3'd August 2010

Cloudy with lite rain, cool night, good water.

Stephen ending his day early with one headed for the BBQ.

Fish running all day, raised about 6 fish before we finally hooked into two.  One on a green machine/white tag and second on a modified shady lady.

2nd August 2010

Another nice day.  We had a colourful motorized para glider cruise up the river after a flock of ducks & Canada geese. The pilot make a wide turn around fishermen in the pool which was very curtious and appreciated.  I wish I could say som e tubers were as appreciative.  Yesterday and today we watched tubers drift down river surrounded by a sea of empty plastic pop bottles and beer cans :(  We even had a kayaker in the water snaring this trash as it drifted into the pool.

By 11:00 hr we have seen a few (3 or 4)  fish moving, not a lot.

10:05 Lika took a nice grilse on a green/white bomber in slower water.

1st August 2010

Hot day, lots of canoes, kayaks & tubes of every varity. 

No rods on this pool most of the day. As we had been seeing salmon jump from time to time all day so gave it a try in the evening, saw one fish and it wasn't interested in us so we packed it up and everyone went to the parade and fireworks in Doaktown.

31st July 2010

Water dropped slightly still ample for fish movement. 
Good day for fishing if only the fish would cooperate. A few fish  moving throughout the day but not taking.
Starting to see some brights and getting reports of strong fishing down river.
If we can keep the water temperature down and fresh fish continue to move in this direction there is a chance we can have some decent fishing.

30th July 2010

Cool night, cloudy day, water temp holding. 

Fish showing in the pool this morning but not taking.  Mini runs during the day, single fish showing here & there.  Around noon we had such a run, I touched one, saw a couple and James tied into this salmon on a shady lady. Several fish were jumping as he played this one and it was difficult to tell which one he had on.  Afternoon was slow, we will see what this evening brings.

20:00 hr a grilse taken on # 10 green machine.

Saw fish moving right up to dark, struck a few but just not taking well.

29th July 2010

Over night rains were nice but we  could use more.  Saw several fish moving this morning and tied into one for a brief few seconds before he continued on his/her way.

Moonshadow Cottage Rental was originally intended as a cottage rental where we included a two rod access to our pool at no additional cost.

Our  "pool" is the result of what is referred to as "riparian rights" and abutts other such private pools and open water.  Riparian rights provide for the adjacent land owners exclusive use of water including fishing one half way across the river.

Although we have understandings with  immediate neighbours, on occassion when we have allowed more than two fishermen access we have experienced difficulty keeping them within our pool.  In future we will now be strictly enforcing our "two rod per day policy" as well as clearly defining the area off limits to public fishing.

28th July 2010

08:`15 hr

This one turned out to be a nice salmon and continues on up river.  The boys reported seeing a lot of fish in the pool this morning hitting very soft.

The boys staying at Moonshadow have hooked into around 5 or 6 and there has been at least 3 more hooked in the pool.

Two of the 4 remaining days in August have been taken which leaves only August 4th & 5th open until September which is also booking up.  It appears all of July 2011 is now gone.

27th July 2010

Water dropped slightly but remains good level with nice temperature.  Boys started off well this morning.  Took a trip to Miramichi City, not many fishermen on the river but a tour of the harbour indicates there are plenty of salmon just waiting to make their way upriver.

Speaking with an old cogger who used to work at the hatchery.  He was telling me that one of his jobs was to go about picking up big female salmon (hens) for the hatchery so they could collect the eggs.  Some of the camps would hold hens for them and he would transport by placing the fish in a inner tube tied off on one end filled with water.  He claimed in the dark tube they remained quiet and still.  His name is Wood he was a guide for many years on the Norwest and he is currently displaying his boat building talents at Ritchies Wharf, so if you are interested  in fishing history and stories drop in and visit him.

You might note the brown bottle lure, carried in case fishing is slow.

26th July 2010

We have water and we have fish. 

After recent rains the water level has come up significently, this coupled with cool nights has started the fish moving again.  We have seen several salmon  jumping as they move  up river.  We will have some rods on the water this week, that will give a reading on how well the fish are taking.

14:30 hr. - The boys were only on the water a few minutes when they began to pick up fish. Hard to believe we would be using motors after the last few weeks drought.



Due to a cancellation August 2nd, 3'd, 4th & 5th 2010 remain open.

24th July 2010

Conditions are a lot better than the past two weeks.

Miramichi river is at a good height after the rains and expecting more tomorrow.  It's a bit dark and dirty however has cooled off and should start the fish moving.  Lots of rods down river. We have had fishermen on the river off/on today with no luck, have heard of 2 being taken down river.

Great weekend for tubing, there have been dozens drift by here with a smattering of  kayaks & canoes.
The Boiestown Fair is in full swing and the valley is full of  country music which adds to the festivities.