Atlantic Salmon caught in East River October 2006

Those who fly fish understand the importance of being in the right place at the right time. Rivers have their seasons some are fishable early others late.

The ideal location for a fishing lodge in Nova Scotia is where the best places to fish (on several rivers) are within reasonable driving distance. Fly fishers know that water conditions vary depending on the weather.

 
River levels and water temperatures are highly dependent on rainfall. In Nova Scotia summer storms often skirt the Atlantic Coast dropping much of their rain in the ocean. When storms do come inland they frequently provide rain to some river systems and totally miss others. This is another reason to have your base lodge located close to several rivers.

The best salmon and sea trout fishing is found on the northern shore of Nova Scotia in those rivers that empty into the Atlantic Ocean. St Mary's Riverside is extremely well positioned for successful fly fishing from mid-May right through to the end of October.

Some of the best fall fishing is found on the East River, New Glasgow which is only 45kms from the property.

The West River (Durham) another excellent fall salmon river producing big fish is approximately 60kms away.

Good spring and early summer fishing is found on the St Mary's. After July 1st the Mosher River and Musquodoboit River begin to fish and both of these are less than 2 hours from the property. Some outstanding fly fishing is available on Cape Breton Island less than 2.5 hours drive from St Mary's Riverside.

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