Saint Croix River

Saint Croix River, in New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick, United States, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Saint Croix River is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

45.1587, -67.4011 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Largemouth bassSmallmouth bassChain pickerel

Fishing Techniques

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

• For Smallmouth bass

  Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.

• For Chain pickerel

  Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs due to pickerel's sharp teeth, and vary your retrieve speed until you find what they're hitting.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Saint Croix River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Saint Croix River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Saint Croix River.

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