Rivernotes

Editor’s Note Welcome back for another season of Rivernotes! This year, Rivernotes is coming to you from the banks of the Nashwaak River in Fredericton, N.B. I’ve been a reader,…

Editor’s Note Things are starting to heat up in salmon country, and this week’s Rivernotes is packed with the news you’re looking for. But first, ASF is proud to announce…

Editor’s Note Everything seems to be picking up in the salmon world this week. Smolt runs are gathering steam, and dedicated salmon researchers are out there tending smolt wheels to…

Editor’s Note In some parts of salmon country, the anticipation is over this week: bright salmon have been hooked in Quebec and spotted in New Brunswick. Soon the run will…

Editor’s Note Bright Atlantic salmon have arrived in Eastern Canadian rivers, and anglers are finding them throughout the region. This week’s Rivernotes brings great news from New Brunswick and Quebec,…

PETER DORE Oct 4, 2023 The site of the former Waltons Mill Dam now showcases a river flowing freely for the first time in close to two centuries. In the…

PETER DORE Oct 18, 2023 Autumn’s palette adorns the Cheticamp River, where the foliage and the vibrant hues of the fish create a visual harmony that celebrates the season’s splendor.…

PETER DORE Oct 26, 2023 Many of the pools all across salmon country are stunning this time of year, though the rivers on Cape Breton afford us the unique opportunity…

PETER DORE Nov 1, 2023 Is there anything more satisfying than setting up a vise by the river and crafting a custom fly for the day’s adventure? EDITOR’S NOTE I…

PETER DORE Aug 9, 2023 Before arriving in Newfoundland, I’d never been asked to show my fishing license. However, since coming here, I’ve been checked twice. Considering the intricate challenges…