Matapedia River
| Matapedia River | |
|---|---|
 Salmon fishing on the Matapedia River at la fosse Les Fourches | |
| Other name | Rivière Matapédia |
| Origin |
Lake Matapedia 48°28′N 67°26′W / 48.467°N 67.433°W |
| Mouth |
Restigouche River 47°58′17″N 66°56′32″W / 47.97139°N 66.94222°WCoordinates: 47°58′17″N 66°56′32″W / 47.97139°N 66.94222°W |
| Basin countries | Canada |
| Length | 65 kilometres (40 mi) |
The Matapedia River (French: Rivière Matapédia) is a river in the Matapedia Valley in the province of Quebec, Canada. It runs 65 km from Lake Matapedia to the village of Matapédia where it flows into the Restigouche River on the provincial border of New Brunswick
Etymology
The river's name means "meeting of waters" in Mi'kmaq, most likely referring to the confluence of it and the larger Restigouche River at its mouth.
History
During the river's most productive and fertile years (generally considered to be between 1890 and 1960), it was a destination for the wealthy and famous from around the world, including American presidents, British royalty, and numerous Hollywood stars.
Course
Matapedia Lake becomes Matapedia River at Amqui, where it is a meander river for a distance of approximately 15 km. It widens into an elongated lake 1 km wide and 7 km long at Lac-au-Saumon before narrowing back to a river below the dam in the village of Causapscal. There, it joins with a major tributary, the Causapscal River, forming a pool that is renowned for its Atlantic salmon. From there, the river continues on until the New Brunswick border, where it empties into the Restigouche River.[1][2]
Economy
The Matapedia is a world renowned Atlantic salmon fishing river and was given the title "The Fishing Capital of the World" due to the abundance of large, healthy, bright salmon. The Atlantic salmon is mainly a fly fishing only, "catch and release" species; and salmon fishing in this area is highly regulated by the Province of Quebec, with special daily permits and licenses required. It is recommended to inquire in the village of Matapedia for information on permits and guides. Public waters are available to anglers in the upper portions of the river. Limited-access salmon fishing, generally with outfitters or guides to the most productive salmon pools is made available to the public via a special annual lottery. There are still many private fishing camps on the banks of the lower river, such as Cold Springs, Glen Emma, Runnymeade Lodge, Restigouche Salmon Club and the Tobique, most of them owned by businessmen and large corporations.
See also
References
- ↑ Reference number 39703 of the Commission de toponymie du Québec (French)
- ↑ "Matapedia River". Retrieved 2010-05-18.
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