The Margaree Munchie is a well-known salmon fly pattern that originated in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia—named after the Margaree River, one of Atlantic Canada’s most iconic salmon streams.

Key Details

• Style: Traditional salmon streamer

• Usage: Designed for Atlantic salmon, though it’s also effective for trout in certain conditions.

• Origin: A local Maritime pattern, often tied in bright colors to tempt fish in clear or lightly stained water.

Fishing Notes

• Most effective in summer and fall runs of Atlantic salmon.

• Fished on a floating or sink-tip line, often swung across pools on the Margaree and other Cape Breton rivers.