Gaspe Peninsula Quebec fishing forecast
Gaspe Peninsula Quebec is a saltwater fishing spot in Quebec Canada, Canada. Anglers here target Atlantic Salmon, Atlantic Mackerel, Atlantic Cod. The most productive months are typically June, July, August, September.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #332 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending down — 10 points below this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 14.7 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 26 km/h from NW, gusting 43 km/h |
| Current | 0.07 m/s toward NE |
| Pressure | 1011 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 5.34 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 28.0 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 15 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m |
| Ground swell | 0.0 m at 0 s |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.07 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 1.4 °C cooler than the September average of 16.1 °C. Cooler-than-normal water slows the bite for warm-water species and holds cool-water species shallower for longer. The water is mixed to about 39.4 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Gaspe Peninsula Quebec
Gaspe Peninsula Quebec currently scores 60 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 14.7 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +12.6
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Current +7.3
- moving water concentrates bait
- Thermal front +7.0
- temperature edges concentrate bait and predators
- Wind +3.8
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
What’s biting now
The model expects today: atlantic-mackerel, atlantic-salmon, atlantic-bonito, atlantic-halibut, haddock, chub-mackerel, atlantic-wolffish, atlantic-herring
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Bite windows
Best months for Gaspe Peninsula Quebec:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-31, 90/100
6 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Salmo salar
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Scomber scombrus
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Gadus morhua
Best months by species at Gaspe Peninsula Quebec
| Atlantic SalmonSalmo salar | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic MackerelScomber scombrus | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic CodGadus morhua |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic CodOfficial source | 5/day | — | — |
| Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence recreational groundfish fishery: daily bag limit of 15 groundfish of all species, of which no more than 5 cod and/or white hake in aggregate; zero retention of Atlantic halibut, skate and wolffish species. Limits, gear and open windows differ by DFO region (Maritimes, Newfoundland & Labrador, Pacific) and change each year. Always verify the current DFO management decision for your area. | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents A recreational (tidal/marine) fishing licence issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is required. Licences are region-specific (e.g. the BC Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence on the Pacific coast). Obtain them through the National Recreational Licensing System., non-residents Non-residents need the same DFO recreational tidal/marine licence for the relevant region.
- freshwater-recreational — residents Inland/freshwater angling licences are issued by each province or territory, not by DFO. Rules, seasons and fees vary by province., non-residents Non-residents need the relevant provincial/territorial freshwater angling licence.
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Canadian recreational fishing rules vary by region, province/territory and species, and are set by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (marine) and provincial authorities (inland). Always verify current rules with DFO at dfo-mpo.gc.ca and your provincial authority before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Gaspe Peninsula Quebec?
Anglers at Gaspe Peninsula Quebec target Atlantic Salmon, Atlantic Mackerel and Atlantic Cod.
When is the best time to fish Gaspe Peninsula Quebec?
The most productive months at Gaspe Peninsula Quebec are typically June, July, August, September.
What is the fishing forecast for Gaspe Peninsula Quebec right now?
Gaspe Peninsula Quebec currently scores 60 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Gaspe Peninsula Quebec from shore?
Yes — Gaspe Peninsula Quebec is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Gaspe Peninsula Quebec right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Salmon: Kings, Coho, and SockeyeHow to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing Forecast
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.