Dry Fly Salmon

Q: What are your guiding rates?

Full day (8 hours) - $400 for 1 angler, $100 additional angler. Half day (4 hours) - $300 for 1 angler, $100 additional angler.

Q: What species does Dry Fly Salmon target?

Dry Fly Salmon primarily targets Atlantic salmon. They guide for both summer grilse and fall runs of this species.

Q: What does the rate include?

This includes all the necessary equipment, the use of fly rods & reels, waders and flies, if needed.

Q: What is the best time of year to fish with Dry Fly Salmon?

The guiding season for Dry Fly Salmon runs from June through October, covering both summer and autumn fishing periods for Atlantic salmon.

Q: What is the cost of a salmon fishing license?

The cost for a non-resident 7-day Salmon license is $63.65. A non-resident 1-day Salmon license is $30.00.

Q: What kind of fishing does Dry Fly Salmon specialize in?

Dry Fly Salmon specializes in fly fishing and wade fishing. They focus on shore-only access to the rivers.

Q: When is your fly fishing season?

Our fly fishing season for Atlantic Salmon is from June 1st to October 31st.

Q: What skill levels does Dry Fly Salmon cater to?

Dry Fly Salmon welcomes anglers of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced fly fishers.

Q: Do you practice catch and release?

We practice live release of all Atlantic Salmon! Be comforted by the fact that we take gentle care in landing and releasing all of our fish using proper catch and release techniques. Live Release contributes to increasing spawning success and the health of future runs of wild Atlantic salmon.

Q: What rivers do you fish?

In our immediate area, we have the world famous Margaree River, the Cheticamp River, and in October the fall season can see Atlantic Salmon entering other smaller streams in our area, the Middle River and the Baddeck are relatively close by. The North River is, at times, also worthy of a visit.

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DetailsSpecies: Atlantic Salmon
Tags: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Fly Fishing, Wade Fishing, Freshwater, Shore / Wade Only, Summer, Autumn, Dry Fly, Wade Trip, Instructional, Catch & Release, Gear Provided, Flies / Lures Provided
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FAQ — Dry Fly Salmon

bookingWhat are your guiding rates?

What species does Dry Fly Salmon target?

gearWhat does the rate include?

What is the best time of year to fish with Dry Fly Salmon?

fishingWhat is the cost of a salmon fishing license?

What kind of fishing does Dry Fly Salmon specialize in?

fishingWhen is your fly fishing season?

What skill levels does Dry Fly Salmon cater to?

fishingDo you practice catch and release?

fishingWhat rivers do you fish?

fishingAre the waters private or public?

fishingDo I need a park salmon license to fish the Cheticamp River?