Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site of Canada

Fishing

Fish Management and Protection
Fish Monitoring


Fishing has played a significant role historically in Kejimkujik, from the traditional food gathering of the Mi’kmaq to the guided fishing trips of the resort era.

An angler in Kejimkujik
© Parks Canada/R. Baird

A National Park Fishing Permit is required to fish in Kejimkujik. This is completely independent of a provincial fishing license. You can purchase either seasonal permits or daily permits at the Visitor Centre, New Grafton Variety, Mary Lake Home Hardware (Caledonia), Lequille Country Store, Woods Wise Outfitters (Oakhill) and Macpherson’s Deli (Liverpool). Familiarize yourself with the regulations by reading Fish Management and Protection or asking for a copy at the Visitor Centre. This document outlines the fishing regulations and the ‘catch and release’ zones in the park.

In order to manage our trout, Kejimkujik’s Resource Conservation staff have studied the trout population and monitored what anglers catch with creel censuses. Tagging studies have shown that trout can travel widely within, and even outside, the Park.