Fishing in Restigouche-Chaleur & Northern New Brunswick
Explore fishing in the Restigouche-Chaleur & Northern New Brunswick of New Brunswick. Restigouche River, Upsalquitch Riv
The Restigouche River is one of the world's premier Atlantic salmon rivers. This legendary river forms the border with Quebec and offers world-class salmon fishing with fish in the 10-25 pound range. The river flows into Chaleur Bay at Dalhousie.
1. Restigouche River (Atlantic Salmon)
Restigouche area, Campbellton regionThe Restigouche River is one of the world's premier Atlantic salmon rivers. This legendary river forms the border with Quebec and offers world-class salmon fishing with fish in the 10-25 pound range. The river flows into Chaleur Bay at Dalhousie.
- Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
2. Upsalquitch River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Upsalquitch areaThe Upsalquitch is a major tributary of the Restigouche, offering excellent Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing. Known for its productive pools and scenic wilderness setting, it's a favorite among serious salmon anglers.
- 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: quai pour bateau →
3. Nepisiguit River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Nepisiguit area, Bathurst regionThe Nepisiguit River is one of New Brunswick's finest brook trout and Atlantic salmon rivers. Flowing through the Acadian Peninsula it offers excellent fishing for both species with good public 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: Nepisiguit River →
4. Patapedia River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Patapedia areaThe Patapedia River is a remote tributary of the Restigouche offering outstanding Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in a wilderness setting. Access is primarily by ATV or helicopter.
- 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: Patapedia River →
5. Kedgwick River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Kedgwick areaThe Kedgwick River is another major Restigouche tributary offering excellent Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing. This scenic river flows through the Kedgwick region of northern New Brunswick.
- 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
6. Little Main Restigouche River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Kedgwick areaThe Little Main Restigouche is a major headwater branch of the Restigouche system, offering Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in a remote wilderness 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: Little Main Restigouche River →
7. Matapedia River (NB reach)
Matapedia area, Quebec borderThe Matapedia River joins the Restigouche at the Quebec border, offering Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing. The NB reach provides excellent wading opportunities.
8. Jacquet River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Jacquet River areaThe Jacquet River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing along the Chaleur Bay coast between Bathurst and Campbellton. This productive river has good public 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: Lac Antinouri Lake →
9. Charlo River (Arctic Char, Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Charlo areaThe Charlo River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on the Chaleur Bay coast. A productive stream with good wading access.
- Arctic Char / Brown Trout / Rainbow Trout · Limit: as per summary · Minimum 15 cm
- 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
10. Eel River (Chaleur)
Eel River Crossing areaThe Eel River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in the Chaleur Bay region.
11. Nash Creek (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Nash Creek areaNash Creek offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing along the Chaleur Bay coast estuary.
- 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
12. Benjamin River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Benjamin areaThe Benjamin River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on the Chaleur Bay coast between Bathurst and Campbellton.
- 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
13. Millstream River (Restigouche)
Millstream areaThe Millstream River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing in the Restigouche County region.
14. Mann River (Brook Trout)
Mann areaThe Mann River offers brook trout fishing in northern New Brunswick.
- Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm
15. McDougall Brook (Brook Trout)
McDougall areaMcDougall Brook offers brook trout fishing in the Restigouche watershed of northern New Brunswick.
- Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm
Boat Launch: quai pour bateau →
16. Antinouri River (Brook Trout)
Antinouri areaThe Antinouri River offers brook trout fishing in northern New Brunswick.
- Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm
Boat Launch: Lac Antinouri Lake →
17. Popelogan River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Popelogan areaThe Popelogan River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing in the Restigouche watershed of northern New Brunswick.
- 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
18. Nigadoo River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Nigadoo areaThe Nigadoo River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing along the Chaleur Bay coast.
- 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
19. Middle River (Restigouche)
Middle River areaThe Middle River is a tributary of the Tetagouche offering brook trout fishing in the Bathurst region.
20. Belledune River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Belledune areaThe Belledune River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing along the Chaleur Bay coast in northern New Brunswick.
- 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
21. Tetagouche River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Tetagouche area, New BrunswickThe Tetagouche River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing. This productive river flows into Chaleur Bay and provides 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: Tetagouche River →
22. Sormany River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Sormany areaThe Sormany River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing in the Nepisiguit watershed.
- 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
23. Indian River (Bathurst)
Indian River area, New BrunswickThe Indian River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing in the Nepisiguit system.
24. Little River (Bathurst)
Little River area, New BrunswickThe Little River offers brook trout fishing in the Bathurst region of northern New Brunswick.
25. Grand River (Chaleur)
Grand River areaThe Grand River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on the Chaleur Bay coast in northern New Brunswick.
26. Bass River (Restigouche)
Bass River areaThe Bass River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing in the Restigouche region of northern New Brunswick.
27. Five Fingers Brook (Brook Trout)
Five Fingers areaFive Fingers Brook offers brook trout fishing in the Restigouche region of northern New Brunswick.
- Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm
Boat Launch: Five Fingers Brook →
28. Gounamitz River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Gounamitz areaThe Gounamitz River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing in the Restigouche watershed.
- 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: Gounamitz River →
29. Raftus Brook (Brook Trout)
Raftus areaRaftus Brook offers brook trout fishing in the Nepisiguit River watershed.
- Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm
30. Little Nepisiguit River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Little Nepisiguit areaThe Little Nepisiguit River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing in the Nepisiguit watershed.
- 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
31. Thomas River (Brook Trout)
Thomas areaThe Thomas River offers brook trout fishing in the Nepisiguit River watershed of northern New Brunswick.
- Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm
32. Youghall River (Brook Trout)
Youghall area, New BrunswickThe Youghall River offers brook trout fishing on the Chaleur Bay coast.
- Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm
33. Green River (Restigouche)
Green River areaThe Green River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing in the Restigouche watershed of northern New Brunswick.
34. Back Snowshoe Lake (Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Restigouche, Chaleur, Bathurst)
Back Snowshoe Lake, New BrunswickNamed lake in the Restigouche-Chaleur & Northern New Brunswick region of New Brunswick.
- Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm
- Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
35. Bacon Lake (Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Restigouche, Chaleur, Bathurst)
Bacon Lake, New BrunswickNamed lake in the Restigouche-Chaleur & Northern New Brunswick region of New Brunswick.
- Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm
- Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
36. Balls Lake (Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Restigouche, Chaleur, Bathurst)
Balls Lake, New BrunswickNamed lake in the Restigouche-Chaleur & Northern New Brunswick region of New Brunswick.
- Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm
- Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Boat Launch: Saint John Powerboat Club →
37. Barton Lake (Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Restigouche, Chaleur, Bathurst)
Barton Lake, New BrunswickNamed lake in the Restigouche-Chaleur & Northern New Brunswick region of New Brunswick.
- Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm
- Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
38. Bates Lake (Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Restigouche, Chaleur, Bathurst)
Bates Lake, New BrunswickNamed lake in the Restigouche-Chaleur & Northern New Brunswick region of New Brunswick.
- Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm
- Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
39. Bay Lake (Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Restigouche, Chaleur, Bathurst)
Bay Lake, New BrunswickNamed lake in the Restigouche-Chaleur & Northern New Brunswick region of New Brunswick.
- Brook Trout · Limit: 5 (rivers/streams May 1-Sep 15; lakes May 15-Sep 15) · Minimum 10 cm
- Atlantic Salmon · Limit: hook and release limits apply · Barbless artificial flies only
Fishing Tips for the Restigouche-Chaleur & Northern New Brunswick
- 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 New Brunswick; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Restigouche-Chaleur & Northern New Brunswick 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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