. 15 Oct. 16-22
Grand Falls Dam to mouth
Nigadoo River April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 22 N/A
Pokemouche River
South Caraquet River

Tetagouche River
Tracadie River below Lord & Foy

Tracadie River upstream of

N/A June 1-Oct. 15 N/A
Lord & Foy
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Landlocked Salmon
Open season .......................................................................................... May 15-Sept. 30
Daily bag and possession limit.......................................................................................2
Any landlocked salmon equal to or greater than 48 centimetres and less than 63 centimetres
fork length requires an Atlantic salmon tag if it is retained.
Minimum size limit ......................................................................................... 35 cm (FL)
Maximum size limit .......................................................................... Less than 63 cm (FL)
Trout
Open season
Rivers, brooks and streams May 1-Sept. 15
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs May 15-Sept. 15
Daily bag and possession limit
Total of: arctic char, brook trout, brown trout or rainbow trout 5*
Minimum size 10 cm (TL)

Nepisiguit (Bathurst) Lake ......................................................................Live release only
Nepisiguit Lakes thoroughfares connecting the
chain of four lakes ...................................................................................... Open May 15

Open season
Rivers, brooks and streams.......................................................................April 15-Oct. 29
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs..................................................................... May 15-Sept. 30
fished.
White perch 25 10 cm (TL) 50 cm (TL)
Yellow perch 100 10 cm (TL) 50 cm (TL)

No open angling season exists for the following species: smallmouth bass, chain pick-
erel, muskellunge, striped bass and burbot.
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Miramichi
Boundary description: All lakes, rivers and streams

draining into Tabusintac Bay and all waters draining
into Miramichi Bay north of Point Escuminac.
Attention anglers: Some stretches on the Miramichi River are private or leased waters.
Permission from the owner/lessee is required to angle on these waters.


Bartholomew April 15 Bartholomew River from its confluence with the Main
Southwest Miramichi River upstream to the Route 8 bridge
Bartholomew June 1 Bartholomew River, from the Route 8 bridge upstream to
Leadbetter Brook
Bartibog April 15-30 Bartibog River from the Route 11 bridge upstream to
After Sept. 15 the junction with the South Branch and Middle Branch,
Bartibog Rivers
Beadle Brook April 15 Beadle Brook from its junction with North Branch
Southwest Miramichi River upstream to the junction of the
North and South Branches
Big Sevogle June 1 Big Sevogle River including North Branch and South Branch
Cains April 15 Cains River from the mouth to the junction with Beaver
Brook
Dungarvon June 1 Dungarvon River from the mouth (at the junction with the
Renous River) upstream to a point two kilometres from
the line (grid reference 85008130 Tuadook Map 21J/15),
between Southesk and Ludlow parishes
Little Southwest April 15 Little Southwest Miramichi River
Miramichi
Main Southwest April 15 Main Southwest Miramichi River upstream from a line
Miramichi drawn at the mouth of Doyles Brook from grid reference
9408 9194 to grid reference 9408 9299, Northumberland
County, to the junction of the North Branch Southwest
Miramichi River and South Branch Southwest Miramichi
River, Carleton County, not including tributaries. Refer to
maps - Newcastle 21 I/13 and Juniper 21 J/1
North Branch Renous June 1 North Branch Renous River upstream to North Renous Lake
North Branch April 15 North Branch Southwest Miramichi River upstream to the
Southwest Miramichi Miramichi dead-water
Northwest Miramichi April 15 Northwest Miramichi River from the Red Bank/Sunny Corner
Bridge upstream to a point 200 metres upstream of the
junction of the Northwest Miramichi River and the South
Branch Northwest Miramichi River
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Renous April 15 Renous River from its confluence with the Main Southwest
Miramichi River upstream to the Route 8 bridge
Renous June 1 Renous River from the Route 8 bridge upstream to its
source, the junction of the North and South Branches in
Northumberland County
South Branch April 15 South Branch Southwest Miramichi River upstream to the
Southwest Miramichi highway bridge at Juniper
South Branch Renous June 1 South Branch Renous River upstream to Route 108
Tabusintac April 15-May 15 Tabusintac River upstream from a line (grid reference 3985
4455, Old Boom Road) directly across the river (grid refer-
ence 3972 4465) at Stilson Brook
Tabusintac June 1 Tabusintac River upstream from Becks Brook


