Each year skillful anglers tango with the largest Atlantic Salmon that enter the river, and the world. It is an interesting geographic trait, the east side of the Patapedia is Quebec, and the west side it's N.B. Early issues with over-fishing by new arrivals to the area led to the implementation, in 1824, of one of the earliest examples of conservation laws in North America. At White's Brook, it is N.B. but at the upper end of the Patapedia both sides are N.B. According to Pat, Leland use to work on the river and when the river was low he'd hit that rock every time and he'd swear at it so the guys who run the river often, baptised it Leland's Rock. The Restigouche is one of Atlantic Canadas fabled salmon rivers. He lived in the Glencoe area and it use to take him a whole day to come to Englands Flats, today you can make it from Englands Flats to Campbellton in about an hour and a half, depending of course how much of a hurry you're in. The 14,800-square-foot home owned by Monica and Jacob Frydman is. The morning dawned cool, still and clear and there was a mist hanging over the hills that wasnt there at four autumn at its best. To the right the waters of White's Brook brook can be seen, and heard, running to join the Mighty Restigouche. The view here is fantastic. Because the water level is so very low, that whole rock can be seen today. One more very useful object is a detailed map of the river which shows every camp, riffle, pool, island or other feature. The Restigouche River is known for its exclusivity, clear water and large Atlantic salmon. About four I was awoken by what seemed like a spotlight shining on the tent. StoneflyStudio (664) $109.99 FREE shipping The Restigouche River Lodge has motor powered 26 foot canoes that take you to your pool for the morning or evenings fishing. One notable Rip van Winkle announced his continued soporific state by dint of snoring so loud that some claimed to have confused it with the roar of a bear in the night. Because the water level is so very low, that whole rock can be seen today. Luckily I had remembered to bring my reading glasses so I could just discern the hieroglyphics that passed for instructions on assembling the tent. So we are only going in to take a look at White's Brook Island today, not doing any river run. I hoped the rest wouldnt think were snobs or loners, but the Restigouche was just too alluring to linger at the campsite. The cars are better but then again so are the roads. The pools hold about 400,000 gallons of water. The view here is fantastic. They reach adulthood and get the full white head and tail after 3 years. Another interesting fact is at the Million-Dollar Pool, the Restigouche Salmon Club insists that there be a warden full time here. ", "I know it," snapped Phineas. According to Pat, Leland use to work on the river and when the river was low he'd hit that rock every time and he'd swear at it so the guys who run the river often, baptised it Leland's Rock. Going outside I saw that a full moon had risen and was shining directly on the water with a brilliance that illuminated the hills. We came in through Whites' Brook by truck part ways then had to walk the rest of the way. At 6:00 pm, using a 9 foot, 9 weight rod, a 15 pound test tippet and a . Many private fishing lodges have been established on the Restigouche which are owned and operated by major corporations and the wealthy. Next Month part 5 Another interesting fact is at the Million-Dollar Pool, the Restigouche Salmon Club insists that there be a warden full time here. We beached as soon as we could, emptied everything out and dumped the water. Could this really be October 2nd? Whole families show up each year even, with the young ones easily recognised by their color. Approaching the spot I had inquired about I noticed a distinct narrowing of the river with what appeared to be a solid line of white entirely across it. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Early spring through the end of June is the best time for catching these salmon. 30,000. The Restigouche Three Days of Paddling this Famous River. "I want justice and, by crickey, I'M going to get it.". George v L Meyer with day's fish catch from Restigouche.jpg 2,283 1,422; 510 KB. The first and second year they have a totally different color, mostly brown. Restigouche River Map . A one-of-a-kind estate built on a rock outcropping jutting into the Hudson River has been listed for sale for $45 million. Next Month part 5 Below the pool is also where the Province of Quebec starts. Pat says he remembers chatting with Leland Pollock who would tell him how things have changed on the river in later years. Pat tells me there use to be two toilets but the high water in the spring took it for a drive down the river and it probably sits on the bottom of the Bay of Chaleurs now. Sounds a bit like sour grapes. REGULAR CROWN RESERVE: There are currently 