Code of Ethics

The Petite Cascapédia River has about sixty pools, more than 48 of which are within the ZEC (Controlled Harvesting Zone), spread across four sectors. Three have limited access and one has unlimited access. The two sectors in the lower reaches of the West and East branches are reserved for sea trout fishing (anadromous brook trout), which are found in large sizes. Fishing is possible by wading or canoeing, and some pools are only accessible by boat. The most productive pools have gravel bottoms. Catch and release of salmon over 63 cm is mandatory throughout the fishing season. Our Association promotes catch and release, and we encourage you to do so even with grilse.

• Pick up your broken flies and worn-out fly rods.
• Pick up your litter.
• Use the bins provided.
• Leave the area clean when you leave.

Report poaching incidents to S.O.S. Poaching (1-800-463-2191).

• Avoid making noise when approaching a deep pool.
• Avoid entering the water too deeply.
• Be careful when passing behind anglers.
• Respect the ZEC facilities.
• Respect the ZEC employees.

The rotation starts upstream of a pit.

Make a few throws and move downstream of the pit, repeating: one (1) throw, — one (1) step downstream.

Keep a safe distance (length of your line + 10 feet) between other fishermen.

Once you reach the bottom of the pool, exit the river and work your way upstream to begin a new rotation.

When a salmon rises to the fly but doesn’t take it, you may pause to change flies and make a few more casts without losing your place in the rotation.

At the end of these additional casts, if the salmon refuses to take the fly, you must continue moving downstream of the pool.

When a salmon takes the fly, all other anglers must pull their lines out of the water while maintaining their position in the rotation without interfering with the fight. When an angler misses a salmon’s hookset, they may remain in their position in the rotation.

When a salmon takes your fly and the fight begins, you should move, if possible, towards the bottom of the pool so as not to disturb the other anglers. If you lose your catch during the fight, return to the beginning of the rotation upstream of the pool.

If you leave the line, you must return to the beginning of that rotation.

If a pool is fished from both sides, the fishermen on both sides must observe a single rotation and maintain the same distances between them as if they were all fishing from the same side of the river.

It is forbidden to monopolize a fishing pool and prevent another fisherman from practicing his sport.

• Release a maximum of 3 salmon and brook trout per day.
• Use proper catch and release practices.
• Report your releases to the ZEC.

It is your responsibility to be familiar with the regulations.

If you have any questions, you can consult the website of the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks.

Be respectful and understanding towards novice anglers. Take this opportunity to give them advice.