Fishing in Labrador – Canada

If your childhood dream was to catch the biggest fish, just like in the movies, consider it half come true! Labrador boasts of some of the most gigantic fishes ever caught. The current world record of the largest Landlocked Salmon (Ouananiche) was caught in the waters of Labrador. Fishing is the most relaxing sport ever, providing you with a good meal later that day! Some popular breeds of fishes in Labrador include Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Salmon, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Large Arctic Char and Sea-Run Brook Trout.

Get your rods ready!

The waters of Labradors are unmatchable when it comes to fishing. One can actually catch up to 30 pounds a fish – Salmon or an Arctic Char. The Brook Trout weigh an average of 4 pounds and can go up to 8-9 pounds. There are many, many lakes and small rivers with the best of the Atlantic salmon, brook and lake trout, whitefish and the northern pikes that are still untouched by the strings that are waiting for you to throw your rods in! Labrador is renowned for its fantastic catches of Lake Trout. World record lake trout have been angled in the waters of Labrador, Canada.

The best fishing experience

Labrador’s breath-taking fishing environment, neck-laced by lush, enormous trees is something one cannot find anywhere else in the world! The lakes and rivers have over 30, 000 fishes every year. It’s literally a heaven for the fishers and a great way to spend that time out with your family is to holiday here.

What is Fly Fishing?

It is a unique and ancient method of angling the ‘fly’ rod to catch salmons and trout. Here, the fishes are generally caught using and artificial fly which have hair, wings, weight just like the real ones. The fishes are deceived by these artificial flies and get hooked to the rod. The rods are cast in a certain angle and when the fish get hooked, there are reeled in.

What you would need

Fishing is one of the simplest methods of hunting ever since the dawn of mankind. For fishing in the great waters of Labrador, all you would need is a good over 8.5 foot graphite fly rod, a float, 100 yards of line and some good flies(high water flies, low water flies and nymphs) and to keep all these, a good fly vest. Once you’re done with all that getting ready, all you would now need is that perfect spot to cast your line!

Fishing Outfitters

There are numerous Fishing Outfitters ready to give you and your family a fantastic time. These Outfitters are licensed by the Canadian Government and provide you with all the necessities that you will require for a good fishing day. They also provide attractive packages with lodging, food and transportation along with a supportive guide for fishing out that Trophy fish of your dreams. They also advice you the perfect spots where you can fish the most and provide proper boats to get you there safely.