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Atlantic Salmon — Bartholomew River (Miramichi RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Sea-run Atlantic salmon is catch and release only — all salmon must be released. Barbless artificial flies required; daily hook-and-release limit is 5 spring kelt and 2 bright salmon, and anglers must stop fishing for salmon once the limit is met. On the Bartholomew River the trout daily bag limit is 0 beginning July 1. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Spring kelt Apr 15 – May 15; bright salmon May 16 – October 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · Size limit: all Atlantic salmon must be released · License required
Atlantic Salmon — Cains River (Miramichi RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Sea-run Atlantic salmon is catch and release only — all salmon must be released. Barbless artificial flies required; daily hook-and-release limit is 5 spring kelt and 2 bright salmon, and anglers must stop fishing for salmon once the limit is met. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Spring kelt Apr 15 – May 15; bright salmon May 16 – October 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · Size limit: all Atlantic salmon must be released · License required
Atlantic Salmon — Jacquet River (Chaleur RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Sea-run Atlantic salmon is catch and release only — all salmon must be released. Barbless artificial flies required; daily hook-and-release limit is 10 spring kelt and 4 bright salmon, and anglers must stop fishing for salmon once the limit is met. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Spring kelt Apr 15 – May 15; bright salmon May 16 – October 22, 2026 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · Size limit: all Atlantic salmon must be released · License required
Atlantic Salmon — Kedgwick River (Restigouche RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Sea-run Atlantic salmon is catch and release only — all salmon must be released. Barbless artificial flies required; daily hook-and-release limit is 5 spring kelt and 2 bright salmon, and anglers must stop fishing for salmon once the limit is met. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Bright salmon June 1 – September 30, 2026 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · Size limit: all Atlantic salmon must be released · License required
Atlantic Salmon — Little Southwest Miramichi River (Miramichi RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Sea-run Atlantic salmon is catch and release only — all salmon must be released. Barbless artificial flies required; daily hook-and-release limit is 5 spring kelt and 2 bright salmon, and anglers must stop fishing for salmon once the limit is met. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Spring kelt Apr 15 – May 15; bright salmon May 16 – October 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · Size limit: all Atlantic salmon must be released · License required
Atlantic Salmon — Miramichi River (Miramichi RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Sea-run Atlantic salmon is catch and release only — all salmon must be released. Barbless artificial flies required; daily hook-and-release limit is 5 spring kelt and 2 bright salmon, and anglers must stop fishing for salmon once the limit is met. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Spring kelt Apr 15 – May 15; bright salmon May 16 – October 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · Size limit: all Atlantic salmon must be released · License required
Atlantic Salmon — Nepisiguit River (Chaleur RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Sea-run Atlantic salmon is catch and release only — all salmon must be released. Barbless artificial flies required; daily hook-and-release limit is 10 spring kelt and 4 bright salmon, and anglers must stop fishing for salmon once the limit is met. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Bright salmon June 1 – October 22, 2026 (Nepisiguit Falls to mouth) · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · Size limit: all Atlantic salmon must be released · License required
Atlantic Salmon — Northwest Miramichi River (Miramichi RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Sea-run Atlantic salmon is catch and release only — all salmon must be released. Barbless artificial flies required; daily hook-and-release limit is 5 spring kelt and 2 bright salmon, and anglers must stop fishing for salmon once the limit is met. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Spring kelt Apr 15 – May 15; bright salmon May 16 – October 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · Size limit: all Atlantic salmon must be released · License required
Atlantic Salmon — Patapedia River (Restigouche RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Sea-run Atlantic salmon is catch and release only — all salmon must be released. Barbless artificial flies required; daily hook-and-release limit is 5 spring kelt and 2 bright salmon, and anglers must stop fishing for salmon once the limit is met. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Bright salmon June 1 – September 30, 2026 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · Size limit: all Atlantic salmon must be released · License required
Atlantic Salmon — Renous River (Miramichi RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Sea-run Atlantic salmon is catch and release only — all salmon must be released. Barbless artificial flies required; daily hook-and-release limit is 5 spring kelt and 2 bright salmon, and anglers must stop fishing for salmon once the limit is met. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Spring kelt Apr 15 – May 15; bright salmon May 16 – October 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · Size limit: all Atlantic salmon must be released · License required
