22nd April 2011

One of the nicest days on the water since the season opened, at least the morning part has been, a East wind started coming up around noon. 

The water is nice and clear and our boat hooked into 6 grilse in a little over 30 minutes.  Most of the fish appear to be centre-river or in the deep holes at the moment although I did take one off the shore yesterday evening.  Saw a few fish being taken by other boats in the pool.

The afternoon was a bit slower, wind came up so cut the fishing short, picked up one grilse had a number of short strikes.  Maybe time to cut back (shorten) on that fly hair. Like this morning other boats on the water have picked up a few.

We had a query re the early salmon run or what is locally referred to as the Rocky Brook Run for this area.  I don't recall 2010 date but it was June 16th. (2007),  June 1st (2008), June 2nd (2009).

The main bright salmon run for past 4 years, June 18th (2010), June 27th (2009), June 19th (2008), June 21st (2007).

Sea run trout, May 8th (2010), May 18th (2009), May 2nd (2008) May 31st (2007).

21st April 2011

She's not a day to be on the river, snow, rain with a strong afternoon East wind.  Talking with a guide in Doaktown who says that they have had several day's of decent fishing although the weather has been a bit of a hinderance.  We have had boats in the pool all day but I haven't paid much attention as to their success or not.  There's bound to be fish still around, it's a matter of comfort when it comes to going after them :)

20th April 2011

I've had a few complaints about not being up-to-date, sorry for the delays will try to do better when there is anything to report.  The odd fish being picked up today but only those die-hard fishermen or "sports" are on the water. Cool turned to snow in the afternoon.

We have a bit of a dispute going on who got the largest fish?



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19th April 2011

Weather has not been very nice for fishing, today sunny but very windy. 

We started picking up grilse in the afternoon, one boat had 4 or 5 landed with several others hooked, the second boat landed a nice 36 inch salmon and a number of  fish were taken from shore.  Fish continue to drop down and with the water clearing are taking better.  Report from Doaktown of fish taken.  As usual we are tying into the odd nice trout.

Yesterday's deer count was 79 with # 80 standing in the field beside the cottage this morning.

17th April 2011

Spring Fishing:

A little late on reporting, water was up as season opened but has dropped off significently, approx. 8 inches overnight. 

Reports from this area of good fishing Friday,  Saturday being better, one boat reporting 11 hooked.  Sunday morning, two boats currently in the pool and they have been striking fish. Family party coming into the cottage, obviously not dedicated fishermen, 09:30 hr and they still haven't arrived.

Weather is expected to deteroriate as the day wears on and projected rainfall will see the river rise.

Lots of deer along roadside, if you see one crossing in front of your vehcile, look sharply for more following.

14th April 2011

"One more sleep"

The fishing fever migration has started and trucks hauling boats of every design can be seen weaving their way toward any open spot which will afford them access to the river.

The waters up nicely, if not a bit dirty but fishable.  The weatherman is calling  for a bit wilder weather Sunday & Monday (17.18), rain/snow which will mess up the weekend a bit but allow for those camp card players to improve on their game.

As usual the fishing guides haven't arrived in our area but are available in Fredericton.  The local Rangers advise there have been no changes that they are aware of, but that the Guides License will be going up 150% in 2012. 

Local radio was reporting an "election promise being kept" where trout bag limit  has now been increased from 5 to 10.  I'm not sure of the specifics or areas concerned so watch for the info.  It's sad when votes can be bought in this manner with absolutely no imput from biologists.

Doug Underhill's weekly report is now online, this will afford the fishermen with an update on water, fishing conditions and helpful reminders on the do's and dont's.
mail@ratepoint.com; on behalf of; Doug Underhill [terry@mightymiramichi.com]

12th April 2011

An update for those "black salmon fishermen":

Overnight thunderstorm and heavy rain have brought the river up to a decent motoring level .  That with today's high winds have started clearing some of the remaining shore ice.

8th April 2011

GONE

We have had a cancellation for July 3 & 4th 2011. The party was lucky enough to be drawn for "crown reserve water" on those dates.  This could be a decent fishing period.

If anyone is interested in those dates please contact us. I don't expect they will remain open for very long.

31st March 2011

Beautiful day on the Miramichi.  The water remains constant and there is a steady but lazy stream of ice cakes wandering along.  Reports from upriver is that Norrads Bridge is clear and I see that the ice hanging around the Porter Cove Bridge left yestrday.  Lots of deer along the shore, 21 on the Island this afternoon, a few have ventured too close to the open water and met their demise.  Definitely NOT motor boat water yet.

Doug Underhill has started his weekly report out of the Mighty Miramichi Media Officer, if you want to get a weekly email overview along with a few good boating and fishing tips sign up terry@mightymiramichi.com .

Checked with McCloskey's and the fishing licenses are not yet in although I see Brian has laid in a good stock of spirits in preparation. 

PS:  Racoons are out in force thus begins  the annual wars.

30th March 2011

Fast approaching April so a little river condition report for those anxiously awaiting Spring Fishing.  

This has been a unique winter in that there are sections of the Miramichi that never froze over, March nights have been cold and days not that warm subsquently we still have about 14 inchs of snow on the ground in fields and locations that the sun has been unable to reach.

Current River Conditions: 
Some open stretches with channles through most other areas.  A lot of  ice remains in the river and along the north facing shoreline. The water level is "summer low" the bars and large rocks are exposed.

Conditions can change quickly pending weather conditions - at this time it's difficult to perdict what water conditions will be like at the start of the fishing season (April 15th).