Bartholomew June 1 Mouth upstream to forks of North & South branches
Bartibog April 15 Mouth upstream to Green Brook
Big Sevogle April 15 Entire river including North & South branches
Cains April 15 Mouth upstream to North Cains River
Dungarvon April 15 Mouth upstream to western limit of timber block 222
Little Southwest April 15 Entire river
Miramichi
Lower North Branch April 15 Entire river
Little Southwest
Miramichi
Main Southwest April 15 Doyles Brook upstream to junction of North and South
Miramichi branches
North Branch Renous April 15 Mouth upstream to North Renous Lake
North Branch April 15 Forks upstream to Beadle Brook
Southwest Miramichi
Northwest Miramichi April 15 Red Bank Bridge upstream to the forks
Renous April 15 Entire river
South Branch April 15 Forks upstream to Flemming Gibson Dam at Juniper
Southwest Miramichi
South Branch Renous April 15 Mouth upstream to forks with Little Renous River
Tabusintac April 15 Cains Point Bridge upstream to Route 8 bridge
Taxis July 1 Mouth upstream to Route 25 crossing
Tomogonops June 15 Mouth upstream to South Branch
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Main Southwest Main Southwest Miramichi River from a point 300 Closed Aug. 1
Miramichi River metres upstream from the Quarryville bridge, to a point
300 metres downstream from said bridge, including
Indiantown Brook from its junction upstream to Route 108
Main Southwest The north side of the Main Southwest Miramichi River to Closed Aug. 1
Miramichi River a point 100 metres off shore, from a point 100 metres
upstream to a point 100 metres downstream of the
mouth of Wilson Brook, and the waters of Wilson Brook
upstream 100 metres from its junction with the Main
Southwest Miramichi River, an area known locally as the
Bear Den.
Cains River Cains River from the river ford located approximately Closed prior to
three-quarters of a kilometer above the Hopewell Lodge Live Release Crown
upstream to the mouth of Lower Otter Brook Reserve period
June 1-Sept. 15
Dungarvon River Dungarvon River, including tributaries, above the Year round
Natural Resources salmon protection barrier.
Northwest Miramichi Northwest Miramichi River from a point 200 metres Year round
River upstream of the junction of the Northwest Miramichi
River and the South Branch Northwest Miramichi River.
Northwest Miramichi Stewart Brook from its junction with the Northwest Year round
River Miramichi River upstream to a point 90 metres above the
Miramichi Salmonid Enhancement Centre water supply dam.
Northwest Miramichi Waters of Northwest Miramichi River 100 metres Closed Aug. 1
River upstream to 100 metres downstream from the mouth of
Sutherland Brook and Sutherland Brook from its junc-
tion with the Northwest Miramichi River upstream to
the Route 420 bridge.
Northwest Miramichi Within 100 metres of the Route 430 bridge Year round
River
Lower North Branch Lower North Branch Little Southwest Miramichi from Closed outside
Little Southwest and including Rocky Rapids Pool upstream to its source, Live Release Crown
Miramichi including all tributaries Reserve period
June 1-Sept. 15
South Branch of The South Branch of the Main Southwest Miramichi Closed May 1
the Main Southwest River upstream from the footbridge behind the Juniper
Miramichi River Lumber Mill at grid reference 3680 5650 and to the rem-
nants of the old Flemming Gibson Dam at grid reference
3670 5650.
North Branch Main North Branch Main Southwest Miramichi River upstream Closed July 1
Southwest Miramichi from the Bridge Pool to its source, not including tribu-
taries.
North Pole Stream North Pole Stream from the junction of Lizard Brook Year round
upstream to its sources in Northumberland County, not
including tributaries.
North Pole Stream North Pole Stream from its junction with the Little Closed outside
Southwest Miramichi River upstream to the junction Live Release Crown
with Lizard Brook, not including tributaries Reserve period
July 1-Sept. 15
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Little Bartibog River All waters of Little Bartibog River, Northumberland Year round
County, within 25 metres upstream and 25 metres
downstream from the Russellville bridge.
First and Second First and Second Lakes, North Esk Parish, Year round
Lakes Northumberland County.
Louis Lake Louis Lake, Southesk Parish, Northumberland County Year round
Restricted Gear Waters
All angling for all species is restricted to a single barbless hook.
Water Stretch Date

Main Southwest Centennial Bridge upstream to Doyle’s brook Year round
Miramichi River
Northwest From the junction with the Main Southwest Miramichi Year round
Miramichi River River upstream to the route 420 bridge at Red Bank
Atlantic Salmon
Open season ...........................................................................................April 15-Oct. 29
Season bag limit ..........................................................................................................8
Daily bag limit .............................................................................................................1
Possession limit ...........................................................................................................8
Maximum size limit, grilse retention only ........................................... Less than 63 cm (FL)
Daily live release limit (May 16-Oct. 15) .........................................................................4
Spring salmon (kelt) angling

Open season ........................................................................................... April 15-May 15
Daily live release limit (unless the daily bag limit is reached) ......................................... 10
Fly fishing only with barbless hooks.

Atlantic Salmon Seasons - Miramichi Drainage
Water Spring kelt Bright Live release
Retention only
North Branch Main Southwest April 15-May 15 May 16-Sept. 15 N/A
Miramichi River upstream to the
Bridge Pool
South Branch Main Southwest April 15-May 15 May 16-Sept. 15 N/A
Miramichi from the forks upstream
to the footbridge behind the
Juniper Lumber mill, grid reference
36805650
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Retention only
Main Southwest Miramichi River April 15-May 15 May 16-Sept. 30 Oct. 1-15
- junction of Burntland Brook
upstream to forks at Juniper
Main Southwest Miramichi River April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 15 N/A
- junction of Burntland Brook down-
stream to its mouth
Main Southwest Miramichi River April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 15 N/A
- tributaries downstream of Cains
River not described in this table
Main Southwest Miramichi River - April 15-May 15 May 16-Sept. 15 N/A
tributaries upstream of Cains River
not described in this table
Bartholomew River April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 15 N/A
Black River April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 15 N/A
Bartibog River April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 29 N/A
Burnt Church River April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 15 N/A
Bay du Vin River April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 15 N/A
Big Sevogle River - downstream from April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 15 N/A
Square Forks
Big Sevogle River - upstream of April 15-May 15 May 16-Sept. 15 N/A
Square Forks
Cains River April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 15 Oct. 16 - 22 (Mouth
upstream to route
123 bridge)
Clearwater Brook April 15-May 15 May 16-Sept. 15
Sept. 16-30 (Mouth
to Northeast Branch)
Dungarvon River - downstream from April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 15
N/A
the Furlong Bridge
Dungarvon River - upstream from April 15-May 15 May 16-Sept. 15
N/A
the Furlong Bridge
Little Southwest Miramichi River - April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 15
N/A
downstream from Catamaran Brook
Little Southwest Miramichi River - April 15-May 15 May 16-Sept. 15
Sept. 16-Oct. 15
upstream from Catamaran Brook (upstream to and
including Clelands
Pool)
Little Southwest Miramichi River - April 15-May 15 N/A
April 15-Sept. 15
from Big Rock Pool upstream,
including the East and West
Branches, not including lakes or
tributaries
Napan River April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 15
N/A
Northwest Miramichi River - down- April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 15
N/A
stream from Little River
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Retention only
Northwest Miramichi River - N/A June 10-Aug. 31 Sept. 1-15 (from
upstream of Little River Little River upstream
200 metres above
forks)
South Branch of the Northwest N/A June 10-Aug. 31 N/A
Miramichi River
Rocky Brook April 15-May 15
May 16-Aug. 31
N/A
Renous River - downstream from April 15-May 15

May 16-Oct. 15
N/A
forks of the North and South

Branches
Renous River - upstream from the April 15-May 15
May 16-Sept. 15
N/A
forks of North and South Branches

Tabusintac River April 15-May 15
May 16-Oct. 29
N/A
Smelt

Daily bag and possession limit.....................................................................................60
Trout
Open season
Rivers, brooks and streams May 1-Sept. 15
Total of arctic char, brook trout, brown trout or rainbow trout 5* of which only 2 may be great-
er than 30 cm (TL)

Lower North Branch, Little Southwest Miramichi,
including tributaries but excluding lakes .........................Live release only, beginning May 1
Cains River above Route 123 bridge, including the North
Branch, upstream to the junction of Beaver Brook ............Live release only, beginning May 1
Bartholomew River ....................................................... Live release only, beginning July 1
Little Southwest Miramichi River from Big Rock Pool upstream, including East and West
branches, not including lakes or tributaries .................... Live release only, beginning July 1
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Yellow and White Perch
Open Season
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs......................................................................May 15-Sept. 15
fished.


