Fishing in Labrador
Explore fishing in the Labrador of Newfoundland and Labrador. Churchill River, Eagle River, Pinware River, Forteau River
The Churchill River is one of the largest and most productive river systems in Canada. The upper Churchill offers exceptional brook trout, northern pike, and lake trout fishing in a vast wilderness watershed. Brook trout exceeding 5 pounds are possible. Fly-in lodges provide access.
1. Churchill River (Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Northern Pike)
Churchill Falls / Labrador City areaThe lower Churchill River flows into Lake Melville. This section offers excellent brook trout, northern pike, and the unique Churchill River whitefish. The river's massive watershed provides endless exploration opportunities.
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
Boat Launch: Churchill River →
2. Eagle River (Atlantic Salmon)
Eagle River, eastern LabradorThe South Eagle River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in eastern Labrador. A productive salmon river with excellent runs.
3. Pinware River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Pinware area, southern LabradorThe Pinware River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in southern Labrador. A productive river with good runs of salmon and excellent sea-run brook trout.
4. Forteau River (Arctic Char, Atlantic Salmon)
Forteau area, southern LabradorThe Forteau River offers Atlantic salmon and Arctic char fishing in southern Labrador. The river's cold, clear waters produce excellent salmon and char runs in summer.
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
5. Lake Melville (Arctic Char, Brook Trout, Northern Pike)
Lake Melville area, Happy Valley-Goose BayLake Melville is a massive tidal lake connected to the Atlantic Ocean, offering brook trout, northern pike, and Arctic char fishing. The lake's waters provide excellent boat fishing and are accessible from Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
6. Goose River (Labrador)
Goose River area, Happy Valley-Goose BayThe Goose River offers brook trout and northern pike fishing. A productive river with good access from the Lake Melville area.
- Arctic char (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
7. Northwest River (Brook Trout, Northern Pike)
Northwest River area, Lake MelvilleThe Northwest River offers brook trout and northern pike fishing at the western end of Lake Melville. This productive system provides excellent wilderness fishing with good access from the community of Northwest River.
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
8. Kenamu River (Brook Trout, Northern Pike)
Kenamu River area, Lake MelvilleThe Kenamu River offers brook trout and northern pike fishing. A productive river system in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area.
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
9. English River (Labrador)
English River area, Lake MelvilleThe English River offers brook trout and northern pike fishing in central Labrador. A scenic river with good populations of both species.
- Arctic char (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
10. Paradise River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Paradise River area, eastern LabradorThe Paradise River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in eastern Labrador. A remote river with excellent salmon runs and wilderness fishing.
11. St. Lewis River (Arctic Char, Atlantic Salmon)
St. Lewis area, southeastern LabradorThe St. Lewis River offers Atlantic salmon and Arctic char fishing in southeastern Labrador. A productive river flowing into the St. Lewis Inlet on the Labrador coast.
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
Boat Launch: St. Lewis River →
12. Alexis River (Arctic Char, Atlantic Salmon)
Alexis River area, southeastern LabradorThe Alexis River offers Atlantic salmon and Arctic char fishing on the southeastern Labrador coast. A remote river with excellent salmon and char runs.
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
13. Gilbert River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Gilbert River area, southeastern LabradorThe Gilbert River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in southeastern Labrador. A productive river with good runs of salmon and sea-run brook trout.
14. Hawke River (Arctic Char, Atlantic Salmon)
Hawke River area, southeastern LabradorThe Hawke River offers Atlantic salmon and Arctic char fishing on the southeastern Labrador coast. A remote wilderness river with excellent fishing.
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
15. White Bear River (Labrador)
White Bear River area, southeastern LabradorThe White Bear River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in southeastern Labrador. A productive river with good runs of salmon.
- Arctic char (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
Boat Launch: White Bear River →
16. Sand Hill River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Sand Hill River area, southeastern LabradorThe Sand Hill River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in southeastern Labrador. A scenic coastal river with productive salmon pools.
Boat Launch: Sand Hill River →
17. Muddy Bay (Labrador)
Muddy Bay area, eastern LabradorMuddy Bay offers cod, flounder, and sea-run brook trout fishing along the eastern Labrador coast. The bay provides sheltered saltwater fishing.
- Arctic char (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
18. Sandwich Bay (Arctic Char, Brook Trout, Cod)
Sandwich Bay area, eastern LabradorSandwich Bay offers cod, Arctic char, and sea-run brook trout fishing on the eastern Labrador coast. The large bay provides excellent boating and shore fishing.
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
19. Cartwright (Arctic Char, Cod)
Cartwright area, eastern LabradorCartwright offers cod and Arctic char fishing from this community on Sandwich Bay. The town provides services and access to the eastern Labrador fishing grounds.
