Brook Trout fishing is probably the fastest growing outdoor sport in Newfoundland and Labrador. It's not until recently that avid fishermen have realized the joy and excitement involved in brook trout fishing. The crystal clear water in the rivers of Newfoundland and Labrador makes a great home for this flamboyant fish species. One of the most delicious of the trout family, a superb table fish, considered better eating than brown or rainbow trout. Depending on the fish's diet, the flesh can vary from white to bright orange.

Brook trout can be somewhat of a challenge to catch. Certain days you can cast a line all day long and no takers. The next day, however, using the same tackle you may catch your daily bag limit in just a few minutes. Some of the best brook trout waters in the world are in sparsely populated regions of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Lake Trout

Normally considered a deep-water fish, in certain areas of Labrador large numbers of lake trout are concentrated in shallow, fast flowing water for most of the season, where they offer fly-fishermen and light tackle enthusiasts the unusual opportunity to tangle regularly with 15 to 25 lb. lakers. What is truly astonishing is the sheer number of large fish. We believe that Labrador offers the best shallow-water fishing for lake trout in North America. Certain areas of Newfoundland also offers exciting lake trout fishing.

The Lake Trout is the staple cold water species . The northern areas of Newfoundland and Labrador has an excellent concentration of structure for holding the biggest Lakers. These fish can be taken using surface techniques or by trolling. The biggest fish are generally taken deeper and hooking one that exceeds 20 lbs. is a real possibility.