Fishing in Saguenay & Cote-Nord
Saguenay River, north shore rivers, brook trout, salmon, and the Manicouagan reservoir.
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.
3. Saint-Jean River (Cote-Nord)
Cote-NordThe Saint-Jean River offers excellent Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing on the north shore.
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 near 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.
13. Mistassini River (Brook Trout)
Lac-Saint-JeanThe Mistassini River offers ouananiche and brook trout fishing in the Lac-Saint-Jean region.
14. Ashuapmushuan River (Brook Trout)
Lac-Saint-JeanThe Ashuapmushuan River offers ouananiche and brook trout fishing in the northern Lac-Saint-Jean region.
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.
16. Lake Kenogami (Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Walleye)
Saguenay regionLake Kenogami offers walleye, northern pike, and lake trout fishing near Jonquiere in the Saguenay region. The lake is a popular recreation destination.
17. Lake Piékouagami (Northern Pike, Walleye)
SaguenayLake Piékouagami (Lac Saint-Jean) offers ouananiche, walleye, and northern pike fishing.
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.
24. Godbout River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Cote-NordThe Godbout River offers Atlantic salmon and brook trout fishing near Baie-Comeau.
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 near Baie-Comeau.
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.
Fishing Tips for the Saguenay & Cote-Nord Region
- Get a licence -- Buy online at peche.mffp.gouv.qc.ca. A salmon licence is required for salmon fishing.
- Fish Lac Saint-Jean -- Lake Saint-Jean is famous for ouananiche (landlocked Atlantic salmon). June and September are best.
- Try the Moisie -- The Moisie River is one of Quebec's premier salmon rivers, known for large fish.
- Book outfitters early -- Cote-Nord salmon rivers are managed by outfitters that book well in advance.
- Bring insect repellent -- The Cote-Nord has intense insect populations in early summer.
- 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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