Cardigan Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Cardigan Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Sq. miles: 20
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 3

Cardigan Bay on Prince Edward Island is a premier saltwater angling destination, forming a significant estuary where several rivers, including the Cardigan, Brudenell, and Montague, converge with the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This creates a rich, tidal ecosystem teeming with marine life. The bay is central to the region's fishing heritage, offering diverse opportunities from inshore and nearshore boat fishing to shore-based angling. Cardigan Marina serves as a key hub for access, providing full-service moorage and a strategic launch point for charters and private boats exploring the productive grounds of the bay and its interconnected river systems.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Cardigan Bay and what's needed to catch them.

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Atlantic Tomcod

Microgadus tomcod

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

Striped Bass

Morone saxatilis

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Cardigan Bay. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

The confluence of the Cardigan, Brudenell, and Montague rivers with the bay is a major hotspot, offering estuarine habitat. The entrance to Cardigan Bay near Panmure Island and its lighthouse is a picturesque and productive area. The sheltered waters of the bay itself are famed for mackerel blitzes. The long shoreline stretching from Lower Montague to St. Andrews Point provides extensive shore-access opportunities along red sand beaches and shallow waters.

Know where you can legally fish on Cardigan Bay

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Pe licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Pe.

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