Spate · Mixed · Québec (Gaspésie)

Petite Cascapédia

Petite Cascapédia terrain map
Terrain map

The Petite Cascapédia flows parallel to its more celebrated sister, joining Baie-des-Chaleurs near New Richmond.

Species

Closed season

Season reopens 15 June. File this water for the right month.

Closed — confidence not applicable today.
Water temperature for atlantic salmon
Warm — slow
19°C est.ideal 10–14°C
0°14°28°
The full read · show the working · for atlantic salmon · confidence 85%
How the river scores — hydrology factors
Water heightMedium Ideal0.0
Recent riseNone0.0
Falling after liftNot Applicable0.0
Water temperatureCool To Moderate0.0
Time in seasonOpening Period0.0
ClarityClearing0.0
Hydrology base0.0
Legal gate: Unknown Check Local Rules
Can you trust it?
Water temperatureair-to-water estimateestimated
Level / flowon-river gaugeobserved
Conditions
●Live gauge
Level
22.82 m
Water temp
19.0°C
Estimated
Clarity
Clear
Air temp
22°C
Wind
E 8 km/h
Light breeze
Pressure
1010 hPa
Rain · 48h
7.6 mm
Light rain
Rain · ahead
3.5 mm
Light rain · next 48h

Live readings — water temperature is an estimate where the gauge does not record it.

Evidence
ModelledModerate confidence

Modelled from regional ecology — no survey or occurrence data for this water yet.

How to fish it · for atlantic salmon
When
Fish early morning (first light to 9am) and late evening (7pm to dark) only. Midday heat stresses fish — stop fishing and rest pools when the sun is high. This is welfare-critical above 20°C.
Where
Fish the full pool systematically — start at the head, two steps between each cast, work through to the tail. Pay special attention to the classic taking lies: pool heads where current enters, tails where it shallows, and seams alongside faster water.
Method
Lively swing near the surface. Floating line, the fly fishing in the top 12 inches. The fly should look alive — a small mend to accelerate at the right moment can trigger a snapping take.. Floating line. size sizes 4 10 Blue Charm
Kit
13 ft #8/9 double-hander in spate, 10 ft #8 single in low water. Floating line plus a fast-sink tip. 12–15 lb fluoro tippet.
Why this works
The signs are strong. Water starting to fall after a rise — early stages of coming into shape. Still coloured but fining — improving conditions. 19°C — outside the ideal range but fishable. Conditions are moving in the right direction and should be fishable soon if not already.
Through the year
0–3 scale · June highlighted
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Salmon runRun
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March BrownHatch
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GrannomHatch
2
2
Large StoneflyHatch
2
3
2
Yellow SallyHatch
2
3
2

Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.

Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
  • QC salmon licence + sector permit
  • Booking via ZEC or reserve.
Directions
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About this water

The Petite Cascapédia flows parallel to its more celebrated sister, joining Baie-des-Chaleurs near New Richmond. The Cascapédia system produces excellent fish — large multi-sea-winter salmon in early season, reliable grilse runs through August and September — and the Petite carries the same character in a smaller channel. Pool structure is classic Gaspésie: long glides with defined heads and tails, gravel bars that create good wading positions for the downstream swing. The best fishing runs mid-summer through early autumn, with grilse the primary quarry from late July.

  • Mixed
Seasons & zones
  • Salmon15 June → 30 September
  • Brook trout3rd Saturday of May → 30 September
Water here around 19°C. Nothing cooler within range — carry a thermometer.
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