No open angling season exists for the following species: smallmouth bass, chain pick-
erel, muskellunge, striped bass and burbot.
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Southeast
Boundary description: All lakes, rivers, and streams drain-

ing into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Northumberland Strait
south of Point Escuminac to the New Brunswick/Nova Scotia border.

River Beginning Fly Fishing Stretch
Bouctouche July 15 Bouctouche River, from the highway bridge
at Coates Mills upstream to the St. Paul
Crossroads bridge
Smelt

Trout
Open season
Rivers, brooks and streams April 15-Sept. 15
Total of arctic char, brook trout, brown trout or rainbow trout 5*

Starting June 15 to Sept. 15, the following waters are live release only:
• Northwest Branch, Cocagne River from the junction with the main stem of the Cocagne
River upstream to its source, including all tributaries.
• South Branch, St. Nicholas River from the lower most road bridge (grid reference
53505525) upstream to its source, including all tributaries.
• Hudson Brook from the junction with the Richibucto River upstream to its source, includ-
ing all tributaries.
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• Trout Brook from the junction with the Kouchibouguacis River upstream to its source,
including all tributaries.
• South Branch, Bouctouche River from the junction with the Bouctouche River upstream to
its source, including all tributaries.
• Weisner Brook from the junction with the Shediac River upstream to its source, including
all tributaries.

Open season
Rivers, brooks and streams..................................................................... April 15-Sept. 15
Lakes...................................................................................................... May 1-Sept. 15
fished.

Please note - Closed season:

No open angling season exists for the following species: Atlantic Salmon, smallmouth
bass, chain pickerel, muskellunge, striped bass and burbot.
Fish New Brunswick Days

Fish New Brunswick Days will be held on
June 7 and 8. Anglers may fish for all
species without purchasing a licence.
Licences will be required if anglers want
to retain Atlantic salmon. Non-residents
may fish without a guide on those days.
Individuals whose angling privileges have been
revoked cannot fish anywhere in the province.
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Inner Bay of Fundy

draining into the Bay of Fundy eastward of the Saint
John harbour bridge to the provincial border between
New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.


Big Salmon June 15 Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow
Brook
Black July 15 Black River, Saint John County, from a point 100 metres
upstream from the public wharf in the estuary upstream to
Ritchie River
Upper Salmon July 15 Upper Salmon River (Alma) upstream from the abutment
above the mill dam in Alma


Big Salmon June 15 Mouth upstream to Crow Brook
Black July 15 Mouth upstream to McDonald Lake Brook
Variation Order NB-2008-001
Shepody River drainage, Albert County: Trout bag limit five fish per day, only 1 of which can
be greater than 30 cm. total length.
Landlocked Salmon
Open season
Rivers, brooks, streams .......................................................................... April 15-Sept. 30
Lakes, ponds, reservoirs............................................................................ May 1-Sept. 30
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Exceptions to open season and/or bag limits
Daily bag limit
Loch Lomond Reservoir and Second Lake
Any combination of landlocked salmon or brown trout .....................................................2
Smallmouth Bass
Open season ..............................................................................................May 1-Oct. 15
May 1-June 30 .............................................................................................................0
July 1-Sept. 15 ............................................................................................................2
Sept. 16-Oct. 15 ..........................................................................................................0
Minimum size limit ......................................................................................... 30 cm (TL)
Smelt
Striped Bass
Open season (tidal waters).............................................................................. Year round
Open season (inland waters) ....................................................................April 15-Oct. 15
Sturgeon
Open season ........................................................................Jan. 1-May 31, July 1-Dec. 31
Daily bag and possession limit............................................................................. No limit
Minimum size limit ....................................................................................... 120 cm (TL)
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Trout
Open season

Shepody River and its tributaries upstream from the flood gate at
Harvey Bank except McFadden Lake, Fenton and Alcorn ponds......................May 15-Sept. 15
Bag Limit
Shepody River and its tributaries
Trout ...................................... 5 per day, only one of which can be greater than 30 cm (FL)
Bag limit
Any combination of landlocked salmon or brown trout .....................................................2
Minimum size limit
Brown trout................................................................................................... 35 cm (TL)
Pickerel, yellow and white perch

Open Season
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs.........................................................................May 1-Oct. 15
fished.

Pickerel 10 10 cm TL 100 cm TL
Please note - Closed season:
No open angling season exists for the following species: Atlantic salmon, muskellunge
and burbot.
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Lower Saint John

of the Saint John River drainage and tributaries down-
stream from the Covered Bridge at Hartland to the Saint
John harbour bridge.


Hammond July 15 Hammond River from the CN Railway Bridge at
Nauwigewauk upstream to McGonagle Brook
Kennebecasis July 1 Kennebecasis River upstream from the bridge on the
Bloomfield Station Road to the bridge at Goshen
Keswick July 1 Keswick River from the Route 105 bridge upstream to the
CN Railway Bridge at Barton
Nashwaak July 1 Nashwaak River upstream from the highway bridge at
Penniac to the East Branch, Nashwaak River


Gaspereau July 1 Junction of Salmon & Gaspereau Rivers upstream to Route
123 bridge
Hammond July 1 CN Railway Bridge at Nauwigewauk upstream to McGonagle
Brook
Kennebecasis June 15 Railway bridge at Norton upstream to highway bridge at
Penobsquis
Nashwaak June 15 Penniac Bridge upstream to Barker Dam
Salmon July 1 Junction of Salmon & Gaspereau Rivers upstream to Little
Forks Brook
Saint John July 1 Carleton St. Bridge upstream to McKinley ferry

