Conditions on July 3 2009 for the Matapedia and Restigouche Rivers



-- The Salmon Season is now OPEN --

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Water Conditions :

Level : Low
Last level change : 1 days ago, -2 inches
NOTE : WATER LEVEL IS ON THE LOW SIDE ON BOTH RIVERS BUT EXCELLENT FOR FISHING
Temperature : 55/65 - Excellent
Color : Crystal Clear

Fish caught :

The Fish Catch is Good.

Recommendations :

Best Flies :
#1 - Regular summer flies and dry flies
#2 - Green Machine Black Bear G B Undertaker
#3 - Silver Rider and Governor
Recommended Fly Size :
--> 1 to 4
--> 6 to 8
Leader Tippet :
--> #20 to #15
--> #15 to #10
--> #12 to #6 -- Dry Fly Only
Leader Length :
--> 8' to 9'
--> 10' to 12'
--> 12' to 15' -- Dry Fly Only
Fly Line : Floating

Wading :

Wading Conditions are Very Good.


Vacancies and Long Range Fishing Forecast :

April May June July August September
Vacancies Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Forecast Excellent Excellent Good Good Good Good



Comments :

THERE`S PRESENTLY A GOOD RUN OF SALMON ENTERING THE RIVER. BEGINNING JUNE 1st ANGLERS CAN KEEP ONE MATURE SALMON PER DAY - WE ARE NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR THE JUNE TO SEPTEMBER FISHING SEASON. Tight lines, Pete Dube