river in Nova Scotia, CAN
One of Nova Scotia's premier rivers, the St. Mary's runs through Sherbrooke to the Atlantic and is renowned for its Atlantic salmon (managed by DFO) and strong brook, brown and rainbow trout fishing. Located in Guysborough County, RFA 2 (eastern mainland).
St. Mary's River is a river in Nova Scotia, 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 St. Mary's River can target species including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on St. Mary's River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at St. Mary's River:
Anglers at St. Mary's River can target species including Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow 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 St. Mary's River before you cast a line.
St. Mary's River is a river in Nova Scotia, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.