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Miramichi River

River fishing  New Brunswick · 06:06 - 20:52

Miramichi River is a river in New Brunswick. Anglers here fish mainly for Lake Sturgeon, Atlantic Salmon and Muskellunge.

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Good 58% The bite right now
Top bet: Lake Sturgeon Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
60%
33°
Thu
60%
32°
Fri
66%
32°
Best day
Sat
66%
24°
Sun
59%
27°
Mon
63%
28°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
18°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1004 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
82.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:21–07:21 Dusk 19:37–21:37

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:49–06:49 Major period 16:49–18:49 Minor period 22:05–23:35 Minor period 12:04–13:34

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

09:00
18°
10:00
20°
11:00
21°
12:00
23°
13:00
24°
14:00
25°
15:00
25°
16:00
26°
17:00
26°
18:00
26°
19:00
25°
20:00
24°

Likely catch now (10 species)

Lake Sturgeon
Acipenser fulvescens
58%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
43%
Peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
39%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
38%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
37%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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American Shad
Alosa sapidissima
32%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

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

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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Lure Trolling for atlantic salmon: On the big lakes.
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

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, Atlantic Salmon, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, American Shad, Brook Trout and Northern Pike.

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 and dusk.

What is biting at Miramichi River right now?

Right now Lake Sturgeon is the most likely catch, at about 35%.