Miramichi Black Rapids Lodge

Image Copyright Nancy Whitehead Fall in the Miramichi River Valley is breath taking, and when the colors of the trees are fading, the brief wingshooting season is a great way to round out the amazing outdoor recreational opportunities available in the Maritimes.The peak season of woodcock falls...

The first big frost a few days ago came just in time; the leaves have seen their peak colors and have started to fall, giving a little relief to the thick woodcock covers and getting us very excited about the wingshooting season.Autumn in the Maritimes is a splendid experience...

Did you know both Gauls and Romans referred to the Atlantic salmon by its ability to leap...

 The anticipation has been building for several weeks, and the arrival of autumn has not disappointed the expectations.  With leaves committing to colors, a few light frosts, and the promise of great fishing, the village is lively with fall anglers.Today Miramichi Black Rapids Lodge kicks off the f...

 Each fall we enjoy reflecting on the memories we make during our annual fishing season....

What better way to support Atlantic salmon conservation than the Atlantic Salmon Museum’s Adopt-A-Salmon Program? Miramichi Black Rapids Lodge has adopted a family of salmon parr that have been released into the Miramichi River. Learn more about this worthwhile cause by visiting their website.

American baseball legend Ted Williams mentioned in his book “Fishing the Big Three,” that August conditions were usually the worst for catching fish. From our perspective, his comments were dead-on where 2009 was concerned, mostly due to heat. Wh...

Our Miramichi River morning dawned in the high 40’s (8 C), with the crisp fresh air wafting in on a cool breeze and bringing with it the first glints of autumn. For our customers in warmer climates it might be hard to imagine, and even we realize it’s just a temporary front. Bu...

Happy New Brunswick Day!The Southwest Miramichi River below the Black Rapids pool has been high for most of the summer...

Spotting the "leaper" in late summer is always an encouraging sign for a big fall run as Atlantic salmon being their return to the river for winter...

While it's unlikely Atlantic salmon fly fishing will ever be as popular an activity as hockey, soccer, or football, it has a few advantages:It's accessible to just about anyone, regardless of age or gender (provided they can travel to New Brunswick, where Atlantic salmon runs are legendary), though...

Check your local listings and get your DVR's set to record: Miramichi Black Rapids Lodge will be featured on a soon-to-air episode of Fly Rod Chronicles. We just wish the crew would've been here to film this gorgeous 20-lb...