20 Regular Crown Reserves in the Miramichi and Restigouche River drainages. It is an interesting geographic trait, the east side of the Patapedia is Quebec, and the west side it's N.B. The view here is fantastic. We pulled in, emptied the canoe and found a suitable spot for the tent. RMGK6DKW - 35698 Toad Brook Pool, Restigouche River. () Phineas, a century ago, acquired the Million-Dollar Pool with a pinch of gunpowder and a small charge of buckshot. Getting to Kedgwick River and the Arpins shouldnt pose a problem for any but the most directionally challenged. Consulting the map I noticed that the spot where the crosses were placed was a very narrow ridge and that the river would soon make a virtual u-turn and return us to the other side of the crosses. He confirmed (the old-timer, not the dog) that this was the Irving camp and our destination for the night was about an hour ahead. [3] Lustagooch probably indicates "good river". Not only do these guys have to carry and use a chainsaw now and then, they also have to know how to maintain it. We helped them land and once again I learned the negative side of being here first. Matapdia, Entre Monts et Rivires.jpg. About halfway through the days journey we come to the mouth of the Patapedia where this was another large camp that bordered on the legendary Million Dollar Pool. We heard many stories of earlier times on the river. [8], The Ristigouche and its Salmon Fishing With a Chapter on Angling Literature is a limited-edition book about the Restigouche River, written by Dean Sage and published by David Douglas in Edinburgh in 1888. They reach adulthood and get the full white head and tail after 3 years. Apparently in the 1990's there were no Eagles here to be seen but lately they are appearing here and there more and more. Atlantic Salmon fly fishing on the Restigouche River!Private Water, lodging, fine dining- Spec Views! After considerable physical effort and much swearing the container gave birth to one tent. We're sorry, there seems to be an issue playing this video. If you cant do this trip in October ask the Arpins for their recommendation as water levels fluctuate quite rapidly from May through September and often it can be too low to accommodate even canoes in mid-summer. How did they get those crosses up there in the first place if there was no path? In what seemed like no time were at Haffords pool, the first nights destination. Jan 30, 2014 - Explore Theresa Sibb's board "Million Dollar Pools! on both sides of the Restigouche then a little further down from the Million-Dollar Pool, to the right is N.B. The pool also sits at the mouth of the Patapedia River so, another reason for the salmon to be plentiful there, there is also the fact that water is fresh and full of oxygen. Please refresh the page or try again in a moment. "Woe unto policicians," sighed the governor, "Well, come with me and I'll see if you can't be fixed up.". The locals like to call it "running the Restigouche" and for good reason. Pat says he remembers chatting with Leland Pollock who would tell him how things have changed on the river in later years. Fly Fishing NB, Canada. I asked about this and was assured it was nothing. To the right the waters of White's Brook brook can be seen, and heard, running to join the Mighty Restigouche. and to the left it is Quebec. The winning design was done by up-and-coming designer Rance Schindler who blew away the judges with his $10,000 winning entry, courtesy of Riverflow Pumps by Current Systems. Over the next five meals she ate baked potatoes, fried potatoes, refried potatoes and finally mashed-into-a- pulpy-mass potatoes. By the way, on the way up this morning, we saw a deer and a bear cub, the mother couldn't have been too far away but he was alone and ran much faster than I can so I was sort of glad to be in the truck. Pool. If your schedule is flexible this is really a no brainer the first few days after salmon fishing season ends, usually around October 1st, should be perfect. The view here is fantastic. New Brunswick, at the time, was having a boundary dispute with the Province of Canada (Ontario and Quebec). Another nice thing about the Million-Dollar Pool is that there are often Bald Eagles seen here. 02/12/2018 - 16:50 - 2018 Annual General Meeting. The Restigouche River is known for its exclusivity, gin clear water and her large Atlantic salmon. Best of all there is an outfitter conveniently located right at the starting point of the trip who can provide everything you need for the journey, except clothes and sleeping bag, for a very reasonable price. Not far past the Patapedia the banks began to rise steeply and almost without noticing it we found ourselves in a true canyon not a Grand Canyon canyon, but a sizeable one by Maritime standards. Within a half an hour we were out of earshot of the few traffic sounds that echoed from those traveling to Kedgwick River. Hal