7 fishing hot spots on Prince Edward Island

7 fishing hot spots on Prince Edward 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

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