The river has a reputation as being the home to some very large salmon as i was about to find out several days into the trip. You are in restigouche county new brunswick, canada, administrative region of level. The 2019 annual general meeting of the restigouche river watershed. The county is named for the restigouche river which flows through the county and is famous for its salmon pools, which have attracted wealthy american and canadian tourists to the regions summer colonies for decades. Restigouche river in the fall check out tripadvisor members 801 candid photos and videos of new brunswick. The club is situated in north western new brunswick approximately 43 kilometers 27 miles from the mouth of the kedgwick and currently maintains two leases. Restigouche sam, campbellton, new brunswick roadside. The rivers outstanding atlantic salmon habitat has drawn anglers to the region for hundreds of years, and today it remains one of north americas premier flyfishing.
Join us as we discuss the new brunswick fishing license options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. The parishes of addington and eldon were erected in 1826 as parts of gloucester county. Restigouche river experience centre posts facebook. Carroll2 1new brunswick department of natural resources p.
If your looking for a place to fish get on our short list, just email. New brunswick, canada just west of the bay of chaleur. The map search is not optimized for extra small screen. Canadian parks and wilderness society cpaws newbrunswick chapter. Restigouche river fishing near campbellton, new brunswick. This river in northern new brunswick flows into the restigouche river, upstream of the rafting ground. Most of the river is locked up by ancient by western standards salmon clubs. Riviere ristigouche is a river that flows across the northwestern part of the province of new brunswick and the southeastern. Operations restigouche, trevali mining corporation. It is the first camp on the salmons journey up the restigouche. William francis ganong identified the mikmaq name for restigouche river as lustagooch meaning fivefingered river. The river flows from the chicchoc mountains, located in quebec, and continues in an easterly direction before emptying into the baie des chaleurs. Realtime hydrometric data map search water level and flow.
The abundance of giant atlantic salmon in these two magnificent rivers have elevated matapedia to the salmon capital of the world and a destination of choice not just for the passionate fly fishing angler but also for hunters, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Fed by its tributaries kedgwick, patapedia and matapedia flowing south from the gaspe peninsula, and upsalquitch flowing north from central new brunswick, it flows northeasterly towards the. The new rrec presents the majestic restigouche river in many ways. Please remember to check with the local fish and wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. The americans who have followed in sages footsteps have created a secret world of luxury and comfort in the middle of the new brunswick wilderness. Home restigouche river lodge an atlantic salmon fly. Restigouche river watershed location the restigouche river watershed is located in eastern quebec and northern newbrunswick. Toad brook is owned by the goelet family of new york, with four generations on the restigouche river. Their two first camps were burned down by forest fires. Bedrock and quaternary geology of the mount carleton restigouche river area reginald a.
The new brunswick portion of the watershed is 6603 km2. Restigouche county is located in northern new brunswick. In the newbrunswick, the restigouche river is located within the restigouche, madawaska and victoria counties. Clicking the station marker will open an info window for the selected station. In the newbrunswick, the restigouche river is located within the restigouche, madawaska and victoria counties of new. Restigouche electoral district, a former canadian federal electoral district. This winter has been mild from new brunswick s on the new camp way of thinking. The 55 kmlong designated stretch of the upper restigouche river in new brunswick flows mainly through crown land forest, and is home to bald eagle, moose and canada lynx. The restigouche river is about 210 km long, originating in western new brunswick. Box 50, bathurst, new brunswick, canada e2a 3z1 2norandafalconbridge inc. Camp harmony, salmon fishing on the beautiful restigouche. The americans who have followed in sages footsteps have created a secret world of luxury and comfort in. Geological map of restigouche rivermount carleton area, with. The icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure gender, age groups, age distribution, country of birth, mother tongue.
An atlantic fly fishing experience on the restigouche river including lodging, fine dining and world class guided atlantic salmon fishing. David walker from brewer me, both iraq war veterans, for a week of fly fishing, fly casting, and fly tying, during the week of july 17. It flows northeast before emptying through the restigouche estuary into chaleur bay, an arm of the gulf of st. Canoeing restigouche river new brunswick, canada youtube. Map madawaskarestigouche new brunswick download the detailed map in pdf format. Bush, dick cheney, general norman schwarzkopt and a host of u. Many anglers consider the restigouche river the best atlantic salmon water in the world. This was placed to recognize the importance of the great fishing in the restigouche river. Restigouche river watershed location the restigouche river watershed is located in eastern quebec and northern new brunswick. Friends of the restigouche river lodge public group facebook. Please note that more data may be available on one of our partner websites. Look at river charlo, restigouche, new brunswick, canada from different perspectives.
The type of alert issued depends on the severity and timing of the event. Restigouche county 2016 population 30,955 is located in northcentral new brunswick, canada. Formerly producing zincleadsilver mine located approximately 27km westsouthwest of trevalis caribou mine in the bathurst mining camp of new brunswick. The flat satellite map represents one of many map types available. Chalets restigouche campground, kedgwick river, new brunswick. For those of you unfamiliar with the restigouche, it forms the boundary between new brunswick and quebec on the south side of the gaspe region. Restigouche county, canada population statistics, charts. If your a sport fisherman in new brunswick this site will be invaluable. Restigouche county, new brunswick genealogy genealogy. Experience unforgettable moments at campbellton rv camping, a recreational vehicle camping adjacent to the restigouche river experience centre. Upper restigouche canadian heritage rivers system canada. It is located in a large fountain next to the information center along the river. When severe weather threatens, environment canada issues alerts that notify those in affected areas in new brunswick so that they can take steps to protect themselves and their property from harm. Sep 11, 20 for those of you unfamiliar with the restigouche, it forms the boundary between new brunswick and quebec on the south side of the gaspe region.
