Rivière-Madeleine sector
Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs
Newly ceded to Sépaq, the Rivière-Madeleine sector is now officially part of Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs and is accessible to visitors.
Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs
A sector to discover
This 42 km2 natural jewel located in the municipality of Sainte-Madeleine-de-la-Rivière-Madeleine is a source of pride on the Gaspé Peninsula. With its dreamy seashore, its salmon river, and its forest, this territory is sure to delight all nature lovers. Since June 2022, this territory has been an integral part of Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs.
Du Littoral cabin
The contemporary Du Littoral cabin is offered for nature stays as well as salmon fishing packages. This cabin features four rooms with two double beds and a private bathroom per room.
Salmon fishing package
The package includes rights for salmon fishing in the sector upstream from the Route 132 bridge over Rivière Madeleine and fishing for other species in the downstream sector of the river and in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The other species are brook trout and striped bass.
Important notice! The Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs du Québec (MELCCFP) has confirmed the new terms and conditions for 2025 salmon fishing season. For more information, please visit the MELCCFP website (in French only).
The terms and conditions for salmon fishing on Rivière Madeleine are as follows for the 2025 season:
- Mandatory release of all large salmon (63 cm and over).
- Mandatory release of all small salmon (may be modified during the season depending on their numbers).
- Reduction in the daily catch-and-release quota for salmon from three to two.
Map of the salmon fishing sectors (in French only)
Details:
- Season 2025: June 14 to July 14, 2025 (see the blocks of stays - in French only)
- Stays of at least three nights
- Available to groups of eight anglers
- 2025 rate (taxes not included): from $204/person/day (resident)
Code of ethics for salmon anglers
Nature stay
For the time of a stay, let yourself be enveloped by the uniqueness of this enchanting place. Wade fishing for a day is also a possibility. Access fees must be paid in advance. Fishing is permitted in the Gulf of St. Lawrence (zone 21) and on Rivière Madeleine, downstream from the 132 bridge (zone 1). The catchable species are brook trout and striped bass.
Details:
- Stays of at least three nights
- Capacity of eight to sixteen people
- 2025 rate (taxes not included): from $454/night
Period:
- July 14 to September 2, 2025
Day salmon fishing
Salmon fishing for a day is now an option on Rivière Madeleine.
Details:
- Period: July 17 to September 13, 2025
- Two poles available in Grand-Sault sector and four available in Petit-Sault sector
- A fishing hole (pool #8) in the Grand-Sault sector and six holes (pools #1 to #6) in Petit-Sault sector
- The number of accessible holes may vary depending on hydrological conditions.
- Fishing hole (pool) location map (in French only)
- Day fishing plan - Rivière-Madeleine sector (in French only)
Rates 2025 (taxes not included):
- Resident: $100.90/day/pers.
- Non-resident: $152.90/day/pers.
- These rates are subject to the enactment of the Regulation to be published in the Gazette officielle du Québec.
Important:
- Grand-Sault sector: the right of access for Grand-Sault allows anglers to fish at a fishing hole in the sector.
- Petit-Sault sector: the right of access for Petit-Sault allows anglers to fish at six fishing holes in the sector.
Bookings by phone at 1-800-665-6527.
Day fishing
Littoral section
Day fishing is also permitted in the stretch of coastline that includes the mouth of Rivière Madeleine, downstream of the 132 bridge (Zone 1), and a portion of the Gulf of St. Lawrence (Zone 21). You must pay your access fee to fish in this sector.
Catch limits and fishing periods for the main species
Zone 1 (Rivière Madeleine, downstream of the Route 132 bridge):
- Species: speckled trout, striped bass and other species
Zone 1 periods and regulatory conditions
Zone 21 (Gulf of St. Lawrence):
- Species: speckled trout, striped bass and other species
Zone 21 periods and regulatory conditions
Good to know! Government regulations impose an access fee for fishing in all Québec wildlife reserves. In 2025, Sépaq assumes the costs associated with this right of access valid only in the coastal portion (zones 1 and 21) for one day.
An amazing seaside
Since the summer of 2022, it's possible to take advantage of the facilities in the coastal sector to be immersed in a sea of nature and seduced by the beauty of the coastline. Picnic tables have been installed so that people can take advantage of the waterfront to stop for a bite to eat or take a walk while enjoying the charm of the place.
Consult the map of the sector - Littoral section (in French only)
Moose hunting
The Rivière-Madeleine sector includes a forested territory that is teeming with game. An aerial survey conducted in the winter of 2022 revealed a moose density of nearly 15 moose/10 km2. Hunters in this sector will stay in a large cabin located very close to the sea.
The hunting packages will be allocated through a random draw.
Developing an exceptional territory
Sépaq's management of the Seigneurie de la Rivière-de-la-Madeleine will make it possible to develop this exceptional territory according to principles that promote democratization and equity of access for the community, the tourist clientele, and the generations to come.
The offer of activities and services will be improved over the next few years, all in keeping with the mission of conservation, development, use of wildlife, and ancillary recreational tourism activities.
