New Brunswick Fishing Regulations
Not legal advice. Compiled from official government summaries. Regulations change each year — always check the official source before relying.
General Rules (barbless hooks are the #1 cause of fines)
- ⚠ No general barbless requirement. Barbless artificial flies required on fly-fishing-only waters and for Atlantic salmon.
Species Limits
| Species | Limit | Size / Season |
|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) | Minimum 10 cm |
| Arctic Char / Brown Trout / Rainbow Trout | as per summary | Minimum 15 cm |
| Lake Trout | max 2 lake trout | Minimum 45 cm |
| Atlantic Salmon | hook and release limits apply | Barbless artificial flies only |
Seasons
Species/waterbody seasons in the official summary (rivers, lakes, brooks).
Licence Fees
2026 licence fees per gnb.ca.
Edition: Fish 2026-27 Regulations Summary · Effective: Regular season 2026 - Winter 2027 · Source: New Brunswick Fishing Regulations Summary (gnb.ca)
Get CatchTales
Ready to start bragging? Download the app and hit the water.