Month: June 2012
New Brunswick will be a part of Culture Days 2012, a Canada-wide celebration of culture on September 28, 29, and 30. Those who wish to take part in the celebrations can register their activities today on the national Culture Days website at www.culturedays.com. They must be free and open to the public. People are encouraged [Read More…]
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Steve Heckbert will release his new CD, Top Down, at the 1st Annual Shadbangers Ball on July 27, 2012 from 7 – 10 pm at the Rodd Miramichi. It has been 30 years since the release of his first album Bottoms Up, in 1982, with the original Shadbangers band. After travelling the world, Miramichi’s Steve [Read More…]
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Miramichi Fly Fishing School is only a stone throw away from the Bartholomew and Miramichi rivers, which makes it a perfect place to offer fly fishing courses. If you have been thinking about giving fly fishing a try, these courses will definitely gi…
Read MoreThe rain that we have received since last weekend has certainly helped the river conditions and should help bring fish in over the next couple of weeks. Personally I would like to see the sun again as would many anglers I am sure.
Read MoreRain on this past weekend, and more this week, certainly helped river conditions, adding oxygen to the water and raising the levels to spring high, or even higher. Although a bit too much water for the present, it should be very beneficial for the rivers in the next couple of weeks, and should bring in […]
Read MoreGaspereau fishermen got a surprise when what is believed to be a sturgeon showed up in their net last week. The fish was caught in an Aboriginal commercial gaspereau trap net on the Miramichi.
Read MoreThe reports are in from the Northwest and Dungarvon Barriers. The Northwest Barrier continues to have higher salmon numbers than the same time last year but fewer grilse. Brook trout numbers are also down. Grilse (to 63 cm) Small Salmon (64-84 cm)…
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Looking for something to educate, entertain or inspire you or your kids this summer? Blackville School will be hosting two summer camps for children in July. Children ages 5 to 7 are welcome to attend camp from Monday, July 9 to Thursday, July 12; camp…
Read MoreMSA Director Debbie Norton is one of four women to be inducted into the Miramichi Salmon Museum Hall of Fame. The following press release was issued by Museum Executive Director Linda Gaston. 2012 Miramichi Salmon Museum Inc. Hall of Fame Press Release…
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The two key words this week are “slow” and “low”, and by the weather forecast, we might add “warm”. The traps nets at both Cassilis and Millerton were averaging less than five fish a day. There are small squirts of fish moving through, but in no great numbers. A few were seen jumping on the weekend in the city area. So, we are still in the waiting mode for the June run to begin. However, the fish go by their own calendars and they know water conditions a lot better than we do, so we have to trust them and be patient.
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“Come Play on Our River” is an award-winning children’s day camp at the Atlantic Salmon Museum. It gives children a hands on approach at a traditional lifestyle to many along the Miramichi. Children ages 6 to 13 learn skills including Fly Tying, Casting, Fly Fishing and Canoe Safety, while making new friends. The camp runs…
Read MoreThe barriers and trap on the Northwest Miramichi were installed on May 28th, 2012 and the counting of fish started at 11:00am on the 29th. Sixty five brook trout moved in the first week which was earlier than last year. As of June 17th, 447 trout were …
Read MoreThe Annual General Meeting of the Miramichi Salmon Association was held on Saturday June 9th, 2012 at the Miramichi Salmon Conservation Centre in South Esk. Despite inclement weather, a large crowd gathered to hear updates on the 2011 season as well as…
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