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Atlantic salmon fishing — Zone 1

6 outfitters offer Atlantic salmon fishing in zone 1, Quebec. 95 lakes and rivers in the zone carry special rules for this species.

Atlantic salmon in Quebec

Seasons & catch limits

Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027
SpeciesCatch limitLengthGear
Fishing prohibited

General zone rules, in force until 2028-03-31 · Source: regpec · PDF. Per-water-body exceptions may apply — always confirm before you go.

Lakes & rivers with special rules

95 water bodies in zone 1 carry limits specific to this species, on top of the general rules above.

  • Lake au Saumon
  • Lake de Saint-Damase
  • Lake du Moulin
  • Lake du Portage
  • Lake York
  • National Park de la Gaspésie
  • Wildlife Reserve de Dunière
  • Wildlife Reserve de Matane
  • Wildlife Reserve de Port-Daniel
  • Wildlife Reserve des Chic-Chocs
  • River à Gagnon (this sector does not have a salmon river status)
  • River Angers
  • River Assemetquagan b)
  • River Assemetquagan c)
  • River Beattie
  • River Bonaventure a)
  • River Bonaventure b)
  • River Bonaventure c)
  • River Bonaventure e)
  • River Bonaventure f)
  • River Branche de l'Est (this sector does not have a salmon river status).
  • River Branche du Lac
  • River Cap-Chat a)
  • River Cap-Chat b)
  • River Cap-Chat c)
  • River Cascapédia a)
  • River Cascapédia b)
  • River Cascapédia c)
  • River Causapscal b)
  • River Dartmouth a)
  • River Dartmouth b)
  • River Dartmouth c)
  • River de Mont-Louis
  • River du Grand Pabos Ouest a)
  • River du Grand Pabos Ouest b)
  • River du Grand Pabos a)
  • River du Grand Pabos b)
  • River du Petit Pabos a)
  • River du Petit Pabos b)
  • River Escuminac

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Interactive map

Atlantic salmon · Zone 1

Locate every regulated lake and river, with the outfitters around them.

95 water bodies mapped here.

Atlantic salmon outfitters

6 outfitters

Frequently asked questions

When can you go Atlantic salmon fishing in zone 1?

In zone 1: April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027. Always confirm the dates and catch limits on regpec before you go.

Are there special per-lake or per-river rules in zone 1?

Yes: 95 lakes and rivers in zone 1 carry species-specific limits on top of the zone's general rules.

How many outfitters offer Atlantic salmon fishing in zone 1?

6 outfitters offer Atlantic salmon fishing in zone 1. Compare prices, packages and access in the list above.