Warm weather and lack of rain have kept the salmon cold-water pools closed and pretty much the same for all other river stretches where salmon are involved. We need rain and lots of it for angling to get back to normal.<\/p>\n

Although fishing is extremely slow and very few fish moving, one gentleman I talked to this week claimed there was a great run of salmon on, and he knew it for a fact. He said two salmon were pounding on his front door, begging for a drink or water so they could head up river.<\/p>\n

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CLOSURES: Salmon angling on the Miramichi River<\/strong>
\nMoncton \u2013 July 25, 2016 \u2013 Fisheries and Oceans Canada wishes to inform the public that the following 25 salmon fishing pools will be closed to angling for all species of fish, for cause of high water temperature and low water levels. These changes are effective as of Tuesday, July 26, 2016:<\/p>\n

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• Confluence of Wildcat Brook and Northwest Miramichi River, including the waters of Wildcat Brook 50 m upstream of its mouth;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Trout Brook and Northwest Miramichi River, including the waters of Trout Brook 50 m upstream of its mouth;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Harris Brook and the Little Southwest Miramichi River, including the waters of Harris Brook 50 m upstream of its mouth;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Parks Brook and the Little Southwest Miramichi River, including the waters of Parks Brook 50 m upstream of its mouth;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Gray Rapids Brook and Southwest Miramichi River, including the waters of Gray Rapids upstream from its confluence with the Southwest Miramichi River to Route 118, an area locally known as Pete\u2019s Brook;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Hudson Brook and the Southwest Miramichi River, including the waters of Hudson Brook 50 m upstream of its mouth;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of the Bartholomew River and the Southwest Miramichi River, including the waters of the Bartholomew River upstream from its confluence with the Southwest Miramichi River to the Highway # 8 bridge;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Mersereau Brook and Southwest Miramichi River, including the waters of Mersereau Brook 50 m upstream of its mouth;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Morse Brook and Southwest Miramichi River, including the waters of Morse Brook upstream from its confluence with the Southwest Miramichi River to Howard Road;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of McKenzie Brook and Southwest Miramichi River, including the waters of McKenzie Brook 50 m upstream of its mouth;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Black Brook and Southwest Miramichi River, including the waters of Black Brook upstream from its confluence with the Southwest Miramichi River to South Cains River Road;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Donnelly Brook and Southwest Miramichi River, including the waters of Donnelly Brook upstream from its confluence with the Southwest Miramichi River to the South Road Bridge;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Mill Brook and Southwest Miramichi River, including the waters of Mill Brook 50 m upstream of its mouth.<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Big Hole Brook and Southwest Miramichi River, including the waters of Big Hole Brook 50 m upstream of its mouth;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Betts Mills Brook and Southwest Miramichi River, including the waters of Betts Mills Brook upstream from its confluence with the Southwest Miramichi River to Highway # 8;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Porcupine Brook and Southwest Miramichi River, including the waters of Porcupine Brook upstream from its confluence with the Southwest Miramichi River to Story Town Road;<\/li>\n
• Waters of the Renous River surrounding the pump house located at N 46.86483, W 65.67698 (WGS 84);<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Butty\u2019s Brook and Renous River, and the waters of Butty\u2019s Brook from its confluence with the Renous River to South Renous Road, an area locally known as Duffy\u2019s Brook;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Otter Brook and Cains River, including the waters of Otter Brook 50 m upstream of its mouth. An area locally known as Brophy\u2019s Place;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Cold Brook and Cains River, including the waters of Cold Brook 50 m upstream of its mouth;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Salmon Brook and Cains River, including the waters of Salmon Brook upstream from its confluence with the Cains River to South Cains River Road;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Muzroll Brook and Cains River, including the waters of Muzroll Brook 50 m upstream of its mouth;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Six Mile Brook and Cains River, including the waters of Six Mile Brook 50 m upstream of its mouth;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Doak Brook and Southwest Miramichi River in Doaktown, including the waters of Doak Brook 50 m upstream of its mouth;<\/li>\n
• Confluence of Pat\u2019s Brook and Northwest Miramichi River in Wayerton, including the waters of Pat\u2019s Brook 50 m upstream from its mouth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Please note that the following salmon pools will remain closed until December 31, 2016:<\/p>\n

