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Mandatory retention — Smallmouth Bass

Mandatory retention of Smallmouth Bass is required under your fishing licence effective April 1, 2026. Smallmouth Bas...

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Mandatory retention — Chain Pickerel

Mandatory retention of Chain Pickerel is required under your fishing licence effective April 1, 2026. Chain Pickerel is...

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Mandatory retention — Largemouth Bass

Mandatory retention of Largemouth Bass is required under your fishing licence effective April 1, 2026. Largemouth Bas...

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Mandatory retention — Muskellunge

Mandatory retention of Muskellunge is required under your fishing licence effective April 1, 2026. Muskellunge is lis...

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Mandatory retention — Black Crappie

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Chaleur — Fishing restrictions

Arctic Char
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
May 1 – September 15 Rivers, brooks and streams 5 15cm N/A
May 15 – September 15 Lakes, ponds and reservoirs 5 15cm N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River within 100 m of the Nepisiguit counting fence Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from, but not including, Elbow Pool downstream to Indian Falls Brook Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from the head of Pabineau Falls pool downstream 45 m Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from its junction with the Big South Nepisiguit downstream to, but not including, White Birch Pool Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit Lake All brooks flowing into Nepisiguit Lakes, Northumberland County Closed to angling
June 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nepisiguit River from Nepisiguit Falls downstream to the Route 11 bridge at Bathurst Fly fishing only beginning June 1
July 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Jacquet River from the Route 134 (old Route 11) bridge upstream to the head of Kettle Hole Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 1
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nigadoo River upstream from Route 134 bridge to a line drawn from 47°44'38.59"N 65°53'24.22"W to 47°44'38.55"N 65°53'23.16"W, including Haché Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Southwest Caraquet River from the Route 11 bridge upstream to Innishannon Brook Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Bright Salmon
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
May 16 – October 22 Fly Fishing in Bass River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
May 16 – October 22 Fly Fishing in Benjamin River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
May 16 – October 29 Fly Fishing in Big Tracadie River downstream of Lord & Foy Brook ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
June 1 – October 15 Fly Fishing in Big Tracadie River upstream of Lord & Foy Brook ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
Exceptions
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Tracadie River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
May 16 – October 15 Fly Fishing in Caraquet River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
May 16 – October 22 Fly Fishing in Charlo River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
May 16 – October 22 Fly Fishing in Eel River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
May 16 – October 22 Fly Fishing in Jacquet River from and including Halfway Pool downstream to mouth ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
June 1 – October 15 Fly Fishing in Jacquet River upstream of Halfway Pool ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
Exceptions
July 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Jacquet River from the Route 134 (old Route 11) bridge upstream to the head of Kettle Hole Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 1
May 16 – October 15 Fly Fishing in Little River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
May 16 – October 15 Fly Fishing in Little Tracadie River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
Exceptions
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Little Tracadie River upstream of the Route 11 Bridge (47°31'41.3"N 64°56'02.7"W to 47°31'52.5"N 64°56'00.3"W) Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
May 16 – October 22 Fly Fishing in Middle River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
May 16 – October 22 Fly Fishing in Millstream River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
June 1 – October 22 Fly Fishing in Nepisiguit River from Nepisiguit Falls downstream to mouth ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River within 100 m of the Nepisiguit counting fence Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from, but not including, Elbow Pool downstream to Indian Falls Brook Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from the head of Pabineau Falls pool downstream 45 m Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from its junction with the Big South Nepisiguit downstream to, but not including, White Birch Pool Closed to angling
June 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nepisiguit River from Nepisiguit Falls downstream to the Route 11 bridge at Bathurst Fly fishing only beginning June 1
May 16 – October 22 Fly Fishing in Nigadoo River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
Exceptions
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nigadoo River upstream from Route 134 bridge to a line drawn from 47°44'38.59"N 65°53'24.22"W to 47°44'38.55"N 65°53'23.16"W, including Haché Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 15
