
Baddeck Lobster Suppers
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck & Area
We are a family owned, neighborhood restaurant featuring locally-fished lobster, salmon, crab and more! Fresh hard-shell lobster and all-you...
A wise person once said, ‘A bad day fishing is better than a good day at the office’. Whether you’re fishing for trout, bass or salmon, it’s a sentiment we can all get behind. This 3-day itinerary will have you exploring some of the best fishing holes and rivers on the Island. While we can help you find the best places to cast a line, it’ll be up to you to see what you can land and which fish tales you’ll choose to embellish. Be sure to download and review the Nova Scotia Angler’s Handbook for all rules and regulations.
Start your day before the sun comes out and head out on the water. Fishing on the Bras d’Or Lake near the Baddeck River Bridge on the Cabot Trail will see you casting for a variety of trout species, striped bass and perch. Be sure to bring your camera to share photos so you can brag to your friends at home! Choose from a great variety of nearby accommodations.
Day 2 starts off exploring Whycocomagh. Whycocomagh is home to some of the best trout (brown, rainbow and speckled trout) and striped bass fishing on the Bras d’Or Lake and, if you’re extra adventurous, be sure to drive the extra distance along the Bras d’Or Lake to the River Denys Basin. This basin is one of Cape Breton Island’s best-kept fishing secrets.
Day 3 brings you to one of the most famous fishing rivers in Canada. The world-renowned Margaree River is famous for its idyllic beauty and salmon fishing. We recommend working with a guide when fishing on this designated Canadian Heritage River. Guides will help keep informed of all the rules and regulations while fishing on the Margaree while putting you in some of the best pools.
While there are many great fishing locations on the Island, here are some we recommend. Be sure to check on associated regulations for each location:
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck & Area
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