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Update: Following the publication of this news release, Environment and Climate Change Canada has made water temperature data publicly available again.  Click Here to Access Hydrometric Data The Miramichi Salmon Association (MSA) is encouraging Environment and Climate Change Canada’s National Hydrological Service (NHS) to once again share water temperature information with the public. Since 2022,…

Please be advised that the 29 salmon pools in the Miramichi River system that were previously closed will be reopening starting tomorrow, August 2nd, 2023. An official notice to anglers is available on DFO’s recreational fisheries website. DFO Notice

On July 26th, 2023, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier was sworn in as the new Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard. She was one of several ministers to assume a new position in the cabinet on Wednesday. Minister Lebouthillier is a Liberal MP for the Quebec riding of Gaspésie-Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, has experience with…

Please be informed that according to the warm water protocol in place for the Miramichi River system, starting tomorrow, July 25th, 2023, 29 salmon pools across the system will be closed to angling due to warm water conditions. For the list of Miramichi River pools closed during warm water protocol and the official notice from…

Please be advised that the 29 salmon pools in the Miramichi River system that were previously closed will be reopening starting tomorrow, July 19th, 2023. An official notice to anglers is available on DFO’s recreational fisheries website. DFO Notice