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Zone 31 — Sport Fishing Regulations

Québec sport-fishing rules for Zone 31: 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=31

Data retrieved: 2026-08-08 · This page covers 73 of the 40 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

SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Catch limit
Length limit
Fishing device
Note
Species:
Catch limit:
Length limit:
Note:
Fishing device:

From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027

SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Atlantic salmonFishing prohibited
Atlantic tomcodFishing prohibited
Copper redhorseFishing prohibited
Striped bassFishing prohibited

From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026

SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout)10 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Cutthroat trout and brown trout5 in all
Landlocked salmon3Angling only
Rainbow troutno limit

From April 23rd, 2026 to November 30th, 2026

SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Black crappie30
Rainbow smelt120
Yellow perch50

From May 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026

SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Pike6 in all
Walleye and sauger6 in allWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limitAngling only

From June 15th, 2026 to October 31st, 2026

SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Sturgeon1 in allAngling only

From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026

SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Bass6 in all
Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge2 in allAngling only

From July 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026

SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Lake trout and splake trout1 in all45 cm or moreAngling onlyIn the waters within managed territories: 2 in all

From April 23rd, 2026 to November 30th, 2026- Other species

SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Other speciesno limit

Waterbody exceptions

This page covers 73 of the 40 waterbody exceptions listed by the authority for this zone.

Eaux de la rivière Jacques-Cartier
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
10 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Lake trout and splake trout
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
1 in all45 cm or moreAngling only
Landlocked salmon
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zoneAngling only
Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zoneAngling only
Walleye and sauger
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zoneWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limitAngling only
Other species
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zone
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
10 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Lake trout and splake trout
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
1 in all45 cm or moreAngling only
Landlocked salmon
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zoneAngling only
Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zoneAngling only
Walleye and sauger
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zoneWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limitAngling only
Other species
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Eaux du bassin Louise
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Black crappie
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
30
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
5 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Copper redhorse
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Lake trout and splake trout
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
1 in all45 cm or more
Landlocked salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Pike
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
1 in all56 cm to 70 cm inclusivelyAngling only
Rainbow smelt
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
120
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Yellow perch
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
50
Walleye
From May 10th, 2026 to May 31st, 2026
237 cm to 53 cm inclusivelyAngling only
Walleye and sauger
From June 1st, 2026 to October 31st, 2026
6 in all with at most 2 walleyeWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limitAngling only
Sturgeon
From June 15th, 2026 to October 31st, 2026
1 in allLake sturgeon: 80 cm to 130 cm inclusively Atlantic sturgeon: no length limitAngling only
Bass
From June 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
6 in all
Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge
From June 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
2 in allAngling only
Walleye and sauger
From December 20th, 2026 to March 15th, 2027
6 in all with at most 2 walleyeWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limitAngling only
Other species
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species
no limit

