Matapedia River - Public Sector

Informations

Type of fishing / river

It is possible to wade fishing in most public areas although it is better to use a canoe in the spring.

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.

Where

Favored by its proximity, barely more than 4 hours from Quebec City, it is easily accessible by Route 132 along its length.

Maps library

Matapédia River Map (PDF - 2 MB)

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Periods

DATES

May 15^th to September 30^th

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

Any

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Sectors / Pools

Description of the sector

Matapedia is divided into 4 sectors. Sectors 1 and 3 together form the nearly 25-kilometer public sector that lies between Causapscal and Routhierville for Sector 3, and includes some pools in Sector 1 near Matapédia. This sector, which includes 33 pools, including the famous Salmon Hole, Heppell and Les Fourches, is unrestricted; so there is no limit to the number of rods.

Quick pool description

Sector 1 :

Lawlor Pool (1)
Pont Mercier Pool (2)
Delaney Pool (3)
Îles Pool (4)
Duncan Hole Pool (5)
Haley Pool (6A)*
Haley Pool (6B)*
Gulch Pool (20)
Habersham Pool (21)
Mckiel Pool (22)
Ruisseau Clark Pool (23)

* Haley's Pools 6A and 6B are accessible by a draw of 48 hours in advance. You can fish on Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays. For more information: 1 888-730-6174

Secteur 3

Brown Pool (62)
Île du Chien Pool (63)
Pont Couvert Pool (64)
Omer Pool (65)
Alice d'en Bas Pool (66)
Fraser Pool (67)
Caswell Pool (68)
Rocher French Pool (69)
Cullen Pool (70)
Rocher Lepage Pool (71)
Sans Nom Pool (72)
Low Water Pool (73)
Salmon Hole Pool (74)
Monnick Pool (75)
Beaurivage Pool (76)
Pont Beaurivage Pool (77)
Florence Pool (78)
Adams d'en Bas Pool (79)
Adams d'en Haut Pool (80)
Lepage Pool (81)
Pont du Chemin de Fer Pool (82)
Ruisseau Fortin Pool (83)
Grosse Roche Pool (84)
Matalik d'en Bas Pool (85)
Matalik Pool (86)
Heppell Pool (87)
Wyer Pool (88)
Blais Pool (89)
Pont Plante Pool (90)
Douglas Pool (91)
Coude du Diable Pool (92)
Wainwright Pool (93)
Peter Pool (94)
Pierre à Luc Pool (94A)
Coude d'Alec Pool (95)
Station Pool (96)
Matamajaw Home Pool (97)
Fourches Pool (98)

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Guides

Mandatory or not

The guide is not included or required. However, for those interested, it is possible to offer the service of private guides and certified.

List of certified guides

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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.

**Matapédia River**
2025		RESIDENT	NON-RESIDENT
1 and 3 Publics Sectors	15th to May 31th	31,75 $	60,60 $	#1
	June 1^st to July 31^th	45,66 $	91,32 $	#1
	August 1^st to September 30^th	37,40$	74,80 $	#1
	Special after 3 o'clock (from June 1)	Discount of 25%		#1
	Less thant 18 years old (all season)	Free		#1
	Student 18 to 24 years old (all season) PROOF REQUIRED	17,40 $	34,79 $	#1
	7 days package	Discount of 25%
	Black salmon	31,75 $	60,60 $	#1

#1 This sector has non-limited rod access, no reservation necessary. You must purchase a daily access at one of our offices in Matapedia or in Causapscal.

To note : Differents nations practive in fishing and hunting activities from time to time on the differents territories of the region.