We have two lodges, Big River Main Lodge and, the Great White Way Lodge located five miles further up river.  Black bear hunting moose hunting Atlantic salmon fishing artic char

Big River is situated 120 miles Northeast of Goose Bay, in a truly isolated, wilderness setting.  Accessible only by float plane or helicopter, this river offers exceptional fly fishing for Atlantic salmon, sea-run trout and, in late August, arctic char.

Big River Main Lodge is situated on the north bank of Big River, overlooking several channels and pools.   Here five miles from the ocean, is the first series of pools and rapids encountered by salmon and trout on their upstream journey.  Five miles up river from the Main Lodge, at the base of a three-mile-long rattle - the Great White Way - is the Great White Way Lodge.  In this area of pools and sandbars the fish again encounter some obstruction in their journey. 

Both lodges are spacious, warm and comfortable with many modern conveniences.  Indoor plumbing, complete bathroom facilities, double occupancy bedrooms, dining lounge, kitchen, cook's quarters, guide's accommodation, refrigeration, radio communications, boats, motors and smokehouse makes a well-equipped, functional and comfortable sport fishing establishment.

The fishing season normally begins around July 5, when the first Atlantic salmon enter the river.  The run of salmon and trout will continue into September with the addition of arctic char toward the latter part of August. 

The largest salmon taken to date was 25 pounds, with the average run of adults being 8 to 17 pounds and the grilse being 3 to 6 pounds.  The largest sea-run trout taken was 7.5 pounds, with the average being 3 to 5 pounds. 

Since the beginning of the sports fishing on the Big River in 1967, we have always subscribed to the principle of hook and release and conservation, resulting in a great return of salmon to the area in each and every year.  We understand that guests like to take fish home and we provide excellent freezing and smoking facilities, but at the same time fisherman are encouraged to assure the future of the Big River by honoring the catch and release tradition instituted so long ago. 

Even in summer, the northern latitudes can be quite cool and blustery.   Daily rain showers are typical.  Come prepared for a variety of weather.   All angling is fly-fishing only.   Bring your fishing gear, waders, insect repellent, rainwear, medium-weight underwear, woolen socks and warm jacket and pants.