Atlantic Salmon — Restigouche River (Restigouche RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Sea-run Atlantic salmon is catch and release only — all salmon must be released. Barbless artificial flies required; daily hook-and-release limit is 5 spring kelt and 2 bright salmon, and anglers must stop fishing for salmon once the limit is met. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Spring kelt Apr 15 – May 31; bright salmon June 1 – September 30, 2026 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · Size limit: all Atlantic salmon must be released · License required
Atlantic Salmon — Tetagouche River (Chaleur RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Sea-run Atlantic salmon is catch and release only — all salmon must be released. Barbless artificial flies required; daily hook-and-release limit is 10 spring kelt and 4 bright salmon, and anglers must stop fishing for salmon once the limit is met. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Spring kelt Apr 15 – May 15; bright salmon May 16 – October 22, 2026 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · Size limit: all Atlantic salmon must be released · License required
Atlantic Salmon — Upsalquitch River (Restigouche RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Sea-run Atlantic salmon is catch and release only — all salmon must be released. Barbless artificial flies required; daily hook-and-release limit is 5 spring kelt and 2 bright salmon, and anglers must stop fishing for salmon once the limit is met. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Bright salmon June 1 – September 30, 2026 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · Size limit: all Atlantic salmon must be released · License required
Brook Trout — Aroostook River (Upper Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit; no more than 2 may be lake trout. Non-boundary waters shown; boundary waters between New Brunswick and Maine open April 15 – September 30 with a 5-fish limit. On the Aroostook River downstream of the Tinker dam smallmouth bass are managed with a 30–60 cm slot: 0 fish May 1 – June 30, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish September 16 – October 15. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 10 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm (non-boundary waters) · License required
Brook Trout — Bartholomew River (Miramichi RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
On the Bartholomew River the trout daily bag limit is 0 beginning July 1. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (of which only 2 over 30 cm); 0 beginning July 1 · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Big Salmon River (Inner Bay of Fundy RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow and arctic char trout share one combined daily limit of 5; no more than two may be brown trout. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Bouctouche River (Southeast RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow and arctic char trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Cains River (Miramichi RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown and rainbow trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit of 5, of which only 2 may be over 30 cm. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (of which only 2 over 30 cm) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Cocagne River (Southeast RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow and arctic char trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Hammond River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit; no more than 2 may be lake trout. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Jacquet River (Chaleur RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow and arctic char trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Kedgwick River (Restigouche RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit; no more than 2 may be lake trout. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Kennebecasis River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit; no more than 2 may be lake trout. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Kouchibouguac River (Southeast RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow and arctic char trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Little Southwest Miramichi River (Miramichi RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown and rainbow trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit of 5, of which only 2 may be over 30 cm. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (of which only 2 over 30 cm) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Loch Lomond Reservoir (Inner Bay of Fundy RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow and arctic char trout share one combined daily limit of 5; no more than two may be brown trout. On Loch Lomond Reservoir brown trout have a minimum length of 35 cm and a daily bag limit of 1; landlocked salmon limit is 1. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Meduxnekeag River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
