Fishing in the Saint John Region

Springtime is never too early to visit! With the change of seasons, our rivers become alive with sea-run fish and our year-round resident fish begin to get on the move. Gaspereau (also known as River Herring/Alewife/Blueback Herring) and American Shad begin to run up many rivers and can be seen by the tens of thousands as they migrate to spawn. Brook trout also begin moving back upstream, making spring the ideal time to target trophy sea-run brookies! Striped bass will become active and can often be seen chasing bait fish along the river. Smallmouth bass and other freshwater species such as lake trout, brown trout and landlocked salmon will eagerly take in many of our nearby lakes and small rivers.

Our summer seasons mark the beginning of the majority of the saltwater fishing opportunities in the Saint John Region. With warmer weather and more favorable conditions, fishing for cod, hake, mackerel and many other species begins. For those seeking the ultimate rush, shark fishing is also an option. The marine life often encountered on the Bay never ceases to disappoint.

Fall foliage creates an amazing backdrop for big fish photos! With cooling temperatures, fish begin to feed up for winter and this means it is the time to get that giant striper, sturgeon, musky or smallmouth you've been after! The weather may be cool, but the fishing is hot. It is never too late to get out on the ocean for groundfish or explore one of the many beaches for mackerel, striped bass and various other species. We have hundreds of kilometers of un-fished coastline just waiting for eager surf casters to find a striped bass hot spot that has never seen an angler.

Best of all, tidal waters are free to fish without a guide or license - although a guide will make your angling experience much more enjoyable and productive. Please refer to tidal boundaries and the NB Angling Summary before heading out on your trip. We are truly fortunate to have many untapped and under-utilized angling opportunities for those who wish to explore on their own, so finding a great fishing spot is possible with a little research and skill.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions about the Saint John Region's great fishing opportunities by emailing eastcoastanglersupply@gmail.com or visiting https://eastcoastangler.ca/pages/fishing-excursions.