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title: "Fishing licence in Quebec: cost and where to buy"
url: "https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/fishing-licence/quebec"
description: "Buy a fishing licence in Quebec: handled by Government of Québec wildlife ministry. Compare all 13 provinces and territories. From official sources."
site: "Canada Service Map"
author: "Mahmoud Halat"
publisher: "Space & Story"
lastReviewed: "2026-10-13"
licence: "Built entirely from public data: open data and official government pages. Each record keeps the licence of its source, listed at https://canadaservicemap.ca/data."
---
# Fishing licence in Quebec: cost and where to buy

Quebec · Environment and outdoors

Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked 13 October 2026. Not a government website. The official page always has the final word.

## 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.

Who handles it: [Government of Québec wildlife ministry (Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs)](https://canadaservicemap.ca/bodies/the-government-of-quebec). Handles it in Quebec.

## Official links

- [Buy a licence online](https://www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-recreation-sport/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/my-hunting-fishing-account), checked 12 October 2026
- [Buy at a sales outlet](https://www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-recreation-sport/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/purchasing-hunting-fishing-trapping-licence), checked 12 October 2026

## 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. Source: [quebec.ca](https://www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-recreation-sport/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/sport-fishing/fishing-licence), checked 13 October 2026.
- 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. Source: [quebec.ca](https://www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-recreation-sport/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/sport-fishing/fishing-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

## 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. Source: [quebec.ca](https://www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-recreation-sport/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/sport-fishing/fishing-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

## 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. Source: [quebec.ca](https://www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-recreation-sport/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/sport-fishing/fishing-licence), checked 13 October 2026.
- Atlantic salmon needs its own licence. For residents, an annual salmon licence costs $59.76 and comes with four tags. Source: [quebec.ca](https://www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-recreation-sport/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/sport-fishing/fishing-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

## 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. Source: [quebec.ca](https://www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-recreation-sport/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/sport-fishing/fishing-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

## 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. Source: [quebec.ca](https://www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-recreation-sport/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/sport-fishing/fishing-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

## 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. Source: [quebec.ca](https://www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-recreation-sport/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/sport-fishing/fishing-licence), checked 13 October 2026.
- 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. Source: [quebec.ca](https://www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-recreation-sport/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/sport-fishing/fishing-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

## In every province and territory

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

| Province or territory | Who handles it | Official link | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| [British Columbia](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/fishing-licence/british-columbia) | Government of British Columbia (WILD licensing system) | [Freshwater fishing licence](https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/recreation/fishing-hunting/fishing/recreational-freshwater-fishing-licence), checked 12 October 2026 | This covers fresh water only; tidal (saltwater) fishing licences come from Fisheries and Oceans Canada. |
| [Alberta](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/fishing-licence/alberta) | AlbertaRELM and licence issuers (Government of Alberta) | [Fishing licences and fees](https://mywildalberta.ca/buy-licences/fishing-licenses-fees/default.aspx), checked 12 October 2026 | You need a Wildlife Identification Number (WiN) first; buy online at AlbertaRELM or from a private licence issuer. |
| [Saskatchewan](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/fishing-licence/saskatchewan) | Ministry of Environment (HAL licence system) | [Buy an angling licence](https://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/parks-culture-heritage-and-sport/hunting-trapping-and-angling/angling/buy-an-angling-licence), checked 12 October 2026 | Saskatchewan residents 65 and older do not need an angling licence. |
| [Manitoba](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/fishing-licence/manitoba) | Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures (Manitoba eLicensing) | [About Manitoba eLicensing](https://www.gov.mb.ca/elicensing/index.html), checked 12 October 2026 |  |
| [Ontario](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/fishing-licence/ontario) | Ministry of Natural Resources (Fish and Wildlife Licensing Service) | [Buy a fishing licence](https://www.ontario.ca/page/fishing-licence-ontario-and-canadian-residents), checked 12 October 2026 | Ontario residents under 18 or 65 and over can fish without a licence by carrying government ID. |
| Quebec (this page) | Government of Québec wildlife ministry (Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs) | [Buy a licence online](https://www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-recreation-sport/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/my-hunting-fishing-account), checked 12 October 2026 |  |
| [New Brunswick](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/fishing-licence/new-brunswick) | Department of Natural Resources (Fish and Wildlife) | [Angling licences](https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/erd/fish-and-wildlife/content/e-Licensing/AvailableAnglingLicences.html), checked 12 October 2026 | You need a free Outdoors Card number before buying a licence. |
| [Nova Scotia](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/fishing-licence/nova-scotia) | Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Government of Nova Scotia) | [Buy a general fishing licence](https://www.novascotia.ca/apply-general-fishing-licence-sportfishing), checked 12 October 2026 | Needed for fresh water only; salmon needs a separate licence, and you can also buy from a licence vendor. |
| [Prince Edward Island](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/fishing-licence/prince-edward-island) | Forests, Fish and Wildlife Division (Government of PEI) | None on record |  |
| [Newfoundland and Labrador](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/fishing-licence/newfoundland-and-labrador) | Wildlife Division, Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands | [Inland fishing licence rules](https://www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/en/anglers-guide-2026-2027-annexes-annex-2-licence-information), checked 12 October 2026 | Buy from licence vendors such as sporting goods shops; residents need a licence only for salmon in scheduled inland waters. |
| [Yukon](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/fishing-licence/yukon) | Department of Environment (Government of Yukon) | None on record | Buy online, at a Department of Environment office, or from a local vendor. |
| [Northwest Territories](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/fishing-licence/northwest-territories) | Department of Environment and Climate Change (ECC) | [Get a fishing licence](https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/services/get-fishing-licence), checked 12 October 2026 | Buy online through NWT eServices or from a licence vendor. |
| [Nunavut](https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/fishing-licence/nunavut) | Department of Environment (Government of Nunavut) | [Sport fishing licence form](https://www.gov.nu.ca/en/forms/303-fishing-licence), checked 12 October 2026 | Inuit harvesting under the Nunavut Agreement do not need a licence. |

## 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.

Source: [quebec.ca](https://www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-recreation-sport/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/sport-fishing/fishing-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

### 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.

Source: [quebec.ca](https://www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-recreation-sport/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/sport-fishing/fishing-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

### 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.

Source: [quebec.ca](https://www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-recreation-sport/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/sport-fishing/fishing-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

### 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.

Source: [quebec.ca](https://www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-recreation-sport/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/sport-fishing/fishing-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

### 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.

Source: [quebec.ca](https://www.quebec.ca/en/tourism-recreation-sport/sporting-and-outdoor-activities/sport-fishing/fishing-licence), checked 13 October 2026.

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## 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