Restigouche River Lodge
About Us
The Restigouche River is known for its exclusivity, gin clear water and her large Atlantic salmon. Fish over forty pounds are landed somewhere on the Restigouche every year salmon in the high twenties and through the thirties considered common. Early spring through the end of June is the best time for these magnificent Atlantics. From the spring run of hens into the prime weeks of June and July then on to dry fly fishing culminating with numbers and colorful fall fishing all parts of the season have something special to offer. Between 15,000 and 25,000 salmon enter the Restigouche each year, which attracts anglers from all over the world. While many Atlantic salmon are reluctant to strike, the Restigouche variety are aggressive, and once hooked, they fight like devils and are highly acrobatic.
Our Adventures
Affiliated Guides
James Bass
Fly fishing and hunting guide from the west coast of Newfoundland. Always up to explore and guide at nee places.
Christopher Sinclair
Born on the water, raised in the woods. Professional fishing guide since 2016. Registered Guide in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Hiking and Outdoor Pursuits.
Thomas Baudoux
Grew up in Nova Scotia, where I established my passion for the outdoors. I am a life long hunter, angler, and trapper. Began guiding professionally for Brook trout, Atlantic Salmon, and big game in 2022.
Jakob Lorefice
I am an Atlantic Salmon guide on the east coast of Canada, specializing in Spey and Scandinavian fishing/casting techniques for large spring salmon. Originally from Nova Scotia where I first began targeting Atlantic Salmon at age 11, I now reside in Calgary, Alberta where I spend time hunting, back country skiing and fishing, while pursuing an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from the University of Calgary.
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James Bass
New Guiding Experience
Spent 2 summers guiding for the Restigouche River Lodge. In that time, learned a new way of chasing Atlantic salmon as Newfounland and Labrador provides a whole other technique. The manager, Chris, takes good care of his guides!