7 fishing hot spots on P.E.I.
The owner of Going Fishing reveals some of the top rivers and inlets on the Island
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The Going Fishing tackle shop in Charlottetown specializes in fly fishing and tying, but also stocks saltwater jigs and lures, spinning tackle and live bait. Top local fishing spots from owner Harmen Boshuis include some of the island’s classic—if hard to predict—trout runs, plus exciting new fisheries for steelhead and striped bass.
More info: Going Fishing, (902) 367-3444, www.goingfishing.ca
HILLSBOROUGH & PISQUID RIVERS, P.E.I.
GPS: 46.286, -63.045
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FISH: Striped bass
HIGHLIGHT: Good and increasing numbers, including big fish
WHEN: May to September
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MONTAGUE RIVER, P.E.I.
GPS: 46.166, -62.629
FISH: Steelhead
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HIGHLIGHT: River and upper ponds teem with trout, with 50- to 100-fish days possible
WHEN: Spring and fall
MORELL RIVER, P.E.I.
GPS: 46.417, -62.697
FISH: Brook trout
HIGHLIGHT: Sea-run fish can top 24 inches
WHEN: Periodic runs all season
SOURIS RIVER, P.E.I.
GPS: 46.383, -62.296
FISH: Steelhead
HIGHLIGHT: Many fish, include a real chance at a 30-incher
WHEN: Spring and fall
WEST RIVER, P.E.I.
GPS: 46.253, -63.179
FISH: Brook trout
HIGHLIGHT: Fish come in big waves, and stay for a few weeks
WHEN: Periodic runs all season
WHARFS & HARBOURS, P.E.I.
GPS: Province-wide locations
FISH: Cod, flounder, mackerel
HIGHLIGHT: Just lay a worm on the bottom for fine table fish, up to two pounds
WHEN: May to September
VARIOUS BAYS, BEACH PONDS, TIDAL TRIBUTARIES, P.E.I.
GPS: Province-wide locations
FISH: White perch
HIGHLIGHT: Tasty fish that hit worms, lures and flies, with daily 100-fish limits
WHEN: Mid-April to mid-September