Atlantic Salmon and Brook Trout Fishing Trips

and Photos on the Upper Humber River, Newfoundland, Canada

Lower Humber Photo Album
Upper Humber River Photo Album
Harry's River Photo Album
Serpentine River Photo Album
South West River Photo Album
Main River Photo Album
Lomond River Photo Album
Exploits River Photo Album
 

	Cache Rapids is the first major obstacle to migration on the Upper Humber. A 300 yard classic set of multiple runs.		Annual guest John Murphy of Ireland works a main pool of the Cache Rapids in the early morning mist.
	A truly great trout fly angler (Mike Pierce) works the pools of the "Lower Reef" at Big Falls. After 14 frustrating rises and only pricking one of the many running fish he enjoyed yet another day of baptizim by "silver fire" on his new fly fishing quest. Read his story here.		A truly seasoned angler, Mike's wife got the biggest fish of the week!
	Big Falls Upper Humber....full of fish and uncrowded in late July!		Bring a Camera! "A place every salmon angler must visit in their lifetime." Lee Wulff
	Boat fishing at Big Falls late June. This guest was brand new to fly fishing and still managed to land over his seasonal retention limit of 6 grilse in 5 days. 12 hooked in a day didn't hurt his chances!		The busiest morning of the year at Big Falls 2003. Over 90 salmon were landed and the water was alive with fish. Atlantic salmon anglers globally flock to this river for this run of salmon - 3,000 to 4,000 are killed and many more released in less than 3 weeks when 15,000 to 25,000 swam by us! While it is the busiest stretch of river in the province on the July 1st holiday it also produces extreme catch rates!
	A proud member of a guide training course the author taught at a local college holding up his first Humber grilse. One member of our group  had landed 10 for 10 hours of having a fly on the water.		A shaded spot for reflection that any Atlantic salmon angler would enjoy. Big Falls is one of the few places in North America where one can watch large runs of Atlantic salmon leaping a large water falls.
	"Fish on" at the "Lower Ledge" at Big Falls late June. The angler had hooked a large mature fish earlier which spooled him, but this 5 pound grisle is about to be vanquished and released.		Boat fishing near Big Falls on the Upper Humber. Guests are allowed to kill a maximum of 6 small salmon on the Humber for the year. Two per day is the daily kill limit but most anglers release their fish.
	One can stand about 4 to 6 feet from the leaping fish. Just like a brown bear in alaska - except we use a camera (and thnakfully, we don't have any brown bears). Bring some fast 1000 speed film.		Salmon jumping over Big Falls - 10 to 18 feet high. Usually 1 to 10 are in the air every few seconds when running (late June and July). Then they slow down in August.
	Cabin Pool is actually a series of pools and runs on the upper Humber and is usually not this flooded (up 24+") but we still managed to catch some grilse. Most people land 2 to 4 salmon a day here but some days are exceptional.		How many fish over 20 pounds are in this pool?! Sneaking away to secret remote spots is great.
	Island Pool on the Upper Humber is a major holding pool during late season and has many 10 to 20 pound salmon in it (and some 20+). Note the Canada Geese on the left.		This photo was taken from the bottom of the Island of Island Pool (see photo left) on the Upper Humber.  Note how shallow the river is - this angler is standing in the middle of it.
	Late evening fishing pays off when we land this 39 inch 22 pound hen salmon at Cabin Pool June 2002		The Flats Pool of the Upper Humber is a major holding pool and have over a half a dozen lays stocked with salmon and nice trout from late June through early September when this section closes to fishing.
	Heading in for a 40Km remote "no road access" trip on beautiful pools. We navigate a tributary (Dead Water Brook) and cross Aidies Lake to access the remote 20 Km long Aidies Stream and then the fishing continues as we hit 20 more Kms of the remote Upper Humber - here we come!		The first base camp is set up and we eagerly hit the headwater pools of the remote Aidies Stream. Brook trout and salmon heaven!
	Looking down stream from the Flats Pool on a remote section of the Upper Humber. Most of this river has no road access outside of the park and one needs to use a boat to effectively travel from area to area.		A typical Newfoundland sunset at "The Forks" on a remote stretch of the Upper Humber where Aidies Stream and the Humber meet. Positioned so far east of North America the Island of Newfoundland has amazing sunsets.
