Nervous About North Channel Canada

[Mike OReilly]

Originally Posted by scarlet

Wow! Imagine my luck! I haven't looked at all at Turnbull, or Spanish... We are definitely wanting to go to the Benjamins (could we make that 2 days? and is there good fishing there? and can you go on land, or is it too rocky or lots of cliffs? we love to hike, and explore, and we will have a little dog with us. We would love to take her ashore to play..)



Also, since we do have a dog.. do I have to worry about bear on the islands?



I'll check on the islands you recommended, and will get back to you with more questions... is it ok to drop you a private message?

Always happy to help with stuff I know. Fire those PMs away. Be warned though, my net access is sketchy right now. I'm in a semi-remote anchorage on the west side of Newfoundland, and only get data when the boat swings east.

Shore access is generally available as long as you don't mind managing rock outcroppings as your landing site. Usually not a problem.

Black bears are definitely present. One if my best bear photos is actually taken from my cockpit in the Benjamin's. Bears are generally not a problem, but if your dog is a chaser, and can't be verbally controlled, then you probably should use a leash.

Yes, good fishing (so I'm told ... I hate fishing myself). You'll need a fishing license, and a copy of the appropriate regs.

Waterway guide has a number of anchorages marked, but there are many that are not. Definitely look at Activecaptain as well.

Anyway, fire away with the questions. Happy to help. And I know there are a number of other North Channel cruisers on CF. Hopefully others will chime in as well.

[scarlet]

Originally Posted by Mike OReilly

Yes, good fishing (so I'm told ... I hate fishing myself). You'll need a fishing license, and a copy of the appropriate regs.

Waterway guide has a number of anchorages marked, but there are many that are not. Definitely look at Activecaptain as well.

I don't actually know how to fish, but I want to learn. I'm borrowing my dad's fishing pole. Our goal is to be live aboard cruisers in 2 years, and I want to be able to fish whilst doing that, so I figured this trip would be a good opportunity to learn. I already have my outdoor card, fishing license, and I printed all the regulations...

Do I have to order a "waterway guide" or is it available on line?