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The Brian D. Moore Legacy Fund was established by a group of Saint John-area MSA Directors in 2021 to honour past MSA Chair and long-time MSA Director Brian Moore and his dedication to Atlantic salmon conservation. The purpose of this endowment fund is to offer financial support to encourage students who are undertaking important work…

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…