Springtime is never too early to visit! With the change of seasons, our rivers become alive with sea-run fish and our year-round resident fish begin to get on the move. Gaspereau (also known as River Herring/Alewife/Blueback Herring) and American Shad begin to run up many rivers and can be seen by the tens of thousands as they migrate to spawn. Brook trout also begin moving back upstream, making spring the ideal time to target trophy sea-run brookies! Striped bass will become active and can often be seen chasing bait fish along the river. Smallmouth bass and other freshwater species such as lake trout, brown trout and landlocked salmon will eagerly take in many of our nearby lakes and small rivers.
Land acknowledgement
The Saint John Region is situated on the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati Nations. This territory is covered by Peace and Friendship Treaties signed with the British Crown in the 1700s. The treaties recognized the significant and meaningful role of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati in this province and the country with the intent to establish a relationship of trust and friendship.
Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency pays respect to the elders, past and present, and descendants of this land, and is committed to moving forward in the spirit of truth, collaboration, and reconciliation.
