Hi all, … I realized that lots of folks are asking questions about things to do and other fishing opportunities in the area besides those on the Ste-Marguerite.
Of course Salmon fishing is not the only game around here.
In the area 99% of the lakes, streams and rivers are public open water. All you need is the Quebec Sportfishing licence.
The head waters of the Ste-Marguerite are in the Valin mountains just North of Chicoutimi. We are currently working on an article to get this drainage name as a World Heritage Site for one of the largest natural populations of Brook Trout
Most trout fishing in this area is still water, … but imho, this is simply because there are very few fly fishers here.
The provincial and national parks in the area also offer excellent angling opportunities.
Pike and Walleye (on the fly) are also available not far from here.
The sea run trout can also be fished for in the Saguenay Fjord (salt = Pirates ?? ).
Friends who have come up for a stay have also done the Whale watching tours and seemed to have really liked that.
If you have any specific questions about opportunities in the area, … drop me a line or reply here.
I decided to put this FI on the board 'Cause I realized that lots of anglers WANT to try this fishing … but just need that little “extra pull” to give it a try.
We plan on making sure everyone has a fine time. This isn’t a difficult river to fish … imho, … way less complicated than NE USA.
I sent out some e-mails this morning to make sure folks are aware that the FishIn WILL happen.
If you didn’t get an e-mail and are interested, … or if you would like any additional info, … drop me a line.
Hey there Chris,
If I can retire THIS TIME, I’m gonna make BOTH fish-ins. I’m currently on my LAST project and the plan is to haul in all lines right after completion in June. The problem is that there’ve been LAST projects for the last 5 years and…
We’ve never been in your part of Canada. I prefer to fish moving water and my motto is " if the water doesn’t move, I do". So the rivers would be where I’d wet my line.
By that time, I should have my yak and could I bring it along??
Well anyway, that’s the “plan”. I’m not getting any younger. So little time, so much to see. I hope it works out. It would great to sample some of that camp stove gourmet fare you mention is some of your posts. Maybe even a cucumber sammich.
Chris, I thought that you as a professional forester, would have cared more about your trees than to try to lure me up there to cast in their vicinity.
I’m sorry that I won’t be able to make it. maybe some year.
Actually, … the river association here and the Wardens all work very hard maintaining the trails and casting positions, … cutting back the branches and hacking down alders to make sure anglers don’t get hung up too much.
This isn’t Full contact fly fishing … the trails are all maintained and the emphasis is on relaxing and having fun (as opposed to BushWhacking) …
The trail to the #25 (see Canada Article in 2 weeks)
JC, … Sandwiches are too hard to pack around, … IF and onlyIF we really wanted to do sandwiches, …
It’d be Montreal Corned Beef on rye … You know the ones, … we serve it up 'bout 1/2 lb of sliced corned beef or pastrami in EACH sandwich, … Fries and a Brew hot mustard and a dill pickle.
p.s… … For those of you who have’t been following my antics over the past while since I started haunting this forum, … Fishing on my home waters is a pretty relaxing experience. As you may have noticed, … FOOD is a major part of that experience
Sounds GREAT Chris. Beats hell outta JC’s suggestion.
Wife and I are making notes for a book about eating while traveling. The idea was stolen from the “Stearns” book “Eat Your Way Across the USA”. So far it contains over 650 eateries ranging from ( by"accident") the cafetreia at Naples Fla.Community Hospital to the French Laundry in Yountville CA. to the Madonna Inn at San Louis Obispo CA. to Noras Fish Creek Inn at Wilson WY., the Tides in Gig Harbor WA. Well ya get the idea. We’re talkin chili-dogs to chateaubriand (sp). Your corned beef sammich sounds like it could make the list. If the book is published, get ready for a new “career”.
I have this funny feeling that some of our Southern Cousins think “Canada” is the land of Lumber Jacks 'n Grizzly Bears
The River here is about 35 minutes from a small city of about 130,000 people (Chicoutimi).
Last time I have friends up they did the “circuit”. Fishing, some museums, supper “in town”. There’s whale watching, horse back riding, hiking, lake 'n stream fishing.
Also, … the ACTUAL fishing on the river is 99.9% of the time 30 yards from the paved highway. Fishing here is really quite a social activity (for those who choose). Most of the best pools are along the beaches or under the observatories.
Many friends and clients come with their friends, spouses etc. We pull out some lawn chairs, make a camp fire or settle in the shade with a good book and relax while others fish.
On a hot summer day, … the Gallery on the #23 is a pleasant ’ breezy place to settle in with a book and a drink. The #23 Pool - Home of the 2006 Quebec FishIn
I must say - after spending a good chunk of time (a few times) in the area, I still kick my own can for not casting a line back then. Cusine, drink and hospitality throughout the Saguenay region is top notch.
The area - as Chris depicts - is as scenic all around, not just in spots. And as much as it may seem like being in the outback - it’s only because it’s Quebec (kidding). Wife, kids, dogs, cats (if you can handle them all) - there would definately be no problems there.
Although I need to stick close by home this year, I’ll be rampaging some local trout streams about the same time as the 2 fish-in’s.
Chris - can the F-101 Alouette still be seen from the highway ?
And are ya sure you want the pirates pillaging the area ? You get them in those inland waters with all that food and drink … you might never get rid of them
Hey guy, … I 'spose you mean the one outside CFB Bagotville …
Still there.
I forgot to mention when I said “museums”, … <BLOCKQUOTE><font size=“1” face=“Verdana”>quote:</font><HR>Opened in June 1997 and officially recognized as a military museum by the Canadian Armed Forces, the Bagotville Air Defence Museum is the only museum in the Province of Quebec dedicated to the history of military aviation.
The idea of opening a permanent museum at Base Bagotville took root in 1992 when, as part of the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Base, a temporary exhibit was mounted at the Mus?e du Fjord in the city of La Baie. After many years of effort and with the help of numerous volunteers, both civilian and military, the museum was inaugurated officially on June 18, 1997, in what used to be the protestant chapel of Base Bagotville, adjacent to the commemorative park.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> [url=http://www.bagotville.net/anglaismus.html:8fe77]http://www.bagotville.net/anglaismus.html[/url:8fe77]
I thought LONG and HARD about doing a FishIn here 'cause I knew the Pirates could all come up the East Coast, tack up the St-Lawrence, then grab the tide up the Saguenay Fjord tight into the Bay. … I guess it’s just a chance we’ll have to take
yup - that’s the one … never heard about the museum - interesting …
The Alouette and the Bear, gotta wonder what he was thinking when he saw that.
I was thinking the Newf’s could side-swipe them, but they’d both likely get into the screech and … well … you know. Ah well, a good fog in La Baie and they’ll be going in circles for ever …
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