Nashwaak River Nashwaak River, from a point 150 metres downstream After June 15
from Porters Brook upstream to a point 30 metres
above Porters Brook
Nashwaak River Nashwaak River, Big Basin Pool (grid reference After June 15
4962899)
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Nashwaak River Nashwaak River, within 15 metres of the junction of After June 15
(Youngs Brook /McKenzie Brook) at the Route 107
bridge at Nashwaak Bridge
Palmer Brook Palmer Brook, from the Hammond River upstream 200 After July 1
metres
Saint John River Saint John River, from the highway bridge at Grafton After June 15
to the railway bridge at Upper Woodstock
Saint John River Saint John River, downstream from the Mactaquac Year round
Dam to a line drawn across the river from the mouth
of Springhill Brook (Hartt Island Campground) to the
western Fredericton city limit on the north side of the
river
Landlocked Salmon
Open season
Rivers, brooks and streams..................................................................... April 15-Sept. 30
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs....................................................................... May 1-Sept. 30
Smallmouth Bass
Open season ..............................................................................................May 1-Oct. 15
May 1-June 30 .............................................................................................................0
July 1-Sept. 15 ............................................................................................................2
Sept. 16-Oct. 15 ..........................................................................................................0

• The Meduxnekeag River and all tributaries (including the North Branch, Meduxnekeag
River) from the railway bridge (grid reference 064127, Woodstock Map 21 J/4) upstream to
the international border with the State of Maine .............. Closes to bass angling Sept. 15
• Tidal portion of the Saint John River, including tidal portion of all tributaries, from
Crock's Point downstream to the Saint John Harbour Bridge, excluding the closed section
from the Mactaquac Dam to a line drawn across the river from the mouth of Springhill
Brook (Hartt Island Campground) to the western Fredericton city limit on the north side
of the river .................................................................... Closed to bass angling Nov. 30
Daily bag and possession limit, Sept. 16-Nov. 30..........................................................0
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• Saint John River (Mactaquac Headpond) from the dam upstream to the highway bridge at
Grafton excluding the Meduxnekeag River ......................... Closed to bass angling Nov. 30
Daily bag and possession limit, Sept. 16-Nov. 30..........................................................0
Smelt
Open season .......................................................................................... April 15-May 31
Daily bag and possession limit..................................................................................... 60
Striped Bass
Open season (tidal waters).............................................................................. Year round
Open season (inland waters) ....................................................................April 15-Oct. 15
Sturgeon
Open season ........................................................................Jan. 1-May 31, July 1-Dec. 31
Trout
Open season

Live release only waters
Kennebecasis River from the road bridge at McCully Station (grid reference 11737051)
upstream to the junction of Ketchums Brook, Albert County.
Artificial lures and flies only. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 15-June 30
Fly fishing only........................................................................................ July 1-Sept. 15
Palmer Brook from the Hammond River upstream to the Stock Farm Road
(excluding the closed section beginning July 1) ....................................... April 15-Sept. 15
Meduxnekeag River Retention Exceptions

Mouth to the junction of North and South Branches
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• Brook trout - Bag limit 1-minimum length 25 cm (TL)
• Brown trout - Bag Limit 1-minimum length 35 cm (TL)
North and South Branches - live release only
Meduxnekeag River Gear Restrictions

Red Bridge upstream to the junction of North and South Branches - Artificial lures and flies
only
North and South Branches - Fly fishing only
Pickerel; muskellunge; burbot; yellow and white perch

Open Season
These season dates are only in effect providing a sport fish season is also open on the
water being fished.

Pickerel 10 10 cm (TL) 100 cm (TL)
Muskellunge 10 10 cm (TL) 170 cm (TL)
Burbot 10 10 cm (TL) 100 cm (TL)
Exceptions to the general season and/or size and bag limits

Tidal portion of the Saint John River:
• Tidal portion of the Saint John River, including tidal portion of all tributaries, from
Crocks Point downstream to the Saint John Harbor Bridge, excluding the closed section
from the Mactaquac dam to a line drawn across the river from the mouth of Springhill
Brook (Hartt Island Campground) to the western Fredericton city limit on the north
side of the river ............................................. Closes to chain pickerel angling Nov 30
• Mactaquac Headpond:
Saint John River (Mactaquac Headpond) from the dam upstream to the highway bridge
at Grafton excluding the Meduxnekeag River .......Closes to chain pickerel, muskellunge,
yellow perch and white perch angling Nov. 30
Please note - Closed Season

No open angling season exists for the following species: Atlantic salmon.
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Southwest

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.


St. Croix April 15 St. Croix River from the old Union Mills Bridge remnants
upstream to the power house dam at Milltown.


Magaguadavic July 1 Mouth upstream to Route 3 bridge

St. Croix River From the N.B. Electric Power Corp. generating station Year round
(power dam) at Milltown, New Brunswick, upstream
to the first train trestle crossing the St. Croix River
between Canada and the United States, a distance of
approximately 500 metres
Variation Order NB-2008-002
Lake trout daily bag limit for East Grand Lake is one per day.
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Landlocked Salmon
Non-boundary Boundary waters

waters between N.B. and Maine
Open Season Rivers - April 15-Sept. 30
April 15-Sept. 30
Lakes - May 1-Sept 30
Daily bag and
2 2*
possession limit
Minimum size limit 35 cm 35 cm
(FL)
Maximum size limit
Less than 63 cm Less than 63 cm
(FL)
* Bag limit is the lesser of two landlocked salmon or 3.5 kg plus one fish.

Grand Manan Island.............................................................Open season April 15-Sept. 15
Smallmouth Bass
between N.B. and Maine
Open Season May 1-Oct. 15 April 15-Sept. 30
Daily bag and May 1-June 30..................0 April 15-June 30..................1

possession limit July 1-Sept. 15.................2 July 1-Sept. 30....................3
Sept. 16-Oct. 15................0
Minimum size limit 30 cm 25 cm
(TL)

• St. Croix River, from Grand Falls,, downstream to the
Milltown Bridge ....................................................................Live release Oct. 1-Oct. 31
Unbaited lures or flies only..................................................................... Oct. 1-Oct. 31
• Diggity Stream, First Lake, Palfrey Lake and Spednic Lake .......................Live release only
• Grand Manan Island open season all waters ............................................April 15-Oct. 15
Bag and possession limit April 15-30 ..........................................................................0
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Smelt

Open season April 15-May 31 April 15-Sept. 30
Daily bag and

60 200
possession limit
Exceptions to open season and/or bag limits
Skiff Lake, including tributaries ..................................................... Closed to smelt fishing
Striped Bass
Open season
Tidal waters................................................................................................... Year round
Inland waters .........................................................................................April 15-Oct. 15
Sturgeon
Open season ...................................................................Jan. 1-May 31 and July 1-Dec. 31
Trout
Open season
April 15-Sept. 30

