Hammond River, Lower Saint John โ€” Fishing restrictions

Rainbow Smelt
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
January 1 – May 31 Dip Net in non-tidal waters 60 N/A N/A
January 1 – September 30 Non-tidal waters 60 N/A N/A
August 1 – May 31 Tidal waters 60 N/A N/A
April 1 – May 31 Dip Net in tidal waters 60 N/A N/A
Exceptions
January 1 – April 30 Rivers, brooks and streams from CN Railway Bridge at Nauwigewauk upstream to the bridge in French Village Closed prior to May 1
July 15 – December 31 Fly Fishing in rivers, brooks and streams from the CN Railway Bridge at Nauwigewauk upstream to McGonagle Brook Fly fishing only beginning July 15