News Alert
DFO – No Change Expected in the Short Term
DFO has said that there will be no change to “morning fishing only” in the near future. They will monitor the situation closely next week but are looking for cooler days and cold night (12-13 degrees) before any change to the closure can occur. Pierre Belanger, DFO Resource Management Advisor, expects by the end of next…
Read MoreNo Improvement in Numbers at Barriers
Twelve grilse and three salmon made their way to the Northwest Miramichi Barrier from August 6th to August 12th. Even with the warm weather people are wondering where the fish are. The Northwest Barrier has seen only 240 salmon and grilse compared to 780 the same time last year. Brook trout numbers are down as…
Read MoreDFO Variation Order Adds Additional Areas to Morning Fishing Only
DFO has issued a variation order to include the following in the morning fishing only regulation. South Branch Southwest Miramichi River, upstream to the Highway 107 bridge at Foreston, not including tributaries. Little Southwest Miramichi River, including all tributaries. These areas are now closed to angling daily beginning at 10:00 hrs each day until 05:00…
Read MoreProtect Our Rivers Fundraising Event
The Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation is pleased to inform you of Alcool New Brunswick Liquor’s (ANBL) Protect Our Rivers sales event, a fundraising partnership with the ASCF that will provide funding to volunteer community groups, and others engaged in the conservation of New Brunswick rivers and streams. The Protect our Rivers sales event will run…
Read MoreNo change to fishery restrictions or pool closures
DFO has indicated that there will be no immediate change to the fishery restrictions on the Miramichi. The current morning only fishery and pool closures will remain in effect at least until the end of the week. Check back with us on Friday as we will post any changes as soon as we receive notification.
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