May 8, 2026 · 27 min · 12 segments
You've probably heard them yourself. There are some myths about fly fishing and fly fishing culture that keep people away from either giving it a try or sticking with it after a little bit of…
If you're the kind of person who plans their year around time on the water or time in the field, New Brunswick is a place you should have on your radar.
For anglers, the diversity alone is hard to beat.
New Brunswick has the highest striped bass density in North America, and the striped bass spawn has become a defining moment on the calendar.
It's a short window, but when it happens, certain rivers turn into true destination fisheries.
People travel from all over North America to be there because they know the opportunity is real, and the experience is something you can't replicate anywhere else.
But the bass run is just part of the story.
The St. John River is one of only two rivers in Canada where you can legally fish for sturgeon, and it's the only river system in North America where sturgeon, striped bass, and muskie all exist in the same watershed.
Add in Atlantic salmon, smallmouth, and largemouth bass, and suddenly you're talking about a place where the fishing experience can completely change depending on the season, the river, or the species you're chasing.
And for hunters, New Brunswick offers the same kind of opportunity.
This is a place with serious animal density, which means when you head into the woods, you know opportunity exists.
It's hunting that rewards patience, preparation, and reading the land.
New Brunswick has one of the highest black bear densities per square kilometer in North America, with both spring and fall seasons available.
Moose hunting offers the kind of big country experience many hunters dream about for years.
There's also turkey hunting and strong populations of upland birds like partridge, grouse, and woodcock.
But what really stands out about New Brunswick is that people don't just visit once.
They return.
Ask me how I know.
Because when the density is high, the chances in the field increase, and so do the stories you bring home.
Guides and outfitters play a huge role there, too, helping visitors access incredible terrain while sharing the local knowledge and traditions that make the experience even richer.
If you'd like to learn more about planning a trip, whether you're chasing fish or heading into the woods, visit tourismnewbrunswick.ca forward slash fishing and or tourismnewbrunswick.ca forward slash hunting.
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If you're the kind of person who plans their year around time on the water or time in the field, New Brunswick is a place you should have on your radar.
For anglers, the diversity alone is hard to beat.
New Brunswick has the highest striped bass density in North America, and the striped bass spawn has become a defining moment on the calendar.
It's a short window, but when it happens, certain rivers turn into true destination fisheries.
People travel from all over North America to be there because they know the opportunity is real, and the experience is something you can't replicate anywhere else.
But the bass run is just part of the story.
The St. John River is one of only two rivers in Canada where you can legally fish for sturgeon, and it's the only river system in North America where sturgeon, striped bass, and muskie all exist in the same watershed.
Add in Atlantic salmon, smallmouth, and largemouth bass, and suddenly you're talking about a place where the fishing experience can completely change depending on the season, the river, or the species you're chasing.
And for hunters, New Brunswick offers the same kind of opportunity.
This is a place with serious animal density, which means when you head into the woods, you know opportunity exists.
It's hunting that rewards patience, preparation, and reading the land.
New Brunswick has one of the highest black bear densities per square kilometer in North America, with both spring and fall seasons available.
Moose hunting offers the kind of big country experience many hunters dream about for years.
There's also turkey hunting and strong populations of upland birds like partridge, grouse, and woodcock.
But what really stands out about New Brunswick is that people don't just visit once.
They return.
Ask me how I know.
Because when the density is high, the chances in the field increase, and so do the stories you bring home.
Guides and outfitters play a huge role there, too, helping visitors access incredible terrain while sharing the local knowledge and traditions that make the experience even richer.
If you'd like to learn more about planning a trip, whether you're chasing fish or heading into the woods, visit tourismnewbrunswick.ca forward slash fishing and or tourismnewbrunswick.ca forward slash hunting.