Prince Edward Island 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. Single barbless fly/lure required Sept 16-30 (catch-and-release season) and on specified rivers; barbless rules for salmon.
Species Limits
| Species | Limit | Size / Season |
|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8 | |
| Rainbow Trout | April 15 to September 15th. Limit of 8 | |
| Atlantic Salmon | June 1st to September 15th | |
| White Perch | April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of |
Waterbody-Specific Rules
Winter River
- Tracadie Bay Watershed Association plans to
- Tracadie Bay Watershed Association
Marie River
- The CN Railway Bridge
Midgell River
- The Highway 2 Bridge
Morell River
- The Highway 2 Bridge
West River
- St. Catherines Bridge on Highway 9
- Conservation Zone
Dunk River
- refer to map on page 15
Boughton River
- Downstream from Ross’s Dam in
Murray River
- MacLures Pond, from the dam to the golf
Wilmot River
- Marchbanks Pond and the all waters
Seasons
Angling opens Apr 15 each year (most locations); varies by species/location.
Licence Fees
PEI angling licence required (2026 season licences online).
Edition: 2026 Angling Summary · Effective: 2026 season (opens Apr 15) · Source: PEI Angling Summary (princeedwardisland.ca)
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