🎫 Official MFFP fees

Quebec fishing license — prices, types, exemptions

— 2026-2027 cycle, in force April 1, 2026

In Quebec a valid fishing permit is mandatory to fish — including catch-and-release — with a few exemptions for minors, seniors and specific zones. Permits are issued by the Quebec government and run April 1 to March 31. Standard sport-fishing permits cover all species EXCEPT Atlantic salmon, which requires a separate permit.

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Resident — sport fishing (except Atlantic salmon)

Annual (under 65)26,73 $
Annual (65+)21,21 $
3 consecutive days15,30 $
Mandatory catch-and-release15,30 $

Non-resident — sport fishing

Annual95,68 $
7 consecutive days57,67 $
3 consecutive days38,36 $
1 day22,36 $
Mandatory catch-and-release37,52 $

Resident — Atlantic salmon

Annual (4 tags)59,76 $
3 days (small salmon only)26,04 $
Mandatory catch-and-release26,04 $

Non-resident — Atlantic salmon

Annual (4 tags)191,72 $
3 consecutive days51,08 $
Mandatory catch-and-release51,08 $

Replacement permit (lost/damaged): $7.15

Who does NOT need a permit

Quebec residents in any of these cases do not need a sport fishing permit:

  • •Under 18 with "Pêche en herbe" or "Relève à la pêche" certificate (Atlantic salmon must be released)
  • •During the annual Fête de la pêche (Fishing Festival, first weekend of June)
  • •Fishing non-salmon species in zone 21 and the part of zone 1 below Route 132 (excluding Sainte-Flavie to Matapédia)
  • •Fishing smelt and Atlantic tomcod in the St. Lawrence River downstream of the Laviolette Bridge
  • •Fishing freshwater crustaceans (e.g. crayfish)
  • •Fishing in designated ponds or the 3 federal national parks (Forillon, Mingan Archipelago, Mauricie)

Where to buy

Two main channels:

  • 🌐Online via Mon dossier chasse et pêche (signed digitally) — mondossierchassepeche.gouv.qc.ca
  • 🏪Authorized retailers — Canadian Tire, SAIL, Latulippe, dépanneurs near lakes, dedicated fishing shops

Validity & required documents

  • ✓Annual permits: April 1 to March 31 of the following year
  • ✓Multi-day permits: only the consecutive dates chosen at purchase
  • ✓Salmon permits: expire end of salmon season or when the 4 tags are used
  • ✓Non-transferable — must be signed by the holder
  • ✓Carry your permit AND a government photo ID at all times — both must be shown on demand to a wildlife officer

🐟 Atlantic salmon: separate permit required, max 4 salmon per year (April-March cycle).

Minors fishing

Children under 18 can fish under the supervision of a parent or guardian who holds a valid permit, OR with a valid student ID (ages 18-24).

Official sources

→ Full Quebec fishing regulation→ Opening dates→ The 29 zones→ Ice fishing rules

Prices may change at the start of each fiscal year (April 1). Verify current price on the official portal before buying.