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Fishing in Western PEI

Explore fishing in the Western PEI of Prince Edward Island. Mill River, Dunk River, Trout River, Kildare River, Grand Ri

The Mill River is one of western PEI's finest brook trout streams. Flowing through Mill River Provincial Park, this productive river offers excellent brook trout fishing in a beautiful park setting with camping and amenities nearby.

1. Mill River (Brook Trout)

Mill River area, western PEI

The Mill River is one of western PEI's finest brook trout streams. Flowing through Mill River Provincial Park, this productive river offers excellent brook trout fishing in a beautiful park setting with camping and amenities nearby.

  • Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8

Boat Launch: East Launch →

2. Dunk River (Brook Trout, Striped Bass, White Perch)

Dunk River area, Prince Edward Island

The Dunk River is the largest river in western PEI, offering brook trout, white perch, and striped bass fishing. The tidal lower river provides excellent sea-run brook trout fishing in spring and fall.

  • ⚠ This water: refer to map on page 15
  • 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: East Launch →

3. Trout River (Brook Trout, White Perch)

Trout River area

The Trout River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in western Prince County. A productive stream with a fitting name, known for healthy brook trout populations.

  • 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: East Launch →

4. Kildare River (Brook Trout, White Perch)

Kildare area

The Kildare River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in western PEI. The tidal estuary provides 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Grand River (PEI)

Grand River area

The Grand River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in western Prince County. A productive stream with good spring brook trout action and tidal sea-run fishing.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Bedeque River (Brook Trout, Striped Bass, White Perch)

Bedeque area

The Bedeque River offers brook trout, white perch, and striped bass fishing in the Bedeque Bay area. The tidal river provides excellent sea-run fishing opportunities.

  • 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: Bedeque River →

7. Bedeque Bay (Mackerel, Striped Bass, White Perch)

Bedeque Bay area

Bedeque Bay offers striped bass, mackerel, and white perch fishing in a large sheltered bay. The bay is productive for shore and boat fishing in spring and summer.

  • White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Summerside Harbour (Mackerel, Striped Bass, White Perch)

Summerside

Summerside Harbour offers mackerel, striped bass, and white perch fishing from the city's waterfront and wharves. The harbour is a popular family fishing destination with easy access.

  • White Perch · Limit: April 15th to September 15th. Daily limit of

Boat Launch: Summerside Marina →

9. Summerside Boardwalk (Mackerel, Striped Bass)

Summerside waterfront

The Summerside boardwalk and waterfront park offer accessible shore fishing for mackerel and striped bass. A popular spot for family fishing with convenient amenities.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Sherbrooke River (Brook Trout, White Perch)

Sherbrooke area

The Sherbrooke River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in western PEI. A productive stream with good spring and fall fishing.

  • 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: Sherbrooke River →

11. Bideford River (Brook Trout, White Perch)

Bideford area

The Bideford River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in western Prince County. The tidal estuary provides sea-run brook trout fishing in a scenic rural setting.

  • 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: East Launch →

12. Little Pierre Jacques River (Brook Trout)

Little Pierre Jacques area

The Little Pierre Jacques River offers brook trout fishing in western PEI. A smaller stream with productive brook trout fishing.

  • Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Big Pierre Jacques River (Brook Trout, White Perch)

Big Pierre Jacques area

The Big Pierre Jacques River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in western Prince County spring fishing for sea-run brook trout.

  • 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: East Launch →

14. Percival River (Brook Trout)

Percival area

The Percival River offers brook trout fishing in western PEI. A productive stream with healthy wild brook trout populations.

  • Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8

Boat Launch: Percival River →

15. Foxley River (Brook Trout, White Perch)

Foxley area

The Foxley River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in western Prince County. The tidal lower river provides good 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Miminegash River (Brook Trout, White Perch)

Miminegash area

The Miminegash River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in western Prince County. The estuary provides 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

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Cape Wolfe River (Brook Trout)

Cape Wolfe area

The Cape Wolfe River offers brook trout fishing in western Prince County. A scenic stream with good wild brook trout.

  • Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. West Point (Mackerel, Striped Bass)

West Point area

West Point, the westernmost tip of PEI, offers mackerel and striped bass fishing iconic West Point Lighthouse. The beaches and shoreline provide excellent shore fishing.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. West Point Beach (Mackerel)

West Point

West Point Beach offers mackerel fishing from the sand historic West Point Lighthouse Inn. The beach provides a beautiful setting for family fishing in summer.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Tignish Harbour (Mackerel, Striped Bass)

Tignish area

Tignish Harbour offers mackerel and striped bass fishing on the northwestern tip of PEI. The working harbour provides good shore access and productive summer fishing.

