Restigouche River Lodge – Atlantic Salmon Fishing, Canada

Fishing at Restigouche River Lodge

Restigouche River Lodge sits on the Restigouche River at Mann's Mountain, New Brunswick, Canada. Guided fly fishing for Atlantic salmon covers 3.5 miles of private water, fished by wading and from motor-powered canoes, from mid-May to the end of September.

3.5 Miles of Private Water and Eight Named Pools

Restigouche River Lodge holds the rights to 3.5 miles of private water, with England, Scowshed, Upper Home, Lower Home, Mann’s, Poker, Ledges and Adams as the named pools. The pools are large with long runs, which suits spey casting, and wading is easy over fine gravel with few snags. About two more miles of adjacent water open to guests in spring and again from late summer to the end of September.

Canoes and No Driving to the River

On the deeper pools anglers fish from 26-foot motor-powered canoes, a Restigouche design that has been used on the river for over a hundred years. A stable canoe means anglers stand and cast, and guests never need to drive to their fishing.

Spring Hens, June Fish and Fall Runs

Mid-May to early June brings large salmon, mostly hens of thirty pounds and more, fished with big wet flies, tubes or Waddington shanks on sinking lines and a two-handed rod. Salmon numbers climb through June and early July as more males and, around the end of June, grilse arrive, and the lodge calls the last two weeks of June and the first week of July its most prized. From the end of August numbers keep rising toward late September, and sea-run brook trout turn up in spring and fall.

Guides, Releases and the 30 lb Club

Guides take two anglers each, out at 8:00 for the morning and again from 5:00 until dark, which leaves the middle of the day free. All salmon are released, grilse included, and fish over thirty pounds go into the lodge’s 30 lb Club. Most anglers bring their own gear, and the lodge can supply rods and reels if you ask ahead.

To learn more about the fishing and express an interest, message The Support Team.

Fishing Highlights

Active adventure
Easy wading
Guided fishing
Loaner rods & reels
Wilderness fishing

Fishing Program Overview

Fishing Program: Freshwater Fly Fishing
Fishing Gear: Loaner gear is available for guests.
Species to Target: Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout
Season: The fishing at Restigouche River Lodge runs from May to September.
For seasonal updates and recommended gear, message The Support Team.

Commitment to Sustainability

Restigouche River Lodge follows catch-and-release (C&R) practices to help sustain fish populations for future generations.

Advocates for Catch & Release

Restigouche River Lodge Accommodation

A salmon lodge on the banks of the Restigouche at Mann's Mountain, where the lounge looks over the river to the Chic-Choc Mountains. Three buildings sleep up to 13 anglers, with gardens and a fire pit for the evenings.

Highland Camp, Head Camp and McBrearty Camp

Highland Camp is the newest building, with four single rooms with queen beds around a central rod room that has a twelve-rod rack and a heated drying closet. Head Camp is a cottage said to date from the late 1960s, across a footbridge from the main lodge, with two double rooms and a view over the Home Pool. McBrearty Camp, the oldest building, has two double rooms and one single, each with its own bathroom.

Three Meals a Day and a Lounge Fire

A chef cooks three meals a day in the main lodge: a big country breakfast from 7:00 to 8:30, the main meal at 1:30 and a late dinner at 9:00 after the evening fishing. Coffee, tea, cold drinks and baked goods are out around the clock. The lounge has a fireplace and a view of the Restigouche, and dietary needs are catered for with notice before arrival.

To explore room options, availability, and planning your stay, message The Support Team.

Accommodation Gallery

Restigouche River Lodge – Atlantic Salmon Fishing, Canada - Accommodation

Accommodation Highlights

Gourmet chef
Mountain views
Riverfront views
Walk to fishing

Amenities

Double occupancy rooms
Drying room
Fire pit
Mobile network access
Open fireplace
Prepared meals
Private bathroom
Single occupancy rooms
Wifi

Travel Information

The nearest commercial airport is Bathurst, New Brunswick, about 1 hour 15 minutes by road, with rental cars and a round-trip taxi the lodge can arrange. Other options are Presque Isle or Bangor in Maine, with Bangor about five hours away by road, or Montreal, about eight hours. Charlo Airport (YCL) takes private aircraft and some charters and is a Canadian port of entry. Via Rail and Amtrak run to Matapedia, about ten minutes from the lodge, and the lodge is about a twelve-hour drive from New York City.

Visa & Vaccine Requirements

US citizens need a valid passport but no visa or eTA to enter Canada. Visa-exempt travelers, including most citizens of the UK, EU, Australia and New Zealand, need an electronic travel authorization (eTA) to fly into Canada, which costs CAD 7 and is linked to the passport. No eTA is needed when arriving by land or sea. Travelers should check current entry rules with their own government before departure. No vaccinations are required for entry, and routine vaccinations should be up to date.

Travel regulations and health recommendations may change, so guests should verify current visa and vaccination requirements before traveling.

Beyond Fishing Experiences

Non-anglers are welcome, including spouses and children, depending on availability and at a non-fishing rate. The lodge fishes fewer rods later in the season, which leaves more room for non-fishing guests.

The free hours between sessions go to fly tying, napping, sightseeing or a trip into town. The grounds have perennial gardens with gravel paths, benches and a small bridge over a brook, and an outdoor fire pit is lit in the evenings after fishing.

To find out if this fishing trip is right for you, message The Support Team.