May 16 – October 15 Fly Fishing in Pokemouche River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
Exceptions
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Pokemouche River upstream of Route 113 Bridge Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
May 16 – October 29 Fly Fishing in South Caraquet River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
May 16 – October 22 Fly Fishing in Tetagouche River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 4 N/A N/A
Brook Trout
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit Lake (Bathurst) 0 N/A N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – May 14 Nepisiguit Lake Nepisiguit Lakes thoroughfares connecting the chain of four lakes Closed prior to May 15
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit Lake All brooks flowing into Nepisiguit Lakes, Northumberland County Closed to angling
May 1 – September 15 Rivers, brooks and streams 5 10cm N/A
May 15 – September 15 Lakes, ponds and reservoirs 5 10cm N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River within 100 m of the Nepisiguit counting fence Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from, but not including, Elbow Pool downstream to Indian Falls Brook Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from the head of Pabineau Falls pool downstream 45 m Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from its junction with the Big South Nepisiguit downstream to, but not including, White Birch Pool Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit Lake All brooks flowing into Nepisiguit Lakes, Northumberland County Closed to angling
June 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nepisiguit River from Nepisiguit Falls downstream to the Route 11 bridge at Bathurst Fly fishing only beginning June 1
July 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Jacquet River from the Route 134 (old Route 11) bridge upstream to the head of Kettle Hole Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 1
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nigadoo River upstream from Route 134 bridge to a line drawn from 47°44'38.59"N 65°53'24.22"W to 47°44'38.55"N 65°53'23.16"W, including Haché Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Southwest Caraquet River from the Route 11 bridge upstream to Innishannon Brook Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Brown Trout
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit Lake (Bathurst) 0 N/A N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – May 14 Nepisiguit Lake Nepisiguit Lakes thoroughfares connecting the chain of four lakes Closed prior to May 15
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit Lake All brooks flowing into Nepisiguit Lakes, Northumberland County Closed to angling
May 1 – September 15 Rivers, brooks and streams 5 15cm N/A
May 15 – September 15 Lakes, ponds and reservoirs 5 15cm N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River within 100 m of the Nepisiguit counting fence Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from, but not including, Elbow Pool downstream to Indian Falls Brook Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from the head of Pabineau Falls pool downstream 45 m Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from its junction with the Big South Nepisiguit downstream to, but not including, White Birch Pool Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit Lake All brooks flowing into Nepisiguit Lakes, Northumberland County Closed to angling
June 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nepisiguit River from Nepisiguit Falls downstream to the Route 11 bridge at Bathurst Fly fishing only beginning June 1
July 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Jacquet River from the Route 134 (old Route 11) bridge upstream to the head of Kettle Hole Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 1
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nigadoo River upstream from Route 134 bridge to a line drawn from 47°44'38.59"N 65°53'24.22"W to 47°44'38.55"N 65°53'23.16"W, including Haché Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Southwest Caraquet River from the Route 11 bridge upstream to Innishannon Brook Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Burbot
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – December 31 Non-tidal waters 10 10cm 100cm
January 1 – December 30 Tidal waters 10 10cm 100cm
Exceptions
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Little Tracadie River upstream of the Route 11 Bridge (47°31'41.3"N 64°56'02.7"W to 47°31'52.5"N 64°56'00.3"W) Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Pokemouche River upstream of Route 113 Bridge Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Comeau River upstream of a line drawn from 47°28'30.2"N 64°55'42.2"W to 47°28'26.5"N 64°55'50.5"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Portage River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Leech River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Big Tracadie River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – May 14 Nepisiguit Lake Nepisiguit Lakes thoroughfares connecting the chain of four lakes Closed prior to May 15
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River within 100 m of the Nepisiguit counting fence Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from, but not including, Elbow Pool downstream to Indian Falls Brook Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from the head of Pabineau Falls pool downstream 45 m Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from its junction with the Big South Nepisiguit downstream to, but not including, White Birch Pool Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit Lake All brooks flowing into Nepisiguit Lakes, Northumberland County Closed to angling
