News

TV Show - Flowers River Large Salmon!

February 3, 2012 - Newfoundland Sportsman will be airing two new exciting TV Shows on large Atlantic Salmon at Flowers River on February 12 & February 19, 2012 on the NTV Network. If you don't receive NTV, you can visit the Newfoundland Sportsman web site and order DVD's of the TV Show(s). One can also view a short video of each TV Show at www.newfoundlands... [ Read More ]

Visit us in Somerset, New Jersey - January 27 - 29

January 25, 2012 - We'll be attending the Fly Fishing Show in Somerset this weekend. If you are in the area.......please drop by our booth and say hello! [ Read More ]

Successful Show in Germany!

January 22, 2012 - Our first Outdoor Show in Europe has been most successful. We met many folks that plan on visiting Flowers River or Igloo Lake in the near future. Petri Heil! [ Read More ]

Augsburg, Germany - Jagen Und Fischen Outdoor Show 2012

January 19, 2012 - A most interesting day at the Jagen Und Fischen Outdoor Show in Augsburg, Germany. Many hunters & fisher people visiting our booth. Check out the video we uploaded on the "German Hunting Horn". [ Read More ]

We are off to Germany this Sunday!

January 13, 2012 - Flowers River Lodge will be exhibiting at a popular Sports Show in Augsburg, Germany the week of January 16 – 22! AGEN UND FISCHEN, SPORTSCHÜTZEN 2012 Check out www.jagenundfischen.de [ Read More ]

Check our our NEW WEB SITE for our sister Lodge www.igloolake.com !

December 18, 2011 - We are proud of our new web site www.igloolake.com ! Did you know we also have a third web site at www.labradorfishing.net ? [ Read More ]

Visit us at the Somerset Fly Fishing Show January 27 - 29, 2012

December 6, 2011 - We'll be an Exhibitor at the Somerset Fly Fishing Show January 27 - 29, 2012! Come visit us and see our new modern display booth, a 20 foot image of Igloo Lake Labrador! [ Read More ]

Take Me Fishing Contest……It’s Back!

December 2, 2011 - The 2nd Annual "Take Me Fishing" Contest is back! Please see attached flyer in our photo section for complete details. [ Read More ]

Vince Burton wins Conservation Award!

November 25, 2011 - “SAEN” Salmonid Association of Eastern Newfoundland presented Vince Burton with the 17th Annual Guenter Behr Award on November 07. This award is presented annually by SAEN to honour those individuals, corporations, and agencies which have demonstrated outstanding conservation or protection activities related to the salmon and trout popula... [ Read More ]

Check out the latest video of Joe Caldwell with a nice Leaper!

October 30, 2011 - Joe Caldwell plays a nice leaper with friend Phil Pope and guide Cecil Boyd on July 23 at Gonzo's Pool. Please visit the video section to view the video. [ Read More ]

2011 Salmon Catch Rate 2.94 - all time Lodge Record!

October 10, 2011 - Our 2011 Flowers River “Catch per unit of effort” is an all time Lodge record of 2.94 Flowers River 2011 Statistics Total Salmon released - 534 Total Grilse released – 347 Total Catch & Release = 881 Total rod days – 300 Our 2010 “Catch per unit of effort” was 1.41 ( extremely high water in 2010 ) Our 2009 “Catch per unit of e... [ Read More ]

Flowers River recently rated as #8 fishing destination in the world!

September 17, 2011 - Cheapflights.com has recently rated Flowers River Lodge as # 8 amongst the top ten places in the world to fish. Please visit http://news.cheapflights.com/2011/08/top-10-fishing-destinations/ The tastiest fish in the world, from arctic char to rainbow trout to cod, live off the coast of Newfoundland on Canada’s east coast. Stay inland ... [ Read More ]

Report from Bob & Brad on Salmon Fishing trip at Flowers River

August 26, 2011 - WE want to express our sincere appreciation to all the sponsors of the "Take Me Fishing" contest including Jim Burton at Flowers River Lodge , Dwight Blackwood at Newfoundland Sportsman , Jim Langor at Speciality Flies and to The Telegram , East Coast Mortgage Brokers and ReMax . It truly was a trip of a lifetime for my Grandson Brad ... [ Read More ]

Newfoundland Sportsman Review of Flowers River Lodge

August 22, 2011 - Please visit our Video Section and see Dwight Blackwood ( Producer of Newfoundland Sportsman TV Show ) discuss his recent Salmon fishing trip to Flowers River Lodge. [ Read More ]

Outstanding Salmon fishing season!

August 17, 2011 - After an outstanding Salmon fishing season at Flowers River we have closed the Lodge for the 2011 season. Please check our Video section, as we will be uploading videos soon from our 2011 customers. Thanks everybody for a most successful season! [ Read More ]

20 pounder released at Gonzo's Pool!

August 12, 2011 - Foggy skies with light easterly winds at the Lodge today. The full moon is pushing a fresh run of migrating large Salmon into Flowers River! Austin ( Chef at Flowers River Lodge ) seen several large Salmon jumping in front of the Lodge and the guides report numerous Salmon in most pools. Bob French released a 20+ pound Salmon at Gonzo’s ... [ Read More ]

Joey MacKinnon enters 30 pounder Club!

August 11, 2011 - Foggy skies this morning gave way to broken cloud with light easterly winds and an outside air temperature of 11 C. Outstanding Salmon fishing! Congratulations to Joey MacKinnon who released a 34 pound Jack Salmon at Jones Pool today! “All huge fish and this is the best Salmon fishing I have ever experienced………period”, says Dwight Blackw... [ Read More ]

Film Crew tape monster 40 pounder at Top Pool!

August 10, 2011 - Foggy skies this morning at the Flowers River Lodge. We have low / medium water conditions and awesome Salmon fishing! The winner of our “Taking me Fishing” contest Brad Ducey ( 14 years Old ) has released 5 Salmon and his grandfather Bob French has released 6 Salmon this week! Newfoundland Sportsman have enough film taken ( so far this w... [ Read More ]

Huge 25 pound Salmon released at Wentzells Pool today!

August 5, 2011 - Bright sunny skies and 27 C today at the Flowers River Lodge. 21 fish released today, one 25 pounder was released at Wentzells Pool by Mr, Ricketts. 3 nice fish were released at Max's Pool with others at Top Pool and Long Beach. Check out the video ( short interview ) with Brian Ricketts, Brian has limited out each day with Large Salmon a... [ Read More ]

Abundance of large Salmon entering Flowers River!

August 4, 2011 - At Flowers River today it is sunny and 27C with calm winds. Water clarity is excellent and the river level is now medium / low. The sun is not stopping the fantastic Salmon fishing as some guest are limiting out each day! We have an abundance of large Salmon at Long Beach, Island Pool, Gonzo’s, Top Pool and the Falls! This afternoon we ar... [ Read More ]

Four - 25 lb Salmon released last week!

