Camp Bonaventure
Camp Bonaventure
We are pleased to present Camp Bonaventure, a sporting lodge for the most descriminating angler and wingshooter. Ideally located on the stunning shores of Quebec's Gaspe Peninsula, we specialize in sight fishing for Atlantic salmon on some of the world's clearest rivers and wingshooting for grouse and woodcook over professionally trained English pointers.
Camp Bonaventure has been described as one of the finest Sporting Lodges in North America. Designed with your every convenience in mind and built to satisfy the most discriminating sporting requirements.
The main lodge and guesthouse each have their own unique and elegant atmosphere. Featuring well appointed living rooms with 30-foot fireplaces, spacious bedrooms with private baths and screened porches.
Fine meals are served in our dining room over looking the beckoning Bonaventure River.
Camp Bonaventure is ideally located to allow our guests the opportunity to fish three great Atlantic Salmon rivers from early June through late September. The Bonaventure, legendary for its water clarity and sight casting opportunities, the Petit Cascapedia known for its clear picturesque pools holding big salmon and huge brookies, and the famous Grand Cascapedia where salmon in the forty pound class are not uncommon.
Your days on the river are enhanced by the experience and knowledge of our expert guides who have fished these waters for years and know where to put you over fish.
Your days on the river are enhanced by the experience and knowledge of our expert guides who have fished these waters for years and know where to put you over fish.
The weather on Quebec's Gaspe Peninsula is similar to the North Eastern United States. Temperatures vary from 65 to 85 degrees in the summer with average precipitation. Our water temperatures vary from 45 to 55 degrees in early and late season to 55 to 65 degrees during the mid summer months.
Clothing
-Sweater
-Windbreaker or fleece jacket
-Long and short sleeve shirts
-T-shirts
-Comfortable pants
-Warm leggings
-Your favorite fishing hat
- Wool or insulated socks for inside your waders
-Rain suit
Boots and waders
-Neoprene waders for early and late season
-Breathable waders for mid season
-Rubber and nylon waders work well with proper legging
-Felt bottom waders are recommended
-Gravel guards
- Hip boots are handy but not necessary
-Short rubber boots for getting in and out of canoes
-Running shoes
Rods, Reels and Lines
-9 or 91/2 foot graphite fly rods, fast or extra fast action
-Spey rods are a matter of choice-
-A reel with a good drag system capable of holding 150 yards of 20lb backing
- Weight forward floating fly line matched to your rod
-Medium and fast sink tips for early and late season and high water conditions
-Leader from 6lb to 15lb test, we recommend Maxima Chameleon
Fly Fishing Equipment
-Dry fly floatant
-Polarized sun glasses
-Leader clippers
-Fishing vest
-Wet flies
-Dry flies
-Streamers
Popular Fly Patterns
Wet Flies
Seasick
Silver Rat
Yellow Cosseboom
Rusty Rat
Black Bear Green Butt
Green Highlander
Lady Amherst
Butterfly
Blue Charm
Green Machine
Magog Smelt
Undertaker
Green Rat
Reulland Special
Green Stonefly
Grey Ghost
Black Dose
Dry Flies
Green Bomber
Brown Bomber
White Wulff
Grey Wulff
Canuel
Lady Hazel
Tuck Bug
Whiskers
Hook size depends greatly on water level, however sizes 4 to 12 are recommended.
Camp Bonaventure offers upland hunting for Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock, miles of untouched coverts, a string of forty professionally trained English Pointers and the finest bird dog handlers and guides working today. We guarantee an upland experience of the very highest quality.
Teamed up with Brian Hays, owner of the world famous Elhew Kennels and one of the most respected bird dog trainers and handlers in the sport, Camp Bonaventure offers a unique wingshooting experience. Our upland guides represent some of the finest full-time gun dog trainers in the industry today. Days in the field are both rewarding and informative. Guests are welcome to bring their own dogs, we are equipped with a clean and comfortable kennel facility.
FLY FISHING PACKAGES
3 Days fishing, 3 Nights (Sunday to wednesday)
4 Days fishing, 4 Nights (Wednesday to Sunday)
7 Days fishing, 7 Nights (Sunday to Sunday)
Included
Per/person double occupancy in a bedroom suite with private bath
All salmon fishing and C&R license
Professional guides 1 per 2 anglers
Ground transportation to and from fishing
Not Included
Taxes
Guide and Staff Gratuities
Transportation from commercial airports Bathurst N.B. and Gaspe,Que.
Each 2 hours drive. Pick up and drop off can be arranged for reasonable additional fee.
WING SHOOTING PACKAGES
3 Days fishing, 3 Nights (Sunday to wednesday)
4 Days fishing, 4 Nights (Wednesday to Sunday)
7 Days fishing, 7 Nights (Sunday to Sunday)
Included
Per/person double occupancy in a bedroom suite with private bath
All hunting, professional guides, dogs
Preparation and packaging of game
Ground transportation to and from the field
Not Included
Taxes
Guide and Staff Gratuities
Transportation from commercial airports Bathurst N.B. and Gaspe,Que.
Each 2 hours drive. Pick up and drop off can be arranged for reasonable additional fee.
TRANSPORTATION
Easy access from all major US and Canadian cities with scheduled daily flights from Montreal. Bonaventure is equipped with a 6000’ paved landing strip forprivate aircraft. We can also arrange for a private charter. A full service overnight train from montreal is also available. Forthose who prefer to drive, we are located 10 hours from Boston, Mass.
HOLD ON TO YOUR SOCKS...YOUR FLY COULD VERY SOON BE SWINGING OVER THE NOSE OF A 40 POUND ATLANTIC SALMON Canada’s Gaspe Peninsula...a storied land of clear water and monster fish. Camp Bonaventure fishes three storied rivers, The Bonaventure, where underwater visibility exceeds 100 feet and allows the unique opportunity to sight cast to fish between 5 and 40 pounds, the Petit Cascapedia known for its clear picturesque pools holding big salmon and huge brookies, and the famous Grand Cascapedia where salmon in the “monster class” are not at all uncommon. Camp Bonaventure prides itself on providing its guests with a world class-sporting holiday in a magnificent lodge on the banks of the enchanting Bonaventure River. Spaces are very hard to come by and sell out very early.
Give me a call to review the very few good spots still available in 2006.
Contact Fred Clough at fred@lax-a.is or give me a call in the USA at 207-423-4306. Contact Arni Baldursson at arnibald@lax-a.is Office Tel +354 557 6100
Give me a call to review the very few good spots still available in 2006.
Contact Fred Clough at fred@lax-a.is or give me a call in the USA at 207-423-4306. Contact Arni Baldursson at arnibald@lax-a.is Office Tel +354 557 6100
