LaHave Salmon Pools
A static map of named pools on the three branches of the LaHave River
Like so many other salmon rivers, the pools of the LaHave each have countless stories to tell. The river is steeped in tradition, despite no longer having salmon anglers on its banks.
Several of the more productive pools from days gone by remain closed now during peak season to protect the fish that return to the river. Please check the latest edition of the Nova Scotia Anglers Handbook for the most up-to-date information on closed pools.
Explore all of the named salmon pools known to the LRSA using the interactive map below!
Fly Casting School
Each winter, the LaHave River Salmon Association sponsors fly casting lessons, presented by Bucky Devine. These lessons provide beginners with a wonderful opportunity to learn the art of casting a fly rod, or veterans of the sport to pick up new tips and refine their skills.
Lead instructor Bucky Devine demonstrates technique to a group of students
Classes are held Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm, starting the first Tuesday in February. Please contact Bucky Devine by phone at (902) 543-5387, or by email at redevine@ns.sympatico.ca if you are interested.
LaHave Classic
The LaHave Classic was tied to depict the wonderful and majestic LaHave River
The LaHave Classic was tied to depict the wonderful and majestic LaHave River and all the colours of the fly having a certain meaning. Therefore, the beautiful scenery of the LaHave River is shown by the squirrel tail and its orange hue resembling the leaves . The bright glow of the saddle Hackle shows the sun by its vibrant yellow. The holographic tinsel shows the sparkling of the salmons scales in the pools of Oak's Run and The Eddy as the sun rises and sets. The green body represents the conservation that has kept the river shaping back, while the black herl depicts the darkness of the deep pools. Lastly, the red tag signals the hope of fisherman regarding that the Lahave river may have the return of Atlantic Salmon as it once had decades ago.
Tied and Created by Peter Opra
Pattern
- Hook: Size 4 Partridge of Redditch
- Tag: Small Silver Tinsel, Red Orange silk floss
- Tail: 2 Dyed red Golden Pheasant Crests
- Butt: Black Ostrich Herl
- Body: Light Green Silk Floss
- Rib: Medium Holo Silver Tinsel
- Throat: Fibers from yellow saddle Hackle
- Wing: Dyed Orange Squirrel Tail Fibers
- Head: Black UTC 70 Denier