World renowned and renowned for its large retention pools, this river is majestic and ready to offer challenges.
Matapedia is famous for the size and especially the large quantity of salmon that it shelters each year, it is about 3 000 to 5 000 specimens that go up its waters. The Matapédia River is the inevitable meeting of any fisherman.
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Informations
Type of fishing/ river
Glen Emma is a quota sector where the number of rods is limited to 8 fishermen per day and where guide and canoe services are mandatory.
The guide, the boat and a reserved fishing area constitute the package.
Where
Forming a natural boundary between the Bas-Saint-Laurent and the Gaspésie, the Matapédia River is considered to be one of the best salmon rivers in Quebec. It originates in the Matapédia Lake sector and winds its way down the valley that bears its name over a distance of 65 km, thus sheltering many salmon and other fish in its many pools and rapids. She is finishing her race in the Restigouche River on the border of the municipality of Matapédia.
Maps library
Matapédia River Maps (PDF - 2 MB)
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Periods
Dates
May 15th to September 30th
The run of the salmon is done in two stages: the arrival of a first cohort of large salmon at the beginning of the season then the entry in river of the grilse at the end of June. Fishing in September is also very interesting because it is the time of the season when the pools contain the most salmon and the landscape is at its most beautiful with the hues of red, yellow and orange that start to color the trees.
Non-transferable dates
June 24 to July 31
Draw
To maximize your chances of fishing there, take part in the annual draw taking place on November 1st. It is still possible to book the remaining packages thereafter at any time.
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Sectors / Pools
Description of the secteur
Matapedia is divided into 4 sectors. Sector 2 is also known as Glen Emma. This is a very popular fishing area that includes 25 pools including the well-known Milnikek, Glen Emma, Richard's Pool, Angus and Jim's Rock.
Quick pool description
- Fosse Jim's Rock (27)
- Fosse Mirror (34)
- Fosse Glover's Rock (35)
- Fosse Porte de l'Enfer (36)
- Fosse Rocher Angus (37)
- Fosse Falls (40)
- Fosse Richard (41)
- Fosse Rocheuse (42)
- Fosse Murdock d'en Bas (43)
- Fosse Murdock (44)
- Fosse Wheelock (45)
- Fosse Johnson (46)
- Fosse Stephenson (47)
- Fosse Glen Emma (48)
- Fosse Gerrer Home (49)
- Fosse Kennedy (50)
- Fosse Passe de l'île (51)
- Fosse Milnikek (52)
- Fosse Orme (53)
- Fosse Source (54)
- Fosse Shed d'en Bas (55)
- Fosse Bogan (56)
- Fosse Shed (57)
- Fosse Hughie (58)
- Fosse McNeil d'en Bas (59)
- Fosse McNeil (60)
- Fosse Edgar (61)
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Guides
Mandatory or not
Glen Emma is a quota sector where the number of perch is limited to 8 fishermen per day and where guide and canoe services are mandatory. The guide, the boat and a reserved fishing area constitute the package.
Our guides
A salmon fishing guide is a passionate character who loves his job, contact with humans and nature.
Always having as primary mission the satisfaction of his client, your fishing guide acts with calm, patience, diligence, discretion and courtesy.
He is happy to transmit valuable advice, like an open book, in connection with his experience gained over the years on our beautiful rivers. In fact, the guide masters the art of communicating and teaching.
At these times, he will tell you fishing stories, all as improbable as each other but above all, real. At other times, he will know that silence is generating moments just as intense.
Offering the services of a salmon fishing guide is the ultimate experience, a unique opportunity. This is a holiday where you feel comfortable and safe, and in which you will feel respected in your expectations.
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Current conditions
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Statistics Matapedia river / Cumulative in progress
DATED
MATAPEDIA RIVER* PÊCHEURS CAPTURES REMISES À L'EAU 2025 2024 *This statistics includes all fishing sectors at Matapedia river
*This table is completed once a week.
Data are subject to change without notice.
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Previous statistics
To consult the previous statistics, go to the bottom of the page Statistics.
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Rates
Rates not include taxes and are subject to approval by the Quebec's Government.
See rates for salmon fishing licenses issued by the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks.
Matapedia River
2025 RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT 2 Sector Glen Emma May 15th to June 23th 455,80 $ 612,51 $ #3 June 24th to July 31th 766,84 $ 915,83 $ #3 August 1st to September 30th 660,37 $ 852,05 $ #3 - #3 On these sectors you must enter the annual lottery held by the CGRMP on November 1st. To enter, you must register online or complete the form and send it to the adress indicated on it 5 WORKING DAYS PRECEDING THE LOTTERY.
Online registration on the website
To note : Differents nations practive in fishing and hunting activities from time to time on the differents territories of the region.
- #3 On these sectors you must enter the annual lottery held by the CGRMP on November 1st. To enter, you must register online or complete the form and send it to the adress indicated on it 5 WORKING DAYS PRECEDING THE LOTTERY.