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Fishing licence in Quebec: cost and where to buy

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked

Short answer

Most people need a valid licence to fish in Québec. Buy it online through My Hunting and Fishing Account or at a licence sales outlet. For residents, an annual sport fishing licence costs $26.73 under age 65 and $21.21 at 65 or over, taxes included. Annual licences run from April 1 to March 31. Carry the licence and government photo ID when you fish.

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Who can apply

  • A valid fishing licence is required to fish in Québec, with some exceptions. You must carry it while fishing, along with government-issued photo ID.

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  • Residents under 18 can fish without a licence if they carry a Pêche en herbe or Relève à la pêche certificate. Any salmon caught must be released.

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Steps

  1. Online, you download the licence to your phone or print it, and it counts as signed. At a sales outlet, show your hunter's or trapper's certificate or fill in an identification card, and you get a client card.

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Cost

  • For Québec residents, an annual sport fishing licence (not for Atlantic salmon) costs $26.73 under 65, $21.21 at 65 or over, and $15.30 for 3 days. Prices include all taxes.

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  • Atlantic salmon needs its own licence. For residents, an annual salmon licence costs $59.76 and comes with four tags.

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How long it takes

  • Annual licences are valid from April 1 to March 31 of the next year. One-day, three-day and seven-day licences are valid for the dates entered when you buy them.

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Where to go

  • Buy a licence at a sales outlet or online through My Hunting and Fishing Account, which needs an account linked to your personal email.

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Good to know

  • Residents can fish without a licence during the Fête de la pêche, but must follow fishing periods and limits and release any salmon.

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  • If you are 18 or older, your common-law partner and children under 18 can fish under your sport fishing licence when they are with you or carry your licence. Total catch cannot go over your limit.

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Questions people ask

How much is a fishing licence in Québec?

For residents, an annual sport fishing licence is $26.73 under 65 and $21.21 at 65 or over. A 3-day licence is $15.30. Prices include taxes.

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Can I buy a Québec fishing licence online?

Yes, through My Hunting and Fishing Account. You cannot buy a licence for someone else online; each person needs their own account.

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Do kids need a fishing licence in Québec?

Not always. Your own children under 18 can fish under your licence if they are with you or carry it. Other children under 18 can fish under it while you supervise them. Residents under 18 with a Pêche en herbe or Relève à la pêche certificate need no licence.

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What if I lose my Québec fishing licence?

Get a replacement for $7.15 by showing your hunter's or trapper's certificate or client number. A licence bought online can be downloaded again for free.

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When does a Québec fishing licence expire?

Annual licences expire on March 31. They are valid from April 1 to March 31 of the following year.

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In every province and territory

The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. Quebec is marked.

Province or territoryWho handles itOfficial linkGood to know
British ColumbiaGovernment of British Columbia (WILD licensing system)Freshwater fishing licencechecked This covers fresh water only; tidal (saltwater) fishing licences come from Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
AlbertaAlbertaRELM and licence issuers (Government of Alberta)Fishing licences and feeschecked You need a Wildlife Identification Number (WiN) first; buy online at AlbertaRELM or from a private licence issuer.
SaskatchewanMinistry of Environment (HAL licence system)Buy an angling licencechecked Saskatchewan residents 65 and older do not need an angling licence.
ManitobaManitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures (Manitoba eLicensing)About Manitoba eLicensingchecked
OntarioMinistry of Natural Resources (Fish and Wildlife Licensing Service)Buy a fishing licencechecked Ontario residents under 18 or 65 and over can fish without a licence by carrying government ID.
QuebecThis pageGovernment of Québec wildlife ministry (Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs)Buy a licence onlinechecked
New BrunswickDepartment of Natural Resources (Fish and Wildlife)Angling licenceschecked You need a free Outdoors Card number before buying a licence.
Nova ScotiaDepartment of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Government of Nova Scotia)Buy a general fishing licencechecked Needed for fresh water only; salmon needs a separate licence, and you can also buy from a licence vendor.
Prince Edward IslandForests, Fish and Wildlife Division (Government of PEI)None on record
Newfoundland and LabradorWildlife Division, Department of Forestry, Agriculture and LandsInland fishing licence ruleschecked Buy from licence vendors such as sporting goods shops; residents need a licence only for salmon in scheduled inland waters.
YukonDepartment of Environment (Government of Yukon)None on recordBuy online, at a Department of Environment office, or from a local vendor.
Northwest TerritoriesDepartment of Environment and Climate Change (ECC)Get a fishing licencechecked Buy online through NWT eServices or from a licence vendor.
NunavutDepartment of Environment (Government of Nunavut)Sport fishing licence formchecked Inuit harvesting under the Nunavut Agreement do not need a licence.

Cite this page

Canada Service Map, "Fishing licence in Quebec: cost and where to buy", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/fishing-licence/quebec