Fishing near Saint John, New Brunswick

Saint John sits at the mouth of the Saint John River where it meets the Bay of Fundy, giving anglers access to both tidal and freshwater fishing within the city itself. The river system is known for striped bass, smallmouth bass, and a variety of trout, while the Bay of Fundy draws coastal anglers after mackerel and squid. One of the area's practical draws is that no fishing licence is required in tidal waters, making spots like the Reversing Falls and the lower river accessible to anyone.