Trophy Brook Trout - Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Trophy Brook Trout

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Trophy brook trout weighing in at more than 10 pounds.

Newfoundland and Labrador is home to the best brook trout angling on the planet. It's the land of big fish – where anglers routinely catch and release two- to five-pound trout in search of a seven- or eight-pound trophies (or even larger in Labrador). They're wild and ready for a fight.

The Best Brook Trout Angling on the Planet

Imagine a retreat on one of the last untamed frontiers. A land thick with spruce and pine, dotted with gigantic lakes, and carved by rushing rivers. An environment undamaged and absolutely untouched – pure wilderness. Now imagine wading hip-deep in rushing river rapids. Feeling it pounding past your legs, hoping to hook a rare creature, the mighty brook trout.

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Trophy Brook Trout

Outfitters

The key to an amazing and successful angling adventure in Newfoundland and Labrador is using an outfitter. Outfitters act as your main point of contact before and during your trip, so be prepared to make long-lasting memories – and friends.
Experienced, knowledgeable guides know all the secret spots and best flies to use, which means you're in for the angling vacation of a lifetime. And, chances are, you'll come away with the big one and even bigger memories.

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Rules and Regulations

Guide Requirements

Non-residents are required to hire a guide or an outfitter to fish inland waters in Newfoundland and Labrador. After all, they know this place like the backs of their hands – and can show you where and how to land trophy fish.

Licence Requirements for Non-Residents

All non-residents of Newfoundland and Labrador require an angling licence. When using an outfitter, they will supply the licence as part of the package. When using a guide only, you may or may not have to get your own licence. Use the Angler's Guide for information on obtaining licences, scheduled rivers, daily and season bag limits, as well as other angling requirements.

Angling in National Parks

Special licences are required to fish inland waters in our National Parks. These may be obtained from park administrative offices. Anglers should check with park officials on regulations that apply within National Parks – Gros Morne National Park, Terra Nova National Park, and Torngat Mountains National Park.