Quebec Fishing License Guide: Online, Rules, Fees & Zones 2026

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Quebec Fishing License Guide: Rules & Online

To fish legally in Québec, most anglers need a valid sport fishing licence and government photo ID with them while fishing. Buy online through My Hunting and Fishing Account, or buy in person at an official licence sales outlet.

Before you pay, check four things: your resident or non-resident category, the dates on the licence, the fishing zone and species rules, and whether you need a separate Atlantic salmon licence.

Annual licence: Apr 1–Mar 31 Resident annual: $26.73 Non-resident annual: $95.68 Salmon licence separate Licence + photo ID required
What you need Fees Buy online steps Official links

What You Need Before Fishing in Quebec

🎣 Licence Québec requires a valid fishing licence for most fishing unless an official exception applies.
🪪 Photo ID Carry government-issued photo ID and show it with your licence if an officer asks.
🐟 Salmon check Atlantic salmon needs its own licence; salmon river rules can affect other species too.
🗺️ Zone rules Dates, quotas, bait, line limits and size rules can change by zone and waterbody.
Best simple route Buy online if you have your own email and can download/print proof. Use a sales outlet if you need in-person help, a client card, or are buying for someone else.

Official Details Used in This Article

🏛️ Official source Gouvernement du Québec fishing licence, sport fishing, sales outlet, printable rules and My Hunting and Fishing Account pages.
📅 Licence dates Annual fishing licences run from April 1 to March 31 of the following year.
💵 Fee note Québec says listed sale prices include all taxes and a Fondation de la Faune du Québec contribution.
Independent guide FishingLicenseGuide.org is not the Gouvernement du Québec and does not sell licences. Use this page to understand the steps, then verify live rules, prices, zones and dates on official Québec pages before payment or fishing.

Quebec Fishing Licence Fees

Use these official Québec prices for planning, then confirm the live fee page before paying.

Resident annual under 65$26.73Sport fishing except Atlantic salmon.
Resident annual 65+$21.21Sport fishing except Atlantic salmon.
Resident 3 days$15.30Valid for the dates shown on the licence.
Non-resident annual$95.68Annual non-resident sport fishing.
Non-resident 7 days$57.677 consecutive days.
Non-resident 3 days$38.363 consecutive days.
Non-resident 1 day$22.36One selected day.
Replacement licence$7.15When replacement fee applies.
Burbot in lac Saint-Jean$26.77 / $86.16Resident / non-resident special licence category.
check official Québec licence fees

Buy a Quebec Fishing Licence Online

The official online platform is My Hunting and Fishing Account. Use it to purchase licences, view active licences, download and print online licences, reprint eligible licences, and view online order history.

📧 Account requirement You need your own email address and password to create the account.
📱 After checkout Download the licence to your phone or print it. Carry it while fishing.
🖨️ Must print items Atlantic salmon transportation coupons and burbot identification tags must be printed.
  1. Open the official account platform. Avoid ads and unofficial licence-looking checkout pages.
  2. Create or access your own account. Québec says online purchase for someone else is not possible on this platform.
  3. Select the correct category. Resident, non-resident, annual, 1-day, 3-day, 7-day, salmon, burbot or replacement.
  4. Check the zone before paying. Licence type and fishing rules are not the same thing.
  5. Download or print proof. Save a copy before reaching remote water or a low-signal area.
  6. Print mandatory tags/coupons. Do this before leaving home if your licence requires printed documents.
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Buy at a Quebec Licence Sales Outlet

Sales outlets are useful when you want in-person help, need a client card, or want to buy a licence for someone else. Some parks, outfitters, ZECs and wildlife reserves may sell licences but may not appear in the official outlet list, so call first.

🏪 Use an outlet if You need help choosing the category or buying for another person.
🧾 Bring information You may need a hunter/trapper certificate or to complete an identification card.
✍️ Check the back If name, address or birth date is missing or wrong, Québec says it must be added or corrected by hand.
find official Québec sales outlets

Atlantic Salmon Licence: Do Not Skip This Rule

To fish for Atlantic salmon in Québec, you need an Atlantic salmon sport fishing licence. Québec says this licence is mandatory to fish salmon anywhere in Québec and to fish any species during a salmon fishing season in a salmon river.

Resident salmon annual$59.76Issued with four tags.
Non-resident salmon annual$191.72Annual Atlantic salmon licence.
Salmon 3 days$26.04 / $51.08Resident / non-resident. Small salmon only.
🏷️ Tags matter All salmon caught and kept must be tagged.
📅 Annual limit Licence combinations cannot let you keep more than four Atlantic salmon in the fishing year.
↩️ Mandatory release Mandatory release licences have separate conditions and do not cancel daily release limits.
Salmon river warning If salmon fishing is open in a salmon river, check the salmon licence rule before fishing for any species in that river.

Quebec Fishing Rules Change by Zone

A licence is only permission to fish. It does not tell you what you can keep. Québec’s sport fishing hub organizes rules by zones, periods, quotas, limits, bait, winter lines, special areas and printable PDFs.

🗺️ZoneFind the correct zone before checking dates or limits.
📅PeriodOpen dates and exceptions can differ by species and waterbody.
📏LimitsCheck catch, possession, size and length limits before keeping fish.
🎣MethodBait, line count, winter fishing and special-area rules may differ.
open official sport fishing hub open 2026-2027 printable rules

Licence Proof, Replacement and Reprint

Situation Québec rule Practical action
While fishing Carry your licence and government-issued photo ID. Save licence proof offline and carry ID.
Online licence Deemed electronically signed after purchase. Download or print it after checkout.
Lost outlet licence Use certificate or client number for replacement fee eligibility. Keep your client card under the licence.
Lost online licence Eligible online licences can be downloaded/reprinted through the account. Log in and reprint before fishing.

