Fishing
Fishing is my new found hobby this past summer. Fishing in the province of New Brunswick requires a seasonal fishing licence. There are specific areas that mapped for fishing. Depending on the area and type of fish, the fishing season varies. It’s important to keep in mind that a special licence is needed for catching salmons. On top of that, the size and amount of fish that can be caught per day is regulated. Trout, Pickerel, Muskellunge, Burbot, White perch, and yellow perch have to be at least 10cm in length to be kept.
More information about fishing licence can be obtained here. A regular seasonal fishing licence, or sometimes known as trout licence can be purchased from Department of Natural Resources offices, Service New Brunswick Centres, and licence vendors (e.g. Canadian Tire and Home Hardware) throughout the province. It’s offered for $20, with $5 fish stocking fee and $5 conservation fee included.
Over the fishing season, Miles and I have learned that artificial bait doesn’t work very well. We have also came to a conclusion that it’s easier to catch a fish earlier in the season, since fishes live and learn; they will nibble on the bait, but smart enough not to be caught.
During the summer months, we went fishing in several places; mainly Killarney Lake in Fredericton and Lily Lake in Saint John.
Placing an earthworm on the hook was challenging the very first time.
Patience is the key for fishing.
Sunfish:” Poor me…I’ll be put on the supper table tonight.”
Yellow perch:” Oopsy…I shouldn’t be greedy to take another bite of the yummy worm! Too late now…”
Another Sunfish:” Posing for my last shot…”
Catfish:” Alamak! He caught me! I failed to escape this time lah…:(“
Most of the fishing we did, was catch and release. It was too sad to kill the fish. Furthermore, some fishes were small. Catch and release worked well for us, as we got to enjoy the fun of fishing while fishes munched on their snacks.
Tags: Adventure, Fishing, Fredericton, Saint John, Summer
October 31st, 2009 at 5:19 am
It’s good that fishing licence required to control the population of the fishes. I think I had followed my uncle & bros go fishing for once. I just watched, hehehe :-)
October 31st, 2009 at 6:51 am
Wow!!! Girl/Miles very “big” fishes both of you caught lol
November 1st, 2009 at 10:02 am
Dora,
Yes, for sure. It’s a good way to protect the fish population.
Welcome to my site. It’s a very cute blog of yours :)
November 1st, 2009 at 10:03 am
Mom,
We didn’t have much luck catching any bigger ones. We’ll have to try again next season ;)
November 2nd, 2009 at 11:48 am
Girl,
All the best to both of you next season then lol…..
November 2nd, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Thanks, Mom :)
July 11th, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Hi I was looking for some nice places to fisharound here or in the region,many of my fishing buds have been hooking some in medium size fishing ponds what im looking are for faster water which have more active fish,should you know anything post it,Ill be searching your site for information. thanks
July 13th, 2010 at 7:23 am
Hey Patrick,
Thanks for leaving a comment. I frequent Killarney Lake for fishing. The other place you could try out is the causeway near Mactaquac beach. Have fun fishing!