rchaeological sites are abundant along the resource-rich saltwater estuaries of New Brunswick's northeastern shore. From early spring through late fall, aboriginal peoples placed fish weirs, using nets and various types of woven traps, in spots where the river flowed deeply close to shore. Eel, gaspereau, striped bass, salmon and trout were caught in large numbers at peak times during spawning runs. Eels, in particular, were obtained year-round, being easily caught in weirs, speared from boats or through the ice in winter.