Spring Season So Far

Welcome to our first blog post. Things here at Miramichi Black Rapids Lodge have certainly gotten off to a bang, despite not having Mother Nature's cooperation when the season officially opened on April 15 ... the river was iced until April 18th, and flooded for 3 days on April 28 due to rain and snow run-off. With that said, the fishing conditions the past 10 days have been excellent.

Our first group, Alan Casson and Yannick Cartier, arrived on April 28 and were able to fish 2 out of their 3 booked days, doing pretty well with 11 salmon and 3 grilse caught and released while being guided by Allison Kelly and Darryl Curtis.

The second group arrived from Maine after spending some time in travel turmoil, but their spirits were high. That's a good thing because their party, arranged by Normand Fournier, caught and released 37 fish – 19 of those were adult salmon. They also caught and released 14 brook trout.

Buzz and Anne arrived on May 4 for their annual spring fishing trip. They've caught several brook trout in the 3-4 lb. range, and landed four salmon (and lost a few more!). Anne hooked and released two adult salmon on May 6, and one of them weighed 28 lbs! Buzz caught two grilse and a 4.5 lb. brookie!


Why is the fishing good in June?

• First run in June 10th – end of June are usually bigger salmon.


• Fish caught in June have not been in the river long- very fresh and take the fly eagerly!


• Water is cooler and the fish take better.


• Great brook trout runs- with fish .5lb to 7 lbs


• Good weather, cool water( 50 -60 F) = Perfect conditions

* With the right fly and a little luck, you might also land a striped bass!

Now that the snow is almost out of the woods and things are starting to green up it is a great time to be outside and on the Miramichi River. The river is dropping, the fish are starting to cooperate, so why would you want to miss this beautiful time of year?