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Mandatory retention — Largemouth Bass

Mandatory retention of Largemouth Bass is required under your fishing licence effective April 1, 2026. Largemouth Bas...

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Mandatory retention

Mandatory retention — Muskellunge

Mandatory retention of Muskellunge is required under your fishing licence effective April 1, 2026. Muskellunge is lis...

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Mandatory retention

Mandatory retention — Chain Pickerel

Mandatory retention of Chain Pickerel is required under your fishing licence effective April 1, 2026. Chain Pickerel is...

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Mandatory retention

Mandatory retention — Black Crappie

Mandatory retention of Black Crappie is required under your fishing licence effective April 1, 2026. Black Crappie is...

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Inner Bay of Fundy — Fishing restrictions

Arctic Char
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
April 15 – September 15 Rivers, brooks and streams 5 15cm N/A
May 1 – September 15 Lakes, ponds and reservoirs 5 15cm N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Upper Salmon River upstream from the abutment above the remaining mill dam timbers in Alma (USR 45.605784, -64.956689 USR 45.605893, -64.955634) to the junction of Lake Brook and Upper Salmon River at the boundary of Fundy National Park (45.626781°, -64.969453° 45.626399°, -64.969953°) Closed to angling
June 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook Fly fishing only beginning June 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Black River Saint John County, from a point 100 m upstream from the public wharf (in the estuary) to Ritchie River Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Brook Trout
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
May 15 – December 31 Shepody River and its tributaries upstream from the flood gate at Harvey Bank, except McFadden Lake, Fenton and Alcorn ponds ⚠ 5 N/A N/A
April 15 – September 15 Rivers, brooks and streams 5 10cm N/A
May 1 – September 15 Lakes, ponds and reservoirs 5 10cm N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – May 14 Shepody River and its tributaries upstream from the flood gate at Harvey Bank, except McFadden Lake, Fenton and Alcorn ponds Trout season closed prior to May 15
January 1 – December 31 Upper Salmon River upstream from the abutment above the remaining mill dam timbers in Alma (USR 45.605784, -64.956689 USR 45.605893, -64.955634) to the junction of Lake Brook and Upper Salmon River at the boundary of Fundy National Park (45.626781°, -64.969453° 45.626399°, -64.969953°) Closed to angling
June 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook Fly fishing only beginning June 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Black River Saint John County, from a point 100 m upstream from the public wharf (in the estuary) to Ritchie River Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Brown Trout
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – December 31 Loch Lomond Reservoir 1 35cm N/A
January 1 – December 31 Second Lake 1 35cm N/A
May 15 – December 31 Shepody River and its tributaries upstream from the flood gate at Harvey Bank, except McFadden Lake, Fenton and Alcorn ponds ⚠ 5 N/A N/A
April 15 – September 15 Rivers, brooks and streams 2 15cm N/A
May 1 – September 15 Lakes, ponds and reservoirs 2 15cm N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – May 14 Shepody River and its tributaries upstream from the flood gate at Harvey Bank, except McFadden Lake, Fenton and Alcorn ponds Trout season closed prior to May 15
January 1 – December 31 Upper Salmon River upstream from the abutment above the remaining mill dam timbers in Alma (USR 45.605784, -64.956689 USR 45.605893, -64.955634) to the junction of Lake Brook and Upper Salmon River at the boundary of Fundy National Park (45.626781°, -64.969453° 45.626399°, -64.969953°) Closed to angling
June 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook Fly fishing only beginning June 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Black River Saint John County, from a point 100 m upstream from the public wharf (in the estuary) to Ritchie River Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Burbot
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – December 31 Non-tidal waters 10 10cm 100cm
January 1 – December 30 Tidal waters 10 10cm 100cm
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Upper Salmon River upstream from the abutment above the remaining mill dam timbers in Alma (USR 45.605784, -64.956689 USR 45.605893, -64.955634) to the junction of Lake Brook and Upper Salmon River at the boundary of Fundy National Park (45.626781°, -64.969453° 45.626399°, -64.969953°) Closed to angling
June 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook Fly fishing only beginning June 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Black River Saint John County, from a point 100 m upstream from the public wharf (in the estuary) to Ritchie River Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Chain Pickerel
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – December 31 Non-tidal waters 10 10cm 100cm
January 1 – December 30 Tidal waters 10 10cm 100cm
