Hammond River, Lower Saint John โ€” Fishing restrictions

Smallmouth Bass
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
April 15June 30 , 0 30cm 60cm
July 1September 15 , 2 30cm 60cm
September 16October 15 0 30cm 60cm
Non-tidal portions of rivers, brooks and streams downstream of the bridge in French Village (closed before May 1)
April 15October 15 Rivers, brooks and streams from the bridge in French Village upstream to McGonagle Brook 5 10cm 60cm
Exceptions
January 1April 30 Rivers, brooks and streams from CN Railway Bridge at Nauwigewauk upstream to the bridge in French Village Closed prior to May 1
July 15December 31 Fly Fishing in rivers, brooks and streams from the CN Railway Bridge at Nauwigewauk upstream to McGonagle Brook Fly fishing only beginning July 15
April 15September 15 Rivers, brooks and streams 5 10cm 60cm
Exceptions
January 1April 30 Rivers, brooks and streams from CN Railway Bridge at Nauwigewauk upstream to the bridge in French Village Closed prior to May 1
July 15December 31 Fly Fishing in rivers, brooks and streams from the CN Railway Bridge at Nauwigewauk upstream to McGonagle Brook Fly fishing only beginning July 15