April 15-Sept. 30
Daily bag and

possession limit
Total of: arctic char, brook
The lesser of 5 trout or
trout, brown trout, lake trout or 5*
3.5 kg plus one fish.**

rainbow trout
Minimum size limit (TL)
Arctic char, brook trout, or
10 cm 15 cm
rainbow trout
Lake trout 45 cm 45 cm
Brown trout 15 cm 15 cm
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* No more than 2 lake trout and/or 2 brown trout.
**No more than 2 lake trout and/or 2 brown trout. The five fish must weigh less than 3.5 kg
unless the last fish caught weighed enough to go over the 3.5 kg limit.
Grand Manan Island, all waters .............................................. Opens April 15-Closes Sept. 15
East Musquash Reservoir
Minimum size limit, brown trout ....................................................................... 35 cm (TL)
East Grand Lake – daily bag limit for lake trout.................................................................1
Whitefish
Boundary waters between N.B. and Maine
Open season....................................................................................... April 15-Sept. 30
Daily bag and possession limit ....................................................................................8

Open Season
These season dates are only in effect providing a sport fish season is also open on the
water being fished.


No open angling season exists for the following species: Atlantic Salmon
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Upper Saint John
Boundary description: All lakes, rivers, and streams of

the Saint John River drainage, upstream from the Covered
Bridge at Hartland.


Aroostook July 1 Aroostook River from the railway bridge upstream to the
Maine-N.B. border
Little Tobique July 1 Little Tobique River upstream to Nictau Lake
Mamozekel July 1 Mamozekel River
Right Hand July 1 Right Hand Branch, Tobique River (Campbell River)
Branch, Tobique
Saint John July 1 Saint John River from the Hartland bridge upstream to a point
0.8 kilometres downstream from the Beechwood dam, includ-
ing the following tributaries:
• Becaguimec Stream, Stickney Brook, Shikatehawk Stream
and Monquart Stream upstream to their respective highway
bridges on Route 105
• Big Presque Isle Stream upstream to the Route 103 bridge
• White Marsh Creek, upstream to the Route 2 bridge
Saint John July 1 Saint John River from the Brooks Bridge at Limestone to the
dam at Grand Falls
Salmon July 1 Salmon River, Victoria County, from the junction of the Saint
John River upstream to the junction with Sutherland Brook
Serpentine July 1 Serpentine River upstream to the mouth of Salmon Hole Brook
Tobique July 1 Tobique River from the junction with Trout Brook upstream to
the Forks
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Little Tobique July 1 Forks at Nictau to boundary of Mount Carleton Park
Mamozekel July 1 Forks at Nictau upstream to North & South forks
Right Hand Branch, July 1 Forks at Nictau upstream to junction of River Dee and
Tobique River Don
Saint John July 1 Old Hartland Bridge upstream to 800 metres below the
Beechwood Dam. Becaguimec, Stickney, Shikatehawk,
Monquart, Big Presque Isle and White Marsh Creek, same
boundaries as fly fishing stretches
Serpentine July 1 Forks of Campbell River upstream to mouth of Salmon Hole
Pool
Tobique July 1 Tobique River upstream from the upper end of the Tobique
Headpond as marked by a Fisheries Officer

Saint John River Saint John River from Beechwood Dam downstream 0.8 Year round
kilometres
Saint John River Saint John River from 50 metres below the Upper After July 1
Guisiguit Brook to 50 metres above the Upper Guisiguit
Brook
Saint John River Saint John River upstream from Hartland Bridge to After July 25
Beechwood Dam
Becaguimec Stream Upstream to Route 105 bridge After July 25
Stickney Brook Upstream to Route 105 bridge After July 25
Shikatehawk Stream Upstream to Route 105 bridge After July 25
Monquart Stream Upstream to Route 105 bridge After July 25
Big Presque Isle Upstream to Route 103 bridge After July 25
Little Presque Isle Upstream to Route 103 bridge After July 25
White Marsh Creek Upstream to Route 2 bridge After July 25
Right Hand Branch, Right Hand Branch, Tobique River from Mamozekel After June 1
Tobique River River upstream to the mouth of Tom Pole Brook
Tobique River Tobique River (Atlantic salmon release site) from the After Aug. 9
mouth of Finnemore Brook at Gladwyn upstream to
salmon protection barrier 800 metres above the Route
385 bridge
Little Tobique From its junction with the Tobique River upstream to After Aug. 9
the mouth of Sisson Branch
Nictau Lake All brooks flowing into Nictau Lake Year round
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Boundary Waters with Quebec
Anglers should note that seasons, bag limits, length limits and bait restrictions are dissimilar
to New Brunswick regulations. Although New Brunswick licences will be recognized during
Quebec’s open seasons on these boundary waters, anglers should obtain a summary of Quebec’s
regulations if wishing to fish the Quebec portion of these waters.
Landlocked Salmon
Open season Rivers - May 15-Sept. 30
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs - April 15-Sept. 30
May 15-Sept. 30
Daily bag and
2 2*
possession limit
Minimum size limit (FL) 35 cm 35 cm
Maximum size limit (FL) Less than 63 cm Less than 63 cm
Any landlocked salmon equal to or greater than 48 centimetres and less than 63 centimetres fork
length requires an Atlantic salmon tag if it is retained.
* Bag limit is the lesser of two landlocked salmon or 3.5 kg plus one fish

Nictau Lake
Bag limit................................................................................................................... 1
Baker Lake
Open season ......................................................................................... May 15-Sept. 15
Green River, Madawaska County

Minimum size limit ........................................................................................ 50 cm (FL)
Maximum size limit .........................................................................Less than 63 cm (FL)
Smallmouth Bass
Open season May 15-Oct. 15 April 15-Sept. 30
Daily bag and May 15-June 30.................0 April 15-June 30................1

possession limit July 1-Sept 15...................2 July 1-Sept. 30..................3
Sept. 16-Oct. 15................0
Minimum size limit (TL) 30 cm 25 cm
Exceptions to open season:

Tobique Headpond.....................................................................................May 1-Oct. 15
Beechwood Headpond................................................................................May 1-Oct. 15
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Smelt
Angling and dip netting

Open season April 15-May 31 April 15-Sept. 30
Daily bag and

60 200
possession limit
Trout
Non-boundary waters
Boundary waters
Open season
Rivers, brooks and streams