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Upper Salmon River upstream from the abutment above the remaining mill dam timbers in Alma (USR 45.605784, -64.956689 USR 45.605893, -64.955634) to the junction of Lake Brook and Upper Salmon River at the boundary of Fundy National Park (45.626781°, -64.969453° 45.626399°, -64.969953°) Closed to angling
June 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook Fly fishing only beginning June 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Black River Saint John County, from a point 100 m upstream from the public wharf (in the estuary) to Ritchie River Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Eel
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – December 31 Non-tidal waters 10 35cm N/A
January 1 – December 31 Tidal waters 10 35cm N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Upper Salmon River upstream from the abutment above the remaining mill dam timbers in Alma (USR 45.605784, -64.956689 USR 45.605893, -64.955634) to the junction of Lake Brook and Upper Salmon River at the boundary of Fundy National Park (45.626781°, -64.969453° 45.626399°, -64.969953°) Closed to angling
June 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook Fly fishing only beginning June 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Black River Saint John County, from a point 100 m upstream from the public wharf (in the estuary) to Ritchie River Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Gaspereau
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – December 31 Non-tidal waters 20 N/A N/A
January 1 – December 31 Tidal waters 20 N/A N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Upper Salmon River upstream from the abutment above the remaining mill dam timbers in Alma (USR 45.605784, -64.956689 USR 45.605893, -64.955634) to the junction of Lake Brook and Upper Salmon River at the boundary of Fundy National Park (45.626781°, -64.969453° 45.626399°, -64.969953°) Closed to angling
June 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook Fly fishing only beginning June 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Black River Saint John County, from a point 100 m upstream from the public wharf (in the estuary) to Ritchie River Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Landlocked Salmon
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
May 1 – September 30 Loch Lomond Reservoir 1 35cm 63cm
May 1 – September 30 Mcbrien Lake 2 35cm 63cm
May 1 – September 30 Otter Lake 2 35cm 63cm
April 15 – September 30 Ratcliffe Brook 2 35cm 63cm
May 1 – September 30 Robertson Lake 2 35cm 63cm
May 1 – September 30 Second Lake 1 35cm 63cm
May 1 – September 30 Taylor Lake 2 35cm 63cm
May 1 – September 30 Third Lake 2 35cm 63cm
Rainbow Smelt
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – May 31 Dip Net in non-tidal waters 60 N/A N/A
January 1 – September 30 Non-tidal waters 60 N/A N/A
August 1 – May 31 Tidal waters 60 N/A N/A
April 1 – May 31 Dip Net in tidal waters 60 N/A N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Upper Salmon River upstream from the abutment above the remaining mill dam timbers in Alma (USR 45.605784, -64.956689 USR 45.605893, -64.955634) to the junction of Lake Brook and Upper Salmon River at the boundary of Fundy National Park (45.626781°, -64.969453° 45.626399°, -64.969953°) Closed to angling
June 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook Fly fishing only beginning June 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Black River Saint John County, from a point 100 m upstream from the public wharf (in the estuary) to Ritchie River Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Rainbow Trout
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
May 15 – December 31 Shepody River and its tributaries upstream from the flood gate at Harvey Bank, except McFadden Lake, Fenton and Alcorn ponds ⚠ 5 N/A N/A
April 15 – September 15 Rivers, brooks and streams 5 15cm N/A
May 1 – September 15 Lakes, ponds and reservoirs 5 15cm N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – May 14 Shepody River and its tributaries upstream from the flood gate at Harvey Bank, except McFadden Lake, Fenton and Alcorn ponds Trout season closed prior to May 15
January 1 – December 31 Upper Salmon River upstream from the abutment above the remaining mill dam timbers in Alma (USR 45.605784, -64.956689 USR 45.605893, -64.955634) to the junction of Lake Brook and Upper Salmon River at the boundary of Fundy National Park (45.626781°, -64.969453° 45.626399°, -64.969953°) Closed to angling
June 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook Fly fishing only beginning June 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Black River Saint John County, from a point 100 m upstream from the public wharf (in the estuary) to Ritchie River Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Shad
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – December 31 Non-tidal waters 5 N/A N/A
January 1 – December 31 Tidal waters 5 N/A N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Upper Salmon River upstream from the abutment above the remaining mill dam timbers in Alma (USR 45.605784, -64.956689 USR 45.605893, -64.955634) to the junction of Lake Brook and Upper Salmon River at the boundary of Fundy National Park (45.626781°, -64.969453° 45.626399°, -64.969953°) Closed to angling
