Last call to purchase tickets for the 28th Annual MSA Fredericton Dinner & Auction, scheduled for October 2nd at the Fredericton Inn.

The evening will commence with a cocktail reception and silent auction at 5:30PM, followed by dinner at 7:00PM, and an exhilarating live auction featuring a range of exclusive items and experiences.

This year, we take pride in honouring Norm Betts and Laura Gilks for their outstanding commitment to Atlantic salmon conservation on the Miramichi River. Norm, a dedicated angler and conservationist throughout his life, has been a fervent supporter of protecting salmon habitats, using his voice and leadership to secure the species' future. Laura, with her relentless dedication to conservation and community involvement, has become a respected steward of the river, playing a crucial role in promoting salmon restoration and educational initiatives. Norm and Laura embody the pinnacle of the Miramichi’s conservation efforts, and we are excited to honour their valuable contributions.

Ticket sales close September 30th at 4:00PM!



To purchase tickets, please visit the link below, email admin@miramichisalmon.ca, or call (506) 622-4000.

Join us for the MSA Autumn Dinner in Saint John! The event will take place on October 22nd and promises an evening of celebration, connection, and support for Atlantic salmon conservation. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception and silent auction starting at 5:30pm, followed by a delicious dinner at 7:00PM, and a live auction featuring unique items and exclusive experiences.

This year, we are proud to honour Kevin Harris for his outstanding contributions to Atlantic salmon conservation on the Miramichi River. Kevin has been a dedicated supporter of the Miramichi Salmon Association (MSA) for many years, serving as Chair from 2018 to 2022. His leadership and involvement over several decades have been instrumental in raising both awareness and funding for salmon conservation on the Miramichi River. Kevin’s commitment to the MSA, combined with his tireless advocacy for the preservation of Atlantic salmon, has been invaluable to the organization and the broader conservation community.

Beyond his work with the MSA, Kevin has contributed over 30 years of volunteer leadership to conservation efforts across Canada. His distinguished service includes roles as Chair of the New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund, Chair of Wildlife Habitat Canada, President of Ducks Unlimited Canada, and Chair of the Miramichi Salmon Association. Through these positions, Kevin has advanced habitat protection, conservation initiatives, and public awareness on a national scale, leaving a lasting legacy for wildlife and the natural environment.  

To purchase tickets, please visit the link below, email admin@miramichisalmon.ca, or call (506) 622-4000.

There’s a unique charm to both the first salmon caught in spring and the last ones hooked in autumn as the fishing season comes to a close. The Miramichi Salmon Association aims to honour those anglers each year who demonstrate the initiative and perseverance to make the most of these “shoulders of the season” fishing times with a special certificate.

The rules for participation are simple: just email a digital photo of your catch to admin@miramichisalmon.ca. Include the name of the angler, Date and Time of catch, river and branch where catch occurred, and the type of fly used. While we expect a good number of fish to be caught on October 15, 2024, we encourage anglers to start sending in their photos a few days in advance. There’s no entry fee, and any size adult salmon is eligible to win.

We hope this initiative encourages everyone to keep fishing, even into the twilight of that last, moody October 15th evening!

On October 2nd, the City of Fredericton will formally acknowledge the significance of safeguarding wild Atlantic salmon by proclaiming Atlantic Salmon Conservation Day. Her Worship Mayor Kate Rogers has endorsed a proclamation to commemorate this day, celebrating the efforts made to conserve and replenish Atlantic salmon populations in New Brunswick. To honour this occasion, a flag-raising ceremony will take place at Fredericton City Hall at 10:00AM, where the Miramichi Salmon Association’s flag will be raised in tribute to this significant achievement.

This event serves as a gathering for conservation advocates, community members, and partners to unite in recognizing their collective duty to protect and sustain Atlantic salmon for the generations to come. The proclamation and flag-raising emphasize the essential initiatives undertaken by the MSA and other organizations committed to salmon conservation, while also enhancing public awareness regarding the crucial role of this emblematic species. We cordially encourage all members, friends, and supporters to gather with us at City Hall on October 2nd to commemorate this thrilling event.

MSA's annual broodstock collection this year focused on our experimental stocking program on the Dungarvon River, a program that has been running since 2020, to help bolster Atlantic salmon fry stocking numbers from wild adults and SAS-reared hatchery adults (collected as wild smolts) as part of the ongoing study on the Dungarvon River.

This week, our hardworking team successfully collected 5 pairs of adults for this program; they will be in spawned mid-October and released back to the wild. These eggs will hatch over the winter, and the resulting fry will be carefully reared and released into the river next spring. 

The Miramichi system has been as low or lower than any living person that I know has ever seen. I’ve received numerous photos of well-known salmon pools that are hardly more than puddles rimmed with rocks. Some of the physically larger pools with deep sections like Black Brook, Mouth of Bartholomew ...