Baddeck River

Fall
Spring

Centrally located within Cape Breton and emptying into Nyanza Bay of Bras d'Or Lake, Baddeck River offers excellent angling opportunities throughout it's intricate system for sea-run trout, as well as a short-but-sweet fall season for Atlantic Salmon. Nearby, you'll find a variety of campgrounds, lodges, Baddeck Wilderness Area and Uisge Ban Provincial Park - home to Uisge Ban Falls. The municipality of Baddeck is a short drive down the road for a bite to eat.

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46.092803, -60.857375

Buckwheat Corner NS B0E 3N0
Canada

Species

Brook trout engraving-style illustration
Brook Trout  |  Salvelinus fontinalis
Atlantic salmon engraving-style illustration
Atlantic Salmon  |  Salmo salar

Regulations

Atlantic Salmon are managed by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). Please see their website for more information regarding specific regulations:

https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fisheries-peches/recreational-recreative/maritimes/index-eng.html

For a complete list of regulations, please review Nova Scotia Anglers’ Handbook:

Anglers’ Handbook - Government of Nova Scotia

Special Management Area

Baddeck River is a Special Trout Management Area. Please refer to the most recent Nova Scotia Anglers' Handbook for details regarding specific regulations.

Guides

Image of David Hartlin with a large fish in a lake

David Hartlin

Species

Brook Trout
Atlantic Salmon
Smallmouth Bass
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout
Striped Bass
Chain Pickerel
Patrick Poirier in the water holding a fish

Patrick Poirier

Species

Brook Trout
Atlantic Salmon
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout
man holding fish

Robert Chiasson

Species

Atlantic Salmon
Alex Breckenridge

Alex Breckenridge

Species

Atlantic Salmon
Blair wearing pdf smiling by the water

Blair Pardy

Species

Brook Trout
Atlantic Salmon
Brown Trout
Jed holding Rainbow Trout while on the water

Gerald (Jed) Woodill

Species

Brook Trout
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout
Striped Bass
Perch
Mackerel

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Accommodations

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The Normaway Inn

"An allee of Scotch pines leads to a white shingled lodge with a sunny dining room. Tucked away on 250 acres of woodlands and fields are cabins with screened verandas and porch swings. The owner takes great pride in his food and lodgings. The chefs'…

Image of the fron to the Auberge Gisele's Country Inn

Auberge Gisele's Inn

Overlooking the Bras d'Or Lakes and walking distance to most attractions. Offering the perfect blend of "home away from home" with comfort and convenience, personalized service over 30 years. 78 deluxe air-conditioned rooms, coffee machines, laundromat on…

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Cabot Shores

Cabot Shores is a Wilderness Resort & Retreat Centre that offers lodgings, food, outdoor & cultural adventures, wellness services, meeting & conference facilities and various types of retreats in an eco-friendly environment.

We aren’t just a bunch of…

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