June 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook Fly fishing only beginning June 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Black River Saint John County, from a point 100 m upstream from the public wharf (in the estuary) to Ritchie River Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Smallmouth Bass
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
April 15 – September 15 Rivers, brooks and streams 5 10cm 60cm
May 1 – September 15 Lakes, ponds and reservoirs 5 10cm 60cm
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Upper Salmon River upstream from the abutment above the remaining mill dam timbers in Alma (USR 45.605784, -64.956689 USR 45.605893, -64.955634) to the junction of Lake Brook and Upper Salmon River at the boundary of Fundy National Park (45.626781°, -64.969453° 45.626399°, -64.969953°) Closed to angling
June 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook Fly fishing only beginning June 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Black River Saint John County, from a point 100 m upstream from the public wharf (in the estuary) to Ritchie River Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Striped Bass
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – December 31 Non-tidal waters 1 68cm 150cm
January 1 – December 29 Tidal waters 1 68cm 150cm
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Upper Salmon River upstream from the abutment above the remaining mill dam timbers in Alma (USR 45.605784, -64.956689 USR 45.605893, -64.955634) to the junction of Lake Brook and Upper Salmon River at the boundary of Fundy National Park (45.626781°, -64.969453° 45.626399°, -64.969953°) Closed to angling
June 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook Fly fishing only beginning June 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Black River Saint John County, from a point 100 m upstream from the public wharf (in the estuary) to Ritchie River Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Sturgeon
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – May 31 , ∞ 130cm N/A
July 1 – December 31 ∞ 130cm N/A
Fly Fishing in non-tidal waters ⚠
January 1 – May 31 , ∞ 130cm N/A
July 1 – December 31 ∞ 130cm N/A
Fly Fishing in tidal waters ⚠
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Upper Salmon River upstream from the abutment above the remaining mill dam timbers in Alma (USR 45.605784, -64.956689 USR 45.605893, -64.955634) to the junction of Lake Brook and Upper Salmon River at the boundary of Fundy National Park (45.626781°, -64.969453° 45.626399°, -64.969953°) Closed to angling
June 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook Fly fishing only beginning June 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Black River Saint John County, from a point 100 m upstream from the public wharf (in the estuary) to Ritchie River Fly fishing only beginning July 15
White Perch
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – December 31 Non-tidal waters 25 10cm 50cm
January 1 – December 30 Tidal waters 25 10cm 50cm
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Upper Salmon River upstream from the abutment above the remaining mill dam timbers in Alma (USR 45.605784, -64.956689 USR 45.605893, -64.955634) to the junction of Lake Brook and Upper Salmon River at the boundary of Fundy National Park (45.626781°, -64.969453° 45.626399°, -64.969953°) Closed to angling
June 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook Fly fishing only beginning June 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Black River Saint John County, from a point 100 m upstream from the public wharf (in the estuary) to Ritchie River Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Whitefish
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – September 15 Non-tidal waters 8 10cm 70cm
January 1 – September 15 Tidal waters 8 10cm 70cm
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Upper Salmon River upstream from the abutment above the remaining mill dam timbers in Alma (USR 45.605784, -64.956689 USR 45.605893, -64.955634) to the junction of Lake Brook and Upper Salmon River at the boundary of Fundy National Park (45.626781°, -64.969453° 45.626399°, -64.969953°) Closed to angling
June 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook Fly fishing only beginning June 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Black River Saint John County, from a point 100 m upstream from the public wharf (in the estuary) to Ritchie River Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Yellow Perch
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – December 31 Non-tidal waters 100 10cm 50cm
January 1 – December 30 Tidal waters 100 10cm 50cm
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Upper Salmon River upstream from the abutment above the remaining mill dam timbers in Alma (USR 45.605784, -64.956689 USR 45.605893, -64.955634) to the junction of Lake Brook and Upper Salmon River at the boundary of Fundy National Park (45.626781°, -64.969453° 45.626399°, -64.969953°) Closed to angling
June 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Salmon River from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook Fly fishing only beginning June 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Black River Saint John County, from a point 100 m upstream from the public wharf (in the estuary) to Ritchie River Fly fishing only beginning July 15