Fishing in Eastern PEI

1. North Lake (Bluefin Tuna)

Eastern Kings County

North Lake is world-famous for giant bluefin tuna fishing. The waters off this tiny harbour host bluefin tuna exceeding 1,000 pounds from August through October. Strictly regulated with limited licenses, this is the premier tuna destination in Atlantic Canada.

2. Morell River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, White Perch)

Morell area

The Morell River is one of PEI's finest brook trout streams. Known for excellent sea-run brook trout runs in spring and fall, the river also holds Atlantic salmon occasionally and white perch in its tidal reaches.

3. Valleyfield River (Brook Trout)

Valleyfield area

The Valleyfield River is a designated quality brook trout stream in eastern PEI. Carefully managed with special regulations, this river produces larger-than-average brook trout in the 10-16 inch range. Barbless hooks and restricted seasons apply.

4. Cardigan River (Brook Trout, Striped Bass)

Cardigan area

The Cardigan River offers excellent brook trout fishing in its upper reaches and striped bass in its tidal lower section. The diverse habitat supports healthy fish populations in a scenic eastern PEI setting.

5. Boughton River (Brook Trout, White Perch)

Boughton area

The Boughton River offers a mix of brook trout and white perch fishing in eastern PEI. The upper reaches hold good brook trout populations while the lower tidal waters offer productive white perch fishing.

6. Souris River (Brook Trout, White Perch)

Souris area

The Souris River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in the Souris area of eastern PEI. The river flows near Souris Beach and provides good spring brook trout fishing.

7. Souris Beach & Pier (Mackerel)

Souris

Souris Beach and pier offer excellent family fishing for mackerel in summer from shore. The pier extends into the Gulf of St. Lawrence and provides productive mackerel fishing with light tackle.

8. St. Peters River (Brook Trout, Striped Bass, White Perch)

St. Peters area

The St. Peters River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in the St. Peters Bay area of eastern PEI. The tidal estuary also provides striped bass fishing in spring.

9. St. Peters Lake (Brook Trout, Striped Bass, White Perch)

St. Peters area

St. Peters Lake is a tidal lagoon off St. Peters Bay offering sea-run brook trout, white perch, and striped bass fishing in a sheltered saltwater setting.

10. Midgell River (Brook Trout, White Perch)

Midgell area

The Midgell River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in eastern PEI near St. Peters Bay. A productive stream with good wading access.

11. Fortune River (Brook Trout, White Perch)

Fortune area

The Fortune River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in the Fortune Bay region of eastern Kings County. The tidal estuary provides excellent sea-run brook trout fishing.

12. Bear River (PEI)

Bear River area

The Bear River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in eastern PEI. A smaller but productive stream with good spring brook trout action.

13. Seal River (PEI)

Seal River area

The Seal River offers brook trout fishing in eastern Kings County. This small coastal stream provides good sea-run brook trout fishing in spring and fall.

14. Savage Harbour (Mackerel, Striped Bass, White Perch)

Savage Harbour area

Savage Harbour offers striped bass, white perch, and mackerel fishing in a sheltered harbour setting on the eastern north shore. The harbour is a popular spot for shore fishing.

15. Basin Head (Mackerel, Striped Bass)

Basin Head area, near Souris

Basin Head is a beautiful white sand beach known for its singing sands. The waters off Basin Head provide mackerel fishing in summer and striped bass in spring.

16. East Point (Mackerel, Striped Bass)

East Point area

East Point marks the easternmost tip of PEI. The waters around East Point offer excellent mackerel and striped bass fishing with stunning views of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

17. Red Point (Mackerel, Striped Bass)

Red Point area

Red Point Provincial Park offers beach access for mackerel and striped bass fishing along the eastern north shore. The park's red sand beaches provide a classic PEI fishing experience.

18. Bothwell River (Brook Trout, White Perch)

Bothwell area

The Bothwell River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in eastern Kings County near the Northumberland Strait.

19. Priest Pond (Brook Trout)

Priest Pond area

Priest Pond offers brook trout fishing in eastern PEI near Souris. A small stream with good spring brook trout action.

20. Naufrage River (Brook Trout, White Perch)

Naufrage area

The Naufrage River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in eastern PEI. The tidal waters provide sea-run brook trout fishing in a scenic coastal setting.

21. Belfast River (Brook Trout)

Belfast area

The Belfast River offers brook trout fishing in southeastern PEI near the Point Prim area. A productive stream with good access.

22. Murray River (PEI)

Murray River area

The Murray River offers quality brook trout fishing in southern Kings County. The cold, clear water holds healthy brook trout populations. Murray Beach Provincial Park offers camping nearby.

23. Murray Harbour (Mackerel, Striped Bass, White Perch)

Murray Harbour area

Murray Harbour offers striped bass, white perch, and mackerel fishing in a scenic harbour setting on PEI's southeastern coast. The harbour is sheltered and productive.

24. Allisary Creek (Brook Trout)

Allisary area

Allisary Creek offers brook trout fishing in eastern PEI near the Cardigan River system. A small but productive stream for sea-run brook trout.

25. Brudenell River (Brook Trout, White Perch)

Brudenell area

The Brudenell River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in eastern PEI near the Cardigan region. The river flows through scenic countryside and provides good wading.

26. Montague River (Brook Trout, Striped Bass, White Perch)

Montague area

The Montague River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in the Montague area of eastern PEI. The tidal lower river provides striped bass fishing in spring.

27. Valley River (E)

Valley area

The Valley River offers brook trout fishing in eastern PEI near the Brudenell River system. A productive stream for sea-run brook trout.

28. Wood Islands (Mackerel, Striped Bass)

Wood Islands area

Wood Islands offers mackerel and striped bass fishing from shore near the ferry terminal to Nova Scotia. The Northumberland Strait waters here are productive for summer fishing.

29. Portage River (PEI)

Portage area

The Portage River offers brook trout fishing in eastern PEI near the Souris area. A small coastal stream with good spring brook trout runs.

30. Black Brook (Brook Trout)

Black Brook area

Black Brook offers brook trout fishing in eastern Kings County. A small but productive stream for wild brook trout.

31. Little Harbour (Eastern)

Little Harbour area

Little Harbour offers mackerel and striped bass fishing on the eastern coast of PEI near East Point.

32. Cable Head (Mackerel, Striped Bass)

Cable Head area

Cable Head offers beach and shore fishing for mackerel and striped bass along the eastern north shore of PEI.

33. Greenwich Beach (Mackerel, Striped Bass)

Greenwich area, St. Peters

Greenwich Beach in Prince Edward Island National Park offers mackerel and striped bass fishing from a magnificent sand dune setting. The protected lagoon provides sheltered fishing.

34. Elmira (Mackerel, Striped Bass)

Elmira area

Elmira, at the eastern end of PEI, offers mackerel and striped bass fishing from the rocky shoreline near the Elmira Railway Museum.

35. Panmure Island (Mackerel, Striped Bass)

Panmure Island area

Panmure Island offers beach fishing for mackerel and striped bass from its beautiful sand beach and causeway. The nearby Panmure Island Lighthouse provides a scenic backdrop.