August 1, 2011 - Unbelievable Salmon fishing at Flowers River! That was the common phrase by departing guests yesterday. Large Salmon were released by guests in most pools at Flowers River with Top Pool being the most productive. Arctic Char should be starting their migration into Flowers River soon and we will be flying to Char Lake Thursday with some g... [ Read More ]

Timber Wolf spotted on Long Beach!

July 27, 2011 - Light westerly winds at the Lodge this morning with an outside air temperature of 10C. To add to our report of yesterday, Stephen Radford landed and released a 19 pound Salmon and a 14 pound Salmon at Long Beach yesterday. Paul Radford came within a 100 feet of a Timber Wolf while fishing the upper portion of Long Beach ( Char Pool ). Mr... [ Read More ]

Today at Flowers River was the best Salmon fishing I have experienced in 40 years!

July 26, 2011 - Clear skies with an outside air temperature of 28 C at the Flowers River today! Water clarity is excellent and the water temperature at the aircraft dock is 62 F. Salmon fishing has been awesome today! 16 fish released up to dinner time! One 20 pounder ( Island Pool ) and one 18 pounder by Charlie Cole ( Top Pool ) and numerous fish from ... [ Read More ]

First Arctic Char caught today at Flowers River!

July 25, 2011 - Rain showers at Flowers River today and our water levels are officially medium and water clarity is very good. Radford boys returned to the Lodge today from Top Pool where they released a 12 pound Salmon and a 13 pound Salmon. Charlie Cole released a 10 pound Salmon at Island Pool this afternoon. The first Arctic Char was caught today by ... [ Read More ]

Today is switch day at the beautiful Flowers River Lodge.

July 24, 2011 - 12 guests arrive early this morning and it wasn’t long before hook-ups were reported. Here’s a fishing report as of 6pm today……Monty Lewis released a 12 and an 8 pound Salmon and a grilse at Island Pool. Al Bekus released a grilse at Island Pool this afternoon. 2 huge fish estimated at 20+ pounds were hooked and lost at Long Beach. Rev. J... [ Read More ]

Michael released 20 pounder at Top Pool!

July 24, 2011 - Cool and sunny with hot fishing at Flowers River! Joe released a 12 and 14 pounder at Gonzo’s! Bob ( 89 years old ) released a salmon and two grilse over the past couple of days while his buddies Phil & Joe have released several fish each. Congratulations to young Michael Zurel who released a 20 pounder at Top Pool at Flowers River! Steve... [ Read More ]

Outstanding Salmon Fishing!

July 22, 2011 - All in all, 23 fish were hocked up yesterday! Congratulations to Phil Pope who released a 20 pound salmon last evening! Father and son team Elmo & Alexander released a 14 and 10 pounder respectfully! Joe released a couple at Jones pool and the Zurel boys each released a 12 pounder! Island Pool provided red hot action with 10 fish being re... [ Read More ]

Salmon at Island Pool - jumping all over the place!

July 21, 2011 - Broken cloud with an outside air temperature of 15C at Flowers River today. 6 fish released this morning at Island Pool by 4 guests…….. ”Salmon were jumping everywhere” was Jo Mark Zurel’s exact comment! Young Michael Zurel released a gorgeous 12 pound Salmon …….. great work Michael! We have yet to hear from other guests as they are still... [ Read More ]

Salmon, Salmon everywhere!

July 20, 2011 - The outside air temperature is 14 C at Flowers River and its overcast conditions with light westerly winds and rain showers today. The water clarity is good and the water temperature is 57F. Dr. Bob Darrow ( 89 years old ) just returned from Salmon fishing at Jones Pool, Flowers River where he released a 7 ˝ pound Salmon……great work Bob!... [ Read More ]

Young "Zurel" Boys releasing Salmon!

July 19, 2011 - Broken skies today ( 18C ) with moderate westerly winds & scattered rain showers at the beautiful Flowers River. Water clarity is good and the water temperature is 58F. Eight Salmon were hooked today at Top Pool. Michael Zurel landed a grilse and a 12 pound Salmon and Steve Outerbridge hooked 4 fish and released a 16 pound Salmon. Elmo Ru... [ Read More ]

Top Pool productive!

July 18, 2011 - Phil Pope landed and released a 12 pound Salmon at Top Pool and Joe Caldwell released a grilse at Top Pool today. Cecil ( guide ) reported seeing 15+ Salmon at Top Pool. Moderate rain ended at 3pm today followed by clearing skies. Water temperature is 56F and the clarity of the water is good. [ Read More ]

30 Pounder released at Island Pool

July 17, 2011 - Congratulations to Stephen Outerbridge who released this ( see photo ) 30 pounder at Island Pool this evening! This is Stephen’s second time entering the 30 Pounder Club and the first 30 pounder to be released at Island Pool! [ Read More ]

14 Pounder released at Top Pool!

July 17, 2011 - Sunny skies at the beautiful Flowers River this morning and we have 6 guests departing the Lodge shortly for an exciting day of flyfishing for Atlantic Salmon. Stephen Outerbridge ( see photo ) released a 14 pound Salmon at Top Pool yesterday. Water temperature is 55F this morning and the water clarity is very good. With the full moon las... [ Read More ]

Water temperature is 48F.

July 11, 2011 - It rained all day yesterday and the weather is finally breaking this morning ( outside air temperature is 58 F ). Water levels are up 5 inches this morning and the water temperature is 48F and the clarity is poor ( after all the rain ) which should improve overnight. We are anticipating seeing our first Salmon any day. Please check our ... [ Read More ]

Our cooks arrived Thursday!

July 9, 2011 - Our cooks arrived on Thursday…….Welcome Lilly & Austin! This morning started with sunny sky’s only to cloud over by mid afternoon. Water levels are high & water temperature at the dock is 56F. We have small Arctic Char congregating around the floats of the Beaver……..that’s a healthy sign for our Arctic Char. We visited Top Pool, Red Bear ... [ Read More ]

Gorgeous day at Flowers River!

June 29, 2011 - Water levels are 5 feet ( yes, 5 feet ) lower compared to the same time period last year ( please refer to our Video Section of June 28, 2010 showing the flood at Flowers River ). The Salmon Pools are defined and we are anticipating our first run of migrating Atlantic Salmon next week! [ Read More ]

Flowers River Lodge is open!

June 20, 2011 - We opened our Lodge June 18 and everything is just as we left it last September! On flying over the Lodge ( prior to landing ) we noticed the light was on over the guides camp exterior door! A wonderful sight, this meant our Solar Power was working after a long winter! We have counted 12+ Salmon jumping in front of the guides camp since... [ Read More ]

Flowers River Lodge receives Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Award

June 13, 2011 - Flowers River Lodge was presented the 2011 Newfoundland & Labrador Environmental Business / Industry Leader Award from the Minister of Environment and Conservation, Honourable Ross Wiseman on June 10, 2011. The award recognizes the outstanding efforts and contributions Flowers River Lodge has make to sustain, protect and enhance the envir... [ Read More ]

Congratulations Brad Ducey from Mt. Pearl -Take me Fishing Contest Winner!