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  • Confluence of Sutherland Brook and Northwest Miramichi River, including the waters of Sutherland Brook upstream to the Highway 420;<\/li>\n
  • Waters of the Southwest Miramichi River in Quarryville, 300 m upstream and 300 m downstream of the Quarryville Bridge, including Indian Town Brook from its confluence with the Southwest Miramichi River, upstream to Highway 108 bridge;<\/li>\n
  • Confluence of Wilson Brook and Southwest Miramichi River, including the waters of Wilson Brook 100 m upstream of its mouth, an area locally known as the Bear Den;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    To report any suspicious fishing activity, please contact the nearest Conservation and Protection detachment in the Gulf Region or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.<\/p>\n

    For more information on this fishery, please contact:
    \nFr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Butruille, A\/Senior Advisor, Recreational Fisheries, Fisheries and Oceans Canada \u2013 Gulf Region, Moncton, NB
    \n506- 851-7358<\/p>\n

    Doug White\u2019s Tammerack Sports Fly Shop<\/strong> in Juniper said angling was about the same as last week, only less. The river is very low and warm without any relief in sight.\u00a0 He hadn\u2019t heard of anyone even venturing out this week. Sorry about the doom and gloom but everything depends on the weather now.<\/p>\n

    More Flies of HOPE to conclude White\u2019s special series of patterns:\u00a0 The Hurricane and The Drencher.\u00a0 (Maybe he can be persuaded to tie all six of this group to be purchased as gift sets.)<\/p>\n

    W. W. Doak and Sons<\/strong> in Doaktown said angling has been quiet this week, but cooler nights at least have some fish moving around, with a few taking early in the morning, before the water warms.\u00a0 Generally, the water is low.\u00a0 One camp reported good fishing, but it seemed the exception.<\/p>\n

    Flies of choice were Bombers (No. 6 hooks) and small wets such as Same-Thing-Murrays, Undertakers and Bear Hairs on nos. 8 & 10 hooks.<\/p>\n

    Derek Munn of Ledges Inn<\/strong> in Doaktown and Mountain Channel<\/strong> in the Rapids area said angling was slow and the water low, but they were picking up an odd fish, maybe one or two a day, and a few fresh fish, but it slowed as this week progressed.\u00a0 Water temperatures were better this week than last, especially in the early mornings.<\/p>\n

    Flies of choice were Bombers on nos. 6 & 8 hooks, and small wet flies such as White-tailed Green Machines and Shady Ladies on nos. 8 & 10 hooks.<\/p>\n

    Herb Barry Sr. of Herb\u2019s Fly Shop<\/strong> on the Station Road in Blackville said fishing was very quiet with no fish around and low and warm water.\u00a0 A good rain is badly needed.\u00a0 He suggested people go on a \u201cveggie\u201d diet<\/p>\n

    Flies of choice were Bombers, Killer Whiskers and small dark wet flies on no. 8 hooks.<\/p>\n

    Curtis Miramichi River Outfitting<\/strong> in Blackville said angling was very quiet and the water very low, especially on the Cains River.\u00a0 Water temperatures were better this week in the early mornings, but once the day got on they heated up quickly.\u00a0 Generally, there was not a lot of fish movement.<\/p>\n

    Flies of choice were Carter\u2019s Bugs and Bombers (no. 6 hooks) and White-tailed Green Machines on no. 10 hooks.<\/p>\n

    Jim Laws of Miramichi Hunting and Fishing<\/strong> in Newcastle, Miramichi reported angling as very quiet with low and warm water, and not very many anglers even out.\u00a0 Even with better early morning temperatures, the water heated quickly as the day went on.<\/p>\n

