Consultation on marine recreational fishing licences for eastern Canada<\/p>\n
Current status: Open<\/strong><\/p>\n On May 19, 2017, it was announced that we would consider a new marine recreational licensing system in eastern Canada.<\/p>\n There\u2019s general agreement that a licence would help improve stock assessments and promote sustainable management practices. Feedback is required to help with the proposal for a marine recreational fishing licence to identify gaps and provide input and local expertise.<\/p>\n Past actions<\/strong> The results of these past actions demonstrate:<\/p>\n This consultation is looking for comments from stakeholders, including:<\/p>\n Some stocks are recovering (cod in Newfoundland and Labrador, striped bass in New Brunswick) and others require special attention (mackerel). Because of this, our proposal indicates that:<\/p>\n Feedback questions<\/strong> Face-to-face consultations will take place at various locations in eastern Canada until August 31, 2017. Dates and locations will be made available below as they\u2019re confirmed.<\/p>\n If you want to participate in the consultation, you may:<\/p>\n Your feedback will be used to develop options going forward.<\/p>\n Deck for consultation<\/a> Attn: Marine Recreational License for Eastern Canada MIRAMICHI<\/strong> \u2013 Fishing continues to be slow on most parts of the river system. A little rain late last week resulted in a day or so of decent fishing, but it was not enough to make any significant difference. The rivers remain low and only the cooler nights and shorter days are keeping the morning temperatures of the water in the mid 60s Fahrenheit, but most days it climbs to mid 70s. A good day\u2019s rain is desperately needed, or anglers are going to have to take a bucket of water with them when they go to the river.<\/p>\n W. W. Doak and Sons<\/strong> in Doaktown said fishing in the Doaktown area was slow and the water low with only a fish being caught here and there. Rain last weekend was very localized and didn\u2019t have a lot of effect on the water height.<\/p>\n However, further up river angling was fairly good in holding pools with cooler water. Cooler nights are the saving grace.<\/p>\n Flies of choice were Bombers, some bugs and an odd Butterfly along with smaller dark patterns such as White-tailed Green Machines and Same-Thing-Murrays on nos. 8 & 10 hooks.<\/p>\n Andrew Anthony of Ledges Inn<\/strong> in Doaktown and Mountain Channel<\/strong> in the Rapids area said they had picked up maybe a half dozen fish this past week until the weekend. Then there were none until Wednesday morning when one was hooked at Mountain Channel. On Tuesday evening Mountain Channel saw about 10 fish moving through. The Doaktown area around Ledges has been quiet. Fish were starting to move to the cold-water pools again. Cooler nights were getting the fish through the low and warm water later in the days.<\/p>\n Flies of choice were smaller Black and Brown Bombers, small dark flies such as Conrads on nos. 8 & 10 hooks.<\/p>\n Herb Barry Sr. of Herb\u2019s Fly Shop<\/strong> on the Station Road in Blackville said there were very few fish being caught, and very few anglers out. The water was low and warm, particularly mid to late day. He was praying for a good rain.<\/p>\n Flies of choice were Dry Flies and Bombers.<\/p>\n Curtis Miramichi River Outfitting<\/strong> in Blackville said anglers were seeing some fish, but few were taking due to low and warm water conditions. A salmon was caught Monday and an odd fish here and there over the week, but certainly not many.<\/p>\n Flies of choice were White-tailed Green Machines, Green Smurfs, Same-Thing-Murrays, Green-butt Bear Hairs, and White-tailed Green Machines with red butts on nos. 6, 8 and 10 hooks. Anglers were also using a variety of Bombers.<\/p>\n Jim Laws of Miramichi Hunting and Fishing<\/strong> in Newcastle, Miramichi reported the fishing as very slow with the water warm by mid-day. Night temperatures were being a buffer, keeping mornings in the mid 60s Fahrenheit. Generally, there were very few anglers out.<\/p>\n Flies of choice were White-tailed Green Machines, Black Bugs and some Ally\u2019s Shrimps.<\/p>\n Syd Matchett of Trout Brook Fly Shop<\/strong> on the Northwest Miramichi said angling was very quiet and the water was as low as it had been two weeks ago. A thunder storm spiced things up a bit for half a day or so, but there were very few anglers out. He had not seen crews from Crown Reserve waters, and there were openings available. Decent night temps were making the situation tolerable.<\/p>\n Syd was pondering how to improve his \u201cfish wheels\u201d by adding 4-wheel-drives and winches to them so the fish could have a chance to get from pool to pool in such low water.<\/p>\n Flies of choice were White-tailed Green Machines, small dark patterns and Bombers.<\/p>\n Debbie Norton of Upper Oxbow Outdoor Adventures<\/strong> on the Little Southwest Miramichi said they were having a great time fishing, but not catching many. They were waiting for tides to bring in more water and fish. She was anticipating a good fall run and looking for a good rain.<\/p>\n Flies of choice were White-tailed Green Machines with Krystal Flash and Black Marabou Hair without a body on no. 10 hooks.<\/p>\n So as we move through August we are in desperate need of rain. 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It already has a membership over 1,000 and is a major voice for salmon conservation here in New Brunswick.<\/p>\n Email:<\/strong><\/p>\n Atlantic Salmon Federation News<\/strong> SPECIAL ASF RIVERNOTES \u2013 \u201cRound-up\u201d of European Rivers ASF Asks Anglers to share sighting reports of Striped Bass in salmon rivers Could Striped Bass Harvest be Part of the Solution? Is NB about to declare the Restigouche a Provincial Park? 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\nCheck out the latest on North American returns, plus our Annual Mid-season Survey of Europe\u2019s Salmon Rivers \u2013 from Iceland to Spain and from Russia to Ireland. Additionally, there are notes on NB cold water pool openings, and in Newfoundland the closing of the retention fishery for salmon for 2017.
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\nThere has been an alarming increase in the number of Striped Bass sightings far upstream from tidewater in Atlantic Canada, Quebec and even Labrador in 2017. ASF is now asking anglers to share their sightings in salmon rivers with our biologists by filling out a simple one-page survey. Anglers can provide valuable information in understanding the impact the Striped Bass may be having on juvenile salmon and other fish.
\nEN\u00a0 https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/asfbass<\/a>
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\nThe massive increase of Striped Bass numbers, and their being found dozens of miles upriver from tidewater, is bringing new attention to the species.
\nhttp:\/\/asf.ca\/harvest-of-striped-bass-could-be-part-of-salmon-solution.html<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nCheck out an article on the NB government considering the future of the Restigouche.
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\nAquaBounty has sold 4.5 tonnes of GM salmon in Canada and it is making news around the world.
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\nPink Salmon, originally released by Russia in rivers near the White Sea, are showing up in unprecedented numbers in UK rivers this year and causing alarm amongst Atlantic salmon conservationists.
\nhttp:\/\/asf.ca\/finding-pink-salmon-increases-fears-for-atlantic-salmon.html<\/a><\/p>\n
\nTo keep track of breaking news on wild Atlantic salmon, use the Atlantic Salmon Federation\u2019s presence on Facebook. Log in, search for Atlantic Salmon Federation, and click \u201clike\u201d.<\/p>\n
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