NEW BRUNSWICK - ICE FISHING PLAYGROUND
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EXPANSIVE
New Brunswick has over 150 designated lakes and waters for ice fishing, a number that has increased over time to meet angler demand. The specific number of lakes open for ice fishing can vary year to year, and the government provides a list of the current designated waters for anglers to consult.
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MULTISPECIES
New Brunswick ice fishing targets include popular species like yellow perch, white perch, lake trout, chain pickerel, and burbot, with more than 30 sport fish species available overall depending on location and time.
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ACCESSIBLE
Ice fishing accessibility in New Brunswick is generally good, with many designated lakes open for the season, and tools like online maps and local tackle shops available to help find specific spots. Ice fishing season is from Jan. 1st to March 31st with many opportunities in tidal waters that may not even require a fishing permit.
LEARN ABOUT ICE FISHING IN NEW BRUNSWICK
New Brunswick ice fishing rules require proper licenses, specific gear (up to 3 attended lines with 1 hook each, or set lines with 1 hook), and adherence to species-specific catch limits (e.g., trout limits, Arctic Char, Smelt) and minimum lengths, along with shelter rules (skids, name/address posted, removed by thaw), and no alcohol in shelters. Anglers must be able to prove their license, ensure ice safety (4 inches minimum), and are restricted to fishing through man-made holes or from shore in natural openings.
Click below to read the complete rules and regulations of ice fishing in NB.
