In short. Parks Canada runs the Chambly Canal, and its rule is that you may not fish within 10 metres of a lock, an approach wall or a bridge over the canal. Check the Parks Canada page and the Quebec rules before you go.
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: Yellow perch. Read the species guide.
Richelieu River: Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu to Saint-Ours
- Richelieu River
- Yellow perch, black crappie, rock bass, sunfish, bullhead and carp (named for the Chambly Canal)
Parks Canada lists common carp, rock bass, pumpkinseed sunfish, brown bullhead, black crappie and yellow perch for the Chambly Canal. Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu is at the canal's southern end. The other towns are on the river, whose fish the page does not list.
We list 12 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Browse the regional campground directory.
Gear for this water
- River & fly-fishing kit. A rod/reel combination suited to the planned method. Search on Amazon
- Rain, sun & wet-weather gear. Rain layers that fit over your fishing clothing. Search on Amazon
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