Hey everyone,
Just got back from my annual trip to the Gaspé and wanted to share a report and photos. We fished for two weeks on the Matapedia, Grand Cascapedia, and Bonaventure.
In short, conditions were very low and hot. Day-time temps were often in the 80s, with them creeping into the 90s on some days. Water temp in Mirin on the Bonnie was 70 one mid-morning. It rose to 72 on the Salmon Branch of the GC one day (we stopped fishing), and was otherwise often in the low to mid 60s, with some morning temps being in the 50s. Flows were also low, with the Cascapedia between 10-12 -- a level I had not seen before.
On the slip side, with low levels and clarity we saw lots of fish. Rose a ton, hooked a few, and landed even fewer, but had a great time.
On the striper front, I caught a striper at the covered bridge at Routhierville. Not good.
Here's some photos, and a full trip report on my site.
Gaspé Peninsula Atlantic Salmon Fly Fishing - New England On The FlyNew England On The Fly
Of course, as soon as we were packing up our bags the forecast started calling for lots of rain. Looks like the river flows are up. Hope some of are you are up there now or about to head up there!
Best,
Ben
Just got back from my annual trip to the Gaspé and wanted to share a report and photos. We fished for two weeks on the Matapedia, Grand Cascapedia, and Bonaventure.
In short, conditions were very low and hot. Day-time temps were often in the 80s, with them creeping into the 90s on some days. Water temp in Mirin on the Bonnie was 70 one mid-morning. It rose to 72 on the Salmon Branch of the GC one day (we stopped fishing), and was otherwise often in the low to mid 60s, with some morning temps being in the 50s. Flows were also low, with the Cascapedia between 10-12 -- a level I had not seen before.
On the slip side, with low levels and clarity we saw lots of fish. Rose a ton, hooked a few, and landed even fewer, but had a great time.
On the striper front, I caught a striper at the covered bridge at Routhierville. Not good.
Here's some photos, and a full trip report on my site.
Gaspé Peninsula Atlantic Salmon Fly Fishing - New England On The FlyNew England On The Fly
Of course, as soon as we were packing up our bags the forecast started calling for lots of rain. Looks like the river flows are up. Hope some of are you are up there now or about to head up there!
Best,
Ben