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Fishing

Tie a fly and cast for wild Atlantic salmon on the Margaree River or reel in that perfect rainbow trout on the Bras d’Or Lake.  Find a moment for yourself to explore one of the many notable fishing holes in the Cape Breton Highlands National Park. With this much coastline, our Island is the perfect place to hook your first catch or master the sport.

To fish for any species of fish (except salmon) in fresh water in Nova Scotia, you need to have a General Fishing Licence. You also need to follow provincial and federal fishing rules, including seasons, gear and bag limits.

An angler fishes for salmon at the Ross Bridge along the Margaree River in the fall.

Fishing Licences

Be sure to have the correct fishing licence for your next excursion.

Guides

Are you looking for the best fishing experience Cape Breton Island can offer? Then you’ll want to work with someone who knows this Island and its best fishing locations. Utilizing a fishing guide can help increase your odds of landing that dream fish.

Fishing

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Canal Landing

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Trip Advisor Rating 28 Reviews

Regions: Cape Breton’s South Coast, Bras d’Or Lake

Community: St Peter’s & Area

Visit us in Southeast Cape Breton, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Bras d’Or Lake, an inland sea and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.  L...


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Eagle Eye Outfitters

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Trip Advisor Rating 42 Reviews

Region: Canada’s Musical Coast

Community: Inverness

Welcome to beautiful Cape Breton Island! At Eagle Eye Outfitters, we offer everything you need to explore our scenic surroundings. Located ...


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It's Now or Never Tuna Charters

Region: Canada’s Musical Coast

Community: Port Hood

Come aboard It’s Now or Never for the ultimate sport fishing experience! Explore Nova Scotia’s masterpiece, beautiful Cape Breto...


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Jed The Fishing Guide

Regions: Canada’s Musical Coast, Bras d’Or Lake

Community: Margarees

With over 55 years of fishing experience that has taken him across North America Jed has learned the benefits of guidance while fishing unfa...


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Margaree Fish Hatchery

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Trip Advisor Rating 4 Reviews

Region: Cabot Trail

Community: Margarees

The oldest fish hatchery in Nova Scotia; produces over 250,000 Atlantic salmon and brook trout to support recreational fishing. Interpretive...


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Old Miller Trout Farm

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Trip Advisor Rating 4 Reviews

Region: Cabot Trail

Community: Margarees

The Old Miller Trout Farm is nestled in a secluded valley 2 km from the famous Cabot Trail and the Hamlet of Margaret Forks on Cape Breton I...


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Rankin Tuna Charters

Regions: Cabot Trail, Canada’s Musical Coast

Community: Margarees

Feel the adrenaline rush of battling some of the biggest game in the Atlantic Ocean—the giant Bluefin Tuna. Join Captain Andrew Rankin, a ...


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