Colville Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Colville Bay

Saltwater
Bay

Sq. miles: 1.7
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 3

Colville Bay is a scenic saltwater bay on the northeastern coast of Prince Edward Island, forming the harbor for the town of Souris. The bay opens into the Northumberland Strait, a productive marine environment known for its fisheries. The town of Souris is situated along Colville Bay at the mouth of the Souris River, and the area features a mix of sandy beaches, a working harbor, and significant oyster farming operations. The orientation of the port results in minimal fast ice anchored to the shore, contributing to its status as a practical, ice-resistant harbor and the terminal for the interprovincial ferry service to Quebec’s Magdalen Islands.

Species & education

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Atlantic Herring

Clupea harengus

Rainbow Smelt

Osmerus mordax

Winter Flounder

Pseudopleuronectes americanus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Colville 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.

Key locations include the Souris Harbour pier, a popular and easily accessible spot for mackerel fishing. The sandbars and dunes near Souris Beach Gateway Park offer surf-casting opportunities along the shore. The broader Colville Bay itself, particularly near the oyster leases, can hold fish attracted to the structure and food supply these farms create. The entrance to the bay, where it meets the Northumberland Strait, is a transition zone often frequented by larger pelagic species.

Know where you can legally fish on Colville 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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