Bill Bennett, one of a special breed of Labrador bush pilots, established the lodge on the Sandhill River in the 1960's. The club and river lease were purchased from Bill in 1999 by a group of Canadian and US fisherman, whose goal was to preserve and improve the club as a premier fishing experience. The building can accommodate 12 guests, 4 professional guides, a chef and a housekeeper. The lodge is comfortable and clean. The beds are excellent and the meals are terrific, with homemade breads, pastries and desserts.
The Sandhill River is one of the best-kept secrets in Atlantic Salmon fishing. A week on the river is a wonderful experience, combining pristine wilderness with outstanding Salmon and sea-run trout fishing. The salmon run begins in mid-June and continues into August. The early fish are primarily female and can run up to 30 pounds. Later in the season the fish are mostly grilse, which average 5.2 pounds. Since we are close to the Labrador Sea, all of the fish are bright, fresh and are tremendous fighters. We fish the lower 4 miles of the Sandhill River and the lower reaches of a smaller river called the Northwest, where we have a comfortable cabin. Everyone has the chance to fish every pool on the river and to overnight on the Northwest.
The Sandhill River is one of the best-kept secrets in Atlantic Salmon fishing. A week on the river is a wonderful experience, combining pristine wilderness with outstanding Salmon and sea-run trout fishing. The salmon run begins in mid-June and continues into August. The early fish are primarily female and can run up to 30 pounds. Later in the season the fish are mostly grilse, which average 5.2 pounds. Since we are close to the Labrador Sea, all of the fish are bright, fresh and are tremendous fighters. We fish the lower 4 miles of the Sandhill River and the lower reaches of a smaller river called the Northwest, where we have a comfortable cabin. Everyone has the chance to fish every pool on the river and to overnight on the Northwest.