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 PEIThe 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
2. Dunk River (Brook Trout, Striped Bass, White Perch)
Dunk River area, Prince Edward IslandThe 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
3. Trout River (Brook Trout, White Perch)
Trout River areaThe 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
4. Kildare River (Brook Trout, White Perch)
Kildare areaThe 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
5. Grand River (PEI)
Grand River areaThe 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.
6. Bedeque River (Brook Trout, Striped Bass, White Perch)
Bedeque areaThe 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
7. Bedeque Bay (Mackerel, Striped Bass, White Perch)
Bedeque Bay areaBedeque 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
8. Summerside Harbour (Mackerel, Striped Bass, White Perch)
SummersideSummerside 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 waterfrontThe Summerside boardwalk and waterfront park offer accessible shore fishing for mackerel and striped bass. A popular spot for family fishing with convenient amenities.
10. Sherbrooke River (Brook Trout, White Perch)
Sherbrooke areaThe 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 areaThe 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
12. Little Pierre Jacques River (Brook Trout)
Little Pierre Jacques areaThe 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
13. Big Pierre Jacques River (Brook Trout, White Perch)
Big Pierre Jacques areaThe 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
14. Percival River (Brook Trout)
Percival areaThe 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
15. Foxley River (Brook Trout, White Perch)
Foxley areaThe 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
16. Miminegash River (Brook Trout, White Perch)
Miminegash areaThe 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
17. Cape Wolfe River (Brook Trout)
Cape Wolfe areaThe 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
18. West Point (Mackerel, Striped Bass)
West Point areaWest Point, the westernmost tip of PEI, offers mackerel and striped bass fishing iconic West Point Lighthouse. The beaches and shoreline provide excellent shore fishing.
19. West Point Beach (Mackerel)
West PointWest Point Beach offers mackerel fishing from the sand historic West Point Lighthouse Inn. The beach provides a beautiful setting for family fishing in summer.
20. Tignish Harbour (Mackerel, Striped Bass)
Tignish areaTignish 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 areaThe 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
22. Alberton River (Brook Trout, White Perch)
Alberton areaThe 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
23. Conway River (Brook Trout)
Conway areaThe 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
24. Summerside Pond (Rainbow Trout)
SummersideSummerside 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
25. Canoe Cove (Mackerel, Striped Bass)
Canoe Cove area, Prince Edward IslandCanoe 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 IslandLinkletter 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.
27. Chelton Beach (Mackerel, Striped Bass)
Chelton areaChelton Beach offers mackerel and striped bass fishing on the western north shore of PEI. A quieter alternative to the central beaches.
28. Northam River (Brook Trout)
Northam areaThe 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
29. Enmore River (Brook Trout)
Enmore areaThe 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
30. Howlan River (Brook Trout)
Howlan areaThe 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
31. Rosebank River (Brook Trout)
Rosebank areaThe 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
32. MacGregors Brook (Brook Trout)
MacGregors areaMacGregors 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 ParkThe 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 IslandPopular fishing lake in the Western PEI region of Prince Edward Island.
- Rainbow Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15th. Limit of 8
35. Big Barachois (Brook Trout, White Perch, Striped Bass, Mackerel, Rainbow Trout)
Big Barachois, Prince Edward IslandNamed 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
36. Moss Lake (Rainbow Trout)
Moss Lake, Prince Edward IslandNamed lake in the Western PEI region of Prince Edward Island.
- Rainbow Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15th. Limit of 8
37. North Lake (Rainbow Trout)
North Lake, Prince Edward IslandNamed lake in the Western PEI region of Prince Edward Island.
- Rainbow Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15th. Limit of 8
38. O'Keefes Lake (Rainbow Trout)
O'Keefes Lake, Prince Edward IslandNamed lake in the Western PEI region of Prince Edward Island.
- Rainbow Trout · Limit: April 15 to September 15th. Limit of 8
Fishing Tips for the Western 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 Western 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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