QUEBEC

ATLANTIC SALMON FISHING IN QUEBEC

The Gaspé Peninsula in eastern Quebec is home to some of Canada's most celebrated Atlantic salmon rivers. Flowing through vast forests and spectacular mountain scenery before reaching the Gulf of St Lawrence and the Baie des Chaleurs, these rivers are renowned for their remarkably clear water, beautiful surroundings and the opportunity to catch large Atlantic salmon.

The region offers a wonderful variety of fishing, from intimate, easily waded pools to broad, powerful rivers where fishing from traditional canoes is the preferred approach. Sight fishing and dry fly techniques are particular attractions, with salmon often visible in the crystal-clear pools.

Go Fishing Worldwide can arrange fishing on several of the region's finest rivers, with experienced local guides and a choice of accommodation to suit individual preferences.

Grande Cascapedia

One of the world's most celebrated Atlantic salmon rivers, the Grande Cascapedia is particularly renowned for its large fish. Salmon exceeding 20 lbs are a realistic possibility, with considerably larger specimens caught in favourable seasons. The river offers a mixture of private and controlled-access fishing, much of it undertaken from traditional canoes.

Petite Cascapedia

A beautiful, clear-water river offering excellent opportunities for Atlantic salmon and sea-run brook trout. Generally smaller and more intimate than its larger neighbour, the Petite Cascapedia is particularly well suited to wading and light tackle. Dry fly fishing can be especially rewarding during the summer months.

Bonaventure

Famous for its exceptionally clear water, the Bonaventure is one of the most picturesque salmon rivers in eastern Canada. The river offers excellent opportunities for sight fishing, with anglers able to spot salmon holding in its deep, transparent pools. Fishing is undertaken both by wading and from canoes, with dry fly fishing a particular attraction during the summer.

York

Flowing through the beautiful Gaspé Peninsula, the York is a classic Atlantic salmon river with clear water, attractive pools and a reputation for producing large fish. Much of the fishing is accessible by wading, and the river offers excellent opportunities for traditional wet fly and dry fly techniques.

Dartmouth

The Dartmouth is another of the Gaspé Peninsula's renowned clear-water salmon rivers. Flowing through remote and scenic country, it offers a peaceful fishing environment and the chance of encountering substantial Atlantic salmon. The river is particularly appealing to anglers who enjoy sight fishing and dry fly techniques.

St Jean

The St Jean is widely regarded as one of the region's most beautiful salmon rivers. Its exceptionally clear water and attractive pools make it a wonderful destination for sight fishing, while its salmon are renowned for their fighting qualities. Dry fly fishing is a particular highlight during the summer months.

Matapedia

A major tributary of the famous Restigouche River, the Matapedia is one of Quebec's great Atlantic salmon fisheries. A larger river than many of those on the Gaspé Peninsula, it is particularly renowned for its runs of powerful, multi-sea-winter salmon. Much of the fishing is undertaken from canoes, although there are also opportunities to wade selected pools. Dry fly fishing can be excellent as the season progresses.

Accommodation and Travel

A range of accommodation is available throughout the region, from comfortable riverside lodges to traditional fishing camps and hotels. We can arrange guided fishing, river access and accommodation according to the rivers being fished, the time of year and individual preferences.

The principal Atlantic salmon season generally runs from June through September, although the best periods vary between rivers and according to water conditions.

Suggested Package: Seven nights' accommodation, six days' guided fishing, fishing licences, river permits and transfers as required. Packages can be tailored to suit individual requirements and the availability of fishing on the chosen rivers.