river in Prince Edward Island, CAN
PEI's largest river and a Canadian Heritage River, the Hillsborough winds past Charlottetown to Hillsborough Bay, holding brook and rainbow trout, sea-run trout, Atlantic salmon and white perch. Located in Queens County, central Prince Edward Island.
Hillsborough River is a river in Prince Edward Island, 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 Hillsborough River can target species including Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, and White Perch. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Hillsborough River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Hillsborough River:
Anglers at Hillsborough River can target species including Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, and White Perch. 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 Hillsborough River before you cast a line.
Hillsborough River is a river in Prince Edward Island, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.