Today's Best Fishing Times for
Montréal, Canada 🇨🇦

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Planning your next fishing trip in Montréal, Canada ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Montréal, Canada offers surprisingly diverse urban angling, with trophy smallmouth bass, hard-fighting pike, and excellent multi-species action right on the St. Lawrence River. From shore-access spots on Île de Montréal to boat and kayak fishing in nearby channels and back bays, Montréal is a prime destination for freshwater anglers seeking accessible, productive water close to the city. read more...

Some of the best fishing spots near Montréal include: Saint Lawrence River, Lake Saint-Louis, Rivière des Prairies, Île de la Visitation, Cap-Saint-Jacques, Lac des Deux Montagnes, Île Bizard, etc. see full list

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 15:28 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
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  • Visibility:
    5%
  • Waning Crescent - 5% illuminated Waning Crescent
Next New Moon in ~2 days on 14th July
  • Distance to earth:
    363,328 km
    Proximity:
    99.5 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Montréal
New Moon
Tue, 14 Jul
Full Moon
Wed, 29 Jul

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
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    01:38 am - 03:38 am
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    10:10 am - 12:10 pm
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    06:43 pm - 08:43 pm
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    10:45 pm - 12:45 am
All times are displayed in the America/Toronto timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a Waning Crescent at 5% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a average day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -6 hour and -4 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/Toronto • Sun, 12 Jul 13:38 • 45.509, -73.588
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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Montréal

Montréal sits at a strategic junction of the St. Lawrence and Ottawa River systems, giving anglers access to current-swept channels, island-filled archipelagos, and sheltered bays loaded with sportfish. The city’s waterfront parks, bridges, and marinas provide ample shore fishing options, while small boats and kayaks unlock additional structure-rich water around Île de Montréal, Île Jésus and the nearby islands.

Seasonal timing is critical in Montréal fishing. In spring, as soon as ice leaves, northern pike, walleye, and early smallmouth concentrate in warming, shallow bays, flooded flats, and slow-moving side channels. Casting suspending jerkbaits, white or chartreuse spinnerbaits, and small swimbaits along emerging weedlines and rock transitions produces consistent action. Carp and suckers also move shallow; simple hair rigs with corn or dough baits fished on the bottom in calm marinas and backwaters can deliver powerful runs.

Summer patterns revolve around current and structure. Smallmouth bass are a standout on the St. Lawrence and often stack on rocky points, mid-river shoals, bridge pilings, and the downstream sides of islands. Tubes, Ned rigs, dropshot rigs with finesse worms, and small crayfish-imitating plastics bounced along the bottom are highly effective. In stronger current, 3/8–1/2 oz jig heads keep baits down. Early and late in the day, walking topwater baits and poppers draw explosive smallmouth strikes over shallow rock and along riprap banks.

Largemouth bass and pike prefer vegetated areas. Focus on back bays, harbor mouths, and marinas where cabbage and milfoil develop. Pitching Texas-rigged creature baits, wacky-rigged stick worms, or flipping jigs into holes in the weeds produces largemouth, while pike respond to spinnerbaits, spoons, and larger soft swimbaits burned along weed edges. Use 30–50 lb braid and a short fluorocarbon or wire leader to handle abrasion and pike teeth.

Multi-species opportunities abound for shore anglers. Yellow perch, sunfish, and rock bass gather around docks, riprap, and park shorelines. Simple float rigs with worms or small jig heads tipped with pieces of nightcrawler catch fish steadily, making these spots ideal for quick after-work sessions. Channel catfish and bullheads bite reliably from evening into night on cut bait or worms fished on a sliding sinker rig in deeper, slower sections of the river or below drop-offs near bridges.

Fall is prime time for larger predators. Cooling water pushes big smallmouth, walleye, and pike onto structural edges adjacent to deeper wintering areas. Vertical jigging blade baits or heavy jigs on steep breaks, and working crankbaits along channel edges, can be outstanding. Muskellunge are a marquee target in the greater Montréal area; trolling big crankbaits or casting large bucktails along weedlines, points, and rocky bars in connected river sections is the standard approach.

