Greg sends a copy of yesterday's CBC Report along:
"The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has closed three areas on the Southwest Miramichi River to fishing to protect salmon that are under stress from the ongoing hot weather
Angling has been prohibited in the Indiantown Brook, Wilson Brook and Sutherland Pool.It's been a tough summer for salmon in New Brunswick's Miramichi River. The federal department estimates that hundreds of fish have died because they can't survive in the river's warmer waters.
Warm water loses oxygen, forcing salmon to pools of cooler water."
Overnight rains have started the wqater rising and coolewd it off slightly - we need more. Yesterday as in previous days we are seeing lots of eagles & hawks taking and feeding on fish.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
21st July 2010
We have just had August 2nd, 3'd, 4th ;5th ,2010 become available if anyone is interested.
River is up nice but water remains warm and no sign of fish movement other than by fish hawks :(
River is up nice but water remains warm and no sign of fish movement other than by fish hawks :(
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
20th July 2010
Sunday, July 18, 2010
18th July 2010
Well the Miramichi was on the rise and cooling off until yesterday and it's now lost all that ground. A couple of fish seen moving early morning and that was it.
Reports still coming in of lots of salmon stacking in the cold water pools. The rangers & wardens are going to be kept busy as reports of netting and jigging are coming in from Miramichi, Cains & Dungarvon - some of this poaching has been going on openly infront of legal fishermen and of course some of the offenders feel it's an entitlement. A couple of poachers apprehended down river yesterday should be making their way into the courts in the months to come.
Eagles & hawks are having a field day along the short line feeding on dead fish. Watched an eagle take a grilse out of the rapids this afternoon. Crows moved right in for the feed and a second eagle dropped by to see if it could share. Night hawks put on a show last night with their acrobatics. Had two land at our feet, first time I have ever seen them on the ground, tame as morning doves.
One fish was raised today but if you are going fishing I'd recommend taking some other form of entertainment with you and it's very hot out there.
Reports still coming in of lots of salmon stacking in the cold water pools. The rangers & wardens are going to be kept busy as reports of netting and jigging are coming in from Miramichi, Cains & Dungarvon - some of this poaching has been going on openly infront of legal fishermen and of course some of the offenders feel it's an entitlement. A couple of poachers apprehended down river yesterday should be making their way into the courts in the months to come.
Eagles & hawks are having a field day along the short line feeding on dead fish. Watched an eagle take a grilse out of the rapids this afternoon. Crows moved right in for the feed and a second eagle dropped by to see if it could share. Night hawks put on a show last night with their acrobatics. Had two land at our feet, first time I have ever seen them on the ground, tame as morning doves.
One fish was raised today but if you are going fishing I'd recommend taking some other form of entertainment with you and it's very hot out there.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
13th July 2010
Expecting 20mm rain this evening, water remains up slightly and these rains should start to cool things down.
The fishing is basically at a stand still in our area, although I know some fish are being hooked in cold water pools. If we can get the river cooled down the salmon will start moving again.
We have an opening at a reduced rate due to medical reasons for July 15-16-17. If you are still looking for July dates please contact us at (506) 369-9880 or shawen@xplornet.com. We do have fishing clients requesting notification of any cancellations but we would not want to mislead and say there is good fishing when there isn't although the river has cooled off and the odd salmon is sneaking through.
July 2011 is filling quickly so check our calendar if you are thinking of reserving dates.
Does anyone out there know how and why "Crown Waterfront Reserve" (CWR) (1 chain (66ft) to 3 chains (198ft) of shoreline was designated such on some waterfronts if not specified on the original land grants?
The fishing is basically at a stand still in our area, although I know some fish are being hooked in cold water pools. If we can get the river cooled down the salmon will start moving again.
We have an opening at a reduced rate due to medical reasons for July 15-16-17. If you are still looking for July dates please contact us at (506) 369-9880 or shawen@xplornet.com. We do have fishing clients requesting notification of any cancellations but we would not want to mislead and say there is good fishing when there isn't although the river has cooled off and the odd salmon is sneaking through.
July 2011 is filling quickly so check our calendar if you are thinking of reserving dates.
Does anyone out there know how and why "Crown Waterfront Reserve" (CWR) (1 chain (66ft) to 3 chains (198ft) of shoreline was designated such on some waterfronts if not specified on the original land grants?
Monday, July 12, 2010
12th July 2010
Rain cooled the water down slightly with a small rise but we need more rain or at least some cool nights. Again reports of large dead salmon from up river on the positive side also reports of live lots of salmon in the cold water pools down river and I've seen some this evening in a local cold water bogan.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
11th July 2010
Finally a day with some decent rain but we need more. Watched an eagle hit a fish in the pool and lots of fish hawks (Osprey) cruising by. Reports from down river of salmon in the cold water pools just waiting for that water temperature to drop.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
10th July 2010
A little rain but not near enough to cool off the river, still plenty of water but the temperature skyrocketed with the continuning hot humid days.
Water temperature is playing havoc with the large salmon, had the following reports today (4) 8-12 lb salmon laying on a bar just up river, another report from canoests of seeing (7) large salmon being eaten by eagles and I've spotted (1) dead salmon yesterday and (2) today in the 10-12 lb range floating down river through the pool. Checked (1) and it had been hit by an eagle or osprey. Seeing lots of eagles and other birds of prey cruising the shoreline.
We have a mortality rate every year but this is the highest I can remember in such a short period of time and I would say unrelated to hook and release as the fish stopped taking some days ago and there are very few fishermen on the water.
We did have a report of some canoers using spinning rods and hardware as they drifted down river, unfortunately I found out about it after the fact or a report would have been filed with the wardens and a head & shoulder photo provided & posted.
Water temperature is playing havoc with the large salmon, had the following reports today (4) 8-12 lb salmon laying on a bar just up river, another report from canoests of seeing (7) large salmon being eaten by eagles and I've spotted (1) dead salmon yesterday and (2) today in the 10-12 lb range floating down river through the pool. Checked (1) and it had been hit by an eagle or osprey. Seeing lots of eagles and other birds of prey cruising the shoreline.
We have a mortality rate every year but this is the highest I can remember in such a short period of time and I would say unrelated to hook and release as the fish stopped taking some days ago and there are very few fishermen on the water.
We did have a report of some canoers using spinning rods and hardware as they drifted down river, unfortunately I found out about it after the fact or a report would have been filed with the wardens and a head & shoulder photo provided & posted.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
8th July 2010
Hot days have lowered the water and driven up the water temperatures. We are still seeing fish work through especially in the mornings but have heard of nothing of a fish being taken in the past day or so. Fish in this water will be already stressed so it is important not to play it too long, if not retaining break the fish off quickly.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
6th July 2010
Hot - hot - hot, we saw some fish around early morning and (1) was hooked but then fishing dropped off completely.
River is quickly warming up and with this heat wave moving in from Ontario we may not see any cool weather for a few days. If you are going fishing don't forget to take along some other entertainment just in case :)
Boys reporting back from Depot Pool report of seeing fish, hooking (6) and landing (3). The crew that preceeded them only landed (1) grilse.
River is quickly warming up and with this heat wave moving in from Ontario we may not see any cool weather for a few days. If you are going fishing don't forget to take along some other entertainment just in case :)
Boys reporting back from Depot Pool report of seeing fish, hooking (6) and landing (3). The crew that preceeded them only landed (1) grilse.
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