QUEBEC

South East Quebec is renowned for its Atlantic salmon rivers with crystal clear water, stunning scenic coastal drives and the freshest seafood available. Fish range from 10-35 lbs with a number of 40lb fish caught each season, especially on the York and Dartmouth.  

Grande Cascapedia 

Grande Cascapedia is one of the ten best known salmon rivers of the world. The chance of catching a fish over 20lbs is excellent, with many over 40lbs.  

Petite Cascapedia 

Petite Cascapedia has a good run between 8 and 13 lbs, with many fish over 20lbs. The river is also well known for its run of Sea Trout, 6-10lbs in July. There are 45 pools over 20 miles. This is excellent wading water and there is good dry fly-fishing from 14 July. 

Bonaventure 

Bonaventure is a superb salmon river flowing into the Baie des chaleurs. Most of the river is public. A normal run is around 2,000 salmon with the average fish 10lbs; 30% are grilse with many fish over 20lbs. Fishing on the 94 pools is from a canoe or by wading and is normally excellent in August. Grilse come into the river late July together with a run of Sea Trout. 

York 

One of the most beautiful salmon rivers in the Gaspe, easy wading and gin clear! Fish average 14lbs. 25 per cent of the salmon caught are over 20 lbs, with a number of fish in the 30-40lb range. The river has 53 pools, some of which are private. The York River fishes well throughout the season with excellent dry fly-fishing in August. 

Dartmouth 

Dartmouth has crystal clear water. Fish average 12lbs, but there are plenty in the 20-30lb range. The river has 32 pools, some of which are private. Dry fly-fishing is good at the end of July and August. 

St Jean 

The river has a well-deserved reputation as one of the Gaspé's finest salmon rivers and is magnificent dry fly water. The fish are not large by Gaspé standards - 12 to 16lbs - but fight spectacularly. Fishing is good throughout the season. 

Matapedia 

A major tributary of the famous Restigouche, the Matapedia deserves a respected place among the top salmon rivers of the world. Salmon are plentiful and the chance of catching a salmon between 20-30lbs is excellent. There are 104 recognised pools and most of the fishing is from canoe. Only two small sections are private. There is excellent dry fly-fishing after the first week of July. 

Accommodation in Gaspé is available at the delightful Hôtel Plante. This seaside hotel is a 4-minute walk from the shops and restaurants and offers magnificent views of the bay. 

Suggested Package: airport transfers, 7 nights accommodation on room only, 6 days’ guided fishing, fishing licence and river permits.