May 26, 2011 - Congratulations Brad Ducey from Mt. Pearl -Take me Fishing Contest Winner! Brad’s our winner of the “Take me Fishing Contest” for residents in the Province under 16 years of age. Toby McDonald, Dr. Robert Farrell & Rick Comerford were our 3 judges. They recently examined 70+ entries and decided Brad’s as the winning entry. Brad wil... [ Read More ]

Flowers River wins 2011 Environmental Award from Government of Newfoundland and Labrador

May 21, 2011 - Flowers River Lodge will be presented an Environmental Award on June 10, 2011 from the Minister of Environment. The award recognizes a business for their outstanding efforts and dedication to protect and enhance the environment. [ Read More ]

TV Show to air January 15 & 16

December 26, 2010 - Atlantic Salmon and Arctic Char TV Show airs January 15 & 16, 2011 "Flowers River Late Season Atlantics".......watch 20 pound Atlantic Salmon and an abundance of Arctic Char being caught & released at the beautiful Flowers River. NESN is broadcast into the following states: Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Ma... [ Read More ]

Why I Love Newfoundland Labrador Outdoors!

December 14, 2010 - Take Me Fishing Contest! If you’re a resident of Newfoundland & Labrador and under the age of 16 years you have an opportunity to win a fishing trip for two at the beautiful Flowers River in Northern Labrador! Simple write a 500 word or less story on “Why I Love Newfoundland Labrador Outdoors”. If your story is chosen, you and your... [ Read More ]

Flowers River Lodge on TV - January 15 & 16, 2011

December 3, 2010 - Flowers River Lodge on TV - January 15 & 16, 2011 An exciting Flyfishing TV Show ( Huge Labrador Atlantic Salmon & trophy Arctic Char ) filmed August 29, 2010 by the New Fly Fisher at the beautiful Flowers River in northern Labrador will appear January 15 & 16, in the following states: Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Ha... [ Read More ]

Lodge closed for the winter after a most successful season!

September 10, 2010 - The Flowers River Lodge is officially closed for the season and we look forward to another exciting Atlantic Salmon & Arctic Char fly fishing season in 2011. We also look forward to a TV Show that will air on PBS this winter and several magazine articles on the beautiful Flowers River Lodge! [ Read More ]

Weather trying to clear as we close the Lodge!

September 6, 2010 - After a full day of rain at Flowers River yesterday the weather finally cleared so we could visit Char Lake. Guido and Frances landed two colorful Char! We will be closing the Lodge for the season tomorrow. [ Read More ]

Arctic Char fishing extremely good in front of Flowers River Lodge!

September 4, 2010 - Flowers River water clarity is very clear & river water levels are now low ( for the first time this year ). We are currently busy preparing our Lodge for the winter after a most successful Salmon & Char fishing season. [ Read More ]

The New Fly Fisher TV Show at Flowers River Lodge release 20 pounder at Calvins Rock!

September 1, 2010 - The New Fly Fisher TV Show are producing a TV show on Arctic Char & Atlantic Salmon fly fishing at Flowers River. We visited Char Lake yesterday and experienced some great fishing for Arctic Char along with brilliant under water and aerial filmage. Late this afternoon, Bill Spicer with the New Fly Fisher TV Show successfully released a 20... [ Read More ]

Departing group has memorable Salmon Fishing at Flowers River Lodge!

August 29, 2010 - Yesterday was a productive day at Flowers River with John Kelly raising a huge 30+ pounder at Calvin’s Rock Pool & Peter Tucker played a huge 30 pounder! Other guests released Salmon at Jones Pool & Top Pool. Eight new sports arrived at the Lodge today and Roger Carter released a grilse at Jones Pool. Calvin’s Rock, Jones Pool, Joe Vanni... [ Read More ]

Newfoundland Sportsman land a huge 8 pound colorful Char while staying at Flowers River Lodge

August 27, 2010 - Today we have ideal fishing conditions………overcast ( drizzle and fog ) with light winds from the east. All guests are out fly fishing and our most productive fishing pool is Cabin Pool. Two guests released 12 Arctic Char this morning at Cabin Pool. Newfoundland Sportsman landed a huge 8 pound colorful Char yesterday which they plan on usi... [ Read More ]

Top Pool has 30+ Salmon!

August 23, 2010 - Guests at the Lodge are hooking up nicely with Atlantic Salmon. Fishing at Top Pool is most productive! We released a dozen or more Arctic Char at the fly out to Char Lake this afternoon. Happy Birthday Amy! [ Read More ]

20 pounder released at Calvin's Rock Pool by Gord Follett!

August 21, 2010 - Gord Follett released a 20 pound Salmon at Calvins Rock Pool at Flowers River this afternoon! The two Tucker boys released 10 grilse / Salmon at Top Pool ( two days fishing ). [ Read More ]

River water level now “medium / low” – first time this year!

August 21, 2010 - Today at the beautiful Flowers River Lodge we have a cool outside air temperature of 10 C and foggy conditions. Several sports hooked up with some Salmon yesterday. Gord Follett released a grilse at Red Bear Pool. Cabin Pool has several nice size Salmon resting in the cooler tributary water. Last night at 10pm we had a real treat with... [ Read More ]

Newfoundland Sportsman at Flowers River!

August 20, 2010 - Newfoundland Sportsman are visiting Flowers River Lodge this week. Today we have a very high overcast ceiling and an outside air temperature of approx 15C. River water levels are now med / low. Last night at Top Pool we had 2 grilse released and a 12 pound Salmon released. Guides are reporting seeing Salmon in most pools and we anticip... [ Read More ]

Medium water level at Flowers River!

August 16, 2010 - The outside air temperature is 32C today! Flowers River water level is now officially medium. This is the first time this season that we can report medium water. Our group of fishermen arrived at the Lodge lunch hour today and all are Salmon fishing ( at press time ). Tomorrow we’ll be visiting Char Lake. [ Read More ]

Fly-outs to Char Lake most productive!

August 13, 2010 - Today we have broken cloud and a light easterly wind and an outside air temperature of 15C. 7 guests from Flowers River Lodge visited Char Lake and experienced some great flyfishing for Arctic Char today. Everybody caught and released numerous Arctic Char. Several guests visited Top Pool Salmon fishing ( at press time they had not ret... [ Read More ]

20 pounder released @ Falls Pool!

