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Fishing Lac-Saint-Jean and the Saguenay by RV

Ouananiche, walleye and pike on Lac Saint-Jean, and trout fishing on the Saguenay Fjord, with the RV parks near each.

Regulation links last checked October 2026.

In short. Lac Saint-Jean is large and fished mostly by boat. A local guide service names ouananiche (landlocked Atlantic salmon), walleye and pike. Rules for ouananiche are specific, so check the official pages.

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: Salmon, Walleye, Northern pike, Trout. Read the species guide.

Lac Saint-Jean: Roberval to Alma

  • Southern shore
  • Ouananiche, walleye and pike (named for Lac Saint-Jean)

A guide service on Lac Saint-Jean names ouananiche, walleye and pike, and serves Roberval, Chambord, Desbiens, Métabetchouane, Saint-Gédéon, Alma and Saint-Henri-de-Taillon.

We list 12 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Compare RV campgrounds near Chambord; Compare RV campgrounds near Saint Gedeon.

Mashteuiatsh, Péribonka and the north shore

  • Northern and western shore
  • Waters not yet matched to fish

The northern and western shore of Lac Saint-Jean. We have only sourced fish for the lake as a whole, not for this part of it.

We list 21 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Compare RV campgrounds near Mashteuiatsh.

Saguenay Fjord: Saguenay, Saint-Fulgence and L'Anse-Saint-Jean

  • Saguenay Fjord
  • Trout, including ice fishing in winter (named by Manawa)

Manawa lists trout fishing on the Saguenay Fjord near Tadoussac and ice fishing from huts in Saint-Fulgence, near Saguenay.

We list 16 campgrounds and camp sites in this area. Compare RV campgrounds near Saguenay; Compare RV campgrounds near Saguenay North; Compare RV campgrounds near L Anse Saint Jean.

Gear for this water

  • Shore fishing essentials. A compact rod and reel suited to your target fish. Search on Amazon
  • Boat launch & marine supplies. Dock lines and fenders sized for your boat. Search on Amazon

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Where the fish names come from

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