The Miramichi produces more Atlantic salmon than any river in North America — it's the spiritual home of Atlantic salmon fly fishing.
Miramichi River is a premier fishing destination in New Brunswick. Here's what you need to know: what to catch, when to go, and how to maximize your time on the water.
Atlantic salmon: June–September (spring run June–July; grilse run August–September). Striped bass run in May. Hire a guide for salmon — the traditions run deep.
Atlantic salmon fishing is fly-only (no weights, no multiple hooks on some stretches). Classic wet flies and dry flies. Many pools are private or leased — use a camp or guide. Striped bass on the lower river in spring.
The Miramichi is the Atlantic salmon river — it's the place every salmon angler dreams about.
Miramichi River falls under New Brunswick fishing regulations. Limits, seasons, and special rules may vary by zone — some waters have reduced limits, slot limits, or catch-and-release-only designations. Always confirm the exact rules for the zone you're fishing before you keep a fish.
👉 See the full New Brunswick fishing regulations guide — or carry every zone's rules offline in the TrueNorthAngler app.
Yes — anyone 18–64 needs a New Brunswick recreational fishing licence. See our full guide: Canadian fishing licences explained. The TrueNorthAngler app stores your licence digitally so you'll never be caught without it.
Regulations, forecasts, and maps for Miramichi River — offline and in your pocket. Free for the 2026 season.