Trout Guides

From May 15th thru September 7th, trout waters on the island are open. Wild Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Brook trout, and Ouananiche (land-locked salmon) are abundant on the Avalon peninsula as rivers, streams, and ponds relentlessly punctuate the Newfoundland landscape. Whether you are a visitor, a newcomer to the island, or a local, let your East Coast Ghillie use his knowledge to tailor a relaxing, informative, and productive day out for you.

Technique for trout on the island is often different from conventional trout approaches elsewhere. One can nymph, swing, and dead-drift for trout on the Avalon, so let your trout guides know your preferred manner, but be prepared to adapt. Temperatures, wind, and water-levels will ultimately determine where we will go and what we should be doing. Some things just work better here.

Trouting is an excellent way to learn about and interact with the coastal and boreal landscapes surrounding St. John's. So, while trout always remains the focus and goal, your guide will always take the time to show off the unique history and flora of the woods and barrens of the Avalon peninsula: the journey to the trout is fodder for the visiting angler's camera.  Fly-fishing novices and families often love our trouting trips as much as experienced anglers for precisely this reason. 

Packages

All rates are per angler.

Please note and accept our apologies and commiserations: we have had to slightly increase our prices this spring due to ever-skyrocketing fuel prices (gas has increased nearly $1/litre since March of 2022). We have only increased the price for individual anglers. We have made the increase as slight as possible, as we are only looking to keep this a viable enterprise for our guides. 

Evening or Morning Trouting--$50 per hour

• Summer trout feeding habits mean that we are only offering trips at hourly rates for either the morning or the evening. 

Deposit

We require a $50 deposit at the time of booking. This deposit is refundable only if you cancel 7 days prior to your trip.

Gear Rental: Waders, fly rods, and fly reels are available to rent for a nominal fee of $35 per angler.

A Non-Resident trout license are extra and not included in the rates above. 

Non-residents of Newfoundland will need to purchase a Non-resident Trout License. This includes Out-of-Province Canadians as well as international visitors. In the past, this license has been about $15. Non-resident Trout Family licenses are available for the same price.