Baddeck River

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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
Drawing of a Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout  |  Oncorhynchus mykiss
Drawing of a Brown Trout
Brown Trout  |  Salmo trutta

Stocked In:

Fall

Stocked By:

Margaree Fish Hatchery
Nova Scotia Fish Hatcheries

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

donald holding a salmon

Donald Andrews

Species

Brook Trout
Atlantic Salmon
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout
Striped Bass
A man holding a fish.

Sean Townsend

Species

Brook Trout
Atlantic Salmon
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout
Striped Bass
Mackerel

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Accommodations

Picture of the entryway to The Normaway Inn

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…

Cabot Shores sunset image of the domes

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.

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