Recreational Fisheries
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is responsible for managing recreational fisheries for various marine species in Quebec. These fisheries, for which licences are not required, take place in the Saguenay River and in the St Lawrence Estuary and Gulf.
Recreational fishing is an activity undertaken for leisure, and catches are intended solely for the use of the person fishing. It is strictly forbidden to sell products from this fishery.
Crustacean
Recreational fishing for crustaceans such as lobster or crab is always prohibited in Quebec.
Recreational fishing for crustaceans such as lobster or crab is always prohibited in Quebec.
Shellfish
Always check if the areas are open before harvesting. It's a question of health.
Always check if the areas are open before harvesting. It's a question of health.
Pelagic fish
Capelin and mackerel fishing is practiced without a licence, but rules apply.
Capelin and mackerel fishing is practiced without a licence, but rules apply.
Groundfish - Spring/Summer
The recreational groundfish fishery is practiced without a licence, but rules apply.
The recreational groundfish fishery is practiced without a licence, but rules apply.
Groundfish - Winter
The recreational groundfish fishery is practiced without a licence, but rules apply.
The recreational groundfish fishery is practiced without a licence, but rules apply.
Freshwater fish
Rules governing fishing on a lake or river are a provincial responsibility.
Rules governing fishing on a lake or river are a provincial responsibility.
Poaching
Help us preserve resources and denounce acts of poaching.
Help us preserve resources and denounce acts of poaching.
For more information
Contact the regional office in your area for additional information.
Contact the regional office in your area for additional information.