Atlantic Salmon Rivers in East Canada
The coastline of East Canada is home to some truly great Atlantic Salmon Rivers that are every bit the rival of rivers in Europe. Canadian Atlantic Salmon rivers are steeped in history and the names of the rivers are spoken in revered and hushed voices by those fly-fishermen in the know. Miramichi, Grand Cascapedia, Bonaventure, Moise, Eagle and Restigouche are a few of the great Salmon rivers amongst many others. These Atlantic Salmon rivers are treated as hallowed ground by the anglers that know them; and rightly so for alongside their wilderness and beauty they are capable of producing not just significant numbers of Atlantic Salmon but also some seriously large fish. A combination of wilderness, beautiful natural surroundings, strong and improving runs of Salmon alongside a long-standing history of fly-fishing and respect for the Atlantic Salmon, the most venerable of all the migratory fish, make everything about a fishing holiday to this beautiful part of the world a sporting reference point to aspire to.
For 2012 WhereWiseMenFish are pleased to be able to offer fishing to Old River lodge on the Miramichi. The lodge offers groups of up to 10 anglers the opportunity to fish in seclusion and uncrowded privacy over the most extensive stretches of privately owned water of any lodge on the Miramichi (70kms) including some of the very best salmon pools available on the river.
WhereWiseMenFish Hosted Week 14-21 July 2012
Justin Maxwell Stuart will be a hosting a week to Old River lodge over mid July, considered to be one of the absolute prime weeks on the river. 
Old River lodge, opening in June 2012, will offer some of the best Atlantic Salmon fishing pools available on the Miramichi. A newly built lodge, overlooking the river will accommodate individuals or groups of up to 10 guests in style and comfort. The water on the Miramichi that the anglers will fish will be exclusive to the lodge and offer levels of privacy and rod numbers typical to European Atlantic Salmon rivers. MORE ABOUT OLD RIVER LODGE>>>
Understanding the style, methods and techniques when fishing for Atalntic Salmon in Canada is as important as remembering to bring your fishing rod and flies! Advice on Salmon flies, seasons and travel and what to expect. MORE ABOUT GENERAL INFORMATION>>>
Fishing rules and regulations for Atlantic Salmon in Eastern Canada are strictly enforced. A synopsis of the key rules to watch out for and a downloadable PDF of the current regulations in New Brunswick MORE ABOUT CANADIAN FISHING LAW>>>
Famous Atlantic Salmon Rivers in Eastern Canada
The Miramichi holds title as being far and away the most prolific Atlantic Salmon River within North America and is definitely a strong contender for the most prolific Atlantic Salmon river in the world. The Miramichi drains a huge watershed, flowing more than 800kms from the tributary headwaters in central New Brunswick to its estuary in the Gulf of St Lawrence. Like many of the world’s great rivers it has suffered abuse in the past; however those days have hopefully been confined to history with 2010 and 2011 showing returns of fish that come close to approaching the magical runs of yesteryear. Numbers of fish are certainly not confined to grilse, with recent years seeing an almost even ratio of salmon to grilse.
The Bonaventure or "The Bonnie" as she is affectionately known is located amidst the great Canadian Salmon Rivers in the Gaspe Peninsula and has long been heralded as one of the region’s finest. The Bonaventure sources in the ‘Parc de la Gaspesie’ and flows for approx 130kms with over 100 named pools. The river’s unbelievably clear waters, combined with its graceful flow, make it stand out from other salmon rivers in Eastern Canada and make it a firm favourite amongst dryfly anglers.
The Grand Cascapedia ranks as possibly the signature river in Eastern Canada despite sitting alongside some very distinguished companions. The Three British Governor Generals who were given exclusive rights to the upper 40 miles of the Grand Cascapedia from 1879 to 1893 came home with tales of three 40 pounders in a single day and fish that tipped the scales past 50lbs. Since those early years of discovery the fishing on the Grand Cascapedia has enjoyed exclusive ownership and this alongside the security of heavily wooded and steeply bordered sides meant that the river withstood the ravages of human encroachment. Access is now less restricted with the introduction of a controlled lottery system has opened most stretches of the Grand Cascapedia to the public. Access aside the Grand Cascapedia holds title to the claim as being the river in Canada that has the largest Atlantic Salmon and as such it is the one that draws anglers to its banks in search of an elusive 40 pounder!
The Moise is one of the three ‘big fish’ Canadian Atlantic Salmon rivers that can be said to routinely produce fish over 30lbs and occasionally over 40lbs. The Moise sources from Lake Opocopa near the Labrador border and is a heady mix of rapids, waterfalls and powerful runs that probably does much to account for the size and the strength of Moise Salmon for which it is renowned. It consists of two primary branches, the Moise and the Nipissis that come together 30 miles above the confluence where the Moise meets the great St. Lawrence River. In total the main branch of the Moise is approximately 250 miles in length. A distinguishing feature of the Moise is that the main Salmon run is concentrated over a compact three week period; when the run is on the fishing can be exceptional.
The Restigouche is comprised of five tributaries that come together to form the main river. The Little Main Restigouche, Patapedia, Matapedia, Kedgwich and Upsalquitch. (The name Restigouche is thought to be derived from the native word for five fingers representing the five streams that make up the Restigouche). The Restigouche is a wide fast-flowing river that drains a large watershed within New Brunswick and Quebec and empties into the Gulf of St Lawrence near the small village of Matapedia. Like many Canadian rivers its relative isolation, limited access and strict controls implemented by the wealthy individuals who originally controlled the fishing have done much to retain the river’s stature and eminence as one of the elite Canadian salmon rivers.
Trout Fishing in East Canada
The Eagle River Trout Lodge is located in Labrador, Canada at Eagle River and is a remote fly-in fishing site. The brook trout fishing is some of the best to be found in Labrador, both in quantity and quality of fish which average three to six pounds, some even larger. MORE ABOUT EAGLE RIVER LODGE TROUT FISHING>>>
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