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Fishing the Outaouais and the Ottawa River by RV

Walleye, pike and lake trout in the Gatineau Valley and the Baskatong, and muskie and bass on the Ottawa River.

Regulation links last checked October 2026.

In short. The Outaouais mixes outfitter-run lake country with the big Ottawa River. Pick the water first. Many lakes are reached through outfitters.

Rules change. Seasons, closures and limits change often and can change mid-season. We link to the official pages rather than repeat them, so check them before every trip.

Licences and rules

  • Fresh water: managed by the Province. Start at Sport fishing, Gouvernement du Québec, then check the rules for each fishing zone for your zone.
  • Licences: see Getting a fishing licence for the licence categories and where to buy one.
  • Atlantic salmon: salmon fishing has its own rules and licence, so check them before you plan around a river.
  • Moving boats and gear: clean, drain and dry your boat and gear between waters, and check the province's rules on moving bait and fish.

Choose your fishing area

Fish named for this region: Walleye, Northern pike, Trout, Muskie, Bass. Read the species guide.

Gatineau Valley and the Baskatong Reservoir

  • Gatineau Valley
  • Walleye, pike, lake trout and brook trout (named for the Outaouais)

Outdoor Canada's guide to the Outaouais names the Baskatong Reservoir, which stretches from the Gatineau Valley to the Upper Laurentians, for pike and walleye, with lake trout and brook trout elsewhere in the region.

We list 13 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Compare RV campgrounds near Gracefield; Compare RV campgrounds near Deleage.

The Pontiac

  • Western Outaouais
  • Pike, walleye and trout (named for the Outaouais)

The Pontiac is one of the regions Outdoor Canada names for fishing and hunting in the Outaouais.

We list 4 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Compare RV campgrounds near Mansfield Et Pontefract.

Ottawa River: Gatineau, Montebello and Rigaud

  • Ottawa River, Quebec side
  • Muskie, bass, walleye and pike (named for the Ottawa River as a whole)

Outdoor Canada's Ottawa River guide covers the river along the Ontario and Quebec border: smallmouth and walleye in the upper and middle reaches, and muskie and bass lower down toward Montreal.

We list 6 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Compare RV campgrounds near Gatineau; Compare RV campgrounds near Montebello; Compare RV campgrounds near Rigaud.

Gear for this water

  • Shore fishing essentials. A compact rod and reel suited to your target fish. Search on Amazon
  • River & fly-fishing kit. A rod/reel combination suited to the planned method. Search on Amazon

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Where the fish names come from

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