River Denys

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Just a 35 minute drive from the Canso Causeway, River Denys is particularly well known to those looking to land some of Nova Scotia's finest Brook Trout. Opportunity to catch our province's official fish species is available to you on this river in the spring and summer months - a time when the island truly comes alive for anglers. A short drive further inland will take you to Orangedale, where a public boat launch can be used to access beautiful basins that are a part of our great Bras d'Or Lake. Inland Cape Breton is surely not to be missed!

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45.851872, -61.096753

Valley Mills NS B0E 2Y0
Canada

Species

Brook trout engraving-style illustration
Brook Trout  |  Salvelinus fontinalis
Drawing of a Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout  |  Oncorhynchus mykiss
Drawing of a Brown Trout
Brown Trout  |  Salmo trutta

Regulations

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

Anglers’ Handbook - Government of Nova Scotia

Special Management Area

River Denys 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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