August 11, 2010 - Overcast conditions today at the beautiful Flowers River and the outside temperature is forecast to reach 13C. Water levels are dropping nicely and we almost have medium water conditions ( first time this year we can report that )! This morning at breakfast we had two large Salmon jump at the aircraft dock. Steve Gearhart released a 20 ... [ Read More ]

25 pounder & two 20 pounders released at Top Pool........ guests experiencing great Salmon fishing!

August 9, 2010 - Today is an overcast day with cooler temperatures ( 12C ). We haven’t got word from our 4 guests staying at Top Pool but our other 8 guests successfully released 14 Salmon in their first afternoon of fishing at Flowers River! Forecast is calling for rain, drizzle and fog this evening with a clearing trend tomorrow with breezy winds from t... [ Read More ]

20 Pounder released at Falls Pool!

August 8, 2010 - Jerome Johnson released a 20 pounder @ Flowers River yesterday at Falls Pool! Great work Jerome! Today was switch day and we have 12 new guests at the Lodge. Folks from the UK, USA and Canada. Top Pool, Island Pool, Jones Pool and Red Bear Pool all provided good Salmon fishing for our departing group. [ Read More ]

Great fishing at Top Pool!

August 5, 2010 - This morning ( 9am ) at the Lodge we have a warm & hazy 78F. Eight Salmon / Grilse where released by two guests at Top Pool yesterday and the day before there was 8 fish released by two guests. Guests are sighting numerous large Salmon at Top Pool. We also had a 20 pounder released at Jones Pool two days ago. Water level is medium high an... [ Read More ]

Good action at Flowers River!

July 29, 2010 - Rain and Fog at the Lodge today with med/high water conditions. Water temperature is 57 F @ the aircraft dock ( one can presume water temperatures 10F cooler further up river ). One guest returned for lunch and report releasing a 13 pounder and a grilse and another guest released 2 grilse this morning and lost a large Salmon. Salmon are b... [ Read More ]

30+ pounder hooked at Top Pool!

July 27, 2010 - Salmon fishing at Flowers River has been incredible the past couple of days. Dan battled a 30+ lb Salmon at Top Pool today for 45 minutes only to lose it a the very last minute. Justin ( Dan’s Guide ) has released five - 30 pound fish at Flowers River and validated the large hen’s size and weight. Al Bekus has released 8 fish since Sunday... [ Read More ]

Water levels slowly receding!

July 24, 2010 - Today seen some guests have very good salmon fishing on the Flowers River. Water levels are slowly dropping but remain high and rain in the forecast for Monday. [ Read More ]

Guests having luck with Salmon!

July 20, 2010 - Allan Zurel hooked a Salmon today ( estimated between 12 & 15 lbs ) @ Jones Pool and Jim Langor released a Grilse at Red Bear Pool. [ Read More ]

Red Bear Pool is productive!

July 19, 2010 - After two days of rain, we finally got a dry day to salmon fish. Jim Langor released a grilse at Red Bear this afternoon! Good for you Jim! A very special mention to David Zurel who hooked a large Salmon today! Mr. Greig Cranna took some very nice photography of the river & surrounding mountains for an upcoming article in the 2011 Atlanti... [ Read More ]

Fog & Rain delays group arrival at Lodge.

July 18, 2010 - Fog and rain has delayed the arrival of our guests at the Lodge. It rained most of yesterday & today and river water levels are up 8 inches. That 8 inches on top of our already high water, makes it most difficult to define the salmon pools. Hopefully, our water levels will drop soon. [ Read More ]

Salmon just starting to migrate!

July 17, 2010 - Stephen Outerbridge hooked a “12 to 14” pound Salmon late yesterday at Jones Pool. Steve seen “8” more Salmon alongside the one he hooked…….looks like the Salmon are just starting to run! There will be an interesting news clip reference “Flowers River Lodge – Solar Power” Monday July 19 on CBC Here & Now. As of yesterday, we now collect... [ Read More ]

Flowers River Going Green

July 15, 2010 - Jul 14, 2010 .......NTV News...... Flowers River Lodge in Labrador is going green, as the hook-and-release fishing lodge moves to solar power. view the 1 minute video at http://ntv.ca/video/?p=4384 [ Read More ]

Expecting Salmon soon!

July 11, 2010 - River water levels are much lower at the Flowers ……….we currently have high water ( which is a relief from the flood - two weeks ago ). If the water continues to drop, most pools should start seeing some Salmon by July 18. The long range weather forecast calls for sun all this week. [ Read More ]

Water levels dropping!

July 3, 2010 - Water levels have finally receded enough so we can work on our dock. Sheila ( our amazing Chef ) and her helper Stacey arrived at the Lodge this evening. With the river water levels dropping and less sea ice in the Labrador Sea, we are anticipating Salmon mid July. There is still plenty of snow and ice in the ponds 3 miles south of Flower... [ Read More ]

Ice & Snow - June 14

June 14, 2010 - We arrived at the Lodge today and everything is “as we left it” last September. Water is very high and there is more than normal snow on all hills. All lakes on higher ground are frozen and lakes in the valley have some ice remaining. Outside air temperature is 38F and we would not be surprised to have frost tonight. We are expecting our... [ Read More ]

Men’s Journal Magazine features Flowers River!

April 14, 2010 - 30 pound Atlantic Salmon and Arctic Char fishing at Flowers River, is in the June / July 2010 issue of Men’s Journal Magazine from New York City! Check out our Latest Critique Section to view the article. [ Read More ]

Enhancements Made to Angling Regulations for 2010 Season

April 2, 2010 - Enhancements Made to Angling Regulations for 2010 Season The Provincial Government has made improvements to its angling regulations, including the implementation of a new salmon tag. The changes are effective for the 2010 season. "The enhancements we have made to angling regulations are important for our conservation and enforcemen... [ Read More ]

Atlantic Salmon Fishing TV Shows!

March 17, 2010 - Newfoundland Sportsman will be airing two new exciting TV Shows ( fishing for Atlantic Salmon ) on the beautiful Flowers River, March 28 & April 11. Watch Dwight & Gord as they fish for large Atlantic Salmon, huge Arctic Char & trophy Brook Trout. [ Read More ]

We are going Green - June 2010

February 13, 2010 - Flowers River Lodge is proud to be the first Fishing Lodge in the Province to go totally Green this June! We will be installing state of the art Solar Power combined with a 90 foot wind turbine that will generate most of our electricity needs. Our dependable Lister 16kv diesel generator will now be a standby power source. Flowers River ... [ Read More ]

Snow capped mountains!

September 13, 2009 - It’s a cloudy day with calm winds and the outside air temperature is 8C & the water temperature is 47F. The mountains to the west of the Lodge are all snow capped this morning. Hugh & Kerry hooked a 16 pound Salmon at Top Pool yesterday and today they are fishing Calvin’s Rock. 3 more guests are scheduled to arrive this afternoon via he... [ Read More ]

Cloudy & Cold …….guests fly fishing at Top Pool today!

