Rivernotes

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 Jul 25, 2023 Kastine holds a profound respect for the Humber. As we ventured onto the water, her calmness became evident, signaling that we had entered her realm.…

ASF’S IN-SEASON BLOG HAS RETURNED FOR 2023! PETER DORE – RIVERNOTES@ASF.CA May 3, 2023 Me posing and releasing a fish at the confluence of Alpine Creek and the Stikine River…

MILTY WAY, LOST & FOUND, ALEWIFE SURGE NEVILLE CRABBE – RIVERNOTES@ASF.CA Nelson Cloud’s drone captured the full spectacle of the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence striped bass population spawning near…

FISH RETURNING, FIRES RAGING. PETER DORE Jun 7, 2023 Sophie Locke on the hunt for that first fish of the season I Noelle In Focus EDITOR’S NOTE: In June, both…

PETER DORE Jun 14, 2023 In the dreary weather last week, Kate Sherin cast for June silver on the Margaree River I Scotty Sherin EDITORS NOTE “Fishing is not an…

PETER DORE Jun 21, 2023 EDITORS NOTE If you’re seeking an unparalleled fishing and outdoor experience, look no further than Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula. During a stop to purchase some striper…