Fishing · Québec
Zone 17 — Sport Fishing Regulations
Québec sport-fishing rules for Zone 17: catch limits, length limits, seasons and per-waterbody exceptions — sourced verbatim from the MELCCFP, with citations and dates.
Official source (MELCCFP): https://peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca/regpec/en/info/reglements?id_zone=17
Data retrieved: 2026-08-08 · This page covers 11 of the 8 waterbody exceptions listed by the authority for this zone.
Rule text below is reproduced verbatim from the official source. Regulations can change: always verify with the MELCCFP before your trip.
Zone-wide rules
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From April 1st, 2026 to April 23rd, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6 in all | |||
| Pike | 8 in all | |||
| Walleye and sauger | 8 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively with at most 1 measuring 53 cm or more Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Yellow perch | 50 |
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper redhorse | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass | Fishing prohibited |
From April 24th, 2026 to September 7th, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) | 15 in all | |||
| Cutthroat trout and brown trout | 5 in all | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout | 1 in all | 55 cm or more | Angling only | In the waters within managed territories: 2 in all |
From May 22nd, 2026 to September 7th, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefish | no limit |
From May 22nd, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike | 8 in all | |||
| Walleye and sauger | 8 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively with at most 1 measuring 53 cm or more Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Yellow perch | 50 |
From June 15th, 2026 to October 31st, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon | 1 in all | Angling only |
From June 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6 in all |
From April 1st, 2026 to April 23rd, 2026- Other species
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other species | no limit |
From May 22nd, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other species | no limit |
Waterbody exceptions
This page covers 11 of the 8 waterbody exceptions listed by the authority for this zone.
Lac aux Loutres (48°55'09" N., 75°47'36" O.)
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake trout and splake trout Same as the zone | 1 in all | 55 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Sturgeon Same as the zone | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 8 in all | |||
| Walleye and sauger From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | Walleye: 32 cm to 47 cm inclusively Sauger: No length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Bissonnette
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) Same as the zone | 5 in all | |||
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Nelson
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger From April 1st, 2026 to April 15th, 2026 | 8 in all | Walleye: 32 cm to 47 cm inclusively Sauger: No length limit | Angling only | |
| Walleye and sauger From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 8 in all | Walleye: 32 cm to 47 cm inclusively Sauger: No length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Oloron
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake trout and splake trout From April 24th, 2026 to September 7th, 2026 | 1 in all | 55 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Other species From April 24th, 2026 to September 7th, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From March 20th, 2027 to March 21st, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Turgeon (49°01'27" N., 79°01'15" O.)
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake trout and splake trout Same as the zone | 1 in all | 55 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Sturgeon Same as the zone | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 8 in all | |||
| Walleye and sauger From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | Walleye: 32 cm to 47 cm inclusively Sauger: No length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone |
Rivière Allard
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon From April 1st, 2026 to April 23rd, 2026 | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger From April 1st, 2026 to April 23rd, 2026 | 8 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively with at most 1 measuring 53 cm or more Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Lake trout and splake trout From June 7th, 2026 to September 7th, 2026 | 1 in all | 55 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Sturgeon From June 7th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger From June 7th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 8 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively with at most 1 measuring 53 cm or more Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species From April 1st, 2026 to April 23rd, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From June 7th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Rivière Gouault
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon From April 1st, 2026 to April 23rd, 2026 | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger From April 1st, 2026 to April 23rd, 2026 | 8 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively with at most 1 measuring 53 cm or more Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Lake trout and splake trout From June 7th, 2026 to September 7th, 2026 | 1 in all | 55 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Sturgeon From June 7th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger From June 7th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 8 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively with at most 1 measuring 53 cm or more Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species From April 1st, 2026 to April 23rd, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From June 7th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Rivière Wilson
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon From April 1st, 2026 to April 23rd, 2026 | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger From April 1st, 2026 to April 23rd, 2026 | 8 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively with at most 1 measuring 53 cm or more Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Lake trout and splake trout From June 7th, 2026 to September 7th, 2026 | 1 in all | 55 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Sturgeon From June 7th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger From June 7th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 8 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively with at most 1 measuring 53 cm or more Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species From April 1st, 2026 to April 23rd, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From June 7th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |