Quebec Fishing Licence 2026-2027

Quebec divides sport fishing into 29 zones. The licence gets you into the system, but the local rules still depend on where you fish.

• Zone map: Use the interactive provincial map before you travel.
• Species rules: Walleye, pike, trout, bass and salmon can all have different open dates and size rules by zone.
• Special areas: ZECs, wildlife reserves and outfitters can add their own registration and access steps.

If your search is about Quebec fishing season 2026, use the season calendar as a first orientation, then come back here for Quebec's zone, ZEC, salmon, and buying details.

For a Quebec non-resident fishing licence, the first practical choice is usually the length of the trip.

• Annual non-salmon licence: $95.68 for non-residents, no matter the angler's age.
• Short trips: Non-residents can use the 1-day, 3-day, or 7-day sport fishing licence for species other than Atlantic salmon.
• Salmon trips: Atlantic salmon is separate. A regular non-salmon licence does not replace the Atlantic salmon licence.
• Managed areas: ZEC, wildlife reserve, outfitter, or salmon-river access fees can still apply after the provincial licence.

For a simple visitor trip, compare the trip length first, then check whether your water is a salmon river or a special access area.

Quebec keeps Atlantic salmon separate from the standard sport fishing licence.

• Annual Atlantic salmon licence: $59.76 for residents and $191.72 for non-residents.
• 3-day small-salmon licence: Available for both residents and non-residents.
• Mandatory-release licence: Also available for anglers who are fishing under release-only conditions.
• Tags: The annual salmon licence includes four tags.

A provincial licence is not always the final payment in Quebec. Many productive waters sit inside a ZEC, wildlife reserve, outfitting territory or other managed area.

• Registration: You may need to register on arrival or before entry.
• Access fees: Daily fees or access charges can apply on top of the provincial licence.
• Catch registration: Some areas require the catch to be declared before you leave.

For visitor price comparison, use the non-resident licence guide first, then use this Quebec page for the province-specific product, salmon, and access-area details.

Quebec gives families a few ways to avoid buying a separate licence for every child, but the details matter.

• Children under 18: Can fish under a supervising licence holder's licence in the situations set out by Quebec's rules.
• Pêche en herbe or Relève à la pêche: Eligible residents under 18 can fish without buying a licence if they hold one of these certificates.
• Salmon exception: Salmon caught under those youth certificate rules must be released.