How often are fishing reports published?

After notable trips, with water conditions, active species and the techniques that produced.

What are the fishing reports for?

To see what is working right now in the Laurentians and Lanaudière, and to choose the best sector and timing for your own trip.

When is the best time to fish trout in Quebec?

May and June for brook trout in the creeks, July for landlocked salmon in the rivers, and September for more active brown trout.

From the water

Recent fishing reports

What the water gave us, week after week: levels, temperature, active species and the presentations that worked.

Angler in waders holding a large Chinook salmon in a shallow creek lined with fall vegetation

October 3, 2026 — Ontario Zone 17

3 Chinook Salmon in Ontario Zone 17 — October 3, 2026 Report

Ontario Zone 17
1 river + 1 creek
3 anglers
3 Chinook released

On October 3, 2026, three anglers caught and released three Chinook salmon in a river and a creek in Ontario’s Zone 17. After the general Pacific salmon season closed on September 30, only certain sections with fall exceptions remained open. The anglers observed fewer salmon in the accessible sections than in September. Regional conditions were cool and sunny, with about 8–10 °C in the morning, pressure around 1026–1028 hPa and a last-quarter moon at about 51% illumination.

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Angler holding a silver Chinook salmon on a concrete pier on Lake Ontario under a blue sky

September 24, 2026 — Ontario Zone 17

12 Chinook Salmon in One Ontario Trip — September 24, 2026 Report

Ontario Zone 17
Lake Ontario tributary
2 anglers
12 Chinook

On September 24, 2026, two anglers caught 12 Chinook salmon on one trip in southern Ontario: 11 in a Lake Ontario tributary in Zone 17 and 1 directly in Lake Ontario. In Oshawa, air temperature ranged from about 11 °C in the morning to 19 °C in the afternoon, with high pressure around 1033–1034 hPa. The moon was a waxing gibbous at 97.3% illumination. Lake Ontario water temperature measured by the Ajax buoy ranged from roughly 17.5 to 18.5 °C.

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August 23, 2026 — Lanaudière

Native brook trout in a river

Cloudy + rain

38 brook trout from 4 to 10 inches, 32 released.

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August 22, 2026 — Lanaudière

Native brook trout in a creek

Sunny
Low water level

8 small brook trout, 5 to 8 inches

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Wild brook trout with red spots and an orange belly held above a creek

August 18, 2026 — Laurentians

Water up after rain, brook trout active in the morning

River rising
Stained water
14 °C at dawn
Overcast

Water up after rain • Brook trout active in the morning.

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Lake trout held above a campfire beside a Lanaudière lake

August 15, 2026 — Lanaudière

Low water, light presentation was the answer

Low flow
Clear water
Sunny day
Stealth required

Low water • Light presentation productive.

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Landlocked salmon and brook trout laid on a rock beside a Lanaudière lake

July 25, 2026 — Lanaudière

First landlocked salmon of the 2026 river season

Strong flow
Cool water
North wind
Late morning

Strong flow • Landlocked salmon active in the pool tail.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How often are fishing reports published?: After notable trips, with water conditions, active species and the techniques that produced.
What are the fishing reports for?: To see what is working right now in the Laurentians and Lanaudière, and to choose the best sector and timing for your own trip.
When is the best time to fish trout in Quebec?: May and June for brook trout in the creeks, July for landlocked salmon in the rivers, and September for more active brown trout.

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