Rivière Massawippi

Running through Québec, Canada, Rivière Massawippi is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Rivière Massawippi hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

45.3673, -71.8505 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Smallmouth bassNorthern pikeRainbow troutLake charFallfishWalleye

Fishing Techniques

• For Smallmouth bass

  Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.

• For Northern pike

  Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rivière Massawippi.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Rivière Massawippi, make sure your licence covers Québec, Canada and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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