Important notices

Mandatory retention

Mandatory retention — Chain Pickerel

Inner Bay of Fundy

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

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Big Salmon River, Inner Bay of Fundy — Fishing restrictions

Chain Pickerel
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
June 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in rivers, brooks and streams from Cranberry Brook upstream to Crow Brook Fly fishing only beginning June 15