Freshwater predatory fish, trout and other salmonids Related to
the European pickerel, the yellow walleye can be fished
virtually year round, even while ice fishing, and is the number
one favourite among sport fishers in Québec. The province's
waters also teem with northern pike, which is sometimes called
the freshwater shark and has been known to provide many
thrilling moments to those who have the good fortune to fish for
it. The large and small mouth bass, whose Algonquin name at-chi-
gane means "he who struggles," are found in lakes and rivers
with low currents. They are mainly fished for sport and are
almost always released back into the water. Several other
species inhabit Québec's large water bodies, such the sturgeon
and the muskellunge. You can fish for salmonids other than
Atlantic salmon in Québec's lakes and rivers. The ouananiche, or
landlocked salmon, is as combative and delicious as its maritime
cousin. Favouring clear, cold waters, the brook trout is popular
among fishers for its tasty pink fle