Fishing Spot in Montreal, Quebec
Parc de la Promenade-Bellerive Fishing Access
Parc de la Promenade-Bellerive follows the St. Lawrence River through Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, giving anglers a long walk-in shoreline where the City specifically describes casting from pebbled shores. It works best as a simple shore-fishing stop with free parking, washrooms, picnic areas, and regulation checks handled before you arrive.
Parc de la Promenade-Bellerive Fishing Access
Plan your visit
What to know before you go.
Linear riverfront park in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.
The City describes casting from the shoreline.
Regular schedule is daily.
Listed among park amenities; no stall count published.
Check current periods, quotas, and exceptions.
Carry licence and photo ID unless exempt.
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Good To Know
The fishing reference is the park shoreline itself: Ville de Montreal describes casting from pebbled shores along the roughly two-kilometre promenade.
Quebec requires most anglers to have a valid fishing licence and carry photo ID, so handle that before settling in on the shoreline.
Free parking, washrooms, accessible washrooms, a drinking fountain, free Wi-Fi, picnic areas, and an ice cream shop are the useful planning services listed by the City.
Fishing Access
- Access point
- Use Parc de la Promenade-Bellerive at 8300 Rue Bellerive and choose a safe pebbled shoreline section that does not block the shared promenade.
- Shore only
- The reviewed source supports walk-in casting from shore; no public launch, dock, or rental workflow was confirmed for this record.
- River setting
- The City describes this as the borough's physical and visual access to the St. Lawrence River, with commercial vessels passing en route to the port.
Rules And Safety
- Licence
- Quebec requires a valid fishing licence for most anglers and says the licence and photo ID must be carried while fishing. Open Quebec licence page
- Zone 8
- Use the Zone 8 page before fishing because periods, quotas, bait rules, length limits, and exceptions may vary by water body. Open Zone 8 rules
- River edge
- The City identifies pebbled shore access rather than a platform. Keep children and gear back from the edge and avoid wet or unstable rocks.
Parking And Services
- Parking
- Free parking is listed, but no stall count was published in the reviewed municipal source.
- Washrooms
- The park listing includes washrooms, accessible washrooms, a drinking fountain, picnic areas, free Wi-Fi, and stroller-friendly access.
- Food
- Ville de Montreal notes an ice cream shop at the park; no bait or tackle service was confirmed from official sources.
Questions People Ask
Where do I fish at Parc de la Promenade-Bellerive?
Use the public park shoreline at 8300 Rue Bellerive. Ville de Montreal describes visitors casting from the pebbled shores of the St. Lawrence River.
Is parking available?
Yes. Ville de Montreal lists free parking at the park, though the reviewed page does not publish a stall count.
Are there washrooms?
Yes. The park page lists washrooms and accessible washrooms among the amenities.
Do I need a Quebec fishing licence?
Usually, yes. Quebec says a valid fishing licence is mandatory to fish its waters except where an official exemption applies, and anglers must carry licence and photo ID.
Is this a boat launch or dock?
No. The reviewed municipal source supports walk-in shoreline casting from a pebbled river edge; it does not identify a public boat launch or fishing dock for this park.
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Official And Operator
- Ville de MontrealOfficial page
- Commission de toponymie du QuebecOfficial page
- Gouvernement du QuebecOfficial page
- Gouvernement du QuebecOfficial page