In short. New Brunswick lists Atlantic salmon, brook and lake trout, bass, chain pickerel, muskellunge, perch and others across the province. We have not matched them to these coastal areas yet. Salmon rules are river by river, so check them first.
Rules change. Seasons, closures and limits change often and can change mid-season. We link to the official pages rather than repeat them, so check them before every trip.
Licences and rules
- Fresh water: managed by the Province. See the Go Fishing page for licences and species, and the Fish Book (summary of regulations).
- Licences: see Available Licences and Draws for the licences and draws offered.
- Atlantic salmon: Fisheries and Oceans Canada publishes the Atlantic salmon recreational fishing notice for the Gulf Region, which names the Miramichi and Restigouche. Check it for the river you plan to fish.
- Moving boats and gear: clean, drain and dry your boat and gear between waters, and check the province's rules on moving bait and fish.
Choose your fishing area
- Fundy shore: Alma, St. Martins, Saint Andrews and Grand Manan
- Acadian Peninsula and Northumberland Strait: Bathurst, Shediac and Kouchibouguac
Fundy shore: Alma, St. Martins, Saint Andrews and Grand Manan
- Bay of Fundy
- Species named for New Brunswick as a whole, not for the Fundy shore
The Bay of Fundy shore, the islands and the St. Croix valley. The province lists species for New Brunswick as a whole, and we have not found a source matched to these towns.
We list 16 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.
Acadian Peninsula and Northumberland Strait: Bathurst, Shediac and Kouchibouguac
- Northeast and east coasts
- Species named for New Brunswick as a whole, not for these coasts
The Acadian Peninsula, the Gulf shore and Northumberland Strait, with a few inland towns. We have not found a source matched to these towns.
We list 33 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.
Gear for this water
- Shore fishing essentials. A compact rod and reel suited to your target fish. Search on Amazon
- River & fly-fishing kit. A rod/reel combination suited to the planned method. Search on Amazon
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