The
MiramichiRiverrises near to thevillageof
Juniperand flows gently through green forests and hills, past picture post card
villages and white steepled country churches until it reaches the mouth
of the river at Miramichi.
This peaceful setting is any angler’s bliss! Fresh, mint bright Salmon
begin their journey up the Miramichi in very early June. These large,
legendary, early run fish are rare but, as locals will tell you, are the
very best! By late June a number of classic 8 to 12 lb summer Salmon
appear in the clear, gravel bottomed pools, they are joined by a larger
number of spirited grilse, around 3 to 6 lb fish, that have visited the
Atlantic for only one winter.
This
seasonal, silvery, migration continues through the month of August, new
fish arriving as if by magic with each new refreshing rainfall, the fish
pause for hours, days, or even weeks in defined areas, sometimes they
are seen to leap from the river, promising wonderful sport and startling
the wading angler.
The last surge of Salmon happens later in September. This fall run goes
through to mid October when the season ends. Tinted bronze Salmon stir
in almost every pool, awaiting the November spawning, which in itself
heralds a new generation.
Temperatures are changing, the sun is lower in the sky, the larger fish
are now in the river so it must be autumn; it's time to don those waders
again and test our skills with cast and fly. The Miramichi offers a
bonus: it begins when winter's ice finally leaves the river, usually mid
April. During this spring season fishing, boats are used, using
colourful streamers to catch the Salmon on their return to the ocean
after spawning. This spring fishing won’t match the freshly arrived
summer Salmon, but nonetheless they jump frequently and can run the line
to the end of your backing, giving great sport, where even inexperienced
fishermen catch their limits.
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