Nabisipi River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nabisipi River |
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The river from Quebec Route 138
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| Other name(s) | Rivière Nabisipi |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Côte-Nord |
| RCM | Minganie |
| Physical characteristics | |
| River mouth | Gulf of Saint Lawrence 50°13′59″N 62°13′10″W / 50.233064°N 62.219446°W |
| Length | 158 kilometres (98 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 2,086 square kilometres (805 sq mi) |
The Nabisipi River (also known as French: Rivière Nabisipi in French) is a beautiful river in the Côte-Nord region of Quebec, Canada. It's famous for its salmon and flows into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. The name "Nabisipi" comes from the Innu language and means "man's river."
Where is the Nabisipi River?
The Nabisipi River starts at Lake Saumur. It then flows for about 158 kilometers (98 miles). Its journey ends when it reaches the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. This is just west of a town called Aguanish.
The river's water comes from a large area of about 2,086 square kilometers (805 square miles). It flows between two other rivers: the Pashashibou River to the west and the Aguanish River to the east.
River Features and Landscape
The Nabisipi River flows through a very old and rocky area called the Canadian Shield. Because of this, it has many exciting rapids. These are parts of the river where the water flows very fast over rocks.
At the beginning of its journey, the river passes through an area called Lac-Jérôme. This is an "unorganized territory," meaning it doesn't have a local government like a town. The river's mouth, where it meets the sea, is in the municipality of Aguanish. This area is part of the Minganie Regional County Municipality.
In 1914, a book called the Dictionnaire des rivières et lacs de la province de Québec described the Nabisipi River. It mentioned that the river has several waterfalls in its first 30 miles (48 km). One of these waterfalls is quite tall, about 55 feet (17 meters) high! The forests around the river mainly have pine, fir, and birch trees.
Fishing in the Nabisipi River
The Nabisipi River has always been a special place for fishing. Local Indigenous people have fished here for a very long time. In the past, there was even a salmon fishing station run by the Hudson's Bay Company around 1855.
Today, the river is known for its Atlantic salmon. These salmon usually return to the river in July. The last 40 kilometers (25 miles) of the river are popular for sport fishing. There are five special spots where people can fish from a boat or by wading in the water. The salmon caught here usually weigh between 3 and 5 kilograms (6.6 to 11 pounds).
An organization called Nabisipi UenapeuHipu outfitters helps people go on salmon fishing trips. They are based at the mouth of the river and provide guides and even a cook for these trips.
To protect the salmon, fishing rules are in place. For example, in 2015, the Quebec government started a "catch-and-release" program for large salmon on many rivers, including the Nabisipi. This means that if you catch a large salmon, you must release it back into the river. This helps make sure there are enough salmon for the future.
