Fishing in Eastern Quebec & the Gaspe Peninsula
World-class Atlantic salmon rivers, sea-run brook trout, and the legendary Matapedia Valley.
1. Matapedia River (Atlantic Salmon)
Matapedia ValleyThe Matapedia River is one of Quebec's most famous Atlantic salmon rivers, offering world-class salmon fishing in a stunning valley.
2. Restigouche River (Quebec side)
Gaspe borderThe Quebec side of the Restigouche River offers world-class Atlantic salmon fishing. The river is known for large, powerful salmon.
3. Cascapedia River (Atlantic Salmon)
GaspeThe Cascapedia River is a legendary Atlantic salmon river offering trophy fishing in a pristine setting.
4. Bonaventure River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
GaspeThe Bonaventure River is one of the clearest rivers in Quebec, offering excellent Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing.
5. York River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
GaspeThe York River near Gaspe offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in a scenic setting.
6. Dartmouth River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
GaspeThe Dartmouth River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in eastern Gaspe.
7. Saint-Jean River (Gaspe)
GaspeThe Saint-Jean River offers excellent Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing.
8. Madeleine River (Atlantic Salmon)
GaspeThe Madeleine River offers Atlantic salmon fishing in the Gaspe.
9. Cap-Chat River (Brook Trout)
GaspeThe Cap-Chat River offers salmon and brook trout fishing on the Gaspe coast.
10. Sainte-Anne River (Gaspe)
GaspeThe Sainte-Anne River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing.
11. Matane River (Atlantic Salmon)
Lower St. LawrenceThe Matane River is one of the most popular Atlantic salmon rivers in Quebec, offering excellent fishing.
12. Rimouski River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Bas-Saint-LaurentThe Rimouski River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in the Lower St. Lawrence.
13. Mitis River (Atlantic Salmon)
Bas-Saint-LaurentThe Mitis River offers Atlantic salmon fishing near Mont-Joli.
14. Lake Matapedia (Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Matapedia ValleyLake Matapedia offers lake trout, brook trout, and smallmouth bass fishing.
15. Lake au Saumon (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
Matapedia ValleyLake au Saumon (Salmon Lake) offers brook trout and lake trout fishing.
16. Lake Taché (Brook Trout)
GaspeLake Taché offers brook trout fishing in the Gaspe highlands.
17. Causapscal River (Atlantic Salmon)
Causapscal areaThe Causapscal River offers Atlantic salmon fishing, a tributary of the Matapedia.
18. Humqui River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Matapedia ValleyThe Humqui River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing.
19. Grande Cascapedia River (Atlantic Salmon)
GaspeThe Grande Cascapedia River is one of the most famous Atlantic salmon rivers in the world, known for its large salmon.
20. Petite Cascapedia River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
GaspeThe Petite Cascapedia River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in the Gaspe.
21. Nouvelle River (Atlantic Salmon)
GaspeThe Nouvelle River offers Atlantic salmon fishing on the Gaspe coast.
22. Port-Daniel River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
GaspeThe Port-Daniel River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing.
23. Grande River (Gaspe)
GaspeThe Grande River offers Atlantic salmon fishing on the northern Gaspe coast.
24. Anse-Pleureuse River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
GaspeThe Anse-Pleureuse River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on the Gaspe coast.
25. Mont-Louis River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
GaspeThe Mont-Louis River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing.
26. Riviere-à-Claude River (Atlantic Salmon)
GaspeThe Riviere-à-Claude River offers Atlantic salmon fishing in the Upper Gaspe.
27. Marsoui River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
GaspeThe Marsoui River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing.
28. Murdochville Lakes (Brook Trout)
GaspeThe lakes near Murdochville offer brook trout fishing in the Gaspe highlands.
29. Little Cascapedia River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
GaspeThe Little Cascapedia River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing.
30. Causapscal Lake (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
GaspeCausapscal Lake offers brook trout and lake trout fishing in the Matapedia Valley.
31. Lake Humqui (Brook Trout)
Matapedia ValleyLake Humqui offers brook trout fishing in the Matapedia Valley.
32. Lake Macpès (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
Bas-Saint-LaurentLake Macpès offers brook trout and lake trout fishing in the Lower St. Lawrence.
Fishing Tips for the Eastern Quebec & Gaspe Region
- Get a licence -- Buy online at peche.mffp.gouv.qc.ca. A separate salmon licence is required.
- Book salmon rivers early -- Gaspe salmon rivers book months in advance, especially the Cascapedia and Restigouche.
- Try the Matapedia -- The Matapedia Valley offers some of the best Atlantic salmon fishing in the world.
- Respect the resource -- Atlantic salmon populations are fragile. Practise careful catch-and-release.
- Bring rain gear -- The Gaspe is known for frequent rain. Quality rain gear is essential.
- Get a licence — All anglers 18+ need an Ontario fishing licence. Buy online at ontario.ca/fishing.
- Watch Great Lakes weather — Lake Erie is notorious for sudden, dangerous storms. Check marine forecasts before heading out.
- Hire a charter — For Lake Ontario salmon and Lake Erie walleye, chartered trips are the most productive option.
- Fish the Bay of Quinte in fall — September through November offers the best trophy walleye fishing in the bay.
- Try the Niagara River — The Niagara River offers year-round fishing opportunities unmatched in Ontario.
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