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For unlimited areas of York River and Dartmouth River

Fees for York River 2025

Fishing Zones
Number of anglers
Residents Non-Residents
1 5 7 10 unlimited $51.51 $90.14
2 2 $101.30  $177.17
3 2 $87.35 $152.87
4 8 $78.42 $128.48
6 6 $80.37 $140.65
8 2 $111.07 $194.37
9 6 $73.42 $128.48
11 2 $74.81  $130.92

Sectors

York River is divided into 11 zones of which 7 have controlled access and 4 have unlimited access.

A total of 70 pools are open to anglers.

  • Zones 1, 5, 7 and 10 are unlimited, no reservations required.
  • Controlled zones: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 & 11:
    reservations by pre-season draw in November or by 48 hour draw.

1

Zone 1

Blackwell’s is a long section of water offering excellent fishing prospects in June and early July. It is usually fished from the north bank of the St-Jean and a canoe is absolutely necessary during high water conditions.

Burnett's deep pothole pool is near a high cliff face. Salmon tend to lie in the lower part of the pool against the cliff. It offers superb fishing in June and July.

Bluff's pool starts with rapids and terminates in a large, deep pool just below a cliff. Wet fly fishing is recommended from either side of the rapids and it is better to fish from below the large hole with dry flies cast upstream. It is a retention pool which shelters salmon throughout the season.

Flat Rock is a long run of moderate current flowing into a small waxy pool flowing near to the bank. Anglers should keep back from the river bank to avoid startling the salmon.

Wild Rose is wet fly water as the current flows fast. Salmon often lie at the tail of the pool. The pool is made up of fast rapids and salmon are often located near the end of the footpath. However, it should be fished from the upstream section to cover as much water as possible.

2

Zone 2

This beautiful stretch of water is reserved for 2 anglers. It is primarily a motorless canoe run accessed from the south bank and offers an excellent stretch of water in June and July. Lady Gray is the most productive pool in this sector and is best described as a short rapid that empties into a deep pool. Wet fly territory is the order of the day due mostly to the fact that salmon rest in these pools in high water only. Guides are not required.

3

Zone 3

By the end of June, salmon start to occupy the Ledges. It is a rather hazardous place to fish, given the precarious footing on its slippery rock surfaces.

4

Zone 4

Breeder is a well-known pool where the first salmon appear around June 24. The rapids end in a pool of slow deep water which provides a resting place for them.

5

Zone 5

Toad pool is a short stretch of relatively fast water rapids. Salmon inhabit the spot from the month of July. It should be dry fished at the tail end of the pool. Big Salmon Hole is an apt description for this set of fastwater rapids terminating in a slow waxy pool. You will find salmon here from July into September. Post Brook Pool starts with rapids that flow moderately into a broad basin with calm deep waters.

6

Zone 6

Paul-Émile is a twenty minute downhill walk. It begins with rapids arcing abruptly into the lazy current of a waxy pool. The high banks and distant trees make this spot an angler’s fly casting dream come true.

7

Zone 7

Moose Bogan is the last fishable pool before the gates at the end of the Dartmouth. As a result, the pool contains a host of salmon. Moose Bogan can be best described as fast rapids quieting into a slower flow. Salmon can often be seen in the deep water at the head of the rapids. This sector is catch'n release for large salmon all season.

8

Zone 8

Spruin Rock is the most sought-after pool on York River. Dry flies are good at the top of the rapids and large salmon often tail in the intervals between the maze of currents, so keep a sharp lookout!

Offie is located at the bottom of a fifteen minute downhill trek (or at the start of the trek back with weary legs). The trail leads to a flat ledge where the rapids open out to a large, broad pool that resembles a small lake. Salmon will often hold in the current of the upper rapids while others lie in the opening of the large pool.

9

Zone 9

This is a popular all-season sector. Access is relatively easy except for Écluse Pool. By mid-June the salmon are starting to rest here and it is suitable for both wet and dry flies.

10

Zone 10

Zone 10 is an unlimited section. Pont is a small set of rapids that opens into a large still water pool. Stony Beaver Dam is just a few minutes from your vehicle and is a pleasure to fish at normal water levels. Random and Patch pools are a three kilometre drive off the main road and feature fast rapids that should be fished with a wet fly.

11

Zone 11

The increasingly popular Truite pool is found just below our holding gate. The salmon hold in the rapids and against the ledges that form the pool's banks. Presenting a well-groomed dry fly to the rapids will often yield spectacular results!  This sector is catch'n release for large salmon all season.

 

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