Southwest Miramichi River
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The Southwest Miramichi River is a Canadian river in New Brunswick.
The Southwest Miramichi River has its origins in the Miramichi Highlands, part of the Appalachian Mountains in Carleton County. Its two branches join near the village of Juniper, NB.
Flowing initially southeast through heavy forests, the Southwest Miramichi River is joined by the Taxis River at Boiestown, NB and begins to flow northeast. The river is tidal below Quarryville, NB.
The Southwest Miramichi River joins the Northwest Miramichi River at Newcastle, NB to form the Miramichi River.
The river is noted for Atlantic Salmon fishing.
Tributaries include:
- North Branch Southwest Miramichi River
- South Branch Southwest Miramichi River
- Taxis River
- Cains River
- Bartholomew River
- Renous River
- Barnaby River
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