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From Newcastle, which lies across the river to Chatham, a drive of 

 eight or ten miles brings the angler to some fine pools on the celebrated 

 Miramichi river, in which free salmon and grilse fishing may be enjoyed, 

 together with good sea-trout fishing in the proper season. The Big Sevogle 

 and Little Sevogle rivers are also within easy reach, in both of which 

 salmon and trout may be obtained. 



There is an immense stretch of wild country here available, and 

 various great river systems may be followed and connected by portages. 

 But in order to accomplish this the angler should be prepared to " rough 

 it," and he must, moreover, have guides who know {he country thoroughly. 

 These, however, are easily obtained at the Mic-Mac settlement at Red 

 Bank on the river, a few miles from Newcastle, or may be secured through 

 the services of the station agent. 



The next important river on the Intercolonial line above the Miramichi 

 is the Nepisiquit, which is reached from Bathurst, a town near its mouth. 

 This is one of the choicest salmon rivers in the Province, and sea trout are 

 also abundant in its waters. The fishing is not free, but permits may be 

 obtained from the agent of the owners at Bathurst at a reasonable price, 

 probably $2 or 12.50 per day. 



There are many magnificent pools in this great stream, and good sport 

 is to be obtained. The pool at Pabineau falls is one of the most cele- 

 brated, and that at the Grand falls is superb. The scenery on this river 

 is in many places very fine, and at some points is picturesque in a high 

 degree. 



From Bathurst to Jacquet river there is no stream of much interest to 

 the angler; the country is flat and desolate and covered with stunted pines 

 and other small growth. In this section there are caribou in considerable 

 numbers, but they are not hunted much except in the winter, when snow- 

 shoes may be used. 



Jacquet river is one of the finest sea-trout streams in the Province. 

 Salmon are also taken in considerable numbers, but, as the stream is leased, 

 the fishing is not free except for about two miles from its mouth. The 

 best time to visit this river is in early June, when the smelts are running 

 up the stream to spawn, where they are pursued by the trout for food. 

 Sea trout of from three to five pounds in weight are often taken at this 

 season, and they give great sport to the angler. Caribou are also found 

 in the forests in the interior, and partridges are abundant. 



The next important river on the line is the Metapedia ; this, with its 

 great tributaries, the Restigouche and Upsalquitch, are the most celebrated 

 in the Province. Most of the water is leased, but fishing privileges may be 

 obtained of some of the settlers who have not disposed of their rights. 



At Campbellton good accommodations may be found, and fine sea- 

 trout fishing is to be obtained near by. In the autumn prodigious num- 



