Recreational Fishing in P.E.I: End of August

[mooseroo]

My wife and I are heading to P.E.I this month and wondering if there are any places people would recommend for a bit of shore/river fishing?

 

We've been to the island on numerous occasions, but only done the tourist charters for Mackerel/the odd Cod. This time we're looking to branch out and wondering if any one has experience out there.

 

Names of day/halfday charters that you'd recommend would also be of great help! We usually just pick one when we get there. Hoping one of you has had a great time on a boat and would like to recommend the captain?!

 

General tips welcome as well... newbie east coast fishing should be a good time! Can't wait!

 

Moose

[Musky or Specks]

Go to Bonshaw Provincial Park. Its polluted with small brookies and you can catch the odd big one downstream of the HWY 17 culvert. I had a great time fishing it while I was there for the day

 

http://www.gov.pe.ca/visitorsguide/index.php3?number=1009918

 

Another link that will get you a little bit more excited

 

http://hipwader.com/2003/pei-trout-fly-fishing

Edited August 10, 2008 by Musky or Specks

[scuro]

I'm thinking Mackerel might be in. You don't need a license to fish the ocean. Get some little Cleos 3/4 ounce and toss them off a peer. Lots of fun...catch dinner every night in 1/2 an hour.

[douG]

Very true, scuro. Fresh mackerel is very fine eating. Floured then fried, a little lemon or green tomato pickle. I even caught a few cod off Sambro pier.

 

If there are mackerel running, you will have a blast. Show up around dusk and look for locals.

 

As for charters, I spent many vacations as a chile in North Rustico, and recommend that place. In fact, I just came back. When you stop there, look at the RW grocery store and pick up whatever fresh baking you see . My aunt makes it every day, not to be missed, esp the meat pies on Thursday. Just tell her who sent you.

[mooseroo]

Thanks for the great suggestions! Definitely going to try a couple of piers with Cleo's.

 

I'll pop the grocery and buy some baked goods and say hello to your aunt for you!

 

Moose