Cardigan River’s waters are clear after last year’s fish kill, and residents are cautiously optimistic [Video]

The cause of a fish kill last summer in an eastern P.E.I. river remains a mystery, and some are keeping a close eye on the state of the water. 

Fish began showing up dead in the Cardigan River, near the 48 Road, in June 2024. The total number of more than 300 dead included brook trout, rainbow trout, juvenile salmon and stickleback.

Nearly a year later, the waters are clear, which has people who use the river pleased. 

“It’s really encouraging, because I’m actually putting my fishing line in… I can follow it all the way down, I can see it all the way down,” said Ivan Hughes, who grew up fishing in the Cardigan River. 

“I think if it’s good for me, it’s also going to be good for the fish.” 

WATCH | All-clear given for water in the Cardigan River following June 2024 fish kill:Ivan Hughes didn’t …