Ice Fishing near Montreal - Sainte Catherine

Sainte Catherine is a small town on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River, just 20 minutes away from downtown Montreal. Each winter groups of ice anglers gather there to catch walleye, perch and pike. The most frequented area is referred to as "the bay", it is a small area where a large concentration of fish apparently congregates, and where I am told walleye is really easy to catch.

I went there for the first time this past weekend, and while I did see some anglers catch a few small walleyes, I did not witness or experience much success. However we did catch a 3 pound pike which we released, as well as a 3 inch perch ...

I will return there sometime in the next few weeks and hope our luck turns for the better.


Map of "The Bay" - Ste Catherine, QC


The Bay is where you see the "Fleuve Saint Laurent" label in the water. If you go there, you can get minnows nearby, one provider is called "Capitaine Pecheur" and is located on the corner of Saint Laurent street and Barbeau street

Map showing minnow provider

Last week minnows were $2,50 / dozen for small and medium sized minnows. Not the best prices around, but very conveniently located.