June 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nepisiguit River from Nepisiguit Falls downstream to the Route 11 bridge at Bathurst Fly fishing only beginning June 1
July 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Jacquet River from the Route 134 (old Route 11) bridge upstream to the head of Kettle Hole Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 1
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nigadoo River upstream from Route 134 bridge to a line drawn from 47°44'38.59"N 65°53'24.22"W to 47°44'38.55"N 65°53'23.16"W, including Haché Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Southwest Caraquet River from the Route 11 bridge upstream to Innishannon Brook Fly fishing only beginning July 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Little Tracadie River upstream of the Route 11 Bridge (47°31'41.3"N 64°56'02.7"W to 47°31'52.5"N 64°56'00.3"W) Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Pokemouche River upstream of Route 113 Bridge Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Comeau River upstream of a line drawn from 47°28'30.2"N 64°55'42.2"W to 47°28'26.5"N 64°55'50.5"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Portage River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Leech River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Tracadie River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
Landlocked Salmon
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
May 15 – September 30 Middle Tetagouche Lake 2 35cm 63cm
May 15 – September 30 Upper Tetagouche Lake 2 35cm 63cm
Rainbow Trout
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit Lake (Bathurst) 0 N/A N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – May 14 Nepisiguit Lake Nepisiguit Lakes thoroughfares connecting the chain of four lakes Closed prior to May 15
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit Lake All brooks flowing into Nepisiguit Lakes, Northumberland County Closed to angling
May 1 – September 15 Rivers, brooks and streams 5 15cm N/A
May 15 – September 15 Lakes, ponds and reservoirs 5 15cm N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River within 100 m of the Nepisiguit counting fence Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from, but not including, Elbow Pool downstream to Indian Falls Brook Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from the head of Pabineau Falls pool downstream 45 m Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from its junction with the Big South Nepisiguit downstream to, but not including, White Birch Pool Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit Lake All brooks flowing into Nepisiguit Lakes, Northumberland County Closed to angling
June 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nepisiguit River from Nepisiguit Falls downstream to the Route 11 bridge at Bathurst Fly fishing only beginning June 1
July 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Jacquet River from the Route 134 (old Route 11) bridge upstream to the head of Kettle Hole Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 1
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nigadoo River upstream from Route 134 bridge to a line drawn from 47°44'38.59"N 65°53'24.22"W to 47°44'38.55"N 65°53'23.16"W, including Haché Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Southwest Caraquet River from the Route 11 bridge upstream to Innishannon Brook Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Shad
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – December 31 Non-tidal waters 5 N/A N/A
January 1 – December 31 Tidal waters 5 N/A N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Little Tracadie River upstream of the Route 11 Bridge (47°31'41.3"N 64°56'02.7"W to 47°31'52.5"N 64°56'00.3"W) Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Pokemouche River upstream of Route 113 Bridge Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Comeau River upstream of a line drawn from 47°28'30.2"N 64°55'42.2"W to 47°28'26.5"N 64°55'50.5"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Portage River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Leech River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Big Tracadie River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – May 14 Nepisiguit Lake Nepisiguit Lakes thoroughfares connecting the chain of four lakes Closed prior to May 15
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River within 100 m of the Nepisiguit counting fence Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from, but not including, Elbow Pool downstream to Indian Falls Brook Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from the head of Pabineau Falls pool downstream 45 m Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from its junction with the Big South Nepisiguit downstream to, but not including, White Birch Pool Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit Lake All brooks flowing into Nepisiguit Lakes, Northumberland County Closed to angling
June 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nepisiguit River from Nepisiguit Falls downstream to the Route 11 bridge at Bathurst Fly fishing only beginning June 1
July 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Jacquet River from the Route 134 (old Route 11) bridge upstream to the head of Kettle Hole Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 1
