Where to Cast the Line: The best family fishing spots in Bas-Saint-Laurent

Looking to experience fishing for the first time—one that will put stars in everyone’s eyes, young and old alike? Bas-Saint-Laurent is full of welcoming places where fishing becomes much more than just a hobby: it’s the perfect way to come together, learn, laugh, and create unforgettable memories.

Before getting started, it’s important to note that sport fishing in Quebec requires a license and greater compliance with regulations, which include lengths and quantities per species, varying by zone and body of water, as well as a possession limit per license per day.

TERFA – Réserve Duchénier

For curious and active anglers, the Duchénier Reserve, managed by TERFA, offers an immersive approach to sport fishing.

Just 30 minutes from Rimouski, this vast natural reserve is an open-air learning ground, home to over 100 lakes teeming with brook trout.

Cottages, rustic camps, and shelters are available, as well as interpretive trails and discovery activities about local flora and fauna. The educational approach, paired with professional guidance, makes it a top choice for families who want to learn while having fun—kids and adults alike.

Réserve faunique de RimouskiWilliam Renaud | © Sépaq

Réserve faunique Rimouski

Looking for a simple, friendly, and accessible fishing experience? Lake Rimouski has it all. Just minutes from the city, this well-equipped site surrounds a fish-filled lake, perfect for casting a line from the shore or a small boat.

With wooded campsites, a beach, playgrounds, and modern amenities, it’s the kind of place where kids catch their first fish, parents sip coffee with a view, and campfires light up the evenings. A classic summer getaway wrapped in calm waters and good times.

Domaine Valga

Located in Saint-Gabriel-de-Rimouski, Domaine Valga is the perfect family fishing spot. Its stocked pond filled with brook trout is ideal for beginners—no need to bring your own gear, everything is available on-site, and the staff is always happy to help first-timers.

What truly sets Domaine Valga apart is its forest village vibe: log cabins, treehouses, a giant zipline through the Arbraska forest, walking trails, and a warm welcome make this the ultimate mini-adventure destination where everyone feels at home in the woods.

Pourvoirie
des Trois Lacs

In Saint-Bruno-de-Kamouraska, the Pourvoirie des Trois Lacs is a peaceful haven for families seeking nature and a bit of unplugging.

You’ll fish mostly for brook trout—stocked or wild—across three beautiful lakes surrounded by forest. The atmosphere is simple, cozy, and quintessentially Bas-Saint-Laurent: authentic, friendly, and down-to-earth.

Pêche au bar rayé, Pointe Santerre — Rivière HâtéePêche au bar rayé

Striped bass fishing

Here’s a fishery that takes place directly in the St. Lawrence River and requires no permit.

In zone 21, this fishery is permitted with a few simple rules to protect the species: you can keep up to three fish between 50 and 65 centimetres in length. It is essential to use artificial lures with a single hook, ideally barbless, to ensure the survival of released specimens.

To target striped bass, give preference to river mouths and coves along the river, always checking the tides and fishing regulations in force. The most coveted spots for this type of fishing in the Lower St. Lawrence are the mouths of the Rimouski, Hâtée and Mitis rivers, within two hours before or after high tide.

In these four corners of Bas-Saint-Laurent, fishing becomes an invitation to slow down, reconnect with nature, and marvel together. Whether you’re visiting for a single day or staying the whole week, you’ll find more than fish—you’ll find quality time.

So what are you waiting for? Cast your line and reel in the memories! 🎣

Terfa - Réserve faunique Duchénier

1280, chemin Duchénier,
Saint-Narcisse de Rimouski,
Québec G0K 1S0

T. 4187355222

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Chalets Domaine Valga

201 route des Rangs-du-Nord,
Saint-Gabriel-de-Rimouski,
Québec G0K 1M0

T. 4187394200

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Auberge du Domaine Valga