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Fishing in the Miramichi Region

Explore fishing in the Miramichi Region of New Brunswick. Southwest Miramichi River, Northwest Miramichi River, Little S

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.

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

Miramichi area

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

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.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only

Boat Launch: East Launch →

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.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

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.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

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.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Barnaby River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Miramichi area

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

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

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.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

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.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only

Boat Launch: East Launch →

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.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

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. This smaller system also provides striped bass fishing in the lower reaches.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

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.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

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.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: Big Esk River →

13. 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.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: Marina de Cocagne →

14. 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.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Kouchibouguacis River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Kouchibouguac area

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

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. 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.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Saint-Charles River (NB)

Saint-Charles area

The Saint-Charles River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in eastern New Brunswick.

Arctic Char / Brown Trout / Rainbow Trout · Limit: as per summary · Minimum 15 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. 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.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Napan River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Miramichi area

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

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Portage River (NB)

Miramichi area

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

Arctic Char / Brown Trout / Rainbow Trout · Limit: as per summary · Minimum 15 cm

Boat Launch: Portage River →

21. 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.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. 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.

Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: Miramichi Lake →

23. 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.

Boat Launch: Lake Stream →

24. 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.

Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Rocky Brook (Miramichi)

Miramichi area

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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

26. McKiel Brook (Brook Trout)

Miramichi area

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

Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: McKiel Brook →

27. 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.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. 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.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. 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.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. 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.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. 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.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →

32. 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.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Val Comeau River (Brook Trout)

Val Comeau area

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

Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: Val Comeau River →

34. 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.

Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm

Boat Launch: East Launch →