Between 1960 and 1980, recreational winter or ice fishing in Québec (Canada) progressively developed from a marginal practice to a more structured one, often with the establishment of fishing villages, some offering hut and other rental services. Despite the growing importance of this activity, compared to summer fishing, ice fishing has been less studied. This paper presents an updated portrait of this activity in the province. The main species targeted are walleye, sauger, yellow perch, northern pike, Atlantic tomcod and rainbow smelt. One hundred and thirty-two ice fishing sites have been recorded along the St. Lawrence River, in the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence and their adjacent tributaries as well as on Lake Champlain (Missisquoi Bay), totalling over 4,700 fishing huts. The available information on ice fishing in some areas of the province, particularly on inland waters, remains incomplete. While this fishing activity has significant potential for development, it creates a pressure on fish stocks that must be considered in the management of target populations.