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The Margaree is one of the most beautiful North American rivers and it was appointed as a Heritage River. Since the last century fly fishers have come from all over the world to this area to catch their salmon. It splits into two parts at our property; hence the name Margaree Forks. The part coming from the mountain (North East Margaree) is only to be fished by fly starting June 1st.The normal catch in the Margaree river ranges from 6 to 20 pounds with an average catch being 10 pounds.
The record catch in the Margaree is 52 lbs!The salmon season on the Margaree begins June 1 and continues until October 31.Some of the best pools last are: Tidal, Lower Tompkins, Seal, Gillis Island, Snag, Forks, Dollar, Wash. They are all within a 10-minute radius from the Inn, some you can walk to. Best time last year from end of June to August.If you have experience in Fly-Fishing you can fish on your own, because Guides are not mandatory in Nova ScotiaWe recommend for Fishing Tackle a one hand rod of 9 to 10 feet, from 7 weight to 9 weight, or a two hand rod of 12 to 14 feet, from 9weight to 11weight.
Lines should be consistent to the class of the rod. Types of lines vary from floating, sink, sink-tip or intermediate, depending on the water level.
The reel should have a good brake and store at least 100 yards of backing line. For more information please do not hesitate to contact us.
Nova ScotiaQuestion 1. Of the total days fished, how many were spent fishing during the winter fishery (January to March) in Nova Scotia in 2005?Winter fisheryIce fishingResident13,49342,979Canadian nonresident00Other nonresident00Total13,49342,979Of the days fished in freshwater, how many were spent fishing for Atlantic salmon in Nova Scotia in 2005?Number of days fishedResident15,912Canadian nonresident1,464Other nonresident3,747Total21,123Question 6. Please estimate the percentage of time you spent using the following gear types in Nova Scotia in 2005. (%)ResidentCanadian Non-residentOther Non-residentTotalLures20.617.714.920.4Bait38.723.96.037.7Lure and bait17.79.32.817.2Flies23.049.076.224.7Question 7. Bait used in Nova Scotia in 2005.ResidentCanadian Non-residentOther Non-residentTotalNo bait used5,208Worms433,544Minnows caught7,06846107,124Minnows bought9,08841259,154Synthetics9,33832489,418Other7,12361467,230Question 8.
Please estimate the percentage of time you spent using the following fishing methods in Nova Scotia in 2005. (%)ResidentCanadian Non-residentOther Non-residentTotalDock/shore43.029.618.242.2Wading16.545.568.418.2Boat40.524.813.439.6If you fished from a boat in Nova Scotia in 2005, how was the boat placed in the water? (Residents Only):Number of anglersNo response167Moored2,216Launched from a boat launch4,560Lauched from shore21,075Total28,018If you launched a boat in Nova Scotia in 2005, how would you rate the boat launch facilities in Nova Scotia?ResidentCanadian Non-residentOther Non-residentTotalNo response8,994104439,141Excellent494021515Very good1,35342301,425Good6,012180566,248Fair6,8396266,907Poor4,32548104,383Total6628,619Question 10a).
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If you fished in Nova Scotia in 2000, how would you rate the fishing in 2005 compared to 2000?ResidentCanadian Non-residentOther Non-residentTotalNo response3,574Did not fish in 603206,289Improved4,63142524,725Remained the same2012,134Declined419,123Total43,775,845Question 10b).