Boat Launch: Tignish Harbour →

21. Tignish River (Brook Trout, White Perch)

Tignish area

The Tignish River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in northwestern Prince County. The tidal estuary provides sea-run brook trout 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: East Launch →

22. Alberton River (Brook Trout, White Perch)

Alberton area

The Alberton River offers brook trout and white perch fishing in western PEI. A productive stream with good spring brook trout action.

  • 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: Alberton River →

23. Conway River (Brook Trout)

Conway area

The Conway River offers brook trout fishing in western Prince County. A smaller stream with healthy wild brook trout populations.

  • Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8

Boat Launch: Conway River →

24. Summerside Pond (Rainbow Trout)

Summerside

Summerside Pond offers stocked rainbow trout fishing in the city of Summerside. A popular family fishing spot with easy access and park amenities.

  • Rainbow Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15th. Limit of 8

Boat Launch: East Launch →

25. Canoe Cove (Mackerel, Striped Bass)

Canoe Cove area, Prince Edward Island

Canoe Cove offers striped bass and mackerel fishing in a sheltered cove on the Summerside waterfront. A quiet, productive spot for shore fishing.

Boat Launch: Public Canoe/Kayak Launch →

26. Linkletter Park (Mackerel, Striped Bass)

Linkletter area, Prince Edward Island

Linkletter Provincial Park offers beach fishing for mackerel and striped bass on the Summerside waterfront. The park provides camping, a beach, and good shore fishing access.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

27. Chelton Beach (Mackerel, Striped Bass)

Chelton area

Chelton Beach offers mackerel and striped bass fishing on the western north shore of PEI. A quieter alternative to the central beaches.

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Northam River (Brook Trout)

Northam area

The Northam River offers brook trout fishing in western PEI. A productive stream with good spring fishing.

  • Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8

Boat Launch: Northam River →

29. Enmore River (Brook Trout)

Enmore area

The Enmore River offers brook trout fishing in western Prince County. A small stream with productive brook trout runs.

  • Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Howlan River (Brook Trout)

Howlan area

The Howlan River offers brook trout fishing in western PEI. A smaller stream with good spring brook trout action.

  • Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8

Boat Launch: Howlan River →

31. Rosebank River (Brook Trout)

Rosebank area

The Rosebank River offers brook trout fishing in western Prince County. A productive stream for sea-run brook trout.

  • Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8

Boat Launch: Rosebank River →

32. MacGregors Brook (Brook Trout)

MacGregors area

MacGregors Brook offers brook trout fishing in western PEI. A small spring-fed stream with good wild brook trout.

  • Brook Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15. Daily limit of 8

Boat Launch: MacGregors Brook →

33. Mill River Provincial Park Pond (Rainbow Trout)

Mill River Provincial Park

The Mill River Provincial Park pond offers stocked rainbow trout fishing in a beautiful park setting. The park provides camping, golf, and excellent family fishing opportunities.

  • Rainbow Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15th. Limit of 8

Boat Launch: Mill River Provincial Park Pond →

34. Skinners Pond (Rainbow Trout)

Skinners Pond, Prince Edward Island

Popular fishing lake in the Western PEI region of Prince Edward Island.

  • Rainbow Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15th. Limit of 8

Boat Launch: East Launch →

35. Big Barachois (Brook Trout, White Perch, Striped Bass, Mackerel, Rainbow Trout)

Big Barachois, Prince Edward Island

Named lake in the Western 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
  • Rainbow Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15th. Limit of 8

Boat Launch: East Launch →

36. Moss Lake (Rainbow Trout)

Moss Lake, Prince Edward Island

Named lake in the Western PEI region of Prince Edward Island.

  • Rainbow Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15th. Limit of 8

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. North Lake (Rainbow Trout)

North Lake, Prince Edward Island

Named lake in the Western PEI region of Prince Edward Island.

  • Rainbow Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15th. Limit of 8

Boat Launch: East Launch →

38. O'Keefes Lake (Rainbow Trout)

O'Keefes Lake, Prince Edward Island

Named lake in the Western PEI region of Prince Edward Island.

  • Rainbow Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15th. Limit of 8

Boat Launch: East Launch →

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