The 2012 Atlantic salmon season is winding down, and 2013 bookings are already above normal. There are still prime dates available for the 2013 season, but these will sell out fast. NOW is the time to book for next season. The camps listed below are holding some dates pending deposits, so more openings may become available. We are in constant contact with these lodges, so if you don’t see your preferred dates below, contact us and we’ll let you know the moment any space opens up. Below are the best dates for next season, as well as a few prime Fall Run slots for 2012. Alternate dates and shorter stays may be available. Please call for more information.

Canada – 2013 Availability

Camp Brûlé, Petite Cascapédia River

June 9, opening week for those targeting big fish, 30 pounds or larger. July 21st week “Bamboo Week”, hosted by T & T Rods. Enjoy great dry fly fishing and try out these world-class handcrafted split cane fly rods. Petite has a strong fall run of salmon during the last two weeks in September. What a way to cap off your salmon season! Click here to watch a video.

• June 9 – 16, 2013, 7-nights/6-days fishing, $4,600
• July 21 – 28, 2013, 7-nights/6-days fishing, $5,200
• September 15 – 22, 2013, 7-nights/6-days fishing, $5,200
• September 22 – 29, 2013, 7-nights/6-days fishing, $5,200

It’s possible a few more rods may be open in early July. Call today to be on the list!

Camp Bonaventure, Bonaventure River

The Bonnie runs cold all summer long and produces the best dry fly fishing in late July and August.

• July 21 – 24, 2013, 3-nights/3- days fishing, $2,625
• August 11 – 18, 2013, 7-nights/7-days fishing, $6,125
• August 21 – 18, 2013, 7-nights/7-days fishing, $6,125
• August 25 – Sept 1, 2013, 7-nights/7-days fishing, $6,125
• September 9 – 15, 2013, 7-nights/7-days fishing, $6,125

The Salmon Lodge, Grand Cascapédia River

The Grand produces the largest Atlantic salmon in North America. Lots of big fish in the fall!

• August 25 – September 1, 2013 7-nights/7-days fishing, $6,125
• September 2 – 8, 2013, 7-nights/7-days fishing, $6,125

Country Haven Lodge, Miramichi River

The Miramichi’s run comprises over 40% of all the Atlantic salmon returning to spawn in all North America’s rivers and the bright salmon fishing runs from June 10th through October 15th.

• June 23 – 30, 2013 Prime for Big Fish, 7-nights/6-days fishing, $3,000
• July 7 – 14, 2013 Peak for numbers of fish, 7-nights/6-days fishing, $3,000
• September 23 – 30, 2013 Solid Fall Run week, 7-nights/6-days fishing, $3,000

Wilsons Sporting Camps, Miramichi River

• June 23 – 30, 2013 Excellent “Big Fish” week, 7-nights/6-days fishing, $4,200
• July 7 – 14, 2013 The “Wheelhouse Week” for the summer run, 7-nights/6-days fishing, $4,200

The space listed above for these Canadian Salmon Fishing Lodges is per person and priced in Canadian and does not include GST or provincial taxes. Other dates and shorter stays are available.

Iceland – 2013 Availability

West Rangá, South Coast, Iceland

Both the East and West have been Iceland’s #1 or #2 rivers averaging over 5,000 fish landed each season for the last 12 years! These are absolute killer dates for both rivers!

• July 22 – 28, 2013, 6-nights/6-days fishing, €9,240 EUR per rod
• August 10 – 16, 2013, 6-nights/6-days fishing, €10,140 EUR per rod

East Rangá, South Coast, Iceland

• July 19 – 25, 2013, 6-nights/6-days fishing, €8,940 EUR per rod
• August 14 – 20, 2013, 6-nights/6-days fishing, €9,240 EUR

Rod sharing, shorter stays and combo trips are available.

Miðfjarðará, North Coast, Iceland

We expect to get some open prime time rods by the end of this month. Please call us to wait list.

Russia – 2013 Availability

Ryabaga Camp, Ponoi River, Kola Peninsula, Russia

A few rods are open for the prime weeks of June & July. 2013 rates have not yet been announced. The 2012 rates are included here for reference (subject to change).

• June 15 – 22, 2013, 2013, 7-nights/6 days fishing, $13,490 USD
• June 22 – 29, 2013, 7-nights/6 days fishing, $11,490 USD
• June 29 – July 6, 2012, 7-nights/6 days fishing, $8,990 USD

FALL 2012 LAST MINUTE OPENINGS IN CANADA

The biologists believe the low water experienced throughout the Maritimes kept a lot of fish in the bays and are predicting outstanding runs this fall. If you are able to travel on short notice, this is a great opportunity to get in on some of the best fishing of the season!

Camp Brûlé, Petite Cascapédia River, Quebec, Canada

• September 23 – 29, 2012, Best Fall Run Week on the Gaspé, $3,700 CAD + taxes

Country Haven Lodge, Miramichi River, New Brunswick, Canada

• October 9 – 13, 2012, Great Fall Run Week, $3,000 CAD + taxes

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