Hammond River, Lower Saint John โ€” Fishing restrictions

Smallmouth Bass
Season / Restrictions Bag Limit Minimum Size Maximum Size
April 15 – June 30 , 0 30cm 60cm
July 1 – September 15 , 2 30cm 60cm
September 16 – October 15 0 30cm 60cm
Non-tidal portions of rivers, brooks and streams downstream of the bridge in French Village (closed before May 1)
April 15 – October 15 Rivers, brooks and streams from the bridge in French Village upstream to McGonagle Brook 5 10cm 60cm
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
April 15 – September 15 Rivers, brooks and streams 5 10cm 60cm
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