Tucked away in the extreme southwestern edge of Gros Morne is the little fishing town of Trout River, founded around 1815 by the Crocker family.

For many decades the Crockers had the place all for themselves, but despite its remoteness, the population grew thanks to the lobster fishery.

 

It was not until the 1970's that the town was connected with Woody Point at Bonne Bay by Highway 431, the scenic route that runs along the reddish colored Tablelands.

 

Most of the houses sit along Main Street on the east bank of the Trout River with the harbour occupying  the river mouth.

A bit further is a nice sandy beach skirted with a boardwalk from where you can see the contours of the Tablelands.

 

And It is here that you will find the Fisherman's Museum, the Seaside Restaurant and several colorful sheds called stores in the local anguage.

 

Fishing remains important in Trout River but nowadays many of the locals have a job in the tourism industry.

 

We paid a short visit to a quiet Trout River in September 2017.