Salmon Fishing Lodges

Atlantic Salmon
Why fish where the salmon used to be?

A) We offer the Humber River as our primary fishing river. We also offer more than a dozen other nearby salmon rivers. Renaissance is happening in Newfoundland......good mother earth might forgive us yet.

B)  68% of all North American Atlantic salmon rivers are in Newfoundland.

C) The largest salmon angled annually in Newfoundland and Labrador is thought to be caught on the Lower Humber River - every year. 

D) The greatest run of salmon in Newfoundland is on the Humber River, Newfoundland, Canada.

E) A high density of salmon rivers to explore within a short drive of the main lodge!  100's kms of pristine water to explore.

F) Most rivers are very diverse with gorges, bedrock, gravel, stone, sand, rapids, steadies, ledges and our rivers are famous for the high frequency of water falls.  The mountainous terrain of western Newfoundland produces a plethora of river structures and anglers will discover what their heart desires.

G) Due to the strength of our runs we enjoy the highest retention limits in the province of Newfoundland; though most anglers release their fish. Our total kill for 2005 was 10 grilse.

H) Conservation organizations and angling clubs globally recognize Newfoundland to be the brightest and most promising spot for the Atlantic Salmon in North America!

I) Leave your bug suit home !

J) Remote canoe trips and gander bay river boat trips are available on over a half a dozen remote rivers, comfy cots, large canvas tents, and remote pools. Satisfy your need for pristine mountain adventure!

K) Relatively consistent run time starts for grilse and teen weight fish. 

L) Cooler climate and water temperatures and less thunder storms than mainland North America. One river has permanent snow fields in a 2600 ft glacial carved valley of arctic plants and animals!

M) Easy access from Europe, and the USA with safe western world comforts. Direct flights from the UK.

N) We fish for fresh run salmon only. Over-wintered but unspawned fish and post spawners are available throughout June and you could catch loads of these fly hungry feeding fish (many over 40 inches); but not with us. Why fish for less battle worthy fish when fresh, thick, fiesty chrome bars are available?

O) A professional registered massage therapist is on call for your sore muscles after a great week of fishing! A spa is 10 minutes away.

P) There are many things for your spouse and children to do and see if they do not fish. Private chalets are available and there is a long list of family and children activites while an angler can sneak off and enjoy the fishing, or have an instructor teach them to fly fish and improve your family life.
 

Salmon Season

June 1 to October 8th. All fish must be released after early September.

From June to early August we usually have the fastest action.

Late July to October is best for pursuing trophy class salmon that traditionally have to be a least 20 pounds to count as a "Big Fish" on the Lower Humber River. We cast flies to fish this size everyday in late July and August. However, landing one of these monsters requires both skill and luck. There are no restricting pools to hold the fish and a fight can take place over a 1/4 mile of river or more! Ever had 700 feet of fly line and backing leave your reel in under 30 seconds?

Brook Trout Season
May 15 to Sept 7

Brook Trout
Newfoundland and Labrador hold 75+% of all IGFA world records. Brook trout are available all season long but the peak times are late May through very early June. The sea runs start in mid July through the first week in September. The peak time and size of the trout runs can vary between rivers. Bait fishing and fly fish are available.

Guides
Registered seasoned professional guides
One guide per two anglers (one on one available)
Well maintained canoes, boats, and outboard motors

Package

$4000 USD plus 13% tax (we need the pavement, doctors, teachers, etc.).
All inclusive except airfare to Newfoundland, alcohol, and tobacco.
7 nights, 6 days
All packages include: accommodations and meals, guide (2x1), all ground and water transportation, local excursions, auxiliary activities, fly fishing outfit (if requested) and license, complimentary video of your trip. No Hidden Costs!

Non-Anglers
Family and group rates available
Local excursions and auxiliary activities can include: Canoeing or Kayaking, Whale and Sea Bird Watching, Icebergs and Seals Tour, Moose and Caribou Photography, Craft Shops, Insectarium, UNESCO World Heritage Site (only authenticated Viking settlement in North America), and many more. Fun for the whole family while the angler(s) enjoys the fishing.

Things to Note

Salmon fishing is fly fishing only.
Trout and land locked salmon fishing can be either fly or spin fishing in "non-ocean going salmon" waters.
Alcohol is available but not included -specialty tobacco and alcohol may not be available locally.
Personalized remote fly-in trips are available but the flying is not included.

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Here are some comments from 2008:

"Bill, a fantastic trip. Nancy caught her first salmon and learned a great deal about Atlantic salmon and casting. I seen many salmon bigger than I thought they ever grew (4+ feet long!) and we hooked more fish than I ever thought possible. Here's our deposit for next year if you can fit us in again." Life long traveling salmon angler Eric Kaye, USA

"Well Bill, thats it, I was drawn back here again this year and now I'm a dry fly convert. Yet another life long goal accomplished with you...this time on a bomber. Now we have to get that 30 pounder!"
Founding member of FFFD, author, and internationally know fly tying instructor, Jens Lund Adamsen, Denmark.

Bill, An excellent trip! After a lifetime of fishing UK rivers I had the best day of fishing in my life (how many did we hook and release in 2 or 3 hours?). That "bomber" dry fly sure is intreguing. I'M HOOKED! They'll think I've gone cracked back home when they see me using that fly! Most importantly, my son Eoin is now hooked on fly fishing! Globe travelling fly fishing enthusiast, Cathal Walsh, Ireland

Bill, it was everything you said it would be. We struck and rose too many to remember, played 28 fish and hand released 14. The dry fly IS the way to do it! We fished 5 truly stunning rivers and caught fish in 4 of them. Jenny will never forget the 20 pounder on a dry fly! I have been lucky enough to have fished globally amoung great anglers, but the guide you provided can cast a single handed rod unlike anyone I've ever seen! We'll be back! " Steve W. and Jenny C., England, UK.

Overheard on some of our Rivers in June 2008....

While pointing and describing the location, the guide asks his charge, "Can you see him in that gin clear water?"...Suddenly the sport jumps back, eyes as big as pie plates and grabs the guide's arm. "OH MY! OH MY!....IS THAT A FISH!!!?" (final total count of fresh big fish in that single pool was 13 fish of estimated 20 to 40+ pounds...(yes,,3 were over 48 inches long))

While having a bonanza day, the Sport Angler casually says to his son, "Ok, go out and hook one more while we pack up; then we'll leave.