Fishing the

Napetipi River

In brief

Napetipi River

The Napetipi River ends its course in the Gulf of St-Laurent about 35 kilometers from the village of Saint-Augustin, after criss-crossing the Canadian Shield for 113 kilometers, most of it between high rocky shores. Twice along its course, it widens to form lakes: Lake Jamyn (or Napetipiu Nipi) and, some 12 kilometers from its mouth, Lake Napetipi.

This inaccessible waterway is an Eldorado for salmon fishing, which is particularly energetic in these cool waters. Anadromous brook trout and brown trout also frequent the river, to the delight of anglers. Several large mammals inhabit the hinterland, including black bear, moose and wolf, as well as animals long coveted for their fur, such as American mink and red fox.

A non-exclusive outfitter, Napetipi River Outfiters, offers nature lovers the chance to experience unique moments in this unspoiled environment, cradled by unforgettable sunsets. Its facilities are located on the shores of Lake Pareme, northwest of Lake Napetipi. You'll find three salmon fishing sectors, which you'll fight only for sport, as the outfitter advocates catch-and-release.

Conditions

North-Shore Duplessis and Anticosti Island

Carte - North-Shore Duplessis and Anticosti Island

Access to the region

Duplessis: The main highway, Route 138, runs along the St-Laurent, crossing a dozen municipalities as far as Natashquan. The northern hinterland, where the towns of Fermont and Scherfferville are located, is accessible by road from Baie-Comeau and by train from Sept-Îles. Finally, the Basse Côte-Nord region can be reached by boat or plane.

Anticosti: accessible by boat or plane.

 

Nature at its best

Twenty-seven monumental rivers await you in this vast territory, where nature is grandiose, generous and wild, with salmon renowned for their fighting spirit!

This immense territory includes Duplessis and the paradise island of Anticosti.

In Duplessis, as you travel east along the St-Laurent, you can observe the transformation of the landscape: black spruce hills, peat bogs and marshes gradually give way to sparse vegetation. Everywhere, nature reigns supreme, vast and untamed, pleasing in its ruggedness.

The rivers of the Duplessis region are often majestic in their beauty, flowing through deep valleys that almost always lead to small villages clinging to the coast. Near the coast, their waters have the typical color of fossil resin, while on

In Anticosti, in the middle of the Gulf of St-Laurent, the clarity of the river water is striking. In keeping with this wild environment, North Shore salmon are renowned for their fighting spirit.

Image | North-Shore Duplessis and Anticosti Island
Image | North-Shore Duplessis and Anticosti Island
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