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac à la Hache (Saint-Ubalde) (46°50'03" N., 72°13'30" O.)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
10 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Lake trout and splake trout
From July 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
1 in all45 cm or moreAngling only
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
10 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac à l'Anguille (MRC Portneuf)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
All species
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac Blanc (Saint-Ubalde) (46°49'09" N., 72°16'18" O.)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Lake trout and splake trout
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Other species
Same as the zone- Other species
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac de la Baie des Rochers (MRC Charlevoix-Est) (47°56'31" N., 69°53'14" O.)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Arctic char
From May 15th, 2026 to September 7th, 2026
0 retained
Other species
From May 15th, 2026 to September 7th, 2026- Other species
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac de la Mine (Notre-Dame-de-Montauban) (46°49'49" N., 72°20'00" O.)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone
Bass
From June 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
same as the zone
Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout)
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
same as the zone
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac de la Morelle (Saint-Ubalde) (46°48'45" N., 72°10'44" O.)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
All species
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone
All species
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac du Port aux Quilles (MRC Charlevoix-Est)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
All species
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac en Coeur (Saint-Alban)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
All species
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac Long (46°50'21" N., 72°08'24" O.)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Lake trout and splake trout
Same as the zone
1 in all55 cm or moreAngling only
Other species
Same as the zone- Other species
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac Montauban (46°52'58" N., 72°10'04" O.)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Lake trout and splake trout
Same as the zone
1 in all55 cm or moreAngling only
Other species
Same as the zone- Other species
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac Nairne (MRC Charlevoix-Est)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
All species
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac Noir
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
All species
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone
All species
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac Saint-Augustin (46°44'54" N., 71°23'38" O.)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Walleye and sauger
From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
6 in allWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limitAngling only
Bass
From June 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
6 in all
Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge
From June 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
2 in allAngling only
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac Sainte-Marie (Saint-Aimé-des-Lacs)(47°40'54" N., 70°17'32" O.).
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
All species
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac Saint-Joseph (46°54'50" N., 71°38'39" O.)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Lake trout and splake trout
Same as the zone
1 in all55 cm or moreAngling only
Other species
Same as the zone- Other species
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac Saint-Joseph (Baie de Duchesnay)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
10 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone
Pike
From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
6 in all
Walleye and sauger
From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
6 in allWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limitAngling only
Bass
From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
6 in all
Lake trout and splake trout
From July 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
1 in all55 cm or moreAngling only
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
10 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout)
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
same as the zone
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac Sept-Îles (Saint-Raymond, canton Gosford)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone
Bass
From June 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
6 in all
Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge
From June 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
2 in allAngling only
Lake trout and splake trout
From July 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
1 in all45 cm or moreAngling only
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
same as the zone
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac Sergent (46°52'33" N., 71°42'56" O.)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone
Bass
From June 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
6 in all
Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge
From June 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
2 in allAngling only
Lake trout and splake trout
From July 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
1 in all45 cm or moreAngling only
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
same as the zone
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Lac Simon (MRC Portneuf) (46°53'42" N., 72°01'25" O.)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
10 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Lake trout and splake trout
From July 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
1 in all45 cm or moreAngling only
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
10 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Parc National de la Jacques-Cartier,
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
All species
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibitedCheck at the reception desk to know more about fishing rules in this territory.

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Parc National des Grands-Jardins
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Arctic char
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Brook trout
From May 10th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
10 in allAngling only
Other species
From May 10th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Parc National des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Arctic char
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Brook trout
From May 10th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
10 in allAngling only
Other species
From May 10th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Réserve Faunique de Portneuf
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From May 10th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
10 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Lake trout and splake trout
From May 10th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
2 in allAngling only
Landlocked salmon
From May 10th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
3Angling only
Sturgeon
From May 10th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
1 in allAngling only
Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge
From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
2 in all
Other species
From May 10th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Réserve Faunique des Laurentides
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From May 10th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
10 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Lake trout and splake trout
From May 10th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
2 in allAngling only
Landlocked salmon
From May 10th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
2Angling only
Walleye and sauger
From May 10th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
6 in allAngling only
Other species
From May 10th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zone

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Rivière Bras du Nord-Ouest
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to May 31st, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneAngling only
Other species
From June 1st, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing only

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Rivière Cassian
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneAngling only

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Rivière de la Mare
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to May 31st, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneAngling only
Other species
From June 1st, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing only

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Rivière du Cabanage
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
3 in allless than 30 cmAngling only
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneAngling only

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Rivière du Gouffre
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Atlantic salmon
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
0 retained and at most 2 caught and releasedFly fishing with floating line only
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to May 31st, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneAngling only
Other species
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing with floating line only
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Atlantic salmon
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
0 retained and at most 2 caught and releasedFly fishing with floating line only
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing with floating line only
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Atlantic salmon
From June 1st, 2026 to August 31st, 2026
0 retained and at most 2 caught and releasedFly fishing with floating line only
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing with floating line only
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Atlantic salmon
From June 1st, 2026 to June 30th, 2026
0 retained and at most 2 caught and releasedFly fishing with floating line only
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to June 30th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing with floating line only
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Atlantic salmon
From June 1st, 2026 to August 31st, 2026
0 retained and at most 2 caught and releasedFly fishing with floating line only
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing with floating line only

