How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Fredericton, Canada ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Fishing in Fredericton, New Brunswick centers on the productive Saint John River system, giving anglers year-round access to smallmouth bass, muskellunge, chain pickerel, striped bass, trout and more. From shoreline casting downtown to exploring quiet backwaters and tributary streams, Fredericton offers diverse freshwater fishing opportunities for both traveling anglers and local experts. read more...
Some of the best fishing spots near Fredericton include: Saint John River, Oromocto River, Nashwaak River, Killarney Lake, Grand Lake, Gagetown Creek, etc. see full list
Sun and Moon Times
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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Sunset:Nautical Twilight ends:
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Moonrise:
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Moon under:
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Visibility:92%
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Waxing Gibbous
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Distance to earth:405,339 kmProximity:0.8 %
Moon Phases for Fredericton
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average Day
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minor Time:01:38 am - 03:38 am
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major Time:10:09 am - 12:09 pm
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minor Time:06:41 pm - 08:41 pm
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major Time:10:29 pm - 12:29 am
Tides Times for Fishing: Sun, 26 Jul
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
| Tide | Time | Height |
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| low | 01:37 am | 2 ft |
| high | 07:01 am | 2.33 ft |
| low | 02:22 pm | 1.84 ft |
| high | 08:01 pm | 2.2 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
| Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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Waxing Gibbous |
low:
, 2.13 ft
high:
, 2.46 ft
, Coeff: -40
low:
, 1.97 ft
high:
, 2.26 ft
, Coeff: -43
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Waxing Gibbous |
low:
, 2 ft
high:
, 2.33 ft
, Coeff: -42
low:
, 1.84 ft
high:
, 2.2 ft
, Coeff: -44
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Full Moon |
low:
, 1.9 ft
high:
, 2.26 ft
, Coeff: -43
low:
, 1.77 ft
high:
, 2.2 ft
, Coeff: -44
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Full Moon |
low:
, 1.87 ft
high:
, 2.26 ft
, Coeff: -43
low:
, 1.77 ft
high:
, 2.26 ft
, Coeff: -43
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Full Moon |
low:
, 1.9 ft
high:
, 2.33 ft
, Coeff: -42
low:
, 1.84 ft
high:
, 2.36 ft
, Coeff: -41
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Full Moon |
low:
, 1.97 ft
high:
, 2.43 ft
, Coeff: -40
low:
, 1.94 ft
high:
, 2.49 ft
, Coeff: -39
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Waning Gibbous |
low:
, 2.07 ft
high:
, 2.53 ft
, Coeff: -39
low:
, 2.03 ft
high:
, 2.62 ft
, Coeff: -37
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Waning Gibbous |
low:
, 2.17 ft
high:
, 2.66 ft
, Coeff: -37
low:
, 2.17 ft
high:
, 2.76 ft
, Coeff: -35
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Fishing Overview Fredericton
Fredericton, New Brunswick sits on a prime stretch of the Saint John River, giving anglers a long open-water season and a wide variety of species. The river’s broad flats, deep channels, rocky points and weeded back bays all come into play, and knowing how fish use these areas through the seasons is key to consistent success.
Spring fishing around Fredericton starts as soon as the river sheds ice and levels stabilize. Smallmouth bass stage on rocky points, current breaks and the mouths of tributaries. Jigs with 3–4 inch soft-plastic minnows, tube baits and ned rigs drifted slowly along bottom produce well in the cool water. Chain pickerel push into flooded grass and backwaters; target them with bright spinnerbaits, suspending jerkbaits and weedless spoons worked around emerging weeds and submerged brush. Early runs of striped bass can show in the main Saint John River corridor; focus on current seams and deeper bends with 4–6 inch soft swimbaits and metal spoons.