has four different pools on the shore of Lake Travis. At White's Brook, it is N.B. but at the upper end of the Patapedia both sides are N.B. Big trees stand majestically against the cloudy skies and the river itself looks so inviting as it babbles along on its way down to about 1 km below here, where it joins the famous Million Dollar Pool. Fish over 40 pounds (18 kg) pounds are landed somewhere on the Restigouche every year; salmon weights in the high 20-to-30-pound (9.1 to 13.6 kg) range are considered common. While waiting for others to arrive we had a chat with a number of locals who had come down to the river for a Sunday drive. It is an interesting geographic trait, the east side of the Patapedia is Quebec, and the west side it's N.B. Another interesting fact is at the Million-Dollar Pool, the Restigouche Salmon Club insists that there be a warden full time here. The villa was extensively renovated from 20. The Restigouche River, a 55 km long river, is renown internationally for its beauty and great salmon fishing. In a magazine of the mid 1800's, I found a story about Pheneas Wyers, (who's name shows up in the 1871 Canada Census, he is aged 65 and listed as a farmer in the Parish of Eldon), the story tells of him taking the Governor General hostage in his canoe on the Restigouche at the point of a gun. Pat saw one the other day who was flying away with something that looked like maybe an eel in its talons. "Woe unto policicians," sighed the governor, "Well, come with me and I'll see if you can't be fixed up.". It is a very important salmon pool and it could be tempting for poachers but it is not everyone who can stand being alone here at this camp for the whole run. Being the first to arrive had its negative aspects. Apparently in the 1990's there were no Eagles here to be seen but lately they are appearing here and there more and more. Another nice thing about the Million-Dollar Pool is that there are often Bald Eagles seen here. Pat saw one the other day who was flying away with something that looked like maybe an eel in its talons. At White's Brook, it is N.B. We selected our campsite because it was closest to an incoming brook, so there was the steady gurgle of running water which acted like a sedative and quickly lulled to sleep. Whole families show up each year even, with the young ones easily recognised by their color. Although I wore only a very light nylon t-shirt and jeans, others I learned got by with no shirts and just shorts. but at the upper end of the Patapedia both sides are N.B. I see it has about 10 picnic tables, a few little fireplaces and a toilet. 4.8 kilometres (3.0mi) to the Northeast, forming a curve to the Northwest, to the Soldiers Creek (from the east); 8.1 kilometres (5.0mi) North, in a curve to the East, until UpperDowns Gulch (from the southwest); 3.6 kilometres (2.2mi) to the Northeast, to Tracy Brook (from the West); 2.6 kilometres (1.6mi) to the Southeast until Haffords Brook (from the South); 1.5 kilometres (0.93mi) Eastward, forming a curve oriented toward the southeast until Stillwater Brook (from the east); 10.8 kilometres (6.7mi) North, to the confluence of the, 4.5 kilometres (2.8mi) to the northeast, to the stream of Wild Chalet (from the north or from the, 2.0 kilometres (1.2mi) eastward, forming a detour to the north, up to the limit of, 5.8 kilometres (3.6mi) to the northeast, forming a wide curve towards the north, to Marshall Brook (from the Northwest or the, 3.0 kilometres (1.9mi) to the east, then north, until Fergunson stream (from the north or from the, 5.2 kilometres (3.2mi) to the Southeast, to Ruisseau du Pin Rouge (from the north or from the, 5.9 kilometres (3.7mi) to the southeast, to the limit of, 1.3 kilometres (0.81mi) eastward until Cheuters Brook (from the southeast, either (, 8.3 kilometres (5.2mi) to the northeast, into Stream Rocks String (from the north or from the, 3.8 kilometres (2.4mi) to the Northeast, to Brandy Creek (from the north or from the, 10.2 kilometres (6.3mi) to the South-East, to the, 2.1 kilometres (1.3mi) north, in a curve to the east, until Rafting Ground Brook (from the East or from the, 8.0 kilometres (5.0mi) to the West, then North, to the confluence of the, 1.1 kilometres (0.68mi) to the Northeast, up to the railway bridge, 0.6 kilometres (0.37mi) to the Northeast, up to the highway bridge (, 1.1 kilometres (0.68mi) to Northeast, up to the limit of the, 2.8 kilometres (1.7mi) to Northeast, the northern limit of the, 8.6 kilometres (5.3mi) Eastward up to the eastern limit of the archipelago (, 6.0 kilometres (3.7mi) Eastward up to the bridge connecting, 12.2 kilometres (7.6mi) to Northeast, up to the height of "Pointe a la Garde" (, 16.6 kilometres (10.3mi) to Northeast, crossing the Escuminac Bay up to the height of Pointe Miguasha (, This page was last edited on 27 November 2022, at 00:50. 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