NFLD - Labrador - Arctic Char Fishing Guide
Come test yourself against a real fighter, the Arctic Char. Arctic Char fishing in Newfoundland and Labrador is restricted to certain areas and rivers, especially on the island. While the colder temperatures of the rivers in Labrador attracts thousands of Arctic Char annually. Newfoundland rivers are less frequented by this species. The northern half of the island is reasonably good fishing with large stocks of Arctic Char but as you progress northward it generally becomes much better.
Outfitters in Labrador are notorious for the large number of Arctic Char retrieved at there fishing lodges annually. Probably one of the best Arctic Char fishing areas on the globe is in Labrador, Canada. World record Arctic Char has been reprieved in these waters and some rivers are literally teeming with this interesting fish.
Try casting a fly over a wild Arctic stream for char: it's simply irresistible fishing. Take a deep breath when an Arctic char takes the lure. You are in for a battle of skill against pure instinct. There are very few outfitters in Newfoundland and Labrador that specialize in Arctic Char fishing. Most fishing outfitters offer Arctic Char fishing as an add on to Atlantic Salmon or Trout.
Your guides will lead you to some great fishing spots and show you how to catch 10 to 20 lbs. Arctic char on fly or casting rods. Canadian held World Record: 32 lbs. 9 ounces.
ARCTIC CHAR fishing adventures are available through the resorts and outfitters below.
Three main fishing lodges have been newly constructed during the past five years. Lodges are located approximately 140, 200, and 230 miles north of Goose Bay. All three main fishing lodges are fully equipped with all modern amenities capable of accommodating our anglers in a comfortable and professional atmosphere. Our outpost fishing lodges are modern insulated cabin type, capable of accommodating many anglers. Guests are accommodated in 14 x 16 cabins (two anglers per cabin). Each remote site consists of multiple wooden units with individual thermostatically controlled propane furnaces in all structures.
Fly outs for Arctic Char offer the opportunity to explore totally untouched waters even deeper in the wilderness. Heavy casting spoons are ideal for catching char because you can cast them a long distance and they stay down in the current. Also Salmon, Lake trout, Brook Trout and northern Pike.
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The Arctic char will hit a wide variety of foods and is one of the easiest salmonids to catch on hook and line. Sea-run char are formidable fish, reaching weights of 25 pounds and waging a powerful fight catapulting from the water several times before they "lose steam" after a lengthy fight in the stream.
