Rivière à la Pêche (Chigoubiche River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rivière à la Pêche |
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Quebec |
| Region | Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Regional County Municipality | Le Domaine-du-Roy Regional County Municipality |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Confluence of two mountain streams Lac-Ashuapmushuan 460 m (1,510 ft) 48°53′50″N 73°18′28″W / 48.89722°N 73.30778°W |
| River mouth | Chigoubiche River Lac-Ashuapmushuan (unorganized territory) 330 m (1,080 ft) 48°59′18″N 73°16′32″W / 48.98833°N 73.27556°W |
| Length | 19.2 km (11.9 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Chigoubiche River, Ashuapmushuan River, Lac Saint-Jean, Saguenay River |
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The Rivière à la Pêche is a river in Quebec, Canada. It flows into the Chigoubiche River. This river is located in a wild area called Lac-Ashuapmushuan. This area is part of the Le Domaine-du-Roy Regional County Municipality. It is also in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region.
Forest roads help people get to the Rivière à la Pêche valley. These roads connect to Route 167 further north. The main activity here is forestry, which means cutting down trees. People also visit for fun, especially because of the Ashuapmushuan Wildlife Reserve.
River's Journey
The Rivière à la Pêche starts where two mountain streams meet. This spot is about 460 meters (1,509 feet) high. It is in a mountainous area of Lac-Ashuapmushuan.
The river's source is:
- 2.5 kilometers (1.6 miles) northeast of the rivière du Pilet.
- 11.1 kilometers (6.9 miles) south of where the Rivière à la Pêche ends.
- 8.0 kilometers (5.0 miles) south of the railway line.
- 19.3 kilometers (12.0 miles) southwest of the Ashuapmushuan River.
The Rivière à la Pêche flows for 19.2 kilometers (11.9 miles). It drops 130 meters (427 feet) from start to finish. The river flows through a forest.
Flowing North
First, the river flows 1.6 kilometers (1.0 mile) east. It goes into a deeper valley. Then it turns, picking up water from lakes like Régis, Hélène, and Lamarque.
Next, it flows 7.8 kilometers (4.8 miles) north. It starts in a deep valley, then makes a hook to the east. It sometimes forms small curves. It picks up water from lakes like Congénères, de l'Essaie, and Miserable.
Crossing the Railway
After that, the river winds for 3.9 kilometers (2.4 miles) through a flat forest area. It crosses the Canadian National Railway.
Finally, it flows 5.9 kilometers (3.7 miles) northwest. It makes small curves and collects water from Lac Gagnon and Lac Manerbe. It crosses Lac Dalpé, which is 330 meters (1,083 feet) high. It also crosses Route 167. The river picks up water from Lac Ermont. Near its end, it goes around an island that is 0.7 kilometers (0.4 miles) long.
Where the River Ends
The Rivière à la Pêche flows into the south bank of the Chigoubiche River. This meeting point is upstream from some rapids.
This spot is:
- 12.6 kilometers (7.8 miles) southwest of where the Chigoubiche River ends.
- 70.9 kilometers (44.1 miles) northwest of downtown Saint-Félicien.
From the mouth of the Rivière à la Pêche, the water travels a long way. It goes down the Chigoubiche River for 36.0 kilometers (22.4 miles). Then it flows down the Ashuapmushuan River for 59.8 kilometers (37.2 miles). After that, it crosses Lac Saint-Jean for 41.1 kilometers (25.5 miles). Finally, it joins the Saguenay River through la Petite Décharge. It flows 172.3 kilometers (107.1 miles) east to Tadoussac. There, it meets the Saint Lawrence Estuary.
River's Name
The name "Rivière à la Pêche" became official on December 5, 1968. This was done by the Commission de toponymie du Québec.