Summer brings stable patterns. Smallmouth bass in the Fredericton stretch shift to rocky shoals, bridge pilings and mid-river humps. Dawn and dusk are prime; throw topwater walking baits, poppers and small buzzbaits over 6–12 feet of water, then switch to finesse jigs, drop-shot rigs and crankbaits once the sun climbs. Chain pickerel remain dependable in weedy bays and side channels—cover water with inline spinners and weedless frogs over pad fields. Yellow and white perch school along edges of weedbeds and moderate current; light spinning tackle with small jigs, minnows or worms under a float keeps rods bending.
Throughout summer and into early fall, muskellunge are a major draw on the Saint John River. Key areas include deep outside bends, submerged timber, and weedlines adjacent to the shipping channel. Use heavy baitcasting gear with 80 lb braid, throwing large bucktail spinners, jerkbaits and soft-plastic swim baits. Make figure-eight passes at boatside—many Fredericton muskies follow lures right to the net. Overcast, breezy conditions and evenings often trigger the best action.
Fall is one of the most productive seasons around Fredericton. Cooling water pushes smallmouth and perch into tighter schools on steep breaks and channel edges. Medium-diving crankbaits, blade baits and lipless cranks imitate fleeing baitfish and let you cover water quickly. Muskies feed heavily before winter; slow-roll big paddle-tail swimbaits and rubber jerkbaits along drop-offs and mid-river rock piles. In tributary streams and small lakes near Fredericton, brook trout, lake trout and the occasional rainbow trout respond well to spinners, small spoons and bait presentations drifted naturally with the current.
Winter brings ice fishing options on smaller lakes and back bays off the Saint John system when conditions allow. Chain pickerel, perch and panfish hold near weed edges and subtle points. Use tip-ups rigged with live or dead bait set at varying depths, and jig small spoons or tungsten jigs tipped with maggots or soft plastics just off bottom.
Across all seasons, success around Fredericton hinges on reading current, structure and water levels. Focus on areas where rock meets sand, weeds meet open water, or fast current dumps into slack pockets. Use your sonar to find baitfish, adjust lure size to water clarity—larger profiles and louder baits in stained water, natural finishes and finesse tactics in clear flows—and be prepared to move frequently until you contact active fish.
The Best Fishing Spots around Fredericton
Saint John River
Oromocto River
Nashwaak River
Killarney Lake
Grand Lake
Gagetown Creek
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Fredericton area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.
Campbell Creek - 7.72208688454km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Fredericton. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Phyllis Creek - 2.37861986649km , Nashwaaksis Stream - 2.7081314113km , O'Leary Brook - 3.43160627303km , Garden Creek - 3.51031600278km , Clements Island - 3.51031600278km , Jewett Island - 3.51031600278km , Grieves Creek - 3.51602125734km , Friels Brook - 3.51602125734km , Nashwaak River - 3.9118475025km , Corbett Brook - 4.10002632498km , Regiment Creek - 4.41536825976km , Killarney Brook - 4.41763334411km , Murray Island - 4.5478523349km , Kaine Creek - 4.5478523349km , Dunphy Island - 4.5478523349km , Peppers Brook - 5.34136492793km , Rice Brook - 5.34136492793km , Barkers Island - 5.69173867674km , Breakwater Island - 5.69173867674km , Tower Lake - 5.71170696305km , Nevers Island - 5.89477052046km , Parsnip Island - 6.88192671401km , McGibbon Island - 6.88192671401km , Pitt Island - 6.88192671401km , Springhill Brook - 6.88192671401km , Fisher Brook - 6.88920190139km , Carman Creek - 7.20688066942km , Sterling Lake - 7.27707906617km , Currie Island - 7.71559901993km , Campbell Creek - 7.72208688454km , McConaghy Brook - 7.72208688454km , North Branch Nashwaaksis Stream - 8.34514271407km , Killarney Lake - 8.48367569411km , Savage Island - 8.82736642014km , McIntosh Brook - 9.34707624853km , Murray Lake - 9.72694462383km , Second Gore Brook - 9.98326650962km , First Gore Brook - 9.98326650962km , Middle Branch Nashwaaksis Stream - 10.11584323217km , Baker Brook - 10.35873237105km
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