	The top of "Smooth Rapids" on a remote stretch of the Upper Humber where 4 reefs and many runs and lays are scattered over 1000 yards of classic salmon fishing wading. One can watch the fish swimming over the shoal and into the pocket lays.		Loaded with gear and food. Comfy cots, prime rib steaks, spacious tents, and a desire for remote undisturbed pools filled with fish and set in spectacular scenery. Now, where to go???? River of Ponds?, Aidies Stream?, Upper Humber?, Serpentine?, Torrent River?, etc....Hmmmm too many simply amazing choices....
	Storied Michigan steelhead guide Ron Zibbell with his first Atlantic salmon (9 to 10 pounds) from Island Pool on the Upper Humber. You can read more about Ron in Lee Wulff's autobiography.		Camping at "The Forks" a remote area of the Upper Humber and the junction of Aidies Stream and the Upper Humber.
	Canoeing down the remote Aidies Stream, a major tributary of the Upper Humber.		A "honey hole" on Aidies Stream. Shhhhh
	Shooting the Forks Rapids on the remote Upper Humber loaded with a week worth of gear.		Fly Angler with a Forkes grilse that became supper.
	A fine remote pool on the Upper Humber watershed. Big Ones lay nearby		An angler works the inside run on the top of Smooth Rapids on the Upper Humber
	Co-operation between a "local" and an outfitter. This local was the only one found fishing the last 3 miles of river and quickly gave "secret" advice! Comradery amoungst anglers still exsists!		The top pools of the beautiful and remote Smooth Rapids of the Upper Humber. 800 yards of similar water waits to be explored below.
	Fish number 6 to eat the dry fly in 45 minutes! Remote secret spot on the Upper Humber. August 2007		While working down through the runs and pools of "cable pool", the guide suggests stopping and casting so that the fly lands on the very edge of the left hand side a particular rock. Two casts to the same running lay results in two big grilse!
	Once very very rare, the American Bittern populations have increased dramatically due to our newly introduced and exploding amphibian populations. We now have 4 species of frogs and the common toad, but the bitterns are catching up - now if we could just train them to leave the parr alone!		The top pools of Cable Pool on the Upper Humber River. 100 yards of similar water waits to be explored below.
	The guided asked, "You 'fraid of heights, Sir". "No". Came the Sport Anglers reply. "Can you climb a ladder and use a rope on slippery rocks?", asked the guide with a sheepish grin. "Yes", came the curious reply. "Can you hike for 25 minutes and be happy with a boxed lunch?", then asked the Guide. "Yes", said the Sport Angler with an uneasy inquisitive answer. "Well have I got some pretty water to show you", said the guide.		Hmmmmmm
	I've heard of having salmon fishing on the brain, but going around with your flies open like that should be illegal. Many anglers enjoy chatting with a local salmon angler. Salmon anglers are a rare breed, but Newfie salmon anglers have to be some of the friendliest.		Even on the rivers with sections near a paved road (unlike the Upper Humber) that are fished by the locals (mainly during June and early July), you'll find clean beaches and river water you can drink, but (if guided by us) you just might find it hard to find a local.

 

Click your mouse on map position/river you  want to enlarge below.  It will open a new  window with a 1:250,000 scale map or  a 1:50,000 scale map of some of the pools. There are over 200 salmon rivers in the Province of Newfoundland  and Labrador. These are only a few (but some of the better ones).  Note that not all salmon and trout rivers in this area are marked.

Click the link below for a description and more photos of the river. Salmon Rivers We Fish 1) Sop's Arm River 2) Upper Humber 3) Lower Humber 4) Lomond River 5) Goose Arm River  7) Serpentine River 8) Pinchgut River 9) Harry's River 10) Fox Island River 11) South West River 12) Bottom Brook 13) Little Barachois River 14) Flat Bay River 15) Fishell's Brook Others on occassion Brook Trout  Areas We Fish 2 & 3)Humber (lower and upper) 4) Lomond River 5) Goose Arm River 6) Hughes Brook 7) Serpentine River Deer Lake (and 4 tributaries) Aides Lake Goose Arm Lake Sandy Lake Cloudy Pond Secret Spots Others 30 Day Water Flow Rates, Temperatures (updated daily or hourly) Humber River (at various locations) Main River (at Paradise Pool), and Harry's River (at the bridge).