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Fishing near Montréal, QC

2 curated fishing spots within 45 km of Montréal, what's biting in October, the rig to tie and the licence you need. For today's best tide and weather window, open the live plan.

Spots

• Lachine Rapids / Parc des Rapides, Montréal

  Shore · 8 km

  Fast water, eddies and boulder runs on the St. Lawrence

• Lac Saint-Louis, Pointe-Claire

  Shore · 20 km

  Shallow widening of the St. Lawrence with weed flats

What's biting in October

• Walleye
• Northern pike
• Yellow perch

Rig to tie

Rig library ↗

Jig and grub

1. 1Main line 20–30 lb braid
2. 2Swivel Size 4 barrel swivel
3. 3Leader 20 lb fluorocarbon, 60 cm
4. 4Jig head 1–2 oz round head, 3/0 hook (1/2–1 oz for greenling)
5. 5Soft plastic 4–5 in curl tail or paddle tail, dark, motor oil or white

How to tie and fish it

Tie it:Tie braid to swivel with a Palomar. Tie leader to swivel and to the jig head with an improved clinch. Thread the plastic straight so it does not spin.

Fish it:Cast to the kelp edge or boulder seam, let it hit bottom, lift 30 cm and drop. Hits come on the drop. Set hard and lift the fish off the rocks immediately.

Licences and rules

Fishing licences across Canada

Questions

Where can I fish near Montréal?

CastWhen lists 2 curated spots within 45 km of Montréal, including Lachine Rapids / Parc des Rapides, Montréal, Lac Saint-Louis, Pointe-Claire.

What is biting near Montréal in October?

In October the in-season species at nearby spots include Walleye, Northern pike, Yellow perch.

Do I need a fishing licence near Montréal?

Yes. Tidal waters need a federal DFO tidal licence and fresh water needs a provincial licence. See the CastWhen licences page for direct links.