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Fishing at Rivière Bonaventure
Rivière · Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine
RivièreAccès payant
3m
Depth
Juin à septembre
Best Season
2
Species
Description
The Bonaventure River, located in Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, is a prime destination for salmon fishing enthusiasts. With 90 pools spread over 65 km of river, it offers a diverse experience with 3 non-contingent sectors and 5 contingent sectors requiring reservations. Young anglers aged 21 and under can fish for free with student proof. To fully enjoy this spot, it's advisable to book in advance, especially during peak season. Two campgrounds are also available for an extended stay.
Highlights
- 🎣SpeciesSalmon fishing in 90 pools.
- 📍LocationBonaventure River, Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
- 🏕️AccommodationTwo campgrounds available.
- 💡AdviceBook in advance, especially during peak season.
- ⚠️Special NoteYoung anglers 21 and under fish for free.
Species of Fish
Recommended Techniques
Pêche à la mouche
Onsite Equipment
Parking
Réglementation officielle
Zone de pêche, exceptions et règles MFFP / Québec.ca
Nouveautés réglementaires de la zone
Modification of the fishing season for all species except Atlantic salmon: fixed opening on May 15 and fixed closing on September 10.
Modification of daily catch limit for char: 10 in total, with a maximum of 2 Arctic char.
Harmonization of the fishing season in sectors of rivière Matane open to fishing: season opens June 1.
Modification of the boundaries of the fishing prohibited sector of rivière Matane near fosse Cap-Seize starting August 1.
Complete closure of fishing for all species in rivière Causapscal between Lac du Nord and the downstream side of the bridge at Félix.
Modification of daily catch limit for Atlantic salmon in a sector of rivière Restigouche: 0 retained and 3 at most caught and released, May 15 to 31.
Modification of the fishing season for all species in ZEC des Anses: opening on the third Saturday in May.
Modification of daily catch limit for char in ZEC Casault: 7 in all, including a maximum of 2 Arctic char.
Exceptions réglementaires sur ce plan d'eau
Source : peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca — vérifie toujours les règles officielles avant de pêcher.
