Fishing in Labrador

1. Churchill River (Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Northern Pike)

Churchill Falls / Labrador City area

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.

2. Churchill River (Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Whitefish)

Churchill River below Churchill Falls, Lake Melville

The lower Churchill River flows into Lake Melville near Happy Valley-Goose Bay. This section offers excellent brook trout, northern pike, and the unique Churchill River whitefish. The river's massive watershed provides endless exploration opportunities.

3. Eagle River (Atlantic Salmon)

Eagle River, eastern Labrador

The Eagle River is one of the most productive Atlantic salmon rivers in North America. Remote and pristine, it produces exceptional salmon runs with fish in the 8-15 pound range and trophies over 25 pounds. Strictly catch-and-release, managed through licensed lodges. A true bucket-list destination.

4. Pinware River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Pinware area, southern Labrador

The Pinware River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in southern Labrador near the Strait of Belle Isle. A productive river with good runs of salmon and excellent sea-run brook trout.

5. Forteau River (Arctic Char, Atlantic Salmon)

Forteau area, southern Labrador

The Forteau River offers Atlantic salmon and Arctic char fishing in southern Labrador near the Labrador Straits. The river's cold, clear waters produce excellent salmon and char runs in summer.

6. Lake Melville (Arctic Char, Brook Trout, Northern Pike)

Lake Melville area, Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Lake 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.

7. Goose River (Labrador)

Goose River area, Happy Valley-Goose Bay

The Goose River offers brook trout and northern pike fishing near Happy Valley-Goose Bay. A productive river with good access from the Lake Melville area.

8. Northwest River (Brook Trout, Northern Pike)

Northwest River area, Lake Melville

The 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.

9. Kenamu River (Brook Trout, Northern Pike)

Kenamu River area, Lake Melville

The Kenamu River offers brook trout and northern pike fishing near Lake Melville. A productive river system in the Happy Valley-Goose Bay area.

10. English River (Labrador)

English River area, Lake Melville

The English River offers brook trout and northern pike fishing near Lake Melville in central Labrador. A scenic river with good populations of both species.

11. Paradise River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Paradise River area, eastern Labrador

The Paradise River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in eastern Labrador. A remote river with excellent salmon runs and wilderness fishing.

12. St. Lewis River (Arctic Char, Atlantic Salmon)

St. Lewis area, southeastern Labrador

The 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.

13. Alexis River (Arctic Char, Atlantic Salmon)

Alexis River area, southeastern Labrador

The Alexis River offers Atlantic salmon and Arctic char fishing on the southeastern Labrador coast. A remote river with excellent salmon and char runs.

14. Gilbert River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Gilbert River area, southeastern Labrador

The 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.

15. Hawke River (Arctic Char, Atlantic Salmon)

Hawke River area, southeastern Labrador

The Hawke River offers Atlantic salmon and Arctic char fishing on the southeastern Labrador coast. A remote wilderness river with excellent fishing.

16. White Bear River (Labrador)

White Bear River area, southeastern Labrador

The White Bear River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in southeastern Labrador. A productive river with good runs of salmon.

17. Sand Hill River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)

Sand Hill River area, southeastern Labrador

The Sand Hill River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in southeastern Labrador. A scenic coastal river with productive salmon pools.

18. Muddy Bay (Labrador)

Muddy Bay area, eastern Labrador

Muddy Bay offers cod, flounder, and sea-run brook trout fishing along the eastern Labrador coast. The bay provides sheltered saltwater fishing.

19. Sandwich Bay (Arctic Char, Brook Trout, Cod)

Sandwich Bay area, eastern Labrador

Sandwich 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.

20. Cartwright (Arctic Char, Cod)

Cartwright area, eastern Labrador

Cartwright offers cod and Arctic char fishing from this community on Sandwich Bay. The town provides services and access to the eastern Labrador fishing grounds.

21. Eagle River (Labrador South)

South Eagle River area, eastern Labrador

The South Eagle River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in eastern Labrador near Sandwich Bay. A productive salmon river with excellent runs.

22. North River (Labrador)

North River area, eastern Labrador

The North River offers brook trout and Arctic char fishing on the eastern Labrador coast near Sandwich Bay.

23. Porcupine River (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)

Porcupine River area, eastern Labrador

The Porcupine River offers Arctic char and brook trout fishing on the eastern Labrador coast. A remote river with excellent char runs in late summer.

24. Okak River (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)

Okak area, northern Labrador

The 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.

25. Kanairiktok River (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)

Kanairiktok River area, central Labrador coast

The 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.

26. Naskaupi River (Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Northern Pike)

Naskaupi River area, central Labrador

The 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.

27. Red Wine River (Brook Trout, Northern Pike)

Red Wine River area, central Labrador

The Red Wine River offers brook trout and northern pike fishing in central Labrador. A productive river system accessible by float plane from Goose Bay.

28. Ashuanipi River (Brook Trout, Northern Pike)

Ashuanipi River area, western Labrador

The Ashuanipi River offers brook trout and northern pike fishing in western Labrador near Churchill Falls. The river is part of the Churchill River watershed.

29. Smallwood Reservoir (Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Northern Pike)

Smallwood Reservoir area, western Labrador

The 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.

30. Lobstick Lake (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)

Lobstick Lake area, western Labrador

Lobstick Lake offers brook trout and lake trout fishing in western Labrador near the Churchill River system. A large lake with healthy fish populations.

31. Ossokmanuan Reservoir (Brook Trout, Northern Pike)

Ossokmanuan area, western Labrador

The 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.

32. Churchill Falls River (Brook Trout, Northern Pike)

Churchill Falls area, western Labrador

The 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.

33. Lac Joseph (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)

Lac Joseph area, western Labrador

Lac Joseph offers brook trout and lake trout fishing in western Labrador near the Quebec border. A large lake with excellent fishing in a remote wilderness setting.

34. Atikonak Lake (Brook Trout, Northern Pike)

Atikonak Lake area, western Labrador

Atikonak Lake offers brook trout and northern pike fishing in western Labrador. Part of the Churchill River system, it provides productive wilderness fishing.