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nigadoo River upstream from Route 134 bridge to a line drawn from 47°44'38.59"N 65°53'24.22"W to 47°44'38.55"N 65°53'23.16"W, including Haché Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Southwest Caraquet River from the Route 11 bridge upstream to Innishannon Brook Fly fishing only beginning July 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Little Tracadie River upstream of the Route 11 Bridge (47°31'41.3"N 64°56'02.7"W to 47°31'52.5"N 64°56'00.3"W) Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Pokemouche River upstream of Route 113 Bridge Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Comeau River upstream of a line drawn from 47°28'30.2"N 64°55'42.2"W to 47°28'26.5"N 64°55'50.5"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Portage River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Leech River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Tracadie River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
Spring Kelt
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
April 15 – May 15 Fly Fishing in Bass River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 10 N/A N/A
April 15 – May 15 Fly Fishing in Benjamin River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 10 N/A N/A
April 15 – May 15 Fly Fishing in Big Tracadie River downstream of Lord & Foy Brook ⚠ 0 ⚠ 10 N/A N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Big Tracadie River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
April 15 – May 15 Fly Fishing in Caraquet River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 10 N/A N/A
April 15 – May 15 Fly Fishing in Charlo River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 10 N/A N/A
April 15 – May 15 Fly Fishing in Eel River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 10 N/A N/A
April 15 – May 15 Fly Fishing in Jacquet River from and including Halfway Pool downstream to mouth ⚠ 0 ⚠ 10 N/A N/A
April 15 – May 15 Fly Fishing in Little River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 10 N/A N/A
April 15 – May 15 Fly Fishing in Little Tracadie River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 10 N/A N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Little Tracadie River upstream of the Route 11 Bridge (47°31'41.3"N 64°56'02.7"W to 47°31'52.5"N 64°56'00.3"W) Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
April 15 – May 15 Fly Fishing in Middle River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 10 N/A N/A
April 15 – May 15 Fly Fishing in Millstream River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 10 N/A N/A
April 15 – May 15 Fly Fishing in Nigadoo River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 10 N/A N/A
April 15 – May 15 Fly Fishing in Pokemouche River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 10 N/A N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Pokemouche River upstream of Route 113 Bridge Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
April 15 – May 15 Fly Fishing in South Caraquet River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 10 N/A N/A
April 15 – May 15 Fly Fishing in Tetagouche River ⚠ 0 ⚠ 10 N/A N/A
White Perch
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – December 31 Non-tidal waters 25 10cm 50cm
January 1 – December 30 Tidal waters 25 10cm 50cm
Exceptions
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Little Tracadie River upstream of the Route 11 Bridge (47°31'41.3"N 64°56'02.7"W to 47°31'52.5"N 64°56'00.3"W) Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Pokemouche River upstream of Route 113 Bridge Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Comeau River upstream of a line drawn from 47°28'30.2"N 64°55'42.2"W to 47°28'26.5"N 64°55'50.5"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Portage River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Leech River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Big Tracadie River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – May 14 Nepisiguit Lake Nepisiguit Lakes thoroughfares connecting the chain of four lakes Closed prior to May 15
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River within 100 m of the Nepisiguit counting fence Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from, but not including, Elbow Pool downstream to Indian Falls Brook Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from the head of Pabineau Falls pool downstream 45 m Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from its junction with the Big South Nepisiguit downstream to, but not including, White Birch Pool Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit Lake All brooks flowing into Nepisiguit Lakes, Northumberland County Closed to angling
June 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nepisiguit River from Nepisiguit Falls downstream to the Route 11 bridge at Bathurst Fly fishing only beginning June 1
July 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Jacquet River from the Route 134 (old Route 11) bridge upstream to the head of Kettle Hole Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 1
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nigadoo River upstream from Route 134 bridge to a line drawn from 47°44'38.59"N 65°53'24.22"W to 47°44'38.55"N 65°53'23.16"W, including Haché Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Southwest Caraquet River from the Route 11 bridge upstream to Innishannon Brook Fly fishing only beginning July 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Little Tracadie River upstream of the Route 11 Bridge (47°31'41.3"N 64°56'02.7"W to 47°31'52.5"N 64°56'00.3"W) Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Pokemouche River upstream of Route 113 Bridge Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Comeau River upstream of a line drawn from 47°28'30.2"N 64°55'42.2"W to 47°28'26.5"N 64°55'50.5"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Portage River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Leech River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Tracadie River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