On the Meduxnekeag River main stem the trout daily bag limit is 5, of which only 1 brook trout over 25 cm and 1 brown trout over 35 cm may be kept. On the Meduxnekeag River (not including the North and South branches) the trout daily bag limit is 5, of which only 1 brook trout over 25 cm and 1 brown trout over 35 cm may be kept. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (may include only 1 brook trout over 25 cm and 1 brown trout over 35 cm) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Middle Tetagouche Lake (Chaleur RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow and arctic char trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Miramichi River (Miramichi RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown and rainbow trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit of 5, of which only 2 may be over 30 cm. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (of which only 2 over 30 cm) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Nashwaak River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit; no more than 2 may be lake trout. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Nepisiguit River (Chaleur RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow and arctic char trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Nictau Lake (Upper Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
On Nictau Lake brook trout have a minimum length of 25 cm and a daily bag limit of 2. On Nictau Lake the landlocked salmon daily bag limit is 1; brook trout have a minimum length of 25 cm and a daily bag limit of 2. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 2 · Size limit: minimum 25 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Northwest Miramichi River (Miramichi RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown and rainbow trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit of 5, of which only 2 may be over 30 cm. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (of which only 2 over 30 cm) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Oromocto River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit; no more than 2 may be lake trout. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Patapedia River (Restigouche RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit; no more than 2 may be lake trout. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Ratcliffe Brook (Inner Bay of Fundy RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow and arctic char trout share one combined daily limit of 5; no more than two may be brown trout. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Renous River (Miramichi RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown and rainbow trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit of 5, of which only 2 may be over 30 cm. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (of which only 2 over 30 cm) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Restigouche River (Restigouche RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit; no more than 2 may be lake trout. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Richibucto River (Southeast RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow and arctic char trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Serpentine Lake (Upper Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit; no more than 2 may be lake trout. Non-boundary waters shown; boundary waters between New Brunswick and Maine open April 15 – September 30 with a 5-fish limit. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm (non-boundary waters) · License required
Brook Trout — Tetagouche River (Chaleur RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow and arctic char trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Tobique River (Upper Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit; no more than 2 may be lake trout. Non-boundary waters shown; boundary waters between New Brunswick and Maine open April 15 – September 30 with a 5-fish limit. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 10 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm (non-boundary waters) · License required
Brook Trout — Trousers Lake (Upper Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit; no more than 2 may be lake trout. Non-boundary waters shown; boundary waters between New Brunswick and Maine open April 15 – September 30 with a 5-fish limit. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm (non-boundary waters) · License required
Brook Trout — Upper Salmon River (Inner Bay of Fundy RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow and arctic char trout share one combined daily limit of 5; no more than two may be brown trout. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brook Trout — Upsalquitch River (Restigouche RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit; no more than 2 may be lake trout. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (trout combined) · Size limit: minimum 10 cm · License required
Brown Trout — Loch Lomond Reservoir (Inner Bay of Fundy RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
On Loch Lomond Reservoir brown trout have a minimum length of 35 cm and a daily bag limit of 1. On Loch Lomond Reservoir brown trout have a minimum length of 35 cm and a daily bag limit of 1; landlocked salmon limit is 1. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 1 · Size limit: minimum 35 cm · License required
Brown Trout — Meduxnekeag River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
On the Meduxnekeag River main stem the trout daily bag limit is 5, of which only 1 brook trout over 25 cm and 1 brown trout over 35 cm may be kept. On the Meduxnekeag River (not including the North and South branches) the trout daily bag limit is 5, of which only 1 brook trout over 25 cm and 1 brown trout over 35 cm may be kept. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 (may include only 1 brook trout over 25 cm and 1 brown trout over 35 cm) · Size limit: minimum 15 cm · License required
Burbot — Grand Lake (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Lower Saint John RFA general limit for burbot on Grand Lake. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 10 · Size limit: 10–100 cm · License required
Chain Pickerel — Grand Lake (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Invasive species — mandatory retention in designated waters; release into other waters is prohibited. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 10 · Size limit: 10–100 cm · License required
Chain Pickerel — Harvey Lake (Southwest RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Invasive species — mandatory retention in designated waters; release into other waters is prohibited. Harvey Lake is a managed smallmouth bass water: 30–60 cm slot, 0 fish May 1 – June 30, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish September 16 – October 15. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 10 · Size limit: 10–100 cm · License required
Chain Pickerel — Kennebecasis River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Invasive species — mandatory retention in designated waters; release into other waters is prohibited. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 10 · Size limit: 10–100 cm · License required
Chain Pickerel — Lake Utopia (Southwest RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Invasive species — mandatory retention in designated waters; release into other waters is prohibited. Lake Utopia is a managed smallmouth bass water (30–60 cm slot) and is closed to smelt fishing. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 10 · Size limit: 10–100 cm · License required
Chain Pickerel — Loch Lomond Reservoir (Inner Bay of Fundy RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Invasive species — mandatory retention in designated waters; release into other waters is prohibited. On Loch Lomond Reservoir brown trout have a minimum length of 35 cm and a daily bag limit of 1; landlocked salmon limit is 1. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 10 · Size limit: 10–100 cm · License required
Chain Pickerel — Mactaquac Lake (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Invasive species — mandatory retention in designated waters; release into other waters is prohibited. On Mactaquac Lake (including Mactaquac Arm, Longs Creek Arm and Kellys Creek Basin) smallmouth bass are managed with a 30–60 cm slot: 0 fish May 1 – June 30, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, and 0 fish September 16 – November 30. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 10 · Size limit: 10–100 cm · License required
Chain Pickerel — Magaguadavic Lake (Southwest RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Invasive species — mandatory retention in designated waters; release into other waters is prohibited. Magaguadavic Lake is a managed smallmouth bass water: 30–60 cm slot, 0 fish May 1 – June 30, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish September 16 – October 15. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 10 · Size limit: 10–100 cm · License required
Chain Pickerel — Oromocto River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Invasive species — mandatory retention in designated waters; release into other waters is prohibited. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 10 · Size limit: 10–100 cm · License required
Chain Pickerel — Saint John River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Invasive species — mandatory retention in designated waters; release into other waters is prohibited. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 10 · Size limit: 10–100 cm · License required
Chain Pickerel — Spednic Lake (Southwest RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Invasive species — mandatory retention in designated waters; release into other waters is prohibited. On Spednic Lake the smallmouth bass daily bag limit is 0 (April 15 – September 30) — catch and release only. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 10 · Size limit: 10–100 cm · License required
Chain Pickerel — St. Croix River (Southwest RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Invasive species — mandatory retention in designated waters; release into other waters is prohibited. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 10 · Size limit: 10–100 cm · License required
Muskellunge — Aroostook River (Upper Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Invasive species — mandatory retention in designated waters; release into other waters is prohibited. On the Aroostook River downstream of the Tinker dam smallmouth bass are managed with a 30–60 cm slot: 0 fish May 1 – June 30, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish September 16 – October 15. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 10–170 cm · License required
Muskellunge — Grand Lake (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Invasive species — mandatory retention in designated waters; release into other waters is prohibited. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 10–170 cm · License required
Muskellunge — Mactaquac Lake (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Invasive species — mandatory retention in designated waters; release into other waters is prohibited. On Mactaquac Lake (including Mactaquac Arm, Longs Creek Arm and Kellys Creek Basin) smallmouth bass are managed with a 30–60 cm slot: 0 fish May 1 – June 30, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, and 0 fish September 16 – November 30. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 10–170 cm · License required
Muskellunge — Saint John River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Invasive species — mandatory retention in designated waters; release into other waters is prohibited. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 10–170 cm · License required
Muskellunge — Tobique River (Upper Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Invasive species — mandatory retention in designated waters; release into other waters is prohibited. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 10–170 cm · License required
Ouananiche — Grand Lake (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Landlocked salmon (called ouananiche in Quebec); angling is closed in all waters except those specifically listed. Sizes are fork length (FL). Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 30, 2026 · Daily limit: 2 · Size limit: 35–63 cm (fork length) · License required
Ouananiche — Harvey Lake (Southwest RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Landlocked salmon (called ouananiche in Quebec); angling is closed in all waters except those specifically listed. Sizes are fork length (FL). On boundary waters between New Brunswick and Maine the season is April 15 – September 30, 2026. Harvey Lake is a managed smallmouth bass water: 30–60 cm slot, 0 fish May 1 – June 30, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish September 16 – October 15. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 30, 2026 · Daily limit: 2 · Size limit: 35–63 cm (fork length) · License required
Ouananiche — Lake Utopia (Southwest RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Landlocked salmon (called ouananiche in Quebec); angling is closed in all waters except those specifically listed. Sizes are fork length (FL). On boundary waters between New Brunswick and Maine the season is April 15 – September 30, 2026. Lake Utopia is a managed smallmouth bass water (30–60 cm slot) and is closed to smelt fishing. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 30, 2026 · Daily limit: 2 · Size limit: 35–63 cm (fork length) · License required
Ouananiche — Loch Lomond Reservoir (Inner Bay of Fundy RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Landlocked salmon (called ouananiche in Quebec); angling is closed in all waters except those specifically listed. Sizes are fork length (FL). On Loch Lomond Reservoir the landlocked salmon daily bag limit is 1. On Loch Lomond Reservoir brown trout have a minimum length of 35 cm and a daily bag limit of 1; landlocked salmon limit is 1. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 30, 2026 · Daily limit: 1 · Size limit: 35–63 cm (fork length) · License required
Ouananiche — Magaguadavic Lake (Southwest RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Landlocked salmon (called ouananiche in Quebec); angling is closed in all waters except those specifically listed. Sizes are fork length (FL). On boundary waters between New Brunswick and Maine the season is April 15 – September 30, 2026. Magaguadavic Lake is a managed smallmouth bass water: 30–60 cm slot, 0 fish May 1 – June 30, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish September 16 – October 15. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 30, 2026 · Daily limit: 2 · Size limit: 35–63 cm (fork length) · License required
Ouananiche — Middle Tetagouche Lake (Chaleur RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Landlocked salmon (called ouananiche in Quebec); angling is closed in all waters except those specifically listed. Sizes are fork length (FL). Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 15 – September 30, 2026 · Daily limit: 2 · Size limit: 35–63 cm (fork length) · License required
Ouananiche — Nictau Lake (Upper Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
On Nictau Lake the landlocked salmon daily bag limit is 1. On Nictau Lake the landlocked salmon daily bag limit is 1; brook trout have a minimum length of 25 cm and a daily bag limit of 2. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 15 – September 30, 2026 · Daily limit: 1 · Size limit: 35–63 cm (fork length) · License required
Ouananiche — Ratcliffe Brook (Inner Bay of Fundy RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Landlocked salmon (called ouananiche in Quebec); angling is closed in all waters except those specifically listed. Sizes are fork length (FL). Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 30, 2026 · Daily limit: 2 · Size limit: 35–63 cm (fork length) · License required
Ouananiche — Serpentine Lake (Upper Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Landlocked salmon (called ouananiche in Quebec); angling is closed in all waters except those specifically listed. Sizes are fork length (FL). Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 15 – September 30, 2026 · Daily limit: 2 · Size limit: 35–63 cm (fork length) · License required
Ouananiche — Spednic Lake (Southwest RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Landlocked salmon (called ouananiche in Quebec); angling is closed in all waters except those specifically listed. Sizes are fork length (FL). On boundary waters between New Brunswick and Maine the season is April 15 – September 30, 2026. On Spednic Lake the smallmouth bass daily bag limit is 0 (April 15 – September 30) — catch and release only. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 30, 2026 (boundary waters) · Daily limit: 2 · Size limit: 35–63 cm (fork length) · License required
Ouananiche — St. Croix River (Southwest RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Landlocked salmon (called ouananiche in Quebec); angling is closed in all waters except those specifically listed. Sizes are fork length (FL). On boundary waters between New Brunswick and Maine the season is April 15 – September 30, 2026. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 30, 2026 (boundary waters) · Daily limit: 2 · Size limit: 35–63 cm (fork length) · License required
Ouananiche — Trousers Lake (Upper Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Landlocked salmon (called ouananiche in Quebec); angling is closed in all waters except those specifically listed. Sizes are fork length (FL). Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 15 – September 30, 2026 · Daily limit: 2 · Size limit: 35–63 cm (fork length) · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Aroostook River (Upper Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
The Aroostook River downstream of the Tinker dam is a managed smallmouth bass water: 30–60 cm slot, 0 fish May 1 – June 30, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish September 16 – October 15. On the Aroostook River downstream of the Tinker dam smallmouth bass are managed with a 30–60 cm slot: 0 fish May 1 – June 30, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish September 16 – October 15. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – October 15, 2026 (managed water) · Daily limit: 0 (May 1 – June 30); 2 (July 1 – Sept 15); 0 (Sept 16 – Oct 15) · Size limit: 30–60 cm slot · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Grand Lake (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
General smallmouth bass limit. Designated managed waters carry a 30–60 cm slot with reduced seasonal bag limits (typically 0 fish before July 1, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish after) — see the official Fish NB summary for the managed-water schedule. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 10–60 cm · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Hammond River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
General smallmouth bass limit. Designated managed waters carry a 30–60 cm slot with reduced seasonal bag limits (typically 0 fish before July 1, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish after) — see the official Fish NB summary for the managed-water schedule. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 10–60 cm · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Harvey Lake (Southwest RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Harvey Lake is a managed smallmouth bass water: 30–60 cm slot, 0 fish May 1 – June 30, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish September 16 – October 15. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – October 15, 2026 (managed water) · Daily limit: 0 (May 1 – June 30); 2 (July 1 – Sept 15); 0 (Sept 16 – Oct 15) · Size limit: 30–60 cm slot · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Kennebecasis River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
General smallmouth bass limit. Designated managed waters carry a 30–60 cm slot with reduced seasonal bag limits (typically 0 fish before July 1, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish after) — see the official Fish NB summary for the managed-water schedule. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 10–60 cm · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Lake Utopia (Southwest RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Lake Utopia is a managed smallmouth bass water: 30–60 cm slot, 0 fish May 1 – June 30, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish September 16 – October 15. Lake Utopia is a managed smallmouth bass water (30–60 cm slot) and is closed to smelt fishing. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – October 15, 2026 (managed water) · Daily limit: 0 (May 1 – June 30); 2 (July 1 – Sept 15); 0 (Sept 16 – Oct 15) · Size limit: 30–60 cm slot · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Mactaquac Lake (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Mactaquac Lake is a managed smallmouth bass water: 30–60 cm slot, 0 fish May 1 – June 30, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish September 16 – November 30. On Mactaquac Lake (including Mactaquac Arm, Longs Creek Arm and Kellys Creek Basin) smallmouth bass are managed with a 30–60 cm slot: 0 fish May 1 – June 30, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, and 0 fish September 16 – November 30. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – November 30, 2026 (managed water) · Daily limit: 0 (May 1 – June 30); 2 (July 1 – Sept 15); 0 (Sept 16 – Nov 30) · Size limit: 30–60 cm slot · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Magaguadavic Lake (Southwest RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Magaguadavic Lake is a managed smallmouth bass water: 30–60 cm slot, 0 fish May 1 – June 30, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish September 16 – October 15. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – October 15, 2026 (managed water) · Daily limit: 0 (May 1 – June 30); 2 (July 1 – Sept 15); 0 (Sept 16 – Oct 15) · Size limit: 30–60 cm slot · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Meduxnekeag River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
General smallmouth bass limit. Designated managed waters carry a 30–60 cm slot with reduced seasonal bag limits (typically 0 fish before July 1, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish after) — see the official Fish NB summary for the managed-water schedule. On the Meduxnekeag River (not including the North and South branches) the trout daily bag limit is 5, of which only 1 brook trout over 25 cm and 1 brown trout over 35 cm may be kept. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 10–60 cm · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Nashwaak River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
General smallmouth bass limit. Designated managed waters carry a 30–60 cm slot with reduced seasonal bag limits (typically 0 fish before July 1, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish after) — see the official Fish NB summary for the managed-water schedule. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 10–60 cm · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Oromocto River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
