St. Mary's river association

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St. Mary's River is one of the last salmon rivers on the Atlantic shores of Nova Scotia with substantial runs of 3SW salmon. The stock has been declining in numbers for decades, along with other stocks in the Atlantic Provinces. The commercial fishery is now closed, and the recreational fishery for salmon is mainly closed, opening some years, for catch and release only. Angling for Atlantic salmon is regulated by the Federal Government, and requires a special license.