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Statistics
The success rate of anglers at the Saint-Jean Lodge is 50%!
How did we come to this figure? The average number of salmon during the spawning runs is determined based on a count carried out by divers in September of each year. In the last five years, it has been estimated that approximately 1 160 salmon thrive in the Saint-Jean each year, half of which are in the sector of the Lodge. This explains why our clients are sure to fish out a high number of salmon. The Lodge sells, on average, 615 fishing days each year and 310 salmon are typically caught and released. This is how we can affirm that our success rate is 50%.
CATCHING AND RELEASING LARGE SALMON
From 1998 to 2006, all of the large salmon caught in the Saint-Jean River had to be released. Only specimens measuring less than 63cm (grilse) could be captured. For 25 years, the Ministère des Ressource naturelles et de la faune du Québec has carried out annual research projects on the salmon populations of two Québec rivers, one of which is the Saint-Jean. At the Ministère’s request, we provide information on the large salmon. Since 2007, for scientific follow-up and research purposes, beginning August 1st, it is permitted to capture a maximum of 50 large salmon. As of August 1st, the Lodge is permitted to capture one large salmon per stay. These measures do not have any negative impacts on the spawning runs because the Saint-Jean River is very healthy. Since 2001, on average, over 1 160 salmon have swum up the Saint-Jean each year.
Happy fishing!
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