General

The Cassilis trap seems to be steadily increasing in numbers of salmon and grilse being caught each day. The Millerton trap however seems to be trailing off. The weekend catch is as follows:   Cassilis Millerton Saturday       1 Grilse   1 Salmon       3 Grilse   2 Salmon       Sunday 2 Grilse   4 Salmon 1 Grilse…

Long time friend and donor to the Miramichi Salmon Association, Bruno Bobak, passed away in Fredericton on September 24th. The notice from McAdam’s Funeral Home follows.  The family of Bruno Bobak wish to announce his passing on Monday, September 24 following a brief battle with cancer. Bruno leaves behind Molly Lamb Bobak his wife of…

Again last week there were very few new fish at the Northwest and Dungarvon Barriers. Three new fish moved in at  the Northwest Barrier giving a total of 287 compared to 941 (up 20) the same time last year . Brook trout numbers are still down as well. Totals as of September 16th are shown…

Very few new fish arrived at the Northwest and Dungarvon Barriers this past week. Five new fish moved in at  the Northwest Barrier giving a total of 284 compared to 921 (up 61) the same time last year . Brook trout numbers are still down as well. Totals as of September 9th are shown below.…

DFO has issued a Variation Order and Notice to Fish Harvesters announcing the reopening of the daily angling to all species on the Miramichi River system starting on Saturday August 25, 2012. Please note the 15 salmon pools closed on July 27, 2012, remain in effect until further notice. Moncton Aug 23rd, 2012 Fisheries and…