Inland Fishes of new brunswick Identification
The Inland Fishes of New Brunswick Identification course is overseen by the CRI Training and Professional Development division. This one-day in-person workshop is taught by the author of ‘Inland Fishes of New Brunswick’, Mark Gautreau.
There is currently one confirmed offering of this course on February 27th and a tentative offering on June 19th. Please reach out to unbcricourses@unb.ca to inquire about on-demand offerings.
Course Overview
Whether you are a biologist, aquatic technician, student, angler or just curious about fish in New Brunswick, this course is for you! There are 54 species of inland fish in New Brunswick, and during CRI’s one day workshop, you will learn key characteristics to tell them apart! This course is ideal for any person conducting electrofishing studies, presence and absence surveys, fish rescues, or anglers wanting to properly report their catch.
The Inland Fishes Identification Course is lab-based and instructed by the author of ‘Inland Fishes of New Brunswick’, Mark Gautreau. During the lecture portion of the course, Mark will provide instruction on how to use the book effectively and will discuss the various features of fish used for identification. He will walk you through the fish families found in New Brunswick and highlight the identifying characteristics for each species. He will also cover species distributions, range expansions and new introductions. Following the lecture, the participants will complete a hands-on exercise with jarred fish species. A copy of New Brunswick Inland Fishes is required for the course. Bring your own copy or purchase a copy the day of for $30.
LEarner outcomes
Ability to identify characteristics of New Brunswick’s freshwater fish species.
Understanding of how to use the ‘Inland Fishes of New Brunswick” book in the field.
A broad scale understanding of distribution of New Brunswick fishes.
Hands-on experience identifying fish species (preserved specimens).
Course Fees |
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| Professional Fees (government, industry, consulting, etc) | Discounted Fees (students, NGOs, Indigenous) | |
| $450.00 | $275.00 | |
A copy of New Brunswick Inland Fishes is required for the course. Bring your own copy or purchase a copy the day of for $30.
| 2026 Course Schedule | |||
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| Date | Time | Location | Course code |
| February 27, 2026 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | UNB Forestry & Geology room 306, Fredericton, NB | ENV 3005 - 001 |
| June 19, 2026 (tentatively) | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Fredericton, NB | TBD |
Details
This course is in-person and will include a lecture portion and hands-on identification experience using jarred specimens in the classroom. Participants will need a copy of ‘Inland Fishes of New Brunswick’, which can be purchased for $30 when you arrive, if you do not already have a copy.
The course will be offered only in English.
Please bring:
A copy of ‘Inland Fishes of New Brunswick’ or $30 to purchase a copy
A notebook or device for capturing notes
Lunch
Water
The CRI has partnered with the UNB Centre for Learning Futures to increase the quality and efficiency of program registration and delivery of this CRI signature course.