Hawke's
River
Southern
Backwaters
THE
ACCOMMODATIONS
Both
the Hawkes River and Southern Backwaters Lodges consist of four guest
bedrooms with two single beds in each. Dining and sitting area, bathrooms,
showers and electricity. Our cook will prepare hearty breakfasts and
home-style meals each day. Enjoy fresh cooked salmon or trout whenever
you feel for it. Daily lunches are also provided for each day on the
river. Hawke River
is now offering private cabin accommodations at an extra cost.
Experience the thrill of a large Atlantic Salmon on your line
The
Fishing Experience of a life-time
THE
FISHING
The
Hawke's River Lodge offers first class Atlantic Salmon and Trout Fishing.
Atlantic Salmon range from 4 lbs. up to 25 lbs. Trout from pan size
up to 6 lbs. or more.
Southern
Backwaters Lodge offer excellent fly rod and spin cast fishing for
large speckled trout, sea trout and arcti char. Trout average 2-6
lbs. or more.
COME
PREPARED
Labrador temperatures may
change quickly at anytime. You should bring sleeping bag, some warm
and light clothing. Also bring rain gear, chest waders with non-slip
soles, insect repellent and sunglasses. Don't forget to bring your
camera for spectacular shots.
SEASON,
RESERVATION, & DEPOSITS
Salmon fishing starts
early July and ends mid September. Trout
fishing starts mid June and ends mid September. Fly Rods should be
8-9 feet long with 6-8 floating lines. Tapered leaders should be 8-10
pound test.
To confirm reservations
the deposit is $300 per person. Rates include accommodations, meals,
travel to and from lodge after you arrive here, guides 1X2, boats,
motors, life-jackets, etc.
EXTRA
COST
-Motel and meals before arriving at lodge
-Pick up and return to airport
-Beverages
-Licence fees
-Private Cabin at Hawkes River (if desired)
GUIDES
Our guides play a
very important part in our business and your vacation. So we will
provide you each day with our experienced and professional guides.
Your guide will plan each fishing day for your enjoyment and convenience.
SALMON
WET FLIES
Blue Charm, thunder
& lightning, dusty miller, silver tip, silver grey, green butt,
green highlander, black dose, rusty rat, etc. (Flies should be tied
fairly light on low water hooks #4,6,8,10)
DRY
FLIES
Rat faced McDougall,
royal coachmman, grey wulff, white wulff, lots of orange and brown
bugs.
TROUT
Choose a few patterns
in various sizes, Royal coachman, coachman, wolly worms, blue dune,
black gnat, and lots of orange and brown bugs.
HOW
TO GET HERE
Air Canada and Canadian
Airlines International operate air service to Deer Lake, Newfoundland
and Goose Bay, Labrador with connections available from major centres
in the United States and Canada.
By car: Marine Atlantic provides year-round
service between North Sydney, Nova Scotia and Port aux Basques (we
will provide you with a road map if requested) Fishermen
going to Labrador are responsible for getting to Charlottetown, Labrador.
The Trans Labrador Highway is now open to Charlottetown.
THE
SCENERY
Enjoy the breathtaking
scenery in Labrador and the fun of the vast outdoors. Capture a picture
of the many icebergs that linger along the coast during the summer.
THE
FISHING LOCATIONS
The
Hawke's River
The Hawke's River
and tributaries is home to 1000's of Atlantic Salmon of all sizes
that come back to the clean clear water each summer. Challenge the
best fight of them all. Atlantic Salmon on the beautiful Hawke's River.
Ther are several great
pools at the base of the falls and extending down river the the lodge.
Trout come out to sea
to feed each summer from wintering in the many lakes and tributaries
of the Hawk. They'll give you a great fight and provide a deliciuos
meal at the table.
Southern
Backwaters: (Big Fish with Big Appetites)
The Southern Backwaters
Lodge is located in a bay where several rivers flow into the ocean.
Large Trout that winter in the lakes and ponds come out the rivers
in June to feed. They'll hang around the mouths of the river for several
weeks before going back up. Arctic Char are also caught here.
With increasing runs
of Atlantic Salmon each summer and a very healthy trout population.
We are pleased to offer outdoor sportsmen world class fishing trips.
EASY
ACCESS
We have easy access
to fishing areas for elderly fishermen or anyone with walking difficulties.
Come and join us on the Hawke's
River or Southern Backwaters and get ready for some fabulous fishing.
