In Powerscourt, Quebec, a covered bridge crosses the Chateauguay river just north of its entry into the province from New York State. On the western side of the bridge there is a little parking lot that can hold about a dozen cars. If you walk up the road into the Scout camp and follow the river a bit, you can find all kinds of riffles and holes which contain trout. I have heard people catch Brown Trout here, and I've heard there are Rainbow Trout as well. I've only ever caught Brook Trout.
If you are hoping to fill your creel, this is not the place to go. If you are looking for a river to fish in solitude, move on. The times I've been have not been extremely productive, and I've never been on the river alone. If, however, you want to fish a trout river within an hour of Montreal, you enjoy beautiful scenery and the challenge of trout fishing on a lively river, and you don't mind sharing it with other enthusiasts, then this place is ideal. Even if you don't catch a fish, you will have the chance to see a beautiful river, surrounded by all kinds of life, from birds to red squirrels, grandiose trees and forests of ferns.
One of the nicest things about this area, other than the season being open all year, is the price: it is absolutely free. In a world of trout fishing often being quite expensive, it's nice to find a place less than an hour from Montreal where you can fish all year (depending on weather) and not have to pay.
