Discover Quebec’s most beautiful landscapes with the whole family, with friends or on your own. There are about 60 salmon rivers found throughout Quebec. Whether you are in Sept-Îles, the Montréal area, Rivière-du-Loup, or in Carleton, you can always find a salmon river flowing nearby. So, what are you waiting for?
Generally speaking, the Atlantic salmon fishing season lasts from May 15th to September 30th* every year in Quebec.
The sea-run brook trout fishing season can last until October*.
*Fishing periods vary depending on the river.
On most Quebec rivers, you are only allowed to fly fish for salmon. You can only use one fly with a single or double hook at the end of your fly line.
Outside of the regular salmon fishing period, e.g. during the sea trout fishing period, you may use up to two artificial flies with a total of three hooks at most.
A right of access, or a fishing pass, gives you permission to fish in designated areas. There are two types of sectors on salmon rivers:
There are limits pertaining to the number of fish you are allowed to catch, keep, and release:
Furthermore, catch-and-release of salmon may be mandatory during certain periods and/or on certain rivers.
Here is an estimated budget for salmon fishing. However, keep in mind that the prices for all rights of access on any river are set by the corporation managing the river, so prices may vary.
| WHAT YOU NEED | À PARTIR DE : |
|---|---|
| PROVINCIAL FISHING LICENSE | $20 |
| DAILY RIGHT OF ACCESS | $20 |
| YOUR MEALS | MAY VARY |
| YOUR TRAVEL EXPENSES | MAY VARY |
