DFO Announcement: Striped bass spawning ground angling closure in the Northwest Miramichi River from June 1 to June 9, 2017
Moncton, New Brunswick – Updated May 30, 2017* – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announced the dates of the closure of angling during the Striped bass spawning period in a portion of the Northwest Miramichi River. From Thursday, June 1 to Friday, June 9, 2017 inclusively, angling will be prohibited from the bridge in Red…
Read MoreMSA Pub Night Miramichi
Pop By the Boulevard Pub at 122 Newcastle Blvd. in Miramichi, NB on Thursday May 25th and hear all about what new and exciting projects MSA is working on. For just $10 you get a pint, some finger foods and a raffle ticket.
Read MoreKelt Tagging Update 2017
Unfortunately we did not have any luck catching kelt this past weekend – the water was high and murky, winds were cold, and nothing was biting. We are going to postpone the kelt tagging: tentatively Friday, May 5th and Saturday, May 6th – weather dependent. We will be set up at the Red Bank Wharf…
Read MoreCatch and Release for NB Salmon Anglers: DFO releases angling regulations
DFO issued a press release on Thursday April 13th, 2017 stating Catch and release remains in place for the 2017 Atlantic salmon recreational fishing in the Gulf Region to maintain conservation benefits. A notice to recreational anglers can be viewed at http://www.inter.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Gulf/FAM/Recreational-Fisheries/Rec-Salmon-Conservation-Measures-2017
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Conservation Groups Request More Changes for Striped Bass Angling
April 5, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONSERVATION GROUPS REQUEST MORE CHANGES FOR STRIPED BASS ANGLING The New Brunswick Wildlife Federation and Miramichi Watershed Management Committee, two organizations involved with consultation regarding the striped bass fishery for the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence population, would like to acknowledge the Department of Fisheries and Ocean’s improved management…
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