Posts by Vanessa McLaughlin

The Miramichi Salmon Association (MSA) is proud to announce its 70th anniversary as a leader in the conservation and protection of Atlantic salmon in the Miramichi watershed. Since its founding in 1953, the MSA has been dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Atlantic salmon population in the Miramichi River, one of the most…

Save the Dates For Our Upcoming MSA Events Our 2023 Spring into the Season Online Auction and Raffle will be happening in April. In partnership with the Miramichi Management Watershed Committee, our annual Science Day will take place at the Fredericton Inn on Tuesday, April 18th. This event will be broadcast via Zoom for those…

If you are interested in applying to fish any of New Brunswick’s Crown Reserve stretches, please be advised that the 2023 application period is February 6th to March 3rd, the payment period is March 20th to April 14th, and the unsuccessful applicant booking period is May 8th to May 21st. Crown reserve fishing offers New…

The Miramichi Salmon Association recognizes the important role that cold water refuge plays in Atlantic Salmon conservation. In 2022, the MSA teamed up with Dr. O’Sullivan and Black Brook Salmon Club to restore a critical cold water site. Cold water refuge allows Atlantic Salmon to rest during stressful warm water conditions, particularly in the face…

The Miramichi Salmon Association is seeking enthusiastic and professional students to hire for the 2023 summer field season. Successful applicants will be working closely with the biologist and hatchery staff to conduct multiple field programs and fisheries conservation practices. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the biological or environmental sciences.  …