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Miramichi River

River fishing  New Brunswick · 05:28 - 21:21

Miramichi River is a river in New Brunswick. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
11°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
994 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:43–06:43 Dusk 20:06–22:06 Night 22:06–04:43

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

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Likely catch now (10 species)

Lake Sturgeon
Lake Sturgeon
Acipenser fulvescens
25%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Walleye
Walleye
Sander vitreus
17%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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American Shad
American Shad
Alosa sapidissima
10%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
8%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
8%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
8%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
7%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
7%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
5%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
5%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Miramichi River is a river in New Brunswick.

Popular catches here include Lake Sturgeon, Walleye, American Shad, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass and Brook Trout.

Lake Sturgeon fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for lake sturgeon at night. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Miramichi River

The Miramichi River is a river located in the east-central part of New Brunswick, Canada. The river drains into Miramichi Bay in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The name may have been derived from the Montagnais words "Maissimeu Assi", and it is today the namesake of the Miramichi Herald at the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Miramichi River?

Popular catches here include Lake Sturgeon, Walleye, American Shad, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon and Largemouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Miramichi River?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Miramichi River?

Lake Sturgeon fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Miramichi River right now?

Right now Lake Sturgeon is the most likely catch, at about 25%.