of Albany and Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, American presidents Nixon and Carter, British royalty, and numerous Hollywood stars. 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. Municipalities on watercourse Matapédia River crosses the territory of these Quebec municipalities: Amqui (taking his source in Matapédia Lake) Lac-au-Saumon (where the river crosses lac au Saumon (Matapédia)) Causapscal Sainte-Florence Routhierville Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia Matapédia (where the river empties in Restigouche River) List of salmon pools The river exceeded its target for salmon management in 2018, and in July 2018 the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks announced that in August anglers could keep their catch of one large salmon or longer in the Gros Mécatina, Napetipi, Saint-Paul, Vieux Fort and Matapedia rivers. From downstream to upstream, from the Restigouche River to Lac au Saumon (Matapédia). Area 1: Lower Lawlor: also called simply Lawlor. His name has existed since at least 1978 and is in honour of Jack Lawlor and his family who lived before the pit. Du Pont Delaney: this name which is existing at least since 1982, is in honour of the Delaney family which includes Jim Delaney, who was a guard at Restigouche Salmon Fishing Club. The Islands: this name is existing since at least 1982 because the salmon pit is located in the middle of three islands. Duncan Hole: This name is used since at least 1978. The English term Hole means that the pit has a significant depth. Haley's: Haley also called in French. This name has been used since at least 1982