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Angling Ethics and Courtesy<br />
Ethical anglers are those who appreciate New Brunswick’s natural culture and its history. They protect our natural resources.<br />
They fish in a responsible manner. They respect the rights of others and they handle their catch in a humane manner.<br />
Respect our fish as a valuable resource:<br />
• Do not kill fish that you do not intend to use<br />
• Learn proper handling techniques to ensure released fish survive<br />
• If you have decided to keep a fish, kill it quickly.<br />
• Treat fish in a humane manner, whether they are retained, released or used as bait.<br />
• Ensure quality angling for future generations. Limit your catch, rather than catching your limit.<br />
Respect the environment and our aquatic habitat:<br />
• Do not litter. If you brought it in, take it out. Leave the area cleaner than you found it.<br />
Respect other users and their property:<br />
• Fishing should be an enjoyable experience for all. Don’t spoil it for others.<br />
• Cooperate with all resource users, including other anglers, swimmers and boaters.<br />
• Respect private property and private water.<br />
Salmon Angling Courtesy<br />
• Start upstream of others: Begin fishing upstream of anglers that are already fishing a pool or run.<br />
• Don’t crowd other anglers: Leave some space between you and the angler downstream so you don’t affect their ability<br />
to cast and fish through the pool.<br />
• Fish through the pool: Anglers should move downstream at a reasonable pace while fishing a pool or run to allow<br />
upstream or waiting anglers an opportunity to fish the water (applies for shore and boat anglers alike).<br />
• Slow your boat: Reduce the wake from your boat by slowing down and taking a wide berth when passing anglers fishing<br />
from shore or in another boat.<br />
• Don’t anchor too close to wading anglers: Allow anglers that are fishing a pool from shore enough casting distance<br />
when arriving to fish a pool from a boat.<br />
• Always yield to an angler who has a fish on the line: The angler below and above should reel in line and be prepared<br />
to give the angler fighting the fish room to play and land his/her catch.<br />
• Give others a chance after you have landed a fish: An angler who lands a salmon or grilse should rotate to the<br />
beginning if they wish to continue fishing a pool or run. An angler who loses a fish may return to his/her place in line.<br />
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