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
20. North River (Labrador)
North River area, eastern LabradorThe North River offers brook trout and Arctic char fishing on the eastern Labrador coast.
- Arctic char (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
21. Porcupine River (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)
Porcupine River area, eastern LabradorThe Porcupine River offers Arctic char and brook trout fishing on the eastern Labrador coast. A remote river with excellent char runs in late summer.
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
Boat Launch: Porcupine River →
22. Okak River (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)
Okak area, northern LabradorThe Okak River offers Arctic char and brook trout fishing in northern Labrador. This remote river system flows into the Okak Bay area, accessible only by float plane or boat.
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
23. Kanairiktok River (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)
Kanairiktok River area, central Labrador coastThe Kanairiktok River offers Arctic char and brook trout fishing on the central Labrador coast. A remote wilderness river accessible by float plane, known for excellent char runs.
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
Boat Launch: Kanairiktok River →
24. Naskaupi River (Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Northern Pike)
Naskaupi River area, central LabradorThe Naskaupi River offers brook trout, northern pike, and lake trout fishing in the interior of Labrador. This large river system flows through the remote Labrador interior and provides true wilderness fishing.
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
25. Red Wine River (Brook Trout, Northern Pike)
Red Wine River area, central LabradorThe Red Wine River offers brook trout and northern pike fishing in central Labrador. A productive river system accessible by float plane from Goose Bay.
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
26. Ashuanipi River (Brook Trout, Northern Pike)
Ashuanipi River area, western LabradorThe Ashuanipi River offers brook trout and northern pike fishing in western Labrador. The river is part of the Churchill River watershed.
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
Boat Launch: Ashuanipi River →
27. Smallwood Reservoir (Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Northern Pike)
Smallwood Reservoir area, western LabradorThe Smallwood Reservoir is one of the largest reservoirs in the world, created for the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project. It offers brook trout, northern pike, and lake trout fishing in a vast, remote setting.
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
Boat Launch: Smallwood Reservoir →
28. Lobstick Lake (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
Lobstick Lake area, western LabradorLobstick Lake offers brook trout and lake trout fishing in western Labrador. A large lake with healthy fish populations.
29. Ossokmanuan Reservoir (Brook Trout, Northern Pike)
Ossokmanuan area, western LabradorThe Ossokmanuan Reservoir offers brook trout and northern pike fishing in western Labrador. Part of the Churchill Falls hydroelectric system, it provides productive fishing in a remote setting.
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
Boat Launch: Ossokmanuan Reservoir →
30. Churchill Falls River (Brook Trout, Northern Pike)
Churchill Falls area, western LabradorThe river below Churchill Falls offers brook trout and northern pike fishing below one of the most powerful waterfalls in North America. The mist and spray create a unique microclimate.
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
Boat Launch: Churchill Falls River →
31. Lac Joseph (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
Lac Joseph area, western LabradorLac Joseph offers brook trout and lake trout fishing in western Labrador. A large lake with excellent fishing in a remote wilderness setting.
32. Atikonak Lake (Brook Trout, Northern Pike)
Atikonak Lake area, western LabradorAtikonak Lake offers brook trout and northern pike fishing in western Labrador. Part of the Churchill River system, it provides productive wilderness fishing.
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
33. Ashuanipi Lake (Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Arctic Char)
Ashuanipi Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorPopular fishing lake in the Labrador region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
34. Barron Lake (Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Arctic Char)
Barron Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorPopular fishing lake in the Labrador region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
35. De Mille Lake (Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Arctic Char)
De Mille Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorPopular fishing lake in the Labrador region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
36. Leila Wynne Lake (Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Arctic Char)
Leila Wynne Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorPopular fishing lake in the Labrador region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
37. Mistastin Lake (Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Arctic Char)
Mistastin Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorPopular fishing lake in the Labrador region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
38. Nipishish Lake (Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Arctic Char)
Nipishish Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorPopular fishing lake in the Labrador region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
39. Shabogamo Lake (Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Arctic Char)
Shabogamo Lake, Newfoundland and LabradorPopular fishing lake in the Labrador region of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Northern pike (Labrador) · Limit: 2 daily / possession 4
- Arctic char (Insular NL) · Limit: 12 fish or 2.25 kg + 1 daily; possession 24 or 4.5 kg + 1
Fishing Tips for the Labrador
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid fishing licence for your province — buy online before heading out.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Newfoundland and Labrador; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Labrador waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Central Newfoundland
- Eastern Newfoundland (Avalon)
- Great Northern Peninsula
- Southern Newfoundland
- Western Newfoundland
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