No improvement in salmon and grilse numbers at barriers

The numbers of salmon and grilse that have landed at the Northwest and Dungarvon Barriers are still down in comparison to the same time last year. The Northwest Barrier has seen only 216 salmon and grilse compared to 710 the same time last year. Brook trout numbers are down as well. Totals as of July…

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Correction made to DFO Pool Closures

DFO has issued another variation order that includes a correction and a clarification to the previous closures. The initial variation order included:                Waters of the Southwest Miramichi River surrounding the pump house located at N 46.86483, W 65.67698 (WGS 84) This has been removed and the correction included as:                             The waters of Renous…

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Salmon a scarce sight this summer

By SHAWN BERRY Daily Gleaner Legislature Bureau 23 Jul 2012 10:04AM The banner year that many fishermen enjoyed in New Brunswick’s salmon pools last year isn’t being repeated. Fishermen who have taken to the waters of the Miramichi River this summer are reporting lacklustre results. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has 17 salmon monitoring stations along…

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Salmon fishing pools closed until further notice

BY TESS ALLEN TIMES & TRANSCRIPT STAFF 23 Jul 2012 10:26AM Effective Monday, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has announced that a number of salmon fishing pools will be closed to fishing due to high water temperature and low water levels. Keith Wilson, owner of Wilson’s Sporting Camps, a Miramichi fly-fishing and cottage rental service,…

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DFO closes 12 pools due to high water temperature and low water levels

SALMON FISHERY ON THE MIRAMICHI Moncton – July 20, 2012 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) today announces that the following salmon fishing pools will be closed to fishing, for cause of high water temperature and low water levels, starting Monday, July 23, 2012: Confluence of Salmon Brook and Cains River, and the waters of…

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