The Miramichi Salmon Association was founded in 1953 and has been evolving and progressing ever since. The conservation of wild Atlantic salmon and their habitat continues to be our primary focus

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The Miramichi Salmon Conservation Centre (MSCC) is the oldest operating Atlantic salmon hatchery in Canada. Located in South Esk, New Brunswick, the facility is only 5km west of the City of Miramichi. Read More ⇒
Sparkle Sub - Hatchery

Sparkle Sub - Hatchery

In 1920 a sub hatchery was constructed on the Southwest Miramichi river at Juniper.  The purpose of this hatchery was to facilitate the release of the fry from the Miramichi fish Hatchery. Read More ⇒
Fish Culture in Canada

Fish Culture in Canada

Fish culture is one of the most ancient of human pursuits, for the Chinese are known to have practiced it from almost prehistoric times. Read More ⇒
DDT - Miramichi Fish Hatchery

DDT - Miramichi Fish Hatchery

Early settlers could be selective from the abundant forest, fish and minerals. As the population grew it became clear that they could no longer be selective. Read More ⇒