Whitefish
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – September 15 Non-tidal waters 8 10cm 70cm
January 1 – September 15 Tidal waters 8 10cm 70cm
Exceptions
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Little Tracadie River upstream of the Route 11 Bridge (47°31'41.3"N 64°56'02.7"W to 47°31'52.5"N 64°56'00.3"W) Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Pokemouche River upstream of Route 113 Bridge Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Comeau River upstream of a line drawn from 47°28'30.2"N 64°55'42.2"W to 47°28'26.5"N 64°55'50.5"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Portage River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Leech River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Big Tracadie River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – May 14 Nepisiguit Lake Nepisiguit Lakes thoroughfares connecting the chain of four lakes Closed prior to May 15
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River within 100 m of the Nepisiguit counting fence Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from, but not including, Elbow Pool downstream to Indian Falls Brook Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from the head of Pabineau Falls pool downstream 45 m Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from its junction with the Big South Nepisiguit downstream to, but not including, White Birch Pool Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit Lake All brooks flowing into Nepisiguit Lakes, Northumberland County Closed to angling
June 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nepisiguit River from Nepisiguit Falls downstream to the Route 11 bridge at Bathurst Fly fishing only beginning June 1
July 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Jacquet River from the Route 134 (old Route 11) bridge upstream to the head of Kettle Hole Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 1
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nigadoo River upstream from Route 134 bridge to a line drawn from 47°44'38.59"N 65°53'24.22"W to 47°44'38.55"N 65°53'23.16"W, including Haché Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Southwest Caraquet River from the Route 11 bridge upstream to Innishannon Brook Fly fishing only beginning July 15
Yellow Perch
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – December 31 Non-tidal waters 100 10cm 50cm
January 1 – December 30 Tidal waters 100 10cm 50cm
Exceptions
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Little Tracadie River upstream of the Route 11 Bridge (47°31'41.3"N 64°56'02.7"W to 47°31'52.5"N 64°56'00.3"W) Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Pokemouche River upstream of Route 113 Bridge Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Comeau River upstream of a line drawn from 47°28'30.2"N 64°55'42.2"W to 47°28'26.5"N 64°55'50.5"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Portage River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Leech River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – April 30 Fly Fishing in Big Tracadie River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
January 1 – May 14 Nepisiguit Lake Nepisiguit Lakes thoroughfares connecting the chain of four lakes Closed prior to May 15
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River within 100 m of the Nepisiguit counting fence Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from, but not including, Elbow Pool downstream to Indian Falls Brook Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from the head of Pabineau Falls pool downstream 45 m Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit River from its junction with the Big South Nepisiguit downstream to, but not including, White Birch Pool Closed to angling
January 1 – December 31 Nepisiguit Lake All brooks flowing into Nepisiguit Lakes, Northumberland County Closed to angling
June 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nepisiguit River from Nepisiguit Falls downstream to the Route 11 bridge at Bathurst Fly fishing only beginning June 1
July 1 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Jacquet River from the Route 134 (old Route 11) bridge upstream to the head of Kettle Hole Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 1
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Nigadoo River upstream from Route 134 bridge to a line drawn from 47°44'38.59"N 65°53'24.22"W to 47°44'38.55"N 65°53'23.16"W, including Haché Pool Fly fishing only beginning July 15
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Southwest Caraquet River from the Route 11 bridge upstream to Innishannon Brook Fly fishing only beginning July 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Little Tracadie River upstream of the Route 11 Bridge (47°31'41.3"N 64°56'02.7"W to 47°31'52.5"N 64°56'00.3"W) Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Pokemouche River upstream of Route 113 Bridge Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Comeau River upstream of a line drawn from 47°28'30.2"N 64°55'42.2"W to 47°28'26.5"N 64°55'50.5"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Portage River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Leech River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15
September 16 – December 31 Fly Fishing in Big Tracadie River upstream of a line drawn from 47°27'46.2"N 64°56'01.9"W to 47°27'25.5"N 64°55'23.7"W Fly fishing only before May 1 and after Sept 15