Fishing in the Miramichi Region

1. Southwest Miramichi River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Miramichi area

The Southwest Miramichi is one of the world's premier Atlantic salmon rivers. Runs of bright salmon from June through October attract anglers from around the globe. The river also holds excellent brook trout and smallmouth bass.

2. Northwest Miramichi River (Atlantic Salmon)

Miramichi area

The Northwest Miramichi River is another world-class Atlantic salmon river. The Northwest tends to fish best in late summer and fall, with large grilse and small salmon in the 4-8 pound range.

3. Little Southwest Miramichi River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Miramichi area

A major tributary of the Northwest Miramichi, the Little Southwest offers excellent Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in a scenic wilderness setting.

4. Dungarvon River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Miramichi area

The Dungarvon River is a well-known salmon river in the Miramichi system, offering productive Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in a beautiful forested valley.

5. Renous River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Miramichi area

The Renous River offers excellent Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing. This tributary of the Southwest Miramichi is known for its clear waters and productive pools.

6. Barnaby River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Miramichi area

The Barnaby River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing near the city of Miramichi. This productive river provides good wading and bank fishing access.

7. Bartholomew River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Miramichi area

The Bartholomew River is a productive Miramichi tributary offering Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing. The river has good public access points for wading.

8. Cains River (Atlantic Salmon)

Miramichi area

The Cains River is a renowned Atlantic salmon river and tributary of the Southwest Miramichi. Known for its excellent grilse fishing, the Cains offers wading and canoe-based fishing.

9. Gaspereau River (Miramichi)

Miramichi area

The Gaspereau River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in the Miramichi watershed. A productive stream with good accessibility.

10. Bay du Vin River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Striped Bass)

Bay du Vin area

The Bay du Vin River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing near the Gulf of St. Lawrence coast. This smaller system also provides striped bass fishing in the lower reaches.

11. Tabusintac River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Striped Bass)

Tabusintac area

The Tabusintac River offers Atlantic salmon, brook trout, and striped bass fishing along the northeastern coast of New Brunswick. The estuary provides excellent sea-run brook trout fishing.

12. Big Esk River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Miramichi area

The Big Esk River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing in the Miramichi region. A smaller tributary with good wading access.

13. Little Esk River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Miramichi area

The Little Esk River provides brook trout and occasional Atlantic salmon fishing in the Miramichi watershed.

14. Buctouche River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Striped Bass)

Buctouche area

The Buctouche River offers Atlantic salmon, brook trout, and striped bass fishing along the Northumberland Strait. Its estuary is productive for sea-run species.

15. Kouchibouguac River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Striped Bass)

Kouchibouguac National Park

The Kouchibouguac River flows through Kouchibouguac National Park, offering brook trout, Atlantic salmon, and striped bass fishing in a protected coastal setting.

16. Kouchibouguacis River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Kouchibouguac area

The Kouchibouguacis River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing near the national park. This coastal river provides good spring and fall fishing.

17. Richibucto River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Striped Bass)

Richibucto area

The Richibucto River offers Atlantic salmon, brook trout, and striped bass fishing along the eastern coast. The estuary and tidal waters provide excellent sea-run trout fishing.

18. Saint-Charles River (NB)

Saint-Charles area

The Saint-Charles River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in eastern New Brunswick near the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

19. Molus River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Miramichi area

The Molus River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing in the Miramichi watershed. A small tributary with productive pool fishing.

20. Napan River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Miramichi area

The Napan River provides brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing near the city of Miramichi. Good wading access in a rural setting.

21. Portage River (NB)

Miramichi area

The Portage River offers brook trout and salmon fishing in the Miramichi region. A small but productive stream.

22. Black River (Miramichi)

Miramichi area

The Black River offers brook trout fishing in the Miramichi watershed. A smaller tributary with good spring and fall fishing.

23. Miramichi Lake (Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass)

Miramichi Lake area

Miramichi Lake offers brook trout and smallmouth bass fishing in a scenic lake setting. This headwater lake of the Southwest Miramichi provides good canoe and kayak fishing.

24. Lake Stream (Miramichi)

Miramichi area

Lake Stream offers brook trout fishing in a tributary of the Miramichi system. A small stream with productive pool fishing.

25. Clearwater Brook (Brook Trout)

Miramichi area

Clearwater Brook offers brook trout fishing in the Miramichi watershed. A small, clear stream with good wild brook trout populations.

26. Rocky Brook (Miramichi)

Miramichi area

Rocky Brook offers brook trout fishing in the Miramichi region. This small tributary provides good spring brook trout action.

27. McKiel Brook (Brook Trout)

Miramichi area

McKiel Brook offers brook trout fishing in the Miramichi watershed. A productive small stream for wild brook trout.

28. Burnt Church River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Striped Bass)

Burnt Church area

The Burnt Church River offers Atlantic salmon, brook trout, and striped bass fishing along the northeastern coast. The estuary provides excellent sea-run trout habitat.

29. Pokemouche River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Pokemouche area

The Pokemouche River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in northeastern New Brunswick. A productive coastal river with good wading access.

30. Caraquet River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Caraquet area

The Caraquet River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on the Acadian Peninsula. Known for its productive salmon pools and scenic setting.

31. Bass River (Northumberland)

Bass River area

Bass River offers brook trout and striped bass fishing along the Northumberland Strait. The tidal estuary provides excellent sea-run trout fishing.

32. Tracadie River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Striped Bass)

Tracadie area

The Tracadie River offers Atlantic salmon, brook trout, and striped bass fishing on the Acadian Peninsula. The extensive estuary system provides diverse fishing opportunities.

33. Riviere du Nord (Acadian Peninsula)

Acadian Peninsula

Riviere du Nord offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on the Acadian Peninsula. A productive coastal river with good public access.

34. Val Comeau River (Brook Trout)

Val Comeau area

The Val Comeau River offers brook trout fishing on the Acadian Peninsula near Val Comeau Provincial Park.

35. Big Tracadie River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Tracadie area

The Big Tracadie River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in northeastern New Brunswick. A larger coastal system with diverse fishing opportunities.