Fishing in Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence River, Eastern Townships, Montreal area — walleye, bass, pike, and panfish in Quebec's most populated region.
1. St. Lawrence River (Montreal)
Montreal areaThe St. Lawrence River through Montreal offers excellent fishing for walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and muskellunge.
2. St. Lawrence River (Lake St-Louis)
Montreal areaLake St-Louis on the St. Lawrence offers walleye, bass, and pike fishing near Montreal.
3. St. Lawrence River (Lake St-Francois)
Salaberry-de-ValleyfieldLake St-Francois offers excellent walleye, bass, and muskie fishing in the St. Lawrence Seaway.
4. St. Lawrence River (Lake St-Pierre)
Trois-Rivieres areaLake St-Pierre is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve offering incredible walleye, perch, and pike fishing.
5. 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.
6. Lake Champlain (Quebec side)
Missisquoi BayThe Quebec side of Lake Champlain offers bass, walleye, and northern pike fishing in Missisquoi Bay.
7. Lake Memphremagog (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Eastern TownshipsLake Memphremagog offers smallmouth bass, lake trout, and rainbow trout fishing in the Eastern Townships.
8. Lake Massawippi (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Eastern TownshipsLake Massawippi offers smallmouth bass, lake trout, and rainbow trout fishing in a scenic setting.
9. Lake Brompton (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Eastern TownshipsLake Brompton offers smallmouth bass, walleye, and northern pike fishing.
10. Lake Brome (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Eastern TownshipsLake Brome offers smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing in the Eastern Townships.
11. Lake Waterloo (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Eastern TownshipsLake Waterloo offers smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Rouge River (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Laurentians southThe Rouge River offers brook trout and rainbow trout fishing in the southern Laurentians.
15. 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.
16. Mille Îles River (Northern Pike, Walleye)
Montreal areaThe Mille Îles River offers northern pike, walleye, and bass fishing north of Montreal.
17. Des Prairies River (Walleye)
Laval/MontrealThe Des Prairies River offers walleye, pike, and bass fishing between Laval and Montreal.
18. Lac Saint-Louis (Beauharnois)
Near ValleyfieldLac Saint-Louis offers excellent walleye and pike fishing in the Beauharnois area.
19. 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 near the New Brunswick border.
20. Lake Megantic (Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Eastern TownshipsLake Megantic offers smallmouth bass, lake trout, and rainbow trout fishing in the Eastern Townships near the Maine border.
21. Yamaska River (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Estrie regionThe Yamaska River offers smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing in the Eastern Townships.
22. Nicolet River (Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Centre-du-QuebecThe Nicolet River offers walleye and smallmouth bass fishing in the Centre-du-Quebec region.
23. Becancour River (Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Centre-du-QuebecThe Becancour River offers walleye and smallmouth bass fishing flowing into the St. Lawrence.
24. Chaudiere River (Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout)
Beauce regionThe Chaudiere River offers brook trout and Atlantic salmon fishing in the Beauce region.
25. 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.
26. Lake Etchemin (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
BellechasseLake Etchemin offers lake trout and brook trout fishing in the Bellechasse region.
27. Lake Saint-Joseph (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
Quebec City areaLake Saint-Joseph offers brook trout and lake trout fishing near Quebec City.
28. 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.
29. Lake Delage (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
Portneuf regionLake Delage offers brook trout and lake trout fishing in the Portneuf region.
30. Lake Jacques-Cartier (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
Quebec City areaLake Jacques-Cartier offers brook trout and lake trout fishing in a scenic setting.
31. Lake Sergent (Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Portneuf regionLake Sergent offers brook trout and rainbow trout fishing near Quebec City.
32. Sept-Îles Lake (Brook Trout, Lake Trout)
PortneufSept-Îles Lake offers brook trout and lake trout fishing in the Portneuf region.
33. Montauban Lake (Brook Trout)
PortneufMontauban Lake offers brook trout fishing in the Portneuf region.
34. Rouge River (Arctic Char, Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
LaurentiansThe lower Rouge River offers smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing near the Ottawa River.
35. Lake Saint-Louis (Beauharnois)
BeauharnoisLake Saint-Louis offers excellent walleye and pike fishing in the Beauharnois area of the St. Lawrence.
36. Otto River (Brook Trout)
LaurentiansThe Otto River offers brook trout fishing in the Laurentians region.
37. Lake Lyster (Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass)
Eastern TownshipsLake Lyster offers smallmouth bass and northern pike fishing in the Eastern Townships.
38. Lake Selby (Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass)
Eastern TownshipsLake Selby offers smallmouth bass and rainbow trout fishing.
Fishing Tips for the Southern Quebec & St. Lawrence Region
- Get a licence -- All anglers 18+ need a Quebec fishing licence. Buy online at peche.mffp.gouv.qc.ca.
- Fish the St. Lawrence -- The St. Lawrence River offers world-class fishing for multiple species right in the Montreal area.
- Try the Eastern Townships -- The Eastern Townships lakes offer excellent bass and trout fishing in a beautiful setting.
- Watch for shipping traffic -- The St. Lawrence Seaway has heavy commercial shipping traffic. Be aware of your surroundings.
- Spring and fall are best -- Spring and fall offer the best fishing in southern Quebec. Summer fishing can be slower in shallow lakes.
- 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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