Can Family Fish Under Your Quebec Licence?

A Québec fishing licence is not transferable, but certain people may fish under the licence of an adult holder in specific situations. The daily total kept cannot exceed what the licence holder is allowed to keep.

👨‍👩‍👧 Children under 18 May be covered in certain situations when in the licence holder’s presence or under supervision.
🎓 Students 18–24 May need a valid student card and must follow the official conditions.
🐟 Salmon is different Atlantic salmon licence sharing conditions are stricter than general sport fishing.
check official licence sharing conditions

Non-Resident Quebec Fishing Licence Notes

🌎 Visitors can buy Non-residents can buy Québec sport fishing licences in non-resident categories.
🏕️ Far north rule Some non-resident fishing north of the 52nd parallel or east of rivière Saint-Augustin requires outfitter services.
📍 Border-water notes Ontario and New Brunswick licence recognition applies only in specific waters listed by Québec.

Can You Fish in Quebec Without a Licence?

There are official exceptions, but they are specific. Québec lists examples such as certain Fête de la pêche resident situations, some youth certificate situations, certain waters, freshwater crustaceans, fish ponds and three Parks Canada national parks in Québec.

Safe rule If your exact situation is not clearly listed as an exception on the official Québec page, buy the correct licence before fishing.

Official Online Buying Video

Québec links a French-only tutorial video for buying a licence through My Hunting and Fishing Account. Use it for visual help only; still verify the licence category, zone and fee on the official pages.

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Quebec Fishing Licence Contact Help

☎️ Regulatory information 1-877-346-6763
✉️ Email renseignements.faune@environnement.gouv.qc.ca
🕘 Client services hours Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m.; Wed: 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Call script “Hi, I need help with a Québec fishing licence. I’m checking the correct licence type, zone, salmon rule, online account, replacement, or sales outlet. I have my fishing location, species, residency and trip dates ready.”

Common Quebec Fishing Licence Mistakes

❌No photo IDCarry government ID with your licence.
❌Wrong zoneRules can change by zone and waterbody.
❌Salmon mistakeSalmon river rules can affect fishing for other species.
❌No printed tagsPrint salmon coupons or burbot tags when required.
❌Buying for someone onlineUse a sales outlet if buying for someone else.
❌Lost client cardThe client number helps with replacement and future outlet purchases.
❌Assuming all areas sameZECs, parks, reserves and outfitters can add rules or fees.
❌Using old PDFsUse current printable rules and live zone tools.

If Something Goes Wrong

Problem Best fix Do not do this
Online account trouble Use the official account page and verify your email, password and North America access. Do not use unofficial checkout pages.
Licence lost Reprint eligible online licences or use replacement with client number/certificate. Do not fish without valid proof.
Wrong zone/species Check the official sport fishing hub and printable zone rules. Do not rely on another lake’s rule.
Outlet not listed Call the park, outfitter, ZEC or wildlife reserve before travelling. Do not assume every location sells every licence.

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Quebec Fishing Licence FAQs

Do I need a fishing licence in Quebec?

Yes, to fish on Québec bodies of water you generally need a valid fishing licence unless an official exception applies. You must carry the licence while fishing.

Can I buy a Quebec fishing licence online?

Yes. Use the official My Hunting and Fishing Account platform to buy eligible hunting, fishing and trapping licences online.

What do I need to carry while fishing in Quebec?

Carry your valid fishing licence and government-issued photo ID. You must show them immediately if asked by a wildlife protection officer or assistant.

How much is a Quebec resident annual fishing licence?

The Québec resident annual sport fishing licence for a person under 65 is listed at $26.73. The resident annual licence for a person 65 or over is listed at $21.21.

How much is a Quebec non-resident fishing licence?

Québec lists non-resident sport fishing prices including $95.68 for annual, $57.67 for 7 consecutive days, $38.36 for 3 consecutive days, and $22.36 for 1 day.

When is an annual Quebec fishing licence valid?

Québec says annual fishing licences are valid from April 1 to March 31 of the following year.

Do I need a separate licence for Atlantic salmon in Quebec?

Yes. To fish for Atlantic salmon, you must hold an Atlantic salmon sport fishing licence. It is mandatory to fish salmon anywhere in Québec and to fish any species during a salmon fishing season in a salmon river.

Can I buy a Quebec fishing licence for someone else online?

No. Québec says it is impossible to purchase a licence for someone else on the My Hunting and Fishing Account platform. Use a sales outlet if buying for someone else.

Can I buy a Quebec fishing licence at a sales outlet?

Yes. Licences can be bought at sales outlets. Some parks, outfitters, ZECs and wildlife reserves may also sell licences, but you should contact them first.

What if I lose my Quebec fishing licence?

If your licence is lost, stolen or unusable, you must obtain a replacement if you want to continue fishing. Eligible online licences may be downloaded or reprinted through My Hunting and Fishing Account.

Do Quebec fishing rules change by zone?

Yes. Fishing periods, quotas, length limits, bait rules, maps and exceptions can vary by zone and waterbody. Check the official zone rules before fishing.

Who should I contact for Quebec fishing licence questions?

For regulatory information, Québec lists 1-877-346-6763 and renseignements.faune@environnement.gouv.qc.ca.

Before You Fish in Quebec

✅Licence bought?Correct resident, non-resident, short-term or salmon licence?
✅ID ready?Government photo ID with licence proof?
✅Zone checked?Dates, quotas, size limits and bait rules confirmed?
✅Tags printed?Salmon coupons or burbot tags printed if required?

Use the official Québec pages for final verification before payment or fishing. The licence is only the first step; the correct zone, species, period and proof rules matter just as much.

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