Winter typically brings ice fishing opportunities on sheltered bays and slower stretches off the main current. When safe ice develops, anglers target perch, panfish, pike, and occasional walleye using small spoons, jigging raps, and dead baits set under tip-ups. Throughout the year, success in Montréal hinges on reading current seams, identifying rock and weed transitions, and matching lure weight to depth and flow to keep presentations in the strike zone.

The Best Fishing Spots around Montréal

Saint Lawrence River

The Saint Lawrence River around Montréal offers classic big-river fishing for smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, and carp, with productive current seams, shoals, and island edges; boaters work expansive drifts while shore anglers find access at parks and quays near Lachine, Verdun, and the Old Port.

Lake Saint-Louis

Where the St. Lawrence widens into Lake Saint-Louis, anglers target smallmouth bass, walleye, pike, and occasional muskellunge along rocky points, weedlines, and drop-offs; launches and park shorelines in Lachine, LaSalle, and Beaconsfield make it a go-to for both boats and bank fishing.

Rivière des Prairies

The Rivière des Prairies north of the island is known for shore-friendly spots and slower backwaters holding walleye, pike, perch, and strong carp; bridges, park points, and islands like Île de la Visitation create eddies and ambush lanes that fish well spring through fall.

Île de la Visitation

Île de la Visitation offers multiple bank-access points on the Rivière des Prairies with eddies, spillways, and rocky margins producing walleye, pike, perch, and carp; scenic trails and historic mill structures near Parc-nature de l’Île-de-la-Visitation make it a favorite for casual and dedicated anglers alike.

Cap-Saint-Jacques

The point at Cap-Saint-Jacques projects into Lac des Deux Montagnes with beaches, weedbeds, and current edges that hold pike, bass, and panfish; kayak and small-craft access from the park complements productive shore casting, with quick reach to nearby Oka and Île Bizard waters.

Lac des Deux Montagnes

Expansive Lac des Deux Montagnes west of Montréal supports pike, smallmouth and largemouth bass, walleye, and seasonal schools of perch; anglers work points, shoals, and bays around Hudson, Oka, and the mouths of tributaries for consistent action.

Île Bizard

Île Bizard offers sheltered bays, marsh edges, and channels connected to Lac des Deux Montagnes that produce pike, bass, and panfish; shore trails and launch spots around Parc-nature du Bois-de-l’Île-Bizard provide flexible access for bank anglers and small boats.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Montréal area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Montréal. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Lac aux Castors - 1.35962808517km , Étangs du Parc La Fontaine - 2.15767898286km , Pointe du Moulin à Vent - 3.30470128766km , Courant Sainte-Marie - 3.65500230542km , Lac des Dauphins - 4.28904919474km , Île Sainte-Hélène - 4.30627933807km , Mare au Diable - 4.92967416477km , Lac de l'Île Notre-Dame - 4.94315018581km , Cap sur Mer - 5.07856346149km , Pointe Saint-Charles - 5.12784073907km , Île Notre-Dame - 5.15400593134km , Île de la Brunante - 6.17850951393km , Île de Montréal - 6.17850951393km , Île des Soeurs - 6.20606845km , Archipel d'Hochelaga - 6.63234260511km , Ruisseau Espérance - 7.44306293421km , Île de la Couvée - 7.48397041333km , Mouillage Longueuil - 7.50552699625km , Île Mud Pie - 8.16332592638km , Île Rock - 8.83101098927km , Pointe des Pères - 9.03349569165km , Île aux Hérons - 9.54884891902km , Île du Crochet - 9.55330003427km , Île Perry - 9.56856931841km , Île de l'Anse Bleue - 9.59004525517km , Île à Desjardins - 9.66525694497km , Bassin du Pêcheur - 9.67454587623km , Île de la Visitation - 9.67841882273km , Les Sept Soeurs - 9.6814184408km , Île du Cheval de Terre - 10.0063958755km , Îles aux Sternes - 10.24728036671km , Barrage de la Rivière-des-Prairies - 10.37056663419km , Île au Diable - 10.51665987988km , Pointe McDonald - 10.83526912157km , Bassin de La Prairie - 10.96169686667km , Île à Boquet - 11.00596421939km , Baie de Quenneville - 11.11469860173km , Île du Seigneur - 11.23403589956km , Île Charron - 11.23891784217km , Mouillage de la Longue Pointe - 11.3625853304km

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