May 1-Sept. 15 April 15-Sept. 30
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs
May 15-Sept. 15 April 15-Sept. 30
Daily bag and
possession limit
Total of: arctic char, brook
The lesser of 5 trout or

trout, brown trout, lake trout or
5*
3.5 kg plus one fish.**
rainbow trout
Minimum size limit (TL)
Arctic char, brook trout, or
10 cm 15 cm
rainbow trout
Lake trout
45 cm 45 cm
Brown trout
15 cm 15 cm
* No more than 2 lake trout and/or 2 brown trout.
** No more than 2 lake trout and/or 2 brown trout. The five fish must weigh less than 3.5
kg unless the last fish caught exceeds 3.5 kg limit.
Exceptions to open season or size and bag limits

All Rivers and Streams (not lakes) upstream from the falls at Grand Falls, excluding
Boundary Waters
Trout daily bag and
possession limit .............................. 10 (No more than 2 lake trout and/or 2 brown trout)
Open Season........................................................................................ May 1–Sept. 30
First Green Lake; Unique Lake
Open Season........................................................................................May 15–Aug. 31
Roulston Lake
Open Season....................................................................................... June 15-Aug. 31
Brook trout daily bag and possession limit.................................................................. 2
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Nictau Lake, Restigouche County
Brook trout minimum length limit.................................................................25 cm (TL)
Brook trout daily bag limit ........................................................................................ 2
Whitefish
Boundary waters between N.B. and Maine
Open season....................................................................................April 15-Sept. 30
Daily bag and possession limit ................................................................................ 8

Open Season
Rivers, brooks and streams (NB) .............................................................. May 1-Oct. 15
Lakes, ponds and reservoirs (NB) ............................................................. May 1-Oct. 15
fished.

Please note - Closed Season

No open angling season exists for the following species: Atlantic Salmon and striped
bass
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For further information, contact your nearest
Natural Resources office
Bathurst 506-547-2080 Doaktown 506-365-2001 Rogersville 506-775-2002
Blackville 506-843-2908 Florenceville 506-392-5105 St. George 506-755-4040
Boucher 506-735-2043 Fredericton 506-453-2345 Saint-Léonard 506-423-3010
Buctouche 506-743-7300 Hampton 506-832-6055 Saint-Louis de Kent 506-876-3409
Campbellton 506-789-2336 Kedgwick 506-284-3413 Saint-Quentin 506-235-6040
Canterbury 506-279-6005 Miramichi 506-627-4050 Sunny Corner 506-836-7009
Chipman 506-339-7019 Nackawic 506-575-6005 Sussex 506-432-2008
Coles Island 506-362-2705 Petitcodiac 506-756-3152 Tracadie-Sheila 506-394-3636
Dieppe 506-856-2344 Plaster Rock 506-356-6030 Welsford 506-486-6000
Public Service Desk, Fredericton 506-444-5000
Fish and Wildlife Branch, Fredericton 506-453-2440
Licences and permits may also be obtained at the following

Service New Brunswick centres
Bathurst 506-547-2077 Grand Falls 506-473-7708 Saint John 506-658-2500
Campbellton 506-789-2300 McAdam 506-784-6809 Shippagan 506-336-3017
Caraquet 506-727-7013 Miramichi 506-627-4040 St. Stephen 506-466-7378
Edmundston 506-735-2085 Moncton 506-856-2204 Sussex 506-432-2002
Fredericton 506-453-2834 Richibucto 506-523-7610 Woodstock 506-325-4476
Mercury Contamination of Freshwater Fish

Eating fish caught in New Brunswick's lakes or rivers could increase the level of mercury
in your body. The following guidelines apply to the consumption of brook trout, lake
trout, landlocked salmon, smallmouth bass, perch, fresh water cusk, pickerel, striped
bass and catfish, but exclude Atlantic salmon:
1. Women of child-bearing age and children under eight years of age should limit consump-
tion of brook trout measuring less than 29 centimetres (12 inches) to one meal per
month. Avoid consumption of all other species, including brook trout measuring 29 centi-
metres or more. Pregnant women should avoid consumption of all freshwater fish noted in
this advisory.
2. For children eight years of age and older, male adults and women past childbearing age,
there is no restriction on consuming brook trout under 29 centimetres. Consumption of
brook trout measuring 29 centimetres and more should be limited to one meal per week.
Consumption of all other New Brunswick freshwater fish listed above should be limited to
one meal every two weeks.
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An occasional meal which exceeds the guidelines should have no adverse health effects.
This advisory applies only to wild fish caught in the province's lakes and rivers. Fish from
commercial trout ponds and aquaculture operations are considered safe to eat.
For information on freshwater species: Public Health Services - Health (506) 453-2323.
For information on commercial fish: Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
Angling Ethics and Humane Treatment of Fish

Ethical anglers are those who appreciate New Brunswick’s natural culture and its history.
Ethical anglers protect our natural resources. They fish in a responsible manner. They
respect the rights of others. And they handle their catch in a humane manner.
Anglers should:
• Respect our fish as a valuable resource.
• Treat fish in a humane manner.
• Appreciate the environment and our aquatic habitat. Keep it clean and leave it in better
condition than you found it.
• Understand the need for a personal code of ethics or unwritten laws. There are some
things that the law can not or should not cover.
• Know and obey the angling regulations which protect the resource and share its recre-
ational value with all users.
• Learn proper handling techniques to ensure released fish do survive.
• Cooperate with and be courteous to all resource users, including other anglers, swimmers,
boaters and property owners.
• Ensure quality angling for future generations. Limit your catch, rather than catching your
limit.
Humane Killing of Your Catch
Anglers are reminded that all fish should be treated humanely, whether they are retained,
released or used as bait.
• Decide before landing the fish whether you intend to keep it.
• If you have decided to keep the fish, kill it quickly.
• Do not kill fish that you do not intend to use.
Unacceptable Practices
• The use of tailers or gaffs to land fish.
• Snagging, jigging, spear fishing, or bow and arrow as a method of capturing fish.
• Use of stringers or live wells to cull fish.
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Invasive Species
Don’t spread Didymo!
What is the problem?
• Didymo, an invasive freshwater alga, has been found in the Restigouche and Upper Saint
John River Recreational Fishery Areas.
• Starting with a single cell, invisible to the naked eye, Didymo can form large brown mats
that can blanket the stream bed.
• Didymo looks slimy but feels grainy, like wet cotton wool.
• This aquatic hitchhiker, along with other exotic animals and plants, can cause significant
harm to our ecosystems and fish populations.
• When you fish, you may unknowingly carry unwanted species to new areas.
• Once they are here, it is virtually impossible to get rid of them.
How can I help?