    Flies of choice were Bombers and very small dark flies.<\/p>\n

    Syd Matchett of Trout Brook Fly Shop<\/strong> on the Northwest Miramichi said a good day\u2019s rain was badly needed as the water was very low and warm.\u00a0 There was hardly anyone on the rivers.\u00a0 There were fish in some pools, but one had to try them very early or it was a waste of time.\u00a0 Some Crown Reserve parties were beginning to cancel.<\/p>\n

    Flies of choice were Bombers (no. 6 hooks) and small dark flies such as Shady Ladies, darker Green Machines, Undertakers and Bear Hairs on no. 8 hooks.<\/p>\n

    Debbie Norton of Upper Oxbow Outdoor Adventures<\/strong> on the Little Southwest Miramichi said last week was slow, but they did scare up three fish with the military group, and one angler from Pennsylvania also hooked three.\u00a0 However, this week they had no one fishing as the water was very low and warm, even though temperatures were better this week.\u00a0 A good rain is needed badly.<\/p>\n

    Flies of choice were Bear Hairs with purple butts and no. 10 Butterflies.<\/p>\n

    So pray for rain both for the fish and the anglers, and then we can get back \u201con the water\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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    Thought for the Week:<\/strong>
    \n\u201cWhat do fighters and fishermen have in common?\u201d<\/em>
    \n\u201cBoth attempt to land a hook in the jaw\u201d<\/em>
    \nThe World\u2019s Best Fishing Jokes<\/p>\n

    Atlantic Salmon Federation News for Friday, August 5, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

    ASF RIVERNOTES at the Height of Summer<\/strong><\/em>
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    \nWe have passed into August, and information from the end of July is now available that makes interesting reading. Also, we have some great photos to check out.
    \nhttp:\/\/asf.ca\/asf-rivernotes-aug-5-2016.html<\/a><\/p>\n

    Restigouche Salmon Swims 2,000KM in 90 days<\/strong>
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    \nASF Biologist Graham Chafe shares information on a \u201cpop-off\u201d satellite tag that was attached to a Restigouche salmon on May 2 \u2013 and was transmitting Monday off Greenland. A great story.
    \nhttp:\/\/asf.ca\/research-in-the-field.html<\/a><\/p>\n

    More Concerns with Grieg Project in NL\u2019s Placentia Bay<\/strong>
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    \nNewfoundland\u2019s Federation of Agriculture is yet another organization raising concerns about the massive Placentia Bay salmon farm project.
    \nhttp:\/\/asf.ca\/more-concerns-about-grieg-aquaculture-project.html<\/a><\/p>\n

    \u20ac1.7M for Irish Researchers of Farmed \u2013 Wild Salmon Interactions<\/strong>
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    \nResearchers based at University College Cork have received a major grant to implement new approaches to studying the interaction of salmon farm escapees with wild Atlantic salmon.
    \nhttp:\/\/asf.ca\/-1-7m-for-irish-research-into-wild-farmed-salmon-interactio.html<\/a><\/p>\n

    Salmon Stream Brought Back from Oblivion in NL<\/strong>
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    \nThere is now interest in having Corner Brook Stream designated a Scheduled Salmon River. Conservation efforts have now resulted in 139 salmon passing through the counting facility so far this year.
    \nhttp:\/\/asf.ca\/spawn-wants-corner-brook-stream-a-scheduled-river.html<\/a><\/p>\n

    Medieval Water Power Started Salmon Decline in Europe<\/strong>
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    \nA new study has concluded that the development of mills in the Middle Ages played an important role in declining salmon runs.
    \nhttp:\/\/asf.ca\/medieval-water-power-started-salmon-decline.html<\/a><\/p>\n

    Anyone wishing to report suspicious fishing activity anonymously is asked to contact the nearest Fisheries and Oceans Canada office or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.<\/p>\n

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    Until next week
    \nTIGHT LINES
    \nDOUG<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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