Fishing in Saguenay & Cote-Nord
Explore fishing in the Saguenay & Cote-Nord of Quebec. Saguenay River, Manicouagan Reservoir, Saint-Jean River, Moisie R
The Saguenay River offers excellent salmon and brook trout fishing in a dramatic fjord setting.
1. Saguenay River (Brook Trout)
Saguenay regionThe Saguenay River offers excellent salmon and brook trout fishing in a dramatic fjord setting.
2. Manicouagan Reservoir (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
Cote-NordThe Manicouagan Reservoir is one of the largest reservoirs in the world, offering lake trout and brook trout fishing.
Boat Launch: Manicouagan Reservoir →
3. Saint-Jean River (Cote-Nord)
Cote-NordThe Saint-Jean River offers excellent Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on the north shore.
Boat Launch: Saint-Jean River →
4. Moisie River (Atlantic Salmon)
Cote-NordThe Moisie River is one of the premier Atlantic salmon rivers in Quebec, known for large fish.
5. Magpie River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Cote-NordThe Magpie River offers world-class Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing in a remote setting.
6. Piashti River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Cote-NordThe Piashti River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on the north shore.
7. Rivière aux Rochers (Atlantic Salmon)
Cote-NordRivière aux Rochers offers excellent Atlantic salmon fishing on the Cote-Nord.
8. Rivière aux Anglais (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Cote-NordRivière aux Anglais offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing.
9. Rivière à la Truite (Brook Trout)
Cote-NordRivière à la Truite (Trout River) offers excellent brook trout fishing on the north shore.
10. Lake Kénogami (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
SaguenayLake Kénogami offers walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing.
Boat Launch: Camping Jonquiere →
11. Lake Saint-Jean (Landlocked Salmon, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Saguenay-Lac-Saint-JeanLake Saint-Jean is a massive lake offering walleye (doré), northern pike, and ouananiche (landlocked salmon) fishing.
12. Peribonka River (Brook Trout)
Lac-Saint-JeanThe Peribonka River offers excellent salmon and brook trout fishing flowing into Lake Saint-Jean.
Boat Launch: Peribonka River →
13. Mistassini River (Brook Trout)
Lac-Saint-JeanThe Mistassini River offers ouananiche and brook trout fishing in the Lac-Saint-Jean region.
Boat Launch: Mistassini River →
14. Ashuapmushuan River (Brook Trout)
Lac-Saint-JeanThe Ashuapmushuan River offers ouananiche and brook trout fishing in the northern Lac-Saint-Jean region.
Boat Launch: Ashuapmushuan River →
15. Lake Chibougamau (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Nord-du-QuebecLake Chibougamau offers walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing in the northern transition zone.
Boat Launch: Marina Chibougamau →
16. Lake Kenogami (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Saguenay regionLake Kenogami offers walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing in the Saguenay region. The lake is a popular recreation destination.
Boat Launch: Camping Jonquiere →
17. Lake Piékouagami (Northern Pike, Walleye)
SaguenayLake Piékouagami (Lac Saint-Jean) offers ouananiche, walleye, and northern pike fishing.
Boat Launch: Lake Piékouagami →
18. Shipshaw River (Brook Trout)
SaguenayThe Shipshaw River offers brook trout and ouananiche fishing in the Saguenay region.
19. Valin River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
SaguenayThe Valin River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing in the Saguenay region.
20. Sainte-Marguerite River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Cote-NordThe Sainte-Marguerite River offers excellent Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on the north shore.
21. Portneuf River (Cote-Nord)
Cote-NordThe Portneuf River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing.
22. Sault-au-Mouton River (Atlantic Salmon)
Cote-NordThe Sault-au-Mouton River offers Atlantic salmon fishing on the Cote-Nord.
23. Sault-aux-Cochons River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Cote-NordThe Sault-aux-Cochons River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing.
Boat Launch: Sault-aux-Cochons River →
24. Godbout River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Cote-NordThe Godbout River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing.
25. Trinité River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Cote-NordLa Trinité River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing.
26. Pentecôte River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Cote-NordLa Pentecôte River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on the north shore.
27. Lake Walker (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
Cote-NordLake Walker offers lake trout and brook trout fishing.
28. Lake au-Grave (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
Cote-NordLake au-Grave offers brook trout and lake trout fishing.
29. Aux Rochers River (Atlantic Salmon)
Cote-NordThe Aux Rochers River offers Atlantic salmon fishing on the Cote-Nord.
30. Rivière du Sault Plat (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Cote-NordRivière du Sault Plat offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing.
Boat Launch: Rivière du Sault Plat →
31. Kenogami Lake (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon)
Kenogami Lake, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Saguenay & Cote-Nord region of Quebec.
Boat Launch: Camping Jonquiere →
32. Lake Plétipi (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon)
Lake Plétipi, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Saguenay & Cote-Nord region of Quebec.
33. Pipmuacan Reservoir (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye, Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon)
Pipmuacan Reservoir, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Saguenay & Cote-Nord region of Quebec.
Boat Launch: Pipmuacan Reservoir →
34. Baie Carpentier (Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Baie Carpentier, QuebecNamed lake in the Saguenay & Cote-Nord region of Quebec.
35. Baie Charlie (Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Baie Charlie, QuebecNamed lake in the Saguenay & Cote-Nord region of Quebec.
36. Baie Coalpit (Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Baie Coalpit, QuebecNamed lake in the Saguenay & Cote-Nord region of Quebec.
37. Baie de La Blanche (Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Baie de La Blanche, QuebecNamed lake in the Saguenay & Cote-Nord region of Quebec.
Boat Launch: Plage Municipal →
38. Baie Dufault (Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Baie Dufault, QuebecNamed lake in the Saguenay & Cote-Nord region of Quebec.
39. Baie en Bas du Caribou (Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Baie en Bas du Caribou, QuebecNamed lake in the Saguenay & Cote-Nord region of Quebec.
40. Baie Gabrielle (Brook Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Baie Gabrielle, QuebecNamed lake in the Saguenay & Cote-Nord region of Quebec.
Fishing Tips for the Saguenay & Cote-Nord
- 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 Saguenay & Cote-Nord 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
- Eastern Quebec & the Gaspe Peninsula
- Far North Quebec & Nunavik
- Laurentians & Lanaudiere
- Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence
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