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 :

Comments :