river in Newfoundland and Labrador, CAN
The longest river in Newfoundland and its largest Atlantic salmon producer, draining Red Indian Lake to the sea at Bay of Exploits, with fishways at Grand Falls-Windsor that pass tens of thousands of salmon each year. Located in central insular Newfoundland.
Exploits River is a river in Newfoundland and Labrador, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Exploits River can target species including Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, and Ouananiche. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Exploits River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Exploits River. A fishing license is required across most of CAN, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Exploits River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Exploits River:
Anglers at Exploits River can target species including Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, and Ouananiche. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of CAN. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Exploits River before you cast a line.
Exploits River is a river in Newfoundland and Labrador, CAN, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.