Newfoundland Brook Trout

I had the privilege of taking a couple of weeks vacation to Newfoundland just as the Spring Brook Trout season opened. I had a great time there, and went fishing everyday (rain or shine... and even one day in hail...) and always returned with my limit. Since there are no sport fish in NL, the trout population has no natural predators (other than large birds) so they were hungry, and plentiful. None were huge, but all were pansies - great eating with the largest getting up near 18". It was great time, and so I thought you may like to see a few pictures.

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Nice looking brookies !!!!

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Nice looking brookies !!!!

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Thanks Sparky. It was a great trip. Nothing that compares to the kind of guys you're holding in that profile picture! But excellent fish for eating none the less. And boy were they tasty....

There was a little riffle of water next to my grandmothers in Port Rexton. Use to go down there with a pole, line, sinker, hook, and a cork float, and flip them up onto the bank when they bit.

Miss those days.

Looks like heaven to me fred.

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Originally Posted by Bluebulldog

There was a little riffle of water next to my grandmothers in Port Rexton. Use to go down there with a pole, line, sinker, hook, and a cork float, and flip them up onto the bank when they bit.

Miss those days.

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I know. I grew up doing the same thing. It's oddly satisfying to catch a brookie - at least for me. I fish for Bass, Pike, and all the rest, but I still crave my annual trip home for some brookies. Even more satisfying this year, as I started tying my own flies to flyfish for them.Attachment 33026

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I know. I grew up doing the same thing. It's oddly satisfying to catch a brookie - at least for me. I fish for Bass, Pike, and all the rest, but I still crave my annual trip home for some brookies. Even more satisfying this year, as I started tying my own flies to flyfish for them.Attachment 33026

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Wheres ya from 'bye?

Nice. I'm jealous. Headed home for 3 weeks at the end of July. Can't wait to get my feed of specks and fresh cod!!

Where abouts were ya on the island?

S.

beauty!

awesome trip!!!

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I had the privilege of taking a couple of weeks vacation to Newfoundland just as the Spring Brook Trout season opened. I had a great time there, and went fishing everyday (rain or shine... and even one day in hail...) and always returned with my limit. Since there are no sport fish in NL, the trout population has no natural predators (other than large birds) so they were hungry, and plentiful. None were huge, but all were pansies - great eating with the largest getting up near 18". It was great time, and so I thought you may like to see a few pictures.

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The image 4th from the left (Image# 5339 or Attachment# 33022A) is that an Atlantic Salmon? Doesn't look like a Speck to me. It kind of looks a bit like a Brown Trout too, but I wouldn't think they would stock them on the Rock?

Looks like a great trip. Do you have any shots of the scenery? Thanks for posting.

Great looking spec's, mouth is now watering

In the sink photograph it looks like they have black spot disease. Nice fish either way.

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In the sink photograph it looks like they have black spot disease. Nice fish either way.

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Wrong photo. I am talking about the one to the left of the sink photograph.

So, I grew up in Trinity Bay, New Harbour to be exact. Most of these fish were caught within about 1/2 drive of that. There is one brown trout in the set of pictures - good eye. I don't keep the browns, but they are still great fun to catch and release. That little creek is very near my home.

As for the stocking - I'm not sure of anywhere on the island where they stock trout. Certainly not on my end. All these guys were wild. And really plentiful. Most trips only lasted about 2-3 hours. By that time we had our limit - either in weight or number.

Some of the trout do have little black spots on them. Not sure what it's all about. It doesn't affect the taste, or even the look of the flesh inside. I heard a guy once say it's cause there were so many trout in one little area, but I'm not sure. I don't worry too much about it.

Finally, a big "Howsyagettinon?" to all the other Newfies who are now living up here!

Beautiful area, Trinity Bay.

I'm from the very tip of the northern peninsula. Born and raised fisherman.

S.

Man that is some nice looking brookies. Haven't been brook fishing in a lot of years and then they were smaller than yours. I'm so jealous.

Love trinity bay. The skerwink trail is amazing

Beautiful fish. I'm headed to carbonear in August and hope to get some fish

I can't say I'm a big scenery guy, but I did snap a few photos as it relates to fishing, of course!
This is the Atlantic - right in front of my parents house. No fishing in it this trip, but have had lots of fun there growing up.
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This little brook is where I caught the brown trout in the previous photo. It connects a large pond to the salt water and is only about 5 km long. Lots of big browns and great fun.

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This photo, is of "Peak Pond" and is home to some of the most beautiful Brook Trout around. It is right on the Trans-Canada Highway, but doesn't see a lot of pressure. I have never returned from this pond without a feed of trout. You can't see it there, but the trout were jumping after mayflies, and I had great fun with the fly rod.

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This last picture is the very bottom of Trinity Bay. It's actually very near to where the aforementioned brook runs out into the salty water. It was a beautiful evening, and so, I couldn't resist a picture. If only I could bring home some of the salt water smell!

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Hope that gives some idea of scenery. Like I mentioned, I don't take a lot of pictures of land - I like to focus on family and fish ;)

No icebergs? My dads harbour is plugged with them right now. Lots of ice for my rye when I get there! Can't wait. 35 more days!

S.

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No icebergs? My dads harbour is plugged with them right now. Lots of ice for my rye when I get there! Can't wait. 35 more days!

S.

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Ha ha! They do make great ice! No icebergs in Trinity Bay as a general rule - at least not in deep where I am. Everynow and then wind, currents bring one in, but none this time. Have fun back home... I'm ready to go again!

Beautiful fish and scenery! I long to make it out there one day. My dad is heading over for a visit Aug/ Sept and I'm looking forward to seeing his photos and hearing all about it.

Yeah I've been told by people who used to live on the rock, pretty much every creek, and I guess lake?, is stuffed with specs... And many locals are into cod and ocean fish they don't even care that much for them, must be nice. They aren't quite the size of Labrador specs, but some of those look a pretty good size... And nice eaters too, wtg.