Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing at White Birch Lodge

Since 1959, the White Birch Lodge has been an exclusive fly fishing retreat for Ted Williams, his family and some of Ted's very special friends. Our guests can wade the private waters of White Birch Pool in pursuit of the King of the Game fish: the Atlantic Salmon. In addition to the White Birch Pool, you can also fish over 1/2 mile of private water, including the Ted Williams Morehouse Pool.

The White Birch Lodge Experience

The key to success in your fishing adventure is a professional guide who has decades of fishing these private waters for Atlantic Salmon and has an intimate knowledge of the waters of the Miramichi River. The White Birch Lodge is staffed by local guides with a deep rooted knowledge of the Lodge's private pools as well as the surrounding waters. The Principal guide, Clarence Curtis, accompanied Ted Williams and his guests for several years and is a rich resource of Atlantic Salmon knowledge and local fly fishing expertise.

Atlantic Salmon Season on the Miramichi River

The season for Atlantic Salmon on the Miramichi begins April 15 and runs until October 15th. Spring fishing, which usually is from a boat, begins on April 15 and generally runs through mid May. Beginning in late June, the Miramichi is host to what is considered to be the largest run of Atlantic Salmon in North America with some of the most sought after fly fishing in the world.

Conservation

The White Birch Lodge is committed to the long term welfare of the Atlantic Salmon in the Miramichi River. To that end, we promote catch and release. Some grilse may be kept in accordance with applicable regulations.

Fishing Licenses

Resident and Non Resident fishing licenses can be obtained at the Ranger offices in Blackville, New Brunswick by calling Heather at (506) 843 - 2908. Please have your credit card information handy.

Fishing Supplies

  • W. W. Doak Fly Fishing Tackle
    331 Main Street, Doaktown, N.B.
    (506) 365-7828

    ("For over 50 years this well known Miramichi business has supplied fishing equipment for the avid sportsmen from around the world. They have a large selection of the top names in the industry and an annual catalogue distributed worldwide. While visiting the Miramichi, a visit to Doak's store is well worthwhile").

Spring

  • Fly fishing gear
    • 8-9 weight rod
    • Sinking fly line
    • Leaders, flies, etc.
  • Warm clothes, rain gear, hat with visor
  • Camera, sunglasses, sunscreen

Summer & Fall

  • Fly fishing gear
    • 8-9 weight rod
    • Floating fly line
    • Leaders, flies, etc.
  • Seasonal clothes, rain gear, hat with visor
  • Waders, wading shoes with felt soles
  • Camera, sunglasses, sunscreen