September 12, 2009 - It’s a cloudy and cold day at Flowers River with light easterly winds. The outside air temperature is 5C and the water temperature at the aircraft dock is 51F. Our guests on Thursday & Friday flew to Burton’s Pond and Char Lake for Brook Trout and Arctic Char flyfishing respectively. Today we have two guests fishing Top Pool and expect 3 ... [ Read More ]

Cool water temperatures!

September 10, 2009 - A clear sky at the Lodge today and the outside air temperature is 20C with the water temperature at the aircraft dock 44F. Water levels have dropped dramatically over the past week. Lots of Large Salmon spotted in various pools. Dr. Hugh Herman ( sixth trip to the beautiful Flowers River ) and Kerry arrived last night and today they did a... [ Read More ]

Trip to Nain in Helicopter

August 30, 2009 - Today at the Lodge we have cloudy skies with calm winds. Water temperature is 54F at the aircraft dock and the outside air temperature is 15C. Crystal & Neil are Salmon fishing with Doug Wentzell at Long Beach and Don Ivany is at Top Pool with Barry Slade for the evening. Guides are reporting lots of large Salmon at Island Pool, Calvin’s ... [ Read More ]

Arctic Char in abundance at Cabin Pool & Char Lake

August 29, 2009 - Clear Skies at the beautiful Flowers River Lodge today with a temperature of 15C & the water temperature at the aircraft dock is 52F The Tucker boys released two Grilse at Top pool yesterday. Arctic Char fishing is very hot……lots of guests catching and releasing Arctic Char at Cabin Pool. We also will be doing a fly-out this afternoon to... [ Read More ]

Water temperature is a cool 45F at the Aircraft Dock.

August 28, 2009 - Cold windy day on the River! It’s an overcast day with moderate to strong winds from the Northwest. The outside air temperature is 8C and the water temperature is a cold 45F…….great for releasing Salmon! Peter & John Tucker are returning this morning from two days at Top Pool……..we understand they have news of another Large Salmon releas... [ Read More ]

Fly-Out day to Burton’s Pond & Char Lake!

August 26, 2009 - Despite the cold weather today we managed to get some very good Brook Trout ( 4 & 5 pound Brookies ) fishing done at Burton’s Pond and Char Lake. It’s been a cold day with temperatures reaching only 6C with strong winds from the east. The water temperature at the airplane dock this afternoon is 50F. [ Read More ]

32 pounder released at Top Pool!

August 25, 2009 - Weather at the lodge this morning …..we have broken cloud with a cool temperature of 9C & a light wind from the Northwest. Peter Tucker had a wonderful day with his guide Justin at Top Pool yesterday releasing several large fish with one weighing 30 pounds! They are hiking to the Falls area today and are expected back at the main lodge t... [ Read More ]

High winds at Lodge today!

August 23, 2009 - Broken cloud at Flowers River this morning with an outside air temperature of 17C and the water temperature at the aircraft dock is 54F. High winds (estimated gusts at 35+ knots) have delayed our flight this morning……..winds are forecast to drop off later this afternoon. River visibility is not the best today as it’s somewhat stirred up w... [ Read More ]

Cook's Day at Flowers River Lodge!

August 21, 2009 - Today was “Cook Day” ( sort of a mini Civic Holiday at Flowers River ) in appreciation of our two wonderful Chef’s – Sheila & Aubrey. We all did a fly ( Sheila & Aubrey included ) –to Char Lake and had a blast catching Arctic Char. Mike & Steve are gone to Top Pool & the Falls (overnight)......they both have released over 30 Salmon this w... [ Read More ]

30 pounder gets away!

August 20, 2009 - It’s a cold foggy day at the Lodge today with easterly winds. Michael Chelminski & Steve Tobi are having a blast! At Top Pool they landed a grilse, at Gonzo's Pool they released a 15 pound Salmon and Michael had a 30 lb on and almost landed the huge fish before the fly came out! Photo of Michael playing the 30 pounder to follow. Last n... [ Read More ]

Pan fried ( fresh-out of the water ) Arctic Char!

August 17, 2009 - Overcast conditions with a light northerly wind today and the water temperature at the aircraft dock is 58F and the outside air temperature is a cool 12 C. Mike, Steve & Ryan departed the main lodge today & will be camping at Top Pool for two nights and we understand they have caught and released several Salmon. Several other guests took... [ Read More ]

Max's Pool is hot!

August 16, 2009 - Temperature at the Lodge today was a cool 16C and the water temperature was 63F at the aircraft dock. This week we have Spawner Magazine ( Don Clarke ) visiting…….watch for this future exciting article in the 2010 SPAWNER Magazine! Our other newly arrived two American guests Steve Tobi & Mike Chelminski landed and released ( between them... [ Read More ]

First Salmon released today was at Long Beach Pool

August 15, 2009 - Today weather ( 3:30pm ) at the beautiful Flowers River is 15 C for an outside air temperature with light winds and rain showers. Guests are reporting numerous Salmon in all pools. We had one fish released by Jeremy Collins at Long Beach Pool this morning. More news soon! Beautiful sunset photo taken a couple of days ago is courtesy o... [ Read More ]

Tickled pink by salmon!

August 14, 2009 - Tickled pink by salmon Telegram Newspaper - Worcester, Massachusetts August 14, 2009 Veteran bush pilot Jim Burton picked us up in his float plane at Goose Bay for our flight north to Igloo Lake and Flowers River, my favorite salmon river. We passed hundreds of lakes along the way, mostly melt-water of an ice-out that typically ... [ Read More ]

Cooler temperatures.......Hot fishing!

August 14, 2009 - Overcast day at the beautiful Flowers River with an outside air temperature of 15C with moderate northwest winds. The water temperature at the aircraft dock is 62F. We have 4 guests fishing at Char Lake ( fly-out ) and 6 guests are fishing for Salmon on the River. Yesterday’s group did extremely well at Char Lake releasing over 40 Arctic... [ Read More ]

Today is fly-out day for Brookies & Arctic Char!

August 13, 2009 - It’s a warm 20C day at the lodge and the water temperature at the aircraft dock is 63F. We can hear thunder in the distance to the north. Six guests are currently partaking @ our fly-outs to Char Lake & Burton’s Pond. At Char Lake there are several hundred Arctic Char in the stream at the southern section of Char Lake. [ Read More ]

Two twenty pounders!

August 12, 2009 - Sunny day at the Lodge & this evening we have a light easterly wind with an outside air temperature of 14C and the water temperature at the dock is 63F. Today was a very good day Salmon fishing with Byron & Craig catching and releasing a 20 pounder each and Corey released an 18 pounder! Craig released two grilse and Rick released one. So... [ Read More ]

26 Grilse / Salmon landed and released since yesterday!

August 10, 2009 - Our recently arrived 10 guests had an amazing two days at the beautiful Flowers River Lodge releasing 26 Salmon! We also had a guest catch a 12 pound Arctic Char at Cabin Pool! Cabin Pool has numerous Arctic Char! This 12 pounder is one of the largest Arctic Char ever to be caught at Cabin Pool! [ Read More ]

Great fishing this morning!

