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  Fishing for fun on PEI
When planning a visit to Prince Edward Island, many people think of sandy beaches, succulent lobster, stunning views and welcoming people. For recreational fishers and outdoor enthusiasts, the cool, clean waters of Western Prince Edward Island – one of the angling world’s best-kept secrets – offer another reason to visit Canada’s smallest province.  Watch this great video from Fish TV on fishing in PEI. Freshwater fishing The most sought after fish in freshwater in Western Prince Edward Island is the brook trout, also called  speckled trout. Brook trout are fished in estuaries, streams, or ponds using bait, fly or lure. The largest and most prized brook trout are those which spend time in estuarial waters. These “sea trout” grow quickly and range in size from ½ lb to 6 lbs. Rainbow trout, an introduced species on Prince Edward Island, are a popular sportfish in selected streams. In winter, rainbow smelts are fished through the ice, and hundreds of smelt shacks dot
the ice in estuaries and bays across the province. Atlantic salmon are present in a number of Island streams. Saltwater fishing The many estuaries and bays, along with offshore areas, offer excellent opportunities for recreational angling of a variety of saltwater species, particularly mackerel. For a great big fishing experience – like catching a bluefin tuna weighing in excess of 1000 lbs. – try Tignish Run or Northport Harbour in Western Prince Edward Island. For more information about fun and fishing on PEI, licensing, seasons, popular tackle or to make a map of fishing locations, visit www.peiplay.com/fishing  Small
province, big fun From the serious fisherman to those who are trying it for the first time Trout River located on Routs 2 just west of Colman Corner in Western PEI will not disappoint. From the serious fisherman to those who are trying it for the first time Trout River located on Route 2 just west of Colman Corner in Western PEI will not disappoint. With a 3 km trail that winds along the river providing a peaceful window into the beauty of the area. Trout River has some of the best trout fishing the island has to offer. Many convenient services are available to make your fishing experience fun for all including fishing licenses, equipment rental, bait, hand tied lures, BQ service and guided tours upon request. The site is open daily from 6 am to 9 pm. For more information or to book a local fishing guide call 859-1552. Looking for a perfect location to share your fish tales? How about a seaside or secluded cottage, or gathered around a campfire at one of Western Prince Edward Island’s picturesque and well-equipped campgrounds. To search for the perfect accommodation for your visit, search our Stay, Play, Shop & More section.  Dig Your MealMany of PEI’s shores are blessed with natural stocks of clams. Whether your preference is soft-shell clams, quahaugs or bar clams there may be a “fishy” opportunity for you. While there is no requirement for a recreational license to fish clams, there are season, size and possession limits, and some areas are closed to shell-fish harvesting. Soft-shell clams and quahaugs must be at least 50mm (approx 2") in length and bar clams must be at least 102mm (approx 4") in length for harvest. A recreational fisher cannot have more than 300 clams in their possession, of which not more than 100 are bar clams and 100 are quahaugs. Specific questions on island wide resource issues should be directed to the Dep’t of Fisheries & Oceans at (902) 566-7812 for Western PEI call (902) 853-2297. Check out the PEI Shellfish Museum located on Route 166 Ellerslie in Western PEI to discover the fascinating story of the shellfish industry on Prince Edward Island. Looking for a perfect location to share your fish tales? How about a seaside or secluded cottage, or gathered around a campfire at one of Western Prince Edward Island’s picturesque and well-equipped campgrounds. To search for the perfect accommodation for your visit, search our Stay, Play, Shop & More section. When the fish are not biting, there are plenty of other things to keep you busy – hiking or cycling the Confederation Trail, the Island’s tip-to-tip trail; paddling along the Island shoreline in a kayak built for two; meandering along the North Cape Coastal Drive; taking a stoll along North America's longest natural rock reef at North Cape; visiting the museums and lighthouses and taking in a few of the many exciting Festivals and Celidhs. To learn more about visiting Western Prince Edward Island order your free North Cape Coastal Drive Touring Guide by visiting our Contact Us page. You can access shellfish closure information by visiting www.glf.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/shellfish-coquillages/map-carte.asp?Language=en |
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