Cains River

Fishing at Cains river

TheCains Riveris a river inNew Brunswick,Canada. It is 113 kilometres long.

The Cains River has its origins in the "Bantalor Wildlife Management Area"in the eastern part ofYork County,near the boundary withSunbury County.Generally flowing northeast through heavy forests, the Cains River joins theSouthwest Miramichi Riverat the community ofHoward.The Southwest Miramichi River then joins theNorthwest Miramichi RiveratNewcastle,forming theMiramichi Riverand becomes tidal.

Much of the upper Cains River flows throughcrown land,owned and managed by the provincial government, and therefore cannot be purchased for private use. It is public water and therefore can be used by any fisherman. The Cains River is classified as salmon water from the mouth to the North Cains and requires a guide for non-resident anglers.

The river is noted forAtlantic salmonfishing, especially in the autumn. It is a noted trout river as well. A popular fly pattern originated for the dark, tannin-stained waters of the Cains is theCopper Killer.Some of the best pools in the lower Cains River are private water and care must be used here. There is some public water on the lower Cains River, but access can be difficult and use of a licensed fishing guide is encouraged to avoid trespassing.

Salmon fishing is usually best there after a heavy fall rain raises the water level and causes pods of large salmon to begin to move up the Cains River in search of their spawning beds.

See also

• List of rivers of New Brunswick