Fishing in Eastern Quebec & the Gaspe Peninsula
Explore fishing in the Eastern Quebec & the Gaspe Peninsula of Quebec. Matapedia River, Restigouche River, Cascapedia Ri
The Matapedia River is one of Quebec's most famous Atlantic salmon rivers, offering world-class salmon fishing in a stunning 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.
Boat Launch: Matapedia River →
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.
Boat Launch: Cascapedia River →
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 offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in a scenic setting.
Boat Launch: Marina de Gaspé →
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.
Boat Launch: Saint-Jean River →
8. Madeleine River (Atlantic Salmon)
GaspeThe Madeleine River offers Atlantic salmon fishing in the Gaspe.
Boat Launch: Madeleine River →
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.
Boat Launch: Lac aux Eaux Mortes →
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.
14. Lake Matapedia (Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Matapedia ValleyLake Matapedia offers lake trout, brook trout, and smallmouth bass fishing.
Boat Launch: Marina Val-Brillant →
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.
Boat Launch: Grande Cascapedia River →
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.
Boat Launch: Anse-Pleureuse River →
25. Mont-Louis River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
GaspeThe Mont-Louis River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing.
Boat Launch: Mont-Louis River →
26. Riviere-à-Claude River (Atlantic Salmon)
GaspeThe Riviere-à-Claude River offers Atlantic salmon fishing in the Upper Gaspe.
Boat Launch: Riviere-à-Claude River →
27. Marsoui River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
GaspeThe Marsoui River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing.
28. Murdochville Lakes (Brook Trout)
GaspeThe lakes offer brook trout fishing in the Gaspe highlands.
Boat Launch: Murdochville Lakes →
29. Little Cascapedia River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
GaspeThe Little Cascapedia River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing.
Boat Launch: Little Cascapedia River →
30. Causapscal Lake (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
GaspeCausapscal Lake offers brook trout and lake trout fishing in the Matapedia Valley.
Boat Launch: Causapscal Lake →
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.
33. Lake Wickenden (Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Lake Wickenden, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Eastern Quebec & the Gaspe Peninsula region of Quebec.
34. Baie Pérodeau (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Gaspe, Quebec side)
Baie Pérodeau, QuebecNamed lake in the Eastern Quebec & the Gaspe Peninsula region of Quebec.
35. Baie Pickerel (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Gaspe, Quebec side)
Baie Pickerel, QuebecNamed lake in the Eastern Quebec & the Gaspe Peninsula region of Quebec.
36. Baie Thibodeau (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Gaspe, Quebec side)
Baie Thibodeau, QuebecNamed lake in the Eastern Quebec & the Gaspe Peninsula region of Quebec.
37. Baie Tremblay (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Gaspe, Quebec side)
Baie Tremblay, QuebecNamed lake in the Eastern Quebec & the Gaspe Peninsula region of Quebec.
38. Bassin aux Huîtres (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Gaspe, Quebec side)
Bassin aux Huîtres, QuebecNamed lake in the Eastern Quebec & the Gaspe Peninsula region of Quebec.
39. Bassin de Chambly (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Gaspe, Quebec side)
Bassin de Chambly, QuebecNamed lake in the Eastern Quebec & the Gaspe Peninsula region of Quebec.
Boat Launch: Marina de Chambly →
40. Bassin des Murailles (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Gaspe, Quebec side)
Bassin des Murailles, QuebecNamed lake in the Eastern Quebec & the Gaspe Peninsula region of Quebec.
Fishing Tips for the Eastern Quebec & the Gaspe Peninsula
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid fishing licence for your province — buy online before heading out.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Quebec; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Eastern Quebec & the Gaspe Peninsula waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
More Regions in Quebec
- Abitibi & Northwest Quebec
- Far North Quebec & Nunavik
- Laurentians & Lanaudiere
- Saguenay & Cote-Nord
- Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence
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