Saint-Jean-Gaspé River
Les Trois Rivières de Gaspé
Le cœur de la ville de Gaspé bat au rythme des montaisons de saumons atlantique puisque ce bijou de la péninsule gaspésienne est riche de trois légendaires rivières à saumon, la York, la Dartmouth et la St-Jean. Nous vous proposons une destination unique, réputée mondialement pour la pêche à la mouche sèche sur les eaux cristallines, qui sera à la hauteur de votre passion. Gaspé est un paradis de la pêche à la mouche pour la diversité et la qualité de son offre de pêche. Lors de votre séjour, vous pourrez pêcher l’un des nombreux secteurs contingentés ou non-contingentés ou choisir l’expérience tout inclus qu’offre le Pavillon St-Jean, un des camps de pêche les plus appréciés en Gaspésie et en Amérique du Nord.
A summary
- Lenght
- 121 km
- Sectors and pools
- 82 pools in 3 limited-access fishing sectors
- Type of fishing allowed
- Wade fishing
- Salmon fishing season
- 25 may au 30 septembre
- Daily salmon catch limit per angler
- 2 small salmon (under 63 centimetres)
Exploitant
Société de gestion des rivières de Gaspé
Contact information
- Address
- 25, boulevard York Est, Gaspé (Québec) G4X 2K9
- Phone
- (418) 368-2324
- Free Phone
- (866) 332-2324
- Fax
- (418) 368-7353
- info@saumongaspe.com
Annual statistics
Weather
Weather forecastMoon phase
Moon phasesRiver Condition(s)
Tidal predictions
For complete information on tidal predictions, click the link below. You will be redirected to Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Water Level and Flow Rates
For detailed information on the flow of the river, click the link below. You will be redirected to the Centre d'expertise hydrique du Québec.
Salmon fishing on the St-Jean River
Flowing 121 kilometers from its source in the Chic Choc Range, the St. Jean River is classified among the ten best salmon rivers in Quebec. One of the clearest rivers in the world, salmon are easily seen in the 44 kilometer section where salmon fishing is permitted. The St. Jean has a history of salmon fishing that spans more than 130 years. During that time, the St. Jean has gained notoriety for unusually strong salmon, a wilderness setting, and salmon pools so beautiful—so crystal-clear—that they take your breath away.
In the river’s upper reaches, the Pavilion St. Jean provides access to 50 pools, guides, and lodging in an atmosphere of Old World hospitality. Here, you will experience salmon fishing as it was envisioned by the sport’s earliest practitioners. The lower sectors of the St. Jean provide easy access to the river at a cost to suit a variety of tastes and budgets. Divided into four sectors, the St. Jean provides daily access to over 80 salmon pools for a limited number of rods. For the many anglers who return to the river every year, the St. Jean is perfection when it comes to salmon fishing.
The Saint-Jean River is home to 6 species of fish. Other than the Atlantic salmon (50.3/100m2) and brook charr (2.13/100 m2), less prevalent species are American eel, stickleback, banded killifish, and sea lamprey.
Note
- The annual statistics are provided by the Government of Quebec.