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New Brunswick’s four hottest spots for salmon, sea-run brookies and stripers

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At Fredericton Outfitters,owner Chris Munn’s top sellers include hand-tied salmon flies, and an exclusive line of custom tubes and soft baits. Along with the following rivers, Munn says New Brunswick also has numerous lakes with excellent smallmouth fishing, as well as opportunities for chain pickerel, muskies and landlocked salmon.

More info: Fredericton Outfitters, (506) 450-4044, www.frederictonoutfitters.com

MIRAMICHI RIVER, NEW BRUNSWICK

GPS: 46.552, -66.146

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FISH: Atlantic salmon, sea-run brook trout

HIGHLIGHT: Runs attract salmon anglers from all over the world

WHEN: Late June to October 15

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RESTIGOUCHE RIVER, NEW BRUNSWICK

GPS: 47.873, -66.946

FISH: Atlantic salmon

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HIGHLIGHT: Produces huge salmon, with 30-pounders not uncommon

WHEN: June to end of September

SAINT JOHN RIVER, NEW BRUNSWICK

GPS: 45.624, -66.077

FISH: Atlantic salmon, brown trout, muskies, smallmouth bass, striped bass, sturgeon

HIGHLIGHT: Big, diverse water with a remarkable mix of species

WHEN: April to December

CAINS RIVER, NEW BRUNSWICK

GPS: 46.654, -65.763

FISH: Atlantic salmon, sea-run brook trout

HIGHLIGHT: The Cains and its tribs boast brookies over five pounds

WHEN: June to August

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