Fishing Newfoundland’s Avalon peninsula: 5 hot spots
Here’s where the owner of Blue Charm Angling casts a line for Atlantic salmon, plus brown, brook and sea-run trout and ouananiche
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Open since 2007, this full-service fly shop also organizes guided trips for salmon and trout fishing. Remarkably, owner Oisin McMahon ties most of the flies Blue Charm sells. His best spots highlight the Avalon Peninsula’s great fishing, and are all within 90 minutes of St. John’s—perfect for visiting anglers.
More info: Blue Charm Angling, (709) 576-2522, www.bluecharm.ca
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AQUAFORTE RIVER, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
GPS: 47.009, -52.972
FISH: Atlantic salmon, sea-run brown trout
HIGHLIGHT: A hidden late-season gem, with spectacular views
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WHEN: Late August and September
THREE ARM POND, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
GPS: 47.498, -52.895
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FISH: Brook and brown trout, ouananiche
HIGHLIGHT: Easy access and superb fishing, given the urban setting
WHEN: Ice-out to September
HOPEALL BAY, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
GPS: 47.624, -53.529
FISH: Sea-run brown trout
HIGHLIGHT: Consistently produces double-digit trout
WHEN: Early spring
SOUTH EAST PLACENTIA RIVER, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
GPS: 47.219, -53.911
FISH: Atlantic salmon, brown trout, sea-run brook trout
HIGHLIGHT: Miles of superb angling, and rarely crowded
WHEN: June through September
WATERFORD RIVER, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
GPS: 47.542, -52.725
FISH: Brook, brown (including sea-run) and tiger trout
HIGHLIGHT: Delightful fishing right in St. John’s, plus unique tiger trout
WHEN: All season