Check:
• As you leave the water, remove all mud, plants, etc. from fishing gear, boots, boat and
any items that you have used.
• Remove water from live-wells, bilge and transom wells before leaving.
Clean: Soak and scrub all items for at least one minute with:
• hot (60°C) water; or
• 2% solution of bleach; or
• 5% solution of salt, antiseptic hand cleaner or dishwashing detergent.
NOTE: A 2% solution is 200 ml of bleach with water added to make 10 litres. A 5% solution is
500 ml (2 large cups) of salt, cleaner or detergent with water added to make 10 litres.
Dry: If cleaning is not practical, dry items completely and leave for at least 48 hours before
using in other waters.
Protect our Native Fish

What is the problem?
Well-meaning-but ill-informed anglers sometimes introduce or move fish without approval.
• A new species can distrupt the natural ecosystem and impact native fish
• It may introduce diseases and parasites that affect wild fish populations.
• Introduced species may compete with and prey on salmon and trout.
How does this happen?
Humans often spread unwanted species by:
• releasing a ship’s ballast water that contains exotic organisms.
• introducing aquaculture, sport or aquarium fish.
• boating, bait handling, water transport and releasing fish from ornamental ponds.
How can I help?
• Stop stocking or moving fish.
• Do not release or put fish, plants or other animals into a body of water unless they came
out of that body of water.
• Be aware of bait regulations. It is illegal to use live fish as bait in most New Brunswick
waters. Where use of live bait is legal, use bait from the body of water you are fishing.
It is illegal to transfer or stock any fish in New Brunswick without approval.
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New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund
�
Fishing Projects Approved in 2007
Karen Kidd, Canadian Rivers Institute, UNB Fort Folly First Nation
Fish Health Indicators in New Brunswick Assessing the Early Life History Stages of
Streams: Interacting Effects of Mercury and Wild and Live Gene Bank Atlantic Salmon
Selenium...........................................................$9,500. Populations in the Big Salmon River ..................$16,150.
Restigouche River Watershed Management Dr. Donald McAlpine, NB Museum
Council Inc. Historical Fish Scale Collections: Databasing
Salmon tags for the Restigouche Smolt Wheel for DNA and Toxicological Studies .....................$11,400.
�
Program-2007 ..................................................$5,700. Hammond River Angling Association
Restigouche River Watershed Management Juvenile Salmon Density Survey ..........................$9,500.
�
Council Inc. Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration
Restigouche River Atlantic Salmon
Committee
Surveys-2007 .................................................$11,400.
� Kennebecasis River Restoration Project
Charlo Salmonid Enhancement Centre Inc. 2007..............................................................$19,000.
Operation of the Charlo Hatchery .......................$27,075.
� Atlantic Salmon Federation
Belledune Regional Environment Magaguadavic River Anadromous Fish
Association Inc. Restoration and Monitoring Program ..................$19,000.

�
Jacquet River Atlantic Salmon Conservation Meduxnekeag River Association
Project ............................................................$28,500. Meduxnekeag Conservation Strategy:
Nepisiguit Salmon Association Red Bridge Gravel Pit Rehabilitation .....................$9,500.

�
Nepisiguit Salmon Assessment &
Miramichi Watershed Management
Enhancement ..................................................$14,250.
� Committee Inc.
Partenariat pour la gestion intégrée du Operation of the North Branch- Main
bassin versant de la baie de Caraquet Southwest Miramichi River Atlantic Salmon
Assessment of streams in the Bay of Caraquet Barrier ............................................................$17,100.
Watershed.......................................................$10,925. Miramichi Headwaters Salmon Federation
Association des Bassins Versants de la Inc.
Grande et Petite Rivière Tracadie Operation of Satellite Rearing Station..................$14,250.
�
Ecological Restoration of Fish Habitat ..................$9,500.
� Atlantic Salmon Federation
Le Club Chasse et Pêche Grande Rivière Identification of the Presence of an Invasive
Inc. Alga in Atlantic Salmon Watersheds In New
Restoration of Grand Ruisseau Phase II................$9,025.
� Brunswick .........................................................$6,175.
Dr. Richard Cunjak, Canadian Rivers Institute, Comité Sauvons nos Rivières Néguac Inc.
UNB Remediation Work and Habitat Restoration
Fisheries Research and Education:

on the Rivière des Caches River.........................$11,400.
�
The Catamaran Brook Project ............................$20,635.
� Miramichi Salmon Association
Miramichi Watershed Management MSA Electrofishing 2007 ....................................$9,500.
�
Committee Inc. Miramichi Watershed Management
Miramichi River Salmon Restoration –
Committee
Stocking 2007 ................................................$19,475.
� 2007 Angling Creel Survey ...............................$14,250.
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Northumberland Salmon Protection Les Ami(e)s de la Kouchibouguacis
Association Restoration of Salmon Populations in the
Atlantic Salmon Smolt Production from the

Kouchibouguacis River .....................................$10,450.
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Northwest Miramichi River ..................................$9,500.
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Petitcodiac Watershed Alliance
Dr. Alyre Chiasson, Université de Moncton Stream Rehabilitation: Fox Creek Make-Over ........$5,700.
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Opening of Newly Exploited Peat Bogs: Mitigation
ACAP Saint John
Measures for Impacts of Fish Populations
Implementing Saint John’s Watercourse
(Phase 2) .........................................................$9,025.
Management Plans ............................................$7,600.
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Richibucto River Association
Kennebecasis Watershed Restoration
Richibucto River Water Quality Improvement
Committee
2007................................................................$9,500.
Trout Creek Restoration Project 2007 .................$19,000.
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Shediac Bay Watershed Association Inc.
Tobique Salmon Protective Association Inc.
Stream Crossing Inventory and Assessment
Tobique and Saint John Wild Salmon
in the Shediac Bay Watershed ...........................$19,000.

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Stabilization and Recovery ................................$11,400.
�
Southeastern Anglers Association
To Establish a Plan of Action to Correct the
Problem of Sedimentation in the Watersheds of FISHERIES PROJECT COVERED BY MRDC FUNDS
the Chockpish, the Buctouche, the Little Canaan River Fish and Game Association
Buctouche and the Cocagne Rivers......................$9,500. Atlantic Salmon Population Assessment –
Canaan River Watershed ....................................$6,500.

