Fishing near Moncton, New Brunswick

Moncton sits in Westmorland County at the head of the Petitcodiac River, a tidal system famous for its bore. The surrounding region puts anglers within reach of a broad mix of rivers and stocked waters, with brook trout, smallmouth bass, striped bass, chain pickerel, and yellow perch among the most commonly targeted species. The Petitcodiac and nearby rivers like the Memramcook, Cocagne, and Shediac draw local anglers regularly, while the Bay of Fundy coast extends the options to saltwater species including striped bass, mackerel, and flounder.