river in Nova Scotia, CAN
The Annapolis Valley's Cornwallis River is a Special Trout Management Area known for its brown trout, with reduced size and bag rules, night fishing for brown trout, and an October catch-and-release fly-only brown trout season. Located in Kings County, RFA 5 (Annapolis Valley).
Cornwallis 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 Cornwallis River can target species including Brook Trout and Brown Trout. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Cornwallis River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Cornwallis 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 Cornwallis River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Cornwallis River:
Anglers at Cornwallis River can target species including Brook Trout and Brown 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 Cornwallis River before you cast a line.
Cornwallis River is a river in Nova Scotia, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.