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Tel: 506.453.6655
PO Box 23019 Fax: 506.462.5054
NB Wildlife Fredericton, NB e-mail: wildcoun@nbnet.nb.ca
Trust Fund Canada E3B 7B3 Web Site: www.nbwtf.ca
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Attention Anglers
An illegal introduction of Largemouth Bass has occurred in the

Magaguadavic watershed and poses a serious threat to native fish
species.
Anglers can help by keeping all Largemouth bass that are angled from
these and other New Brunswick waters. To report and arrange for
identification of all suspected catches of largemouth bass, please
call the Natural Resources regional office in Islandview:
(506) 444-4888
Important: Smallmouth bass are subject to angling regulations. Refer
to regulations of specific Recreational Fishery Areas for details.
2 IDENTIFICATION TIPS:
1 Largemouth Bass
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1. Mouth terminates behind
the eye
2. Separation between spiny
and soft rays on dorsal fin
3. Dark horizontal bar
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6 Smallmouth Bass
4 4. Mouth terminates inline
with or slightly ahead of
the eye
5. No separation between
spiny and soft rays on
dorsal fin
6. Dark vertical patches
The transfer and stocking of fish without a permit is illegal.
To report illegal fish stocking activity, please call NB Crime Stoppers:
1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
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while you enjoy the 2008 angling season. Angling enjoys a strong tra-
dition in New Brunswick – let's keep it going. Our affiliate groups sup-
port and practice community based watershed management and fish stocks conservation.
• Release your catch for conservation
• Report poaching activities
• Don't purchase salmon except at a supermarket
• Get involved: Join one of our affiliate conservation groups or start your own group on
"your" river - we can help.
ORGANIZATION CONTACT TELEPHONE E-MAIL

Atlantic Salmon for Northern Maine Ron Grover (207) 435-2591 ron.grover@ainop.com
Big Salmon River Angling Association Rita Almon (506) 832-7426 rhalmon@nbnet.nb.ca
Club Loisir de la Rivière Caraquet Inc Yvon Cormier yvonco@nb.sympatico.ca
Canaan River Fish & Game Association Reace Black (506) 534-2565
Hammond River Angling Association Sandy MacKay (506) 832-1230 hraa@nbnet.nb.ca
Keswick River Society David Olmstead (506) 363-2225 blueheronlanding@nb.aibn.com
Maliseet Nation Natural Resources (MNNR) Tim Paul (506) 472-8803 tim_paul5@hotmail.com
Meduxnekeag River Association Stephen Wilson (506) 325-1100 stepwil@nbnet.nb.ca
Miramichi Headwaters Salmon Federation Jude Lutes (506) 246-1805 mhsf@nb.aibn.com
Miramichi Salmon Association Mark Hambrook (506) 622-1781 miramichisalmon@xplornet.com
Moncton Fish and Game Association Charles Leblanc (506) 386-3144 cleblan618@rogers.com
Nashwaak Watershed Association Peter Salonius (506) 459-6663 psaloniu@nrcan.gc.ca
nashwaakwatershed@hotmail.com
Nepisiguit Salmon Association Robert Baker (506) 546-5279 nsa@nbnet.nb.ca
New Brunswick Outfitters Association Gilbert Pelletier (506) 488-2292 nboa@nbnet.nb.ca
New Brunswick Wildlife Federation Jim Sinclair (506) 389-2605 clubsinc@nbnet.nb.ca
Northumberland Salmon Protection Debbie Norton (506) 622-8834 uooa@nb.sympatico.ca
Association
Petitcodiac Sportsman Club Kevin Bannister (506) 372-5092 kevincb@rogers.com
Restigouche River Watershed Management David LeBlanc (506) 759-7300 restigouche@globetrotter.net
Council (418) 865-1323
St. Croix International Atlantic Salmon William Gould (207) 454-3469 wmgould@verizon.net
Association
St. John River Salmon Anglers Association Jim Jeffrey (506) 454-8611 acme@nbnet.nb.ca
St. John River Basin Salmon Recovery Inc. James Martin (506) 459-5654 jfa.martin@hotmail.com
Tobique Salmon Protective Association Inc. Robert O'Donnell (506) 356-7251 mer_od@msn.com
Have a safe and successful season on the water!

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2008

standing and world-renowned angling tradition.

introduce this great outdoor sport to a young person in your life!

Hon. Donald Arseneault

How to Use this Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

New Brunswick Variation Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Crown Reserve Waters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Sea-Run Atlantic Salmon Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Recreational Fishing Areas

Inner Bay of Fundy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Lower Saint John. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Upper Saint John. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

For Further Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

• Miramichi Recreational Fishery Area:

upstream beginning July 1. See page 40.

New Brunswick Variation Orders

Activities not allowed while angling:

Category Class Period Species Salmon Total Cost

Crown Reserve Waters

Regular Crown Reserve Waters

Daily Crown Reserve Waters

Sea-Run Atlantic Salmon Information

Daily Live Release Limits

HOW TO TAG AN ATLANTIC SALMON

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: The Restigouche River main stem is primarily private

Fly Fishing Only Waters

River Beginning Stretch

River Beginning Stretch

Waters Closed to Angling

Water Stretch Closed

ANGLING RULES FOR BOUNDARY WATERS WITH QUEBEC

Non-boundary waters Boundary waters between

Fall Sept. 1-30 Live release Sept. 1-30 Live release

Daily Bag Live Release Daily Bag Live Release

Minimum size (FL) 35 cm 35 cm

Maximum size (FL) Less than 63 cm Less than 63 cm

Exceptions to open season and/or size and bag limits

Angling or dip netting

Non-boundary waters Boundary waters

* No more than two lake trout and/or two brown trout

Lakes, ponds and reservoirs (NB) ........................................................... May 15-Sept. 15

Please note - Closed season

Boundary description: All lakes, rivers, and streams

Fly Fishing Only Waters

River Beginning Stretch

Guide Required Waters

River Beginning Stretch

Waters Closed to Angling

Water Stretch Closed

Open season ........................................................................................... April 15-Oct. 29

Season bag limit ..........................................................................................................8

Daily bag limit .............................................................................................................2

Possession limit ...........................................................................................................8

Daily live release limit (May 16-Oct. 15) .........................................................................4

Spring salmon (kelt) angling

Exceptions to open season and/or size and bag limits

Jacquet River above Halfway Pool

Jacquet River from and including

Halfway Pool downstream to mouth

Little River April 15-May 15 May 16-Oct. 15 N/A