Fishing · Québec
Zone 22 — Sport Fishing Regulations
Québec sport-fishing rules for Zone 22: 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=22
Data retrieved: 2026-08-08 · This page covers 28 of the 5 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
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch limit | ||||
| Length limit | ||||
| Fishing device | ||||
| Note | ||||
| Species: | ||||
| Catch limit: | ||||
| Length limit: | ||||
| Note: | ||||
| Fishing device: |
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Copper redhorse | Fishing prohibited |
From April 16th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) | 20 in all | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout | 1 in all | 45 cm or more | Angling only | In the waters within managed territories: 2 in all |
| Rainbow smelt | 120 |
From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped bass | 3 | 50 cm to 65 cm inclusively | Angling only with a single hook, without natural bait, for a maximum of 3 hooks on the line |
From April 16th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other species | no limit |
Waterbody exceptions
This page covers 28 of the 5 waterbody exceptions listed by the authority for this zone.
Lac Saint-Georges (49°49'18" N., 64°20'18" O.)
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 3 | 50 cm to 65 cm inclusively | Angling only with a single hook, without natural bait, for a maximum of 3 hooks on the line | |
| Other species From April 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From December 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Parc National d'Anticosti
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 20 in all | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 3 | 50 cm to 65 cm inclusively | Angling only with a single hook, without natural bait, for a maximum of 3 hooks on the line | |
| Other species From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species | same as the zone |
Rivière à la Loutre
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 0 retained and at most 2 caught and released | Fly fishing only | ||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Atlantic salmon From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 0 retained and at most 2 caught and released | Fly fishing only | ||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière à la Patate
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière à l'Huile
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière aux Cailloux
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière aux Plats
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière aux Saumons
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 0 retained and at most 2 caught and released | Fly fishing only | ||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière Bec-Scie
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière Bell
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière Chicotte
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière Dauphiné
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière de la Chaloupe
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 0 retained and at most 2 caught and released | Fly fishing only | ||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière du Pavillon
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière du Renard
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All species From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited |
Rivière Ferrée
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 0 retained and at most 2 caught and released | Fly fishing only | ||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière Galiote
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière Jupiter
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Atlantic salmon From June 15th, 2026 to September 30th, 2026 | 0 retained and at most 2 caught and released | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From May 15th, 2026 to September 30th, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière Maccan
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière McDonald
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| All species From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited |
Rivière Petite rivière de la Chaloupe
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière Petite rivière de la Loutre
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All species From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited |
Rivière Sainte-Marie
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Rivière Vauréal
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All species From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited |
Ruisseau Box
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Ruisseau Martin
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
between the downstream side of the bridge
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Striped bass From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | same as the zone | Fly fishing only | ||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |