river in New Brunswick, CAN
One of the world's premier Atlantic salmon rivers, the Restigouche forms the New Brunswick–Quebec boundary as it runs to Chaleur Bay, famed for its huge, hard-fighting bright salmon over cold, clear pools; much of the main stem is private or leased water. Located in the Restigouche RFA, northwestern New Brunswick.
Restigouche River is a river in New Brunswick, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Restigouche River can target species including Atlantic Salmon and Brook Trout. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Restigouche River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Restigouche River. A fishing license is required across most of CAN, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Restigouche River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Restigouche River:
Anglers at Restigouche River can target species including Atlantic Salmon and Brook Trout. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of CAN. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Restigouche River before you cast a line.
Restigouche River is a river in New Brunswick, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.