August 7, 2009 - It’s a very windy day……….but that hasn’t stopped Dennis Schlosser, Dennis released an 18 pound Salmon this morning & Barry Campbell released a 12 pounder! [ Read More ]

Great Action today at Top Pool!

August 6, 2009 - Bill Katraouras ( Manager of Wilson’s Fly Shop in Toronto ) landed 4 nice fish at Top Pool ( a 16 pounder and a 10 pound Salmon and otwo grilse ) and Dave Stead landed & released 2 ( one 12 pounds and one grilse ). Ryan ( their guide ) was watching the pool fill up with Salmon as the sports had a blast catching these beauties! Most fish w... [ Read More ]

Full Moon - High Tides - Salmon are entering the River

August 6, 2009 - Pat & Peter released 5 grilse this morning at Max’s Pool. Jerome & Harry released a 7 pounder at Island Pool. Don Gullage and Dwayne hooked and lost 3 while landing a nice size grilse at Jones Pool. Barry Campbell ( with guide Justin ) released a grilse at Ladies Pool and seen numerous Salmon jumping. Very windy conditions today ( wind gu... [ Read More ]

VOCM Radio Aug 05 - Good Season for Fishing Lodge

August 6, 2009 - One of the province's most popular fishing lodges in Labrador is seeing more and bigger Atlantic Salmon this year. The owner-operator of the Flowers River Fishing Lodge, well- known St. John's realtor Jim Burton, says each year they are seeing more and more large salmon, which they attribute to their 100 per cent catch and release program... [ Read More ]

Two 10 Pounders & Two 15 Pounders!

August 5, 2009 - Peter & Pat released two 10lb Salmon at top pool and two 15lbs Salmon and a grilse at Falls Pool. Jerome & Harry both released grilse and hooked several other fish yesterday. We did a fly-out for Arctic Char at Char Lake this afternoon and caught several nice sea run brookies and experienced some very good action for Arctic Char. While h... [ Read More ]

Very good Salmon fishing!

August 3, 2009 - 4:30pm - We have rain showers, light easterly winds with an outside air temperature of 10C and the water temperature at the dock is 61F. Morley Peach released two grilse this afternoon at Island Pool and his fishing buddy Dave Stead had a whopper of a fish on ( estimated at 20 pounds ) and lost the huge hen. Aubrey Ralph ( our cook ) had... [ Read More ]

First Group for August having good luck on Day 1.

August 2, 2009 - Our first group for August arrived today after a short weather delay ( fog this morning at Flowers River )! After fishing for a short time late this afternoon Peter released a 16 pound Salmon at Island Pool & Pat released a grilse. Currently ( 8:45pm ), we have clear skies & our outside air temperature is 8C and we have a light wind from... [ Read More ]

Let the RUN BEGIN!

July 30, 2009 - Our 2009 Salmon run has begun! Unbelievable action the last few days…….perhaps the best Salmon fishing we have ever experienced on the Flowers River was on July 28 with all guests limiting out! Island Pool has been the most active Pool this season. Guests ( 2pm ) have just departed the Lodge after a hearty bowl of Sheila’s soup and shou... [ Read More ]

Salmon Salmon Everywhere!

July 27, 2009 - 8:30pm…..Lots of great action today and some guests are on the River fishing and will be returning in approx 1 hour. Mark & Dean caught and released 8 fish at Ladies, Burton & Square Rock Pool today!Al Bekus released 3 fish at Island Pool and lost another. Newfoundland Sportsman caught 12 Brookies at the Brrok Trout fly-out location and t... [ Read More ]

Newfoundland Sportsman film crew arrived today!

July 26, 2009 - Clear skies and a warm temperature of 23C at the Lodge today with light easterly winds! This is switch day at Flowers River and our new guests all had a wonderful day fishing for Atlantic Salmon. Ray Smallwood hooked 5 and managed to land two (of the five) and John played one at Island Pool. Newfoundland Sportsman are visiting the Lodge t... [ Read More ]

Good action this morning!

July 24, 2009 - Sky is clear and winds are light and variable. Water temperature is 61F at the aircraft dock. Great news this morning! Rick Lawrence & Dave Geddes had a lovely morning fishing at Max’s Pool. They hooked several fish and landed a nice large hen. Rick Belmare & Dennis Quellette also had a great morning hooking several fish at Island Pool an... [ Read More ]

Arctic Char are at Cabin Pool!

July 23, 2009 - Clear today however the day is closing with evening showers. Daytime high today was 20C and the water temperature at the dock was 61F. Several Salmon were landed and released today and several more were hooked. Arctic Char have finally arrived at Cabin Pool! We did our first flight to Char Lake this afternoon and Fabian O’Flaherty caught ... [ Read More ]

Monster of a Salmon at Top Pool!

July 22, 2009 - Weather is clearing! Rick and Dennis fished Top Pool today and Dennis seen a monster of a Salmon.......estimated at 35 + pounds. They both hooked 2 ......both estimated at 18-20lb. [ Read More ]

Excellent fishing @ Top Pool!

July 21, 2009 - Len Stirling released a nice 15 pounder and Stephen Outerbridge released a lovely 20 pounder! They also released two grilse in the morning and 3 large fish hooked the evening previous. All three large Salmon were hooked on an Orange Bomber. [ Read More ]

Our Salmon have arrived!

July 20, 2009 - Rain, Drizzle & fog at the Lodge today and it seems most guests are seeing some great action. One Large Salmon was hooked at Max's and numerous other pools report fish with 4 guests hooking and or landing a total of 9 Salmon! Stephen & Len are at Top Pool and have not reported in with their catch today. [ Read More ]

14 Pounder at Max's Pool!

July 19, 2009 - Weather at the Lodge today is rain, drizzle & fog with easterly winds. Rick Lawrence caught & released a 14 lb salmon at Max's Pool today on a # 12 White Wulff and Dennis hooked a nice fish. More news soon. [ Read More ]

26 Pound Salmon released at Max's Pool!

July 17, 2009 - Stephen Outerbridge landed and released a 26 pound Hen late last evening at Max’s Pool. Weather at the Lodge today : drizzle & fog with a 10 knot easterly wind, temperature is a cold 47 F and water temperature is 52 F at the aircraft dock. Helen & Mark fished Max's Pool this am and Helen rose two large Salmon and caught and released her ... [ Read More ]

Cold wet day and tight lines!

