Fishing in Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence
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The St. Lawrence River through Montreal offers excellent fishing for walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and muskellunge.
1. St. Lawrence River (Montreal)
Montreal areaLake St-Pierre is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve offering incredible walleye, perch, and pike fishing.
2. Richelieu River (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Montreal to Lake ChamplainThe Richelieu River offers walleye, bass, and northern pike fishing connecting the St. Lawrence to Lake Champlain.
3. Lake Champlain (Quebec side)
Missisquoi BayThe Quebec side of Lake Champlain offers bass, walleye, and northern pike fishing in Missisquoi Bay.
Boat Launch: Marina Le Sieur de Champlain →
4. Lake Memphremagog (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Eastern TownshipsLake Memphremagog offers smallmouth bass, lake trout, and rainbow trout fishing in the Eastern Townships.
5. Lake Massawippi (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Eastern TownshipsLake Massawippi offers smallmouth bass, lake trout, and rainbow trout fishing in a scenic setting.
6. Lake Brompton (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Eastern TownshipsLake Brompton offers smallmouth bass, walleye, and northern pike fishing.
7. Lake Brome (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Eastern TownshipsLake Brome offers smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing in the Eastern Townships.
8. Lake Waterloo (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Eastern TownshipsLake Waterloo offers smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing.
9. Lake Magog (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Eastern TownshipsLake Magog offers smallmouth bass, walleye, and northern pike fishing in the heart of the Eastern Townships.
10. Lake Témiscouata (Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Bas-Saint-LaurentLake Témiscouata offers lake trout, walleye, and smallmouth bass fishing in the Lower St. Lawrence region.
11. Rouge River (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Laurentians southThe lower Rouge River offers smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing.
12. Lake of Two Mountains (Walleye)
Montreal areaLake of Two Mountains offers walleye, pike, and perch fishing at the confluence of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence rivers.
13. Mille Îles River (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Montreal areaThe Mille Îles River offers northern pike, walleye, and bass fishing.
14. Des Prairies River (Walleye)
Laval/MontrealThe Des Prairies River offers walleye, pike, and bass fishing between Laval and Montreal.
15. Lac Saint-Louis (Beauharnois)
Lac Saint-Louis, QuebecLac Saint-Louis offers excellent walleye and pike fishing in the Beauharnois area.
16. Lake Temiscouata (Lake Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Bas-Saint-LaurentLake Temiscouata is a large, deep lake in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region offering lake trout, walleye, and smallmouth bass fishing in a scenic setting.
17. Lake Megantic (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Eastern TownshipsLake Megantic offers smallmouth bass, lake trout, and rainbow trout fishing in the Eastern Townships.
18. Yamaska River (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Estrie regionThe Yamaska River offers smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing in the Eastern Townships.
19. Nicolet River (Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Centre-du-QuebecThe Nicolet River offers walleye and smallmouth bass fishing in the Centre-du-Quebec region.
20. Becancour River (Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Centre-du-QuebecThe Becancour River offers walleye and smallmouth bass fishing flowing into the St. Lawrence.
21. Chaudiere River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Beauce regionThe Chaudiere River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing in the Beauce region.
Boat Launch: Chaudiere River →
22. Etchemin River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Bellechasse regionThe Etchemin River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing on the south shore of the St. Lawrence.
23. Lake Etchemin (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
BellechasseLake Etchemin offers lake trout and brook trout fishing in the Bellechasse region.
24. Lake Saint-Joseph (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
Quebec City areaLake Saint-Joseph offers brook trout and lake trout fishing.
25. Lake Saint-Charles (Arctic Char, Brook Trout)
Quebec CityLake Saint-Charles offers brook trout fishing and is the source of drinking water for Quebec City.
26. Lake Delage (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
Portneuf regionLake Delage offers brook trout and lake trout fishing in the Portneuf region.
27. Lake Jacques-Cartier (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
Quebec City areaLake Jacques-Cartier offers brook trout and lake trout fishing in a scenic setting.
28. Lake Sergent (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Portneuf regionLake Sergent offers brook trout and rainbow trout fishing.
29. Sept-Îles Lake (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
PortneufSept-Îles Lake offers brook trout and lake trout fishing in the Portneuf region.
Boat Launch: Marina de Sept-Iles →
30. Montauban Lake (Brook Trout)
PortneufMontauban Lake offers brook trout fishing in the Portneuf region.
31. Lake Saint-Louis (Beauharnois)
BeauharnoisLake Saint-Louis offers excellent walleye and pike fishing in the Beauharnois area of the St. Lawrence.
32. Otto River (Brook Trout)
LaurentiansThe Otto River offers brook trout fishing in the Laurentians region.
33. Lake Lyster (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Eastern TownshipsLake Lyster offers smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing in the Eastern Townships.
34. Lake Selby (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Eastern TownshipsLake Selby offers smallmouth bass and rainbow trout fishing.
35. Batiscan Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Batiscan Lake, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
36. Blue Sea Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Blue Sea Lake, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
37. Brome Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Brome Lake, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
38. Harrington Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Harrington Lake, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
Boat Launch: McCloskey Boat Launch →
39. Lake Evans (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Lake Evans, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
40. Lake Lovering (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Lake Lovering, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
41. Lake Manouane (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Lake Manouane, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
42. Lake Saint Francis (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Lake Saint Francis, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
43. Lake Saint François (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Lake Saint François, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
44. Lake Traverse (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Lake Traverse, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
Boat Launch: Marina Le Sieur de Champlain →
45. Lake Tremblant (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Lake Tremblant, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
Boat Launch: Marina du Lac Tremblant (PLTN) →
46. Leamy Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Leamy Lake, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
Boat Launch: Quai des Artistes →
47. McTavish reservoir (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
McTavish reservoir, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
Boat Launch: Port d'escale du Vieux Port, quai Jacques-Cartier →
48. Meech Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Meech Lake, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
Boat Launch: McCloskey Boat Launch →
49. Pink Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Pink Lake, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
Boat Launch: GRYC (Gatineau River Yacht Club) →
50. Reservoir Blanc (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Reservoir Blanc, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
Boat Launch: Reservoir Blanc →
51. Selby Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Selby Lake, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
52. Taureau Reservoir (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Taureau Reservoir, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
53. Taylor Lake (Smallmouth Bass, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike)
Taylor Lake, QuebecPopular fishing lake in the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence region of Quebec.
Fishing Tips for the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence
- 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 Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence 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
- Saguenay & Cote-Nord
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