Situated in the centre of the Gaspé Peninsula, the York River is the most highly prized Atlantic Salmon River in Eastern Canada. Finding its headwaters in the heart of the Chic-Choc Mountains (Notre-Dame), it flows a distance of over 98 km before finally emptying into the Gaspé Bay. Over 60 km of the York River can be fished. Aside from the last few kilometres the river flows largely through the Gaspé wilderness. The York is a tributary of the Gaspé Bay, a vital part of the Atlantic salmon's migration route.

The York River captures the imigination of nearly all Atlantic salmon anglers, with its emerable green waters and size of its salmon, which often weigh in at more than 15 kg (35 pounds).
  • Access to pools by car

  • Paved road

  • Wading pools, no canoe required (except for sector 4 during high water conditions)

  • Guides are not required to fish,
    however, private guides offer their services for those interested

Sectors
The York River is divided into 11 sectors of which 7 have controlled access and 4 have unlimited access. A total of 70 pools are open to anglers.

Non-Controlled Sectors
1, 5, 7 & 10 are illimited zones. No require reservations required.

Controlled Sectors
2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 & 11
Reservations by pre-season draw (November 1) or by 48 Hours Draw.


Click on the map sectors for more information
about the pools :

Fishing Periods:
June 1 - September 30

Catch and Release Periods:
June 1 to June 21


Zone rates
Zone
Fisherman
Cost
Resident
Cost
Non-resident
1-5-7-10
Unlimited
36,90$
55,35$
2
2
72,50$
108,75$
3
2
61,99$
92,99$
4
8
51,49$
77,23$
6
6
56,73$
85,11$
8
2
82,50$
123,75$
9
6
51,49$
77,23$
11
2
52,53$
78,80$