July 16, 2009 - Drizzle and fog at the Flowers River Lodge today and the outside air temperature is a cool 47F. Water temperature at the aircraft dock is 54 F. Mark Blazis landed a nice Grilse this am at Max’s Pool and Stephen Outerbridge hooked a nice Salmon at Top Pool. This afternoon seen Mark hook two nice silver grilse at Max’s Pool and Helen raised... [ Read More ]

Wonderful day on the Flowers River!

July 15, 2009 - Stephen Outerbridge landed and released the first Salmon at Flowers River for 2009 at Max’s Pool late this morning and early this afternoon Mark Blazis caught and released a 20 pounder at Top Pool. There are some Salmon entering the River but most pools are still vacant. Outside air temperature today was a cool 7C and tonight we have fog ... [ Read More ]

First Salmon Hooked!

July 14, 2009 - Salmon were spotted in the Flowers River today. One grilse was seen jumping down river and two large Salmon were seen passing through Max’s Pool…….no doubt enroute to Top Pool! At 9pm tonight our first Grilse was hooked at Max’s Pool by Stephen Outerbridge! [ Read More ]

Outstanding News!

July 14, 2009 - We have learned this morning that Salmon have arrived at a River just 19 miles south of the Flowers River! With this in mind……..we should see Salmon anytime now! Stephen Outerbridge is fishing Red Beer Pool, Ladies Pool & Burton’s Pool today………we should be able to post Stephen’s results soon. On another milestone……..Sacha seen her first ... [ Read More ]

First Guest Arrives!

July 13, 2009 - Our first guest “Mr. Stephen Outerbridge” arrived at the Lodge today ( his 11th year ) and we have two more guests arriving from the Boston area tomorrow. Water levels are Medium to Medium-High and the water temperature is 59 F at the aircraft dock. We anticipate seeing Salmon soon! We are hearing reports of heavy numbers of Salmon return... [ Read More ]

Migrating Atlantic Salmon

July 4, 2009 - Due to the very late arrival of migrating Atlantic Salmon in rivers south of Flowers River, we are anticipating our first run of Atlantic Salmon around July 17th or 18th. If you are visiting the Lodge this summer, please don’t forget to email us your beverage order and your flight itinerary. Thanks. [ Read More ]

Happy Canada Day!

July 1, 2009 - Happy Canada Day! We opened the beautiful Flowers River Lodge on June 27. We have high water levels and 5 miles south of the Lodge we have 4 feet of snow and ice in the ponds. On several occasions over the past few days we have noticed large slink Salmon jumping in front of the Lodge. We are planning on opening Top Pool Outpost Camp th... [ Read More ]

We are ready to open the beautiful Flowers River Lodge this Saturday!

June 25, 2009 - We are ready to open our 2009 Flyfishing Season………..Ice Conditions along the Labrador Sea have improved dramatically and we’ll be opening the beautiful Flowers River Lodge this Saturday ( June 27 ). Based on our strict “catch and release” policy over the past 7 seasons, we anticipate great runs of Atlantic Salmon this season! [ Read More ]

NEW ------Video's are now uploaded-------NEW

January 29, 2009 - Please click on our Videos & Photos section. We have recently uploaded numerous videos. Have a safe and enjoyable winter! :) [ Read More ]

Our final fishing report for 2008

September 7, 2008 - Burton’s Pond was most productive today with Keith & Ed releasing several dozen nice Brookies in a few hours of fishing. We then flew the Beaver floatplane to Char Lake where we fished over 600 hundred Arctic Char on the North Side tributary of Char Lake. Several nice Arctic char were hooked on a number 12 Copper John bead head fly and a ... [ Read More ]

Huge 26 pound Salmon released tonight at Top Pool!

September 6, 2008 - Clear sky’s and cool temperatures at the Lodge today. Water level is medium and water clarity is excellent.. Only a couple of fishermen are actually fishing for Salmon this week with other guests fishing for Arctic Char and Brook Trout. Two Fishermen released 5 Salmon at Top Pool on Thursday and 2 Salmon were released at Top Pool on Fri... [ Read More ]

Orv Bridger entertaining guests this week!

September 2, 2008 - Unseasonably warm humid weather today at the Lodge. Water level remains medium and water clarity is excellent. Temperature of the water at the aircraft dock is 59F. 10 Guests arrive at the Lodge this afternoon and there has been no fishing on the River as our previous guests departed Saturday August 30. Orv Bridger will be entertaining g... [ Read More ]

Hot day at the Lodge......30C!

August 29, 2008 - Today was a scorcher at the beautiful Flowers River Lodge…….30C! Don & Jim Noble released a 14 pound Salmon ( Jim ) at Max’s Pool and Don released a lovely Grilse. Guests are spotting numerous fish in all pools but the hot weather is making it challenging to hook Salmon. Paul Warren and Aubrey Ralph had a great day fishing at Char Lak... [ Read More ]

40 Brook Trout in 2 Hours - Great fishing Paul!!!

August 28, 2008 - Today at the beautiful Flowers River Lodge with had clear skies and the water clarity is excellent. Tomorrow’s air temperature is forecast to be 29C This evening; Mike McWethy released a 7 pound Salmon at Max’s Pool this evening. Karen Publicover reported seeing approximately 30 Salmon / Grilse at the Calvin’s Rock Pool area this ev... [ Read More ]

Cool Fall Day

August 27, 2008 - Water level is medium and the water temperature is 59 F at the aircraft dock. Today at the beautiful Flowers River feels like a cool fall day. Len & Bill Stirling returned from Top Pool / Falls and released 5 Salmon and had some great action with Arctic Char. Karen & Bill Publicover have released Salmon from several pools and they are ... [ Read More ]

It's Official - Flowers River Lodge is an Atlantic Salmon World Record Holder

August 25, 2008 - Click here to view Official Document [ Read More ]

Rain, Drizzle & Fog

August 19, 2008 - Today was a mixture of rain, drizzle & fog at the Flowers River Lodge. This morning, Stephen & Paul Radford fished at Island Pool and each had a fish on. Salmon were seen jumping at Frasers, Island & Calvin’s Rock. Water levels are medium and the water temperature at the dock ( shallow water ) is 55F. The water temperature at Top Pool is... [ Read More ]

First released Salmon is a 12 pounder for Mr. Stephen Radford!(only arrived at the Lodge for two hours and has great fishing )!

August 17, 2008 - Today Peter Tucker ( while waiting for the airplane to arrive ) released a 39 inch Salmon at Max’s Pool! Great work Peter! Tonight……Stephen Radford ( photo - with Guide Justin ) released a 12 pound Salmon at Frasers Rip and his brother Paul hooked 3 Salmon. Vince Burton raised several at Max’s Pool and his brother Rev. Joe Burton hooke... [ Read More ]

Migrating Atlantic Salmon on a full moon!

