Fishing in Eastern PEI
Explore fishing in the Eastern PEI of Prince Edward Island. North Lake, Morell River, Valleyfield River, Cardigan River,
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.
1. North Lake (Bluefin Tuna)
Eastern Kings CountyNorth 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 areaThe 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.
- ⚠ This water: The Highway 2 Bridge
- Atlantic Salmon · Limit: June 1st to September 15th
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
Boat Launch: Johnstons River Boat Ramp →
3. Valleyfield River (Brook Trout)
Valleyfield areaThe 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.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
4. Cardigan River (Brook Trout, Striped Bass)
Cardigan areaThe 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.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
5. Boughton River (Brook Trout, White Perch)
Boughton areaThe 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.
- ⚠ This water: Downstream from Ross’s Dam in
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
6. Souris River (Brook Trout, White Perch)
Souris areaThe Souris River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in the Souris area of eastern PEI. The river flows and provides good spring brook trout fishing.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
7. Souris Beach & Pier (Mackerel)
SourisSouris 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 areaThe 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.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
Boat Launch: Johnstons River Boat Ramp →
9. St. Peters Lake (Brook Trout, Striped Bass, White Perch)
St. Peters areaSt. 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.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
10. Midgell River (Brook Trout, White Perch)
Midgell areaThe Midgell River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in eastern PEI. A productive stream with good wading access.
- ⚠ This water: The Highway 2 Bridge
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
Boat Launch: Johnstons River Boat Ramp →
11. Fortune River (Brook Trout, White Perch)
Fortune areaThe 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.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
12. Bear River (PEI)
Bear River areaThe 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 areaThe 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 areaSavage 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.
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
15. Basin Head (Mackerel, Striped Bass)
Basin Head area, Prince Edward IslandBasin 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 areaEast 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 areaRed 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 areaThe Bothwell River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in eastern Kings County.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
19. Priest Pond (Brook Trout)
Priest Pond areaPriest Pond offers brook trout fishing in eastern PEI. A small stream with good spring brook trout action.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
20. Naufrage River (Brook Trout, White Perch)
Naufrage areaThe 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.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
21. Belfast River (Brook Trout)
Belfast areaThe Belfast River offers brook trout fishing in southeastern PEI. A productive stream with good access.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
22. Murray River (PEI)
Murray River areaThe 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.
- ⚠ This water: MacLures Pond, from the dam to the golf
23. Murray Harbour (Mackerel, Striped Bass, White Perch)
Murray Harbour areaMurray 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.
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
24. Allisary Creek (Brook Trout)
Allisary areaAllisary Creek offers brook trout fishing in eastern PEI. A small but productive stream for sea-run brook trout.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
Boat Launch: Canoe and Kayak Launch →
25. Brudenell River (Brook Trout, White Perch)
Brudenell areaThe Brudenell River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in eastern PEI. The river flows through scenic countryside and provides good wading.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
26. Montague River (Brook Trout, Striped Bass, White Perch)
Montague areaThe 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.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
27. Valley River (E)
Valley areaThe Valley River offers brook trout fishing in eastern PEI. A productive stream for sea-run brook trout.
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
28. Wood Islands (Mackerel, Striped Bass)
Wood Islands areaWood Islands offers mackerel and striped bass fishing from shore ferry terminal to Nova Scotia. The Northumberland Strait waters here are productive for summer fishing.
29. Portage River (PEI)
Portage areaThe Portage River offers brook trout fishing in eastern PEI. A small coastal stream with good spring brook trout runs.
30. Black Brook (Brook Trout)
Black Brook areaBlack Brook offers brook trout fishing in eastern Kings County. A small but productive stream for wild brook trout.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
31. Little Harbour (Eastern)
Little Harbour areaLittle Harbour offers mackerel and striped bass fishing on the eastern coast of PEI.
32. Cable Head (Mackerel, Striped Bass)
Cable Head areaCable 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. PetersGreenwich 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 areaElmira, at the eastern end of PEI, offers mackerel and striped bass fishing from the rocky shoreline.
35. Panmure Island (Mackerel, Striped Bass)
Panmure Island areaPanmure 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.
36. Little Pond (Brook Trout, Bluefin Tuna, Striped Bass, White Perch)
Little Pond, Prince Edward IslandPopular fishing lake in the Eastern PEI region of Prince Edward Island.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
37. Afton Lake (Brook Trout, Bluefin Tuna, Striped Bass, White Perch)
Afton Lake, Prince Edward IslandNamed lake in the Eastern PEI region of Prince Edward Island.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
38. Dalvay Lake (Brook Trout, Bluefin Tuna, Striped Bass, White Perch)
Dalvay Lake, Prince Edward IslandNamed lake in the Eastern PEI region of Prince Edward Island.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
39. East Lake (Brook Trout, Bluefin Tuna, Striped Bass, White Perch)
East Lake, Prince Edward IslandNamed lake in the Eastern PEI region of Prince Edward Island.
- Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8
- White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of
Fishing Tips for the Eastern PEI
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid fishing licence for your province — buy online before heading out.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Prince Edward Island; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Eastern PEI waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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