Because Newfoundlanders and labradorians have an history of depending on wildlife and fish to supplement the family food supply, guides are generally very Knowledgeable of the chase whether it be fishing and/or hunting.

Guides will make sure you are placed in the right spots to get your game. In addition, the guides will make sure your game is properly prepared for transportation home. Any trophies will also be taken care of by the guide. Guides are usually tipped a minimum of $100 for their weeks work to supplement their income.

Guide Requirements for Non-Resident Anglers

1. 1. Island of Newfoundland; Labrador south of 52ºN
   A non-resident shall not fish scheduled salmon waters unless accompanied by a licensed guide or by a direct relative who is a resident. A non-resident may fish unaccompanied on non-scheduled waters within 800 metres of a provincial highway; beyond that, must be accompanied by a licenced guide or direct relative.

• 2. Labrador north of 52ºN
  A non-resident shall not fish inland waters without engaging the services of an outfitter There are exceptions. A non-resident may fish without an outfitter or a licensed guide if accompanied by a direct relative who is a resident. When visiting a co-operative camp, a non-resident may fish without an outfitter (but must be accompanied by a licenced guide or direct relative) anywhere in the lake or pond that the camp is located on, or 800 meters above or below the camp, if the camp is on a river. A non-resident may fish non-scheduled waters within 800 meters of a provincial highway unaccompanied. A non-resident may fish scheduled salmon waters without engaging the services of an outfitter (but must be accompanied by a licenced quide or direct relative) if fishing 800 meters above or below a bridge on a provincial highway.

• 3. For these regulations, the following definitions apply: Resident: Any Canadian citizen resident in the province six consecutive months or more, or any other person resident in the province 12 consecutive months or more, or any member of the RCMP or Canadian Armed Forces who is (a) stationed in the province (no minimum time) or (b) a former resident of the province stationed elsewhere, but currently visiting here. Direct relative: Father, mother, sister, brother, son or daughter (or in-law) who is a resident of the province. Provincial highway: A public highway maintained by the Department of Works, Services and Transportation designated by a route number. Co-operative camp: Any VIP camp of military camp or non commercial, private club that was in existence on May 18, 1990, and which is used for the purpose of sport fishing and hunting. Outfitter: The owner or operator of a camp site, lodge, cabin and/or related facilities licenced under the Tourist Establishment Regulations (1994) and constructed and used solely as a base for outfitting operations for sport fishing and/or hunting and related activities.