Regions are sorted in alphabetical order from level 1 to level 2 and eventually up to level 3 regions. From the confluence of the little main restigouche river and kedgwick river in new brunswick, the restigouche river flows on 140. Restigouche river experience centre, campbellton campbellton, new brunswick. Madawaskarestigouche maps corner elections canada online. Restigouche river lodge new brunswick, canada july 2010 the restigouche river lodge, located in mann mountain, hosted ssg harold butch freeman, jr. Sep 30, 2012 60 pound salmon on the restigouche in august of 1988, i was invited by my late friend walter miller, to fish on the restigouche river in northern new brunswick. Gloucester county is what it was was created from in 1837. A british visitor to the restigouche river in 1890 reported that in the capable care of micmac guides, sportsmen could expect to land salmon from 25 to 50 pounds. The restigouche river lodge is located on 3 miles of crystal clear, atlantic salmon fly fish water at the junction of the matapedia river in new brunswick, canada. Realtime hydrometric data map search water level and. Equivalent cut area eca study of the restigouche river watershed.
Restigouche river location the restigouche river is located within the restigouche, madawaska and victoria counties of new brunswick. Browse the most comprehensive and uptodate online directory of administrative regions in canada. River, from the junction with the little restigouche river and. The foundations of the last one can be seen next to the brook. The restigouche river lodge would like to open if it is safe and the government gives the okay. The fishing has long been reserved for the few that can afford to be a member, or travel in those circles. New brunswick s famed restigouche river, which anglers call the best darned salmon river in the world, draws legions of fishing enthusiasts annually, including wealthy businessmen, the famous, and even a former american president. Restigouche river outfitters campbellton, new brunswick. The matapedia and restigouche rivers have for over a century attracted the worlds financial, political, and show business elite to our small village, including princess louise, king edward vii, the duke and duchess of windsor, bing crosby, and more recently george h. This page provides an overview of restigouche, new brunswick, canada location maps. This place is situated in restigouche county, new brunswick, canada, its geographical coordinates are 47 38 0 north, 67 20 0 west and its original name with diacritics is kedgwick. Note that the full map cannot be printed using the browsers print function. The restigouche river has many activities to offer the outdoor enthusiast. Restigouche river in the fall picture of new brunswick.
Welcome to the tranquility of the restigouche river, known for its salmon fishing and the history that has taken place along its shores. Upper restigouche canadian heritage rivers system canadas. In the new brunswick, the restigouche river is located within the restigouche, madawaska and victoria counties. The detailed new brunswick map on this page shows the provinces major roads, railroads, and population centers, including the new brunswick capital city of fredericton, as well as lakes, rivers, and national parks. Search through our rivers data to find more information about a specific river. Oct 31, 2014 restigouche river ristigouche in quebec, 200 km long, rises in the highlands of northwestern new brunswick as the little main restigouche river. So we wait to see, if it opens up there will be a mad rush of anglers looking for atlantic salmon trips. Our new brunswick, canada camp offers private, small group rentals and salmon fishing trips. The new brunswick portion of the watershed represents 60% of the 10 000 km2 total area. We were able to keep working well into december as the wind kept down and the temperatures stayed around freezing. And running the restigouche, is a pastime enjoyed by canoeists and nature lovers. Further down the river, we come to red pine, a fishing camp administered by senator pirie of grand falls. The southeast branch has its source in lake upsalquitch and can be paddled when the water lever is medium.
Below is a list of all available river maps for the dedicated salmon fisherman. New brunswick is open for fishing, but lodges are still in limbo. Book chalets restigouche, kedgwick river on tripadvisor. Riviere ristigouche is a river that flows across the northwestern part of the province of new brunswick and the southeastern part of quebec the river flows in a northeasterly direction from its source in the appalachian mountains of northwestern new brunswick to chaleur bay. The newbrunswick portion of the watershed represents 60% of the 10 000 km2 total area.
Underwater archaeology on the restigouche river archaeology. In 1995, the upper restigouche river was nominated as a canadian heritage river. See the map below and turn to the page of the recreational fishery area rfa where you will be fishing. Restigouche river environmental reporting new brunswick. Here you will find a list of volunteer helpers people who have volunteered to help with either restigouche, gloucester or. Jun 11, 2009 welcome to the tranquility of the restigouche river, known for its salmon fishing and the history that has taken place along its shores. With the restigouche river at its feet, and the majestic appalachian mountains in the background, the camping offers breathtaking views with quality facilities and fullyserviced sites near downtown campbellton. Its meander length is approximately 200 kilometres 120 mi. Combination of globe and rectangular map centered on restigouche region. Restigouche river area elections new brunswick elections. The restigouche river lodge is located in north eastern. You can choose between the southeast branch for 2 days and the northwest branch for 2 or 3 days. Twinning of quebecs code with codes used in new brunswick with descriptions.