Dungarvon River facts for kids

Dungarvon River at "The Jaws".

The Dungarvon River is a river in New Brunswick, Canada. It is a tributary of the Renous River, which means it's a smaller river that flows into a larger one.

The Dungarvon River starts in the Appalachian Mountains. It begins from several lakes in an area called the Miramichi Highlands. This area is in the northeast part of York County.

The river flows mostly southeast through thick forests. It joins the Renous River near a place called Grainfield. This is a few kilometers northwest of the community of Renous. At Renous, the Renous River then joins the main Southwest Miramichi River.

What Makes the Dungarvon River Special?

The Dungarvon River is well-known for a few reasons.

Atlantic Salmon Fishing

The river is a great spot for catching Atlantic salmon. These fish swim up the river from the ocean each year.

• When to Fish: Atlantic salmon usually swim up the river from mid-June through late September.
• How to Fish: You can only catch Atlantic salmon using a fly rod. This is called fly fishing.
• Rules: Any large salmon you catch must be released back into the river.
• Popular Flies: Some popular fishing flies used here are the Cosseboom and the Black Bear series. There's even a special local fly pattern called the "Dungarvon Special."

The Dungarvon Whooper Legend

The river is famous for a spooky old story called the legend of the Dungarvon Whooper. This tale is about a ghostly "whooping" sound heard in the woods near the river.

In Books and Music

The Dungarvon River is also mentioned in books and songs.

• Books: Canadian writer Herb Curtis wrote about the river in his "Brennen Siding Trilogy" of books.
• Music: A Canadian grunge band called "Metal Skirts" even has a song about the Dungarvon River. The lead singer is Derrick Timmermans.

Getting to the River

It can be a bit tricky to get to the Dungarvon River. Most of it flows through deep forests, so there aren't many roads.

One way to explore the river, especially for fishing, is to go by canoe. You can float down the river with an experienced guide. They can help you find good spots to stop and fish along the way. If you don't live in New Brunswick, you need a licensed guide to fish for Atlantic salmon.

Tributaries

• Little Northwest Dungarvon River