In short. The province names its angling species for the island as a whole, not river by river, so we map by part of the island. Use the province's fishing map to find the water. Fresh water here needs a PEI angling licence.
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 angling resources page, the angling summary and the interactive fishing map.
- Licences: see the province's page to buy an angling licence online.
- 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
- Western PEI: Summerside to West Point
- North Shore: Cavendish, Stanhope and Malpeque Bay
- Eastern PEI and the South Shore
Fish named for this region: Trout, Salmon. Read the species guide.
Western PEI: Summerside to West Point
- Western Prince Edward Island
- Brook trout, rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon (named for the island as a whole)
The west end of the island, from the Confederation Bridge at Borden-Carleton through Summerside to West Point and O'Leary.
We list 6 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.
North Shore: Cavendish, Stanhope and Malpeque Bay
- Central north coast
- Brook trout, rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon (named for the island as a whole)
The central north coast around Prince Edward Island National Park, from Cavendish and Stanhope west to Malpeque Bay and Darnley.
We list 8 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.
Eastern PEI and the South Shore
- Eastern and southern coast
- Brook trout, rainbow trout and Atlantic salmon (named for the island as a whole)
The east end of the island and the south shore, including Wood Islands, Panmure Island and Murray Harbour.
We list 7 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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