In short. Newfoundland rivers are fished for Atlantic salmon and brook trout, and each scheduled river has its own rules. Plan the ferry crossing first, then pick the river. Check the official notice before you go.
Rules change. Seasons, closures and limits change often and can change mid-season. We link to the official pages rather than repeat them, so check them before every trip.
Licences and rules
- Salmon and trout: Fisheries and Oceans Canada publishes the Anglers' Guide with the rules for salmon, trout and other species, and the list of scheduled salmon rivers.
- Licences: the provincial angling page explains who issues inland fishery licences.
- Annual notice: see the Atlantic salmon recreational fishery notice for Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Moving boats and gear: clean, drain and dry your boat and gear between waters, and check the province's rules on moving bait and fish.
Choose your fishing area
- Humber River, Deer Lake and Howley
- Gros Morne, Bonne Bay and the Northern Peninsula
- Port aux Basques and the Codroy Valley
- Southern Labrador: Pinware River and L'Anse-au-Clair
Fish named for this region: Salmon, Trout. Read the species guide.
Humber River, Deer Lake and Howley
- Western Newfoundland
- Atlantic salmon and brook trout (the Humber River is named by Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism)
Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism names the Humber River on the west coast for Atlantic salmon and brook trout, and DFO lists it as a scheduled salmon river. Deer Lake, on the river, is the main airport and highway junction for the region.
We list 5 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Compare RV campgrounds near Deer Lake; Compare RV campgrounds near Howley.
Gateway to the North RV Park
Private · Deer Lake
Jackladder RV Park
Private · Deer Lake
Grand Lake Tourist Park
Private · Howley
Howley RV Park
Private · Howley
Gros Morne, Bonne Bay and the Northern Peninsula
- Northwest Newfoundland
- Waters not yet matched to fish
The Gros Morne area is the main RV base on the west coast, with parks in and around the national park. We have not yet matched specific fish to waters here.
We list 10 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Compare RV campgrounds near Gros Morne National Park; Compare RV campgrounds near Glenburnie Birchy Head Shoal Brook.
Berry Hill Campground – Gros Morne National Park
National park · Rocky Harbour
Lomond Campground – Gros Morne National Park
National park · Gros Morne National Park
Shallow Bay Campground – Gros Morne National Park
National park · Cow Head
Trout River Campground – Gros Morne National Park
National park · Trout River
Port aux Basques and the Codroy Valley
- Southwest Newfoundland
- Atlantic salmon (the Great Codroy and Little Codroy are DFO scheduled salmon rivers)
Port aux Basques is the Marine Atlantic ferry terminal on the island's southwest corner. DFO lists the Great Codroy River and Little Codroy River as scheduled salmon rivers.
We list 1 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.
Southern Labrador: Pinware River and L'Anse-au-Clair
- Labrador
- Trout and Atlantic salmon (the Pinware River is named by Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism)
Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism names the Pinware River in Labrador for trout and salmon. Pinware River Provincial Park and L'Anse-au-Clair are the parks in our listings. Reaching Labrador from the island means a ferry crossing, so plan it early.
We list 2 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.
Compare campgrounds for boat fishing
These campgrounds are on or near the water. The table shows what each park or operator says about launches, shore access and RV services. Source numbers link to the pages we read on October 13, 2026.
| Campground | Water | Launch | Shore access | RV services | Before you tow | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomond Campground (Gros Morne) | East Arm of Bonne Bay (salt water); Lomond River nearby | Dock and boat launch | Waterfront walk-in sites; no shore-fishing spot named | Unserviced sites; dump station, showers and flush toilets | Ramp size, water level and boat-trailer parking are not stated. Ask the park before you tow. | 1 |
| Sir Richard Squires Memorial Provincial Park | Humber River near Big Falls | Two-person dory rentals. No boat ramp is mentioned | Many sites are a short walk to the river; the park names pools such as Piercey's Hole and Wendy's Pool | Larger RVs fit on many sites; trailer dump station; showers | Salmon fishing needs a licence and the Fisheries and Oceans rules apply. | 1 |
Not stated means the page we read does not say; it does not mean the park has none. Ramp sizes, fees and conditions change, so confirm with the park. This table does not cover seasons, limits or licences.
Gear for this water
- River & fly-fishing kit. A rod/reel combination suited to the planned method. Search on Amazon
- Rain, sun & wet-weather gear. Rain layers that fit over your fishing clothing. Search on Amazon
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Where the fish names come from
- Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism: Guide to fly fishing
- DFO: scheduled salmon rivers, Anglers' Guide 2026-2027