August 16, 2008 - 8 guests went for fly-outs yesterday and experienced great fly fishing for Arctic Char & Brook Trout. Today’s Full Moon is helping push Atlantic Salmon in the river from the ocean and guests report seeing very bright Salmon today in some of the pools. Gord and Carol Ann hooked 4 Salmon at Max’s Pool and released one. Don & Peter hooked a... [ Read More ]

41 1/2 Inch Salmon released at Max's Pool!

August 13, 2008 - Gord Follett ( Newfoundland Sportsman Magazine ) releases a 41 1/2 inch Hen Salmon last evening at Max's Pool!!! Wow! Good for you Gord! [ Read More ]

Lot's of Grilse!

August 11, 2008 - Great fishing ......Don released a small Salmon at Max's today,...8lb and yesterday he released two grilse at Max's, Peter got two grilse yesterday at Max's Pool. Gil got 1 at Island Pool 6lbs ( see photo ), Mr. Sparkes released 3 yesterday and 4 today at Top Pool. Looks like our Grilse are just showing up at the Flowers River in good num... [ Read More ]

New Group arrives with clearing weather!

August 10, 2008 - New guests arrived today under clear skies. Water level is medium / low and temperature is still cool. Big Salmon were released this week at Max’s Pool, Island Pool & Top Pool. Arctic Char arriving in healthy numbers by the day. This week’s fly-outs to Char Lake & Burton’s Pond will be on Wednesday and Thursday. [ Read More ]

Sunny at the Provinces most Northern Scheduled Salmon River!

August 6, 2008 - Today at the gorgeous Flowers River we have Clear Sky’s and a light easterly wind ( wind has been easterly for 2 weeks ……most unusual ).Water level is still medium and offers great conditions for Atlantic Salmon fishing. Mr. Lowe ( sr ) released 3 Salmon yesterday and Mr.Bill Bryson limited out at Island Pool…….great Salmon fishing this ... [ Read More ]

Salmon in all Pools!

August 5, 2008 - Clear skies today folks……..a little morning fog which the sun burned off late this morning. Water levels are medium and water temperature is cool. All guests report seeing Salmon in pools and we have some paired guests that caught and released upwards of 6 Salmon today ( Island Pool ). Some big Salmon spotted today at Ground Hog Pool and... [ Read More ]

The Fog lifts…….Great Salmon Fishing Continues!

August 3, 2008 - Unprecedented foggy weather and moderate easterly winds on the north coast of Labrador did not dampen the sprits of this past week’s guests or the great Salmon fishing that was experienced at the beautiful Flowers River Lodge. Today was switch day. 12 new guests arrived at FRL 1pm today ( fog at FRL delayed the earlier scheduled departu... [ Read More ]

Cool weather and low ceilings ( foggy )

July 31, 2008 - Weather at the Lodge today was not flyable & low ceilings prevented the Beaver from making a trip from Goose Bay. Moderate easterly winds are keeping the daytime high temperature at 10c. Chet Rock released a couple of nice fish today, one 39 inches and another measuring 38 inches great work Chet! [ Read More ]

Rain, Drizzle & Fog

July 29, 2008 - Water levels are medium with cool temperatures. Salmon released today …… Two Salmon at Island Pool, 1 Salmon & a couple of Grilse @ Ground Hog Pool, along with two more Salmon being released by Len Rich at Calvin’s rock. Dave & Al Bekus released one each at Top Pool. [ Read More ]

Foggy weather at the Lodge.

July 27, 2008 - Today is switch day at the Lodge (we have guests coming and going ). Heavy fog ( rolled in from the ocean ) and delayed our flight to the Lodge this morning. We arrived @ the Lodge at 3pm with the Twin Otter and successfully moved all guests to Goose Bay. Temperature in Goose Bay is 30C and its 9C at the Lodge. Water levels are medium a... [ Read More ]

Arctic Char Pool has Atlantic Salmon!

July 25, 2008 - Water level are now medium and the water temperature still remains cool. Stephen’s 10th Anniversary! Yes…………. 10 years in a row Stephen has visited the beautiful Flowers River Lodge! We appreciate your business Stephen…..thank you! On that note........Stephen released a 12 pound Salmon fishing for Arctic Char at Cabin Pool 5pm tod... [ Read More ]

Beautiful Day with all sports catching Salmon

July 22, 2008 - Clear sky’s and unusual warm temperatures for Northern Labrador ( 80 F ). Here the latest “catch & release” report ( for this morning ) as of 1pm today; Red Beer Pool – Several fish spotted and one 16 pound hen landed and released. Island pool – 6 Grilse landed and released Ground Hog Pool – 1 - 15 pounder released Top Pool ( yesterd... [ Read More ]

New Web Site

July 21, 2008 - Web Site ........... If you are interested in viewing some of the past guest comments, previous year’s photos, or previous year’s press releases.....please visit www.flowersriver.com/sitebackup We are in our high season for Atlantic Salmon Fishing & Arctic Char Fishing at the Lodge and will eventually transfer most photos & comments f... [ Read More ]

Great Action at the Flowers!

July 21, 2008 - Clear sky’s at the Lodge today and water temperature at the dock is 56 F ( much cooler in center of River ). Water levels are dropping but remain Med / High. There is an abundance of Salmon being spotted in the crystal clear waters of the beautiful Flowers River. Tucker Roberts and his Dad are just back from Top Pool where Tucker had a Sa... [ Read More ]

Whoppers at Max's Pool!

July 20, 2008 - First sunny day in a week and light winds at the Lodge. Dr. Gary Shintani released a real whopper at Max's Pool measuring 40 inches long and 20 inches at the girth........a Jack Salmon weighting 21 pounds! GUESTS HAVE EXPERIENCED SOME GREAT WILD ATLANTIC SALMON FISHING THIS PAST WEEK! Today is switch day and we have 12 guests th... [ Read More ]

Large Salmon Released

July 19, 2008 - Stephen Clarke released a large 20 pound Salmon last evening at Red Bear Pool with guide Doug Wentzell. Dr. Vachhani released a large Salmon at Max’s Pool and shared a most interesting fishing story with guests at the Lodge on this memorable catch and release. The large Salmon took him to the backing on his fly line. Lots of jumps and ... [ Read More ]

Migrating Atlantic Salmon

July 18, 2008 - Weather today is cloudy with a light Northwest wind. River water level is high and river water temperature is 53F. Numerous and I mean numerous Salmon are in the River. Guest reported seeing a Salmon jump next to Beaver Floatplane this morning. All guests are hooking Large Salmon and the choice pool remains Top Pool followed closely by Ma... [ Read More ]

First News of 2008

July 16, 2008 - First “Latest News” posting……live from the beautiful Flowers River Lodge! Many thanks to “Geoff” for spending endless hours on our new web site. We currently have 10 guests at the Lodge and river water levels are high and the water temperature is cold (you can expect exact river water temperature starting tomorrow). We still have snow ... [ Read More ]