Fishing on the dock
Are you looking for the perfect place to cast a line? Discover our fishing docks along the shoreline. Depending on the season and the sea levels, you can fish for striped bass, mackerel, cod and smelt. You don't even need a fishing licence. Come down to the dock to share your experiences and learn new tricks from local fishermen!
The rules and regulations concerning fishing periods, the number of catches allowed per sector and the types of hooks to be used vary from one species to the next and are updated regularly. Before you go fishing, make sure you are well informed about the regulations in effect by visiting the “Sport Fishing” section of the official website of the Government of Québec and Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Destination Haute-Mer - Deep Sea Excursion (observation and fishing)
Embark on the Destination Haute-Mer adventure with the captains and fishing guides Guillaume and Christophe. Whether it is to fish for mackerel, cod, striped bass or other types of groundfish, or to observe the marine mammals inhabiting our superb region, these experienced guides will make you live unforgettable moments. Their boat is designed expressly for navigation at sea, is very spacious, stable and, above all, very safe.
THE MATANE RIVER
Travel through the valley of the Matane River to discover the covered bridges in Saint-René-de-Matane and just how diverse La Matanie's landscape is.
Regarded throughout the province as the “training river” for salmon fishing, the Matane River is entirely accessible and has more than 80 salmon pools running right up to its source at Lac Matane. Endless numbers of fishermen have learned their skill on this river.
Accompanied by a guide, discover some new tricks and the best places to catch your prize.
The current isn't very strong during the summer, making it the ideal place to safely take part in several different outdoor activities, including kayaking, canoeing and swimming.
Learn to fish salmon
Beginners can call on the services of guides from the Société de gestion de la rivière Matane (SOGERM) or the Gaspesie Salmon Guides Society for beginners' Atlantic salmon fishing lessons. The “Programme Rivière-École” has been developed to give enthusiasts their first insight into the salmon fishing world. Qualified supervisors provide a flexible setting where fishermen can learn the main ecological and ethical principals of salmon fishing.
Société de gestion de la rivière Matane (SOGERM) Gaspesie Salmon Guides Society
Matane’s salmon run observation centre
The Atlantic salmon leave the coasts of Greenland and embark on the long journey to reach their spawning ground, travelling along the St. Lawrence River until reaching the mouth of the Matane River. At the salmon run observation centre, two windows give you a unique chance to observe this anadromous fish on its migratory journey.