General smallmouth bass limit. Designated managed waters carry a 30–60 cm slot with reduced seasonal bag limits (typically 0 fish before July 1, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish after) — see the official Fish NB summary for the managed-water schedule. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 10–60 cm · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Saint John River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
General smallmouth bass limit. Designated managed waters carry a 30–60 cm slot with reduced seasonal bag limits (typically 0 fish before July 1, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish after) — see the official Fish NB summary for the managed-water schedule. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 10–60 cm · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Spednic Lake (Southwest RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
On Spednic Lake the smallmouth bass daily bag limit is 0 (catch and release only). On Spednic Lake the smallmouth bass daily bag limit is 0 (April 15 – September 30) — catch and release only. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 30, 2026 · Daily limit: 0 — catch and release only · Size limit: 10–60 cm · License required
Smallmouth Bass — St. Croix River (Southwest RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
On boundary waters between New Brunswick and Maine the smallmouth bass limit is 2, minimum 25 cm. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: April 15 – September 30, 2026 (boundary waters) · Daily limit: 2 · Size limit: minimum 25 cm · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Tobique River (Upper Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
General smallmouth bass limit. Designated managed waters carry a 30–60 cm slot with reduced seasonal bag limits (typically 0 fish before July 1, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, 0 fish after) — see the official Fish NB summary for the managed-water schedule. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: May 1 – September 15, 2026 · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 10–60 cm · License required
Striped Bass — Saint John River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Lower Saint John RFA general limit for striped bass on Saint John River. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: January 1 – December 29, 2026 · Daily limit: 1 · Size limit: 68–150 cm · License required
Striped Bass — St. Croix River (Southwest RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Southwest RFA general limit for striped bass on St. Croix River. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: January 1 – December 29, 2026 · Daily limit: 1 · Size limit: 68–150 cm · License required
White Perch — Grand Lake (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Lower Saint John RFA general limit for white perch on Grand Lake. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 25 · Size limit: 10–50 cm · License required
White Perch — Mactaquac Lake (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Lower Saint John RFA general limit for white perch on Mactaquac Lake. On Mactaquac Lake (including Mactaquac Arm, Longs Creek Arm and Kellys Creek Basin) smallmouth bass are managed with a 30–60 cm slot: 0 fish May 1 – June 30, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, and 0 fish September 16 – November 30. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 25 · Size limit: 10–50 cm · License required
White Perch — Saint John River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Lower Saint John RFA general limit for white perch on Saint John River. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 25 · Size limit: 10–50 cm · License required
Yellow Perch — Grand Lake (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Lower Saint John RFA general limit for yellow perch on Grand Lake. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 100 · Size limit: 10–50 cm · License required
Yellow Perch — Loch Lomond Reservoir (Inner Bay of Fundy RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Inner Bay of Fundy RFA general limit for yellow perch on Loch Lomond Reservoir. On Loch Lomond Reservoir brown trout have a minimum length of 35 cm and a daily bag limit of 1; landlocked salmon limit is 1. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 100 · Size limit: 10–50 cm · License required
Yellow Perch — Mactaquac Lake (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Lower Saint John RFA general limit for yellow perch on Mactaquac Lake. On Mactaquac Lake (including Mactaquac Arm, Longs Creek Arm and Kellys Creek Basin) smallmouth bass are managed with a 30–60 cm slot: 0 fish May 1 – June 30, 2 fish July 1 – September 15, and 0 fish September 16 – November 30. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.
Season: Open during the sport fish season · Daily limit: 100 · Size limit: 10–50 cm · License required
Yellow Perch — Saint John River (Lower Saint John RFA)
New Brunswick, Canada
Lower Saint John RFA general limit for yellow perch on Saint John River. Source: Fish NB 2026-27 Regulations Summary (Regular Season 2026 – Winter 2027), Department of Natural Resources, Government of New Brunswick (GNB.CA), and the federal Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations (SOR/93-55). New Brunswick is divided into eight Recreational Fishery Areas (RFAs), each with its own general limits; listed waters may carry different rules. Brook, brown, rainbow, arctic char and lake trout share one combined daily bag and possession limit. Atlantic salmon is catch-and-release only. Always verify the current regulation for your specific water before you fish.