We believe that great guides are the crucial ingredient for a great fishing trip. Our team of Orvis-endorsed guides are among the most respected in the sport. Their profound knowledge of the rivers combined with friendly and professional instruction provide all the necessary ingredients for successful days on the river.
Whether you are a beginner just learning how to cast or an experienced fly-fisher seeking to perfect your skills with a single-hand or spey rod, our talented team will take care of you every need.
We have equipped our guides with digital cameras. Each day while on the river they will be taking photos to document your trip. Shortly after returning home you will receive a CD with the all the photos of your trip.
Orrin Briard
Orrin's true passion in life is Atlantic salmon fishing. He has been a professional salmon guide on the Bonaventure for more than 25 years. He knows every inch of these rivers like his own living room and, in fact, his wife says he spends more time on the river than he does at home. High water or low, Orrin knows where to find salmon and can put you into fish even in the most difficult conditions. An excellent teacher of beginners, Orrin has newcomers casting 70 feet in no time.
Mathew Flowers
Mathew is an experienced outdoorsman and guide with a profound knowledge of the area. His interests include bow hunting for both moose and white tailed deer and, of course, fly-fishing for Atlantic salmon. Whether you are fishing the Bonaventure, Petite Cascapedia or the Grand Cascapedia rivers, Mathew knows all the secrets for a successful day. He will guide you to the fish and, more importantly, show you how to catch them.
Bruno LePage
Bruno is as passionate about salmon fishing as most of us are about eating. He most often visits the lodge in the middle of winter and tells us that there are only five months to go till opening day! He is an innovative fly tier who is always coming up with new patterns and techniques. His knowledge of our rivers, the Atlantic salmon and its habitat, combined with his passion for fly-fishing, makes Bruno a fishing machine. Bruno is a true gentleman in every sense of the word and simply a great person to spend a day with.
Jean-Marc Poirier
Jean-Marc or “Petit Marc” as he is often called, has been a professional Atlantic salmon guide for over than 45 years. Meeting Jean-Marc for the first time you would never guess his age. Like his brother, Mario, he began guiding as a youngster along side his father. He was brought up along the banks of the Bonaventure and his knowledge of the river is mind-boggling. If you mention a specific rock in a pool he knows exactly where you are referring to and if salmon are holding behind it or not. An excellent boatman, Jean-Marc can navigate in any water level. A passionate guide, fly tier and fisherman, Jean-Marc has made Atlantic salmon fishing his life.
Mario Poirier
Anyone who has ever fished for salmon in Quebec has no doubt heard of Mario. Like his brother, Jean-Marc, he was raised fishing for salmon and guiding since the age of fifteen. Mario is a character who you’ll never forget and you’ll usually hear him before you see him. With 35 years of guiding experience he has been a part of our team from day one. Mario knows the Bonaventure from its estuary to its headwaters and his knowledge and experience are exceeded only by his zest for life and Atlantic salmon fishing. Mario is a master of the sport who is more than willing to share his knowledge.
Danny Poirier
Each river has its new hot-shot guide and Danny’s that guy. A salmon fisherman first and foremost he began his career as a game warden on the Bonaventure river. He quickly realized that he just couldn’t watch while others fished and with a little coaxing he has joined our team. Danny’s knowledge of the Bonaventure river, its pools and secret spots makes him a great addition. He is an accomplished caster, fly tier and boats-man as well as a patient teacher. In the off season he is an avid bow hunter and fur trapper.
John Law
A passionate fly fisherman and outdoorsman is possibly the best description of John. On his days off from guiding you will find him – where else – salmon fishing! His appreciation for nature and our rivers shows in his enthusiasm during every minute you spend with him. He is always trying new techniques to entice a salmon to the fly and more often than not he’s successful. A day on the river with John is a truly great experience. John is always willing to please and share a story about fishing and hunting as well as the area in general.
Marc Poirier
Not to be confused with “Jean-Marc Poirier”… in fact they are not even related! Marc describes himself as a younger better looking version. Having been part of our team for many years, Marc is a passionate and extremely accomplished salmon fishing guide. His deep knowledge of all the rivers we fish combined with his skills as an expert boats-man, make him one of the best our sport has to offer. His witty sense of humor more than adds to your days spent with him.
John LeGrand
John is our manager at Camp Bonaventure and spends most of his time in the office and pro shop. On occasion you may find him in the kitchen looking for a piece of apple pie or anything else to keep up the stamina for his busy day. However, from time to time he gets a chance to show off his guiding skills. His enthusiasm for the sport of fly fishing and the pursuit of Atlantic salmon shows each and every day while on the river. John knows our rivers very well and will put you over fish every time. His special way with people make for a simply great day on the water.