Fishing in New Brunswick, Canada
New Brunswick Fishing Resorts, Lodges, Outfitters, Charters and CampsNew Brunswick
The Canadian province of New Brunswick offers over four dozen lodge destinations for the perfect fishing vacation. The waters in and around the territory harbor almost 200 species of fish. However, fly-fishing for Atlantic salmon remains a major attraction for many anglers. Salmon fishing in New Brunswick begins around the middle of April and continues until the end of May.
During this time, salmon become involved in feeding and it is not unusual for anglers to net more than one dozen fish daily. From the middle of June until the middle of October, the summer salmon-fishing season begins. Fall offers the best time for catching the larger of the species that average between 30 and 70 pounds.
Small and largemouth bass lie in the rocky areas of 69 lakes and waterways that empty into the major rivers. Anglers snare brook, brown and rainbow trout in most of the waters throughout the region. Lake trout prefer only the 12 lakes found in New Brunswick. At many lodge locations, anglers catch lake, rainbow and small mouth bass from the shoreline. Other common fish species caught throughout the region include: Burbot, Shad, Eel, Smelt, Gaspereau, White Perch, Muskellunge, Whitefish, Pickerel & Yellow Perch.
Length and number of allowable retentions apply to many different fish found in New Brunswick. Locations offering licensing generally carry copies of province regulations. Ice fishing season runs from January until the end of March. Spinning gear remains permissible in most locations unless posted signs stipulate fly-fishing only.
New Brunswick offers 17 different classes of licenses that vary depending on whether individuals have residency or non-residency, desire 3 day, 7 day or season licenses. Anglers may also choose from all species except salmon, salmon live release and salmon retention licenses. All anglers aged 16 and over must have a signed, valid New Brunswick fishing license. Children aged 10 to 15 may fish with adults without a license unless they desire retention rights.