At all times please first review and adhere to the following resource: Nova Scotia Anglers Handbook

All water in Nova Scotia is public water unless it belongs to a restricted watershed area, these are often fenced off. Always respect property rights and employ curtesy at every opportunity. For example it’s a good idea to approach a land owner and request permission if at all possible.

The following items may also be helpful:

• Fish with a friend with local river knowledge
• Use our contact us form to reach out to us directly
• You can cross any uncultivated land
• Consider reviewing our river maps
• Hire a guide
• A good starting spot is behind the Antigonish Mall

At all times please first review and adhere to the following resource: Nova Scotia Anglers Handbook

Spring Fishing (April, May, June)

• Brown Trout
• Sea Trout
• Resident Brook Trout
• Gaspereau

Summer Fishing (July & August)

• River fishing in the summer is variable due to low water and high river temperatures. Fish are vulnerable at this time. Responsible fishers will consider environmental effects on the mortality of fish caught. Consider lake fishing and salt water fishing during these times. Stripers are abundant along our broad expanse of coastline in Antigonish.

Fall Fishing (September & October)

• Both the south and the west river are scheduled salmon rivers from Sept. 1 to Oct 31st.
• You need a salmon license to fish for salmon
• You need a general license to fish for anything else
• There may be some exceptions, please refer to the Nova Scotia Anglers Handbook.

Winter (November, December, January, February, March)

• Cameron and Gillis Lakes are open all year round (Pinevale, Antigonish County)
• There is winter ice fishing opportunities within Antigonish Harbour

At all times please first review and adhere to the following resource: Nova Scotia Anglers Handbook

Two hours before sunrise and two hours after sunset.