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Rivière du Portage
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Atlantic salmon
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
0 retained and at most 2 caught and releasedFly fishing onlyNOTE : Contact Zec about 24 hours before you go there if you wish to fish this area as it could be closed due to critical heat stress
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
3 in allless than 30 cmFly fishing onlyNOTE : Contact Zec about 24 hours before you go there if you wish to fish this area as it could be closed due to critical heat stress
Other species
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing onlyNOTE : Contact Zec about 24 hours before you go there if you wish to fish this area as it could be closed due to critical heat stress
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneAngling only

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Rivière Jacques-Cartier
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Pike
From May 10th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
6 in allAngling only
Walleye and sauger
From May 10th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
6 in allWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limitAngling only
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to November 30th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneAngling only
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Pike
From May 10th, 2026 to June 9th, 2026
same as the zoneAngling onlyFishing is prohibited from June 10 to August 31.
Walleye and sauger
From May 10th, 2026 to June 9th, 2026
same as the zoneWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limitAngling onlyFishing is prohibited from June 10 to August 31.
Pike
From September 1st, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
same as the zoneAngling onlyFishing is prohibited from June 10 to August 31.
Walleye and sauger
From September 1st, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
same as the zoneWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limitAngling onlyFishing is prohibited from June 10 to August 31.
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to June 9th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneAngling onlyFishing is prohibited from June 10 to August 31.
Other species
From September 1st, 2026 to November 30th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneAngling onlyFishing is prohibited from June 10 to August 31.
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneAngling only
All species
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneAngling only

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Rivière Le Gros Bras
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to May 31st, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneAngling only
Other species
From June 1st, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing only

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Rivière le Petit Bras
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to May 31st, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneAngling only
Other species
From June 1st, 2026 to August 31st, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing only

Official source (MELCCFP) →

Rivière Malbaie
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Atlantic salmon
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
0 retained and at most 2 caught and releasedFly fishing with floating line only
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 30th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing with floating line only
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Atlantic salmon
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
0 retained and at most 2 caught and releasedFly fishing with floating line onlyNOTE : Check this page about 24 hours before you go there if you wish to fish this area as it could be closed due to critical heat stress
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 30th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing with floating line onlyNOTE : Check this page about 24 hours before you go there if you wish to fish this area as it could be closed due to critical heat stress
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Atlantic salmon
From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
0 retained and at most 2 caught and releasedFly fishing with floating line only
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 30th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing with floating line only
All species
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing with floating line only
Atlantic salmon
From July 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
0 retained and at most 2 caught and releasedFly fishing with floating line only
Other species
From May 25th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing with floating line only
Atlantic salmon
From July 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
0 retained and at most 2 caught and releasedFly fishing with floating line onlyContact Saumon rivière Malbaie at least 24 hours before going there if you wish to fish this sector, as it could be closed due to critical thermal stress.
Other species
From May 25th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing with floating line onlyContact Saumon rivière Malbaie at least 24 hours before going there if you wish to fish this sector, as it could be closed due to critical thermal stress.

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Rivière Montmorency
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Lake trout and splake trout
Same as the zone
1 in all45 cm or moreAngling only
Sturgeon
Same as the zone
1 in allAngling only
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Copper redhorse
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Landlocked salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
10 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone
Walleye
From May 15th, 2026 to May 31st, 2026
237 cm to 53 cm inclusivelyAngling only
Pike
From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
1 in all56 cm to 70 cm inclusivelyAngling only
Walleye and sauger
From June 1st, 2026 to October 31st, 2026
6 in all with at most 2 walleyeWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limitAngling only
Bass
From June 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
6 in all
Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge
From June 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
2 in allAngling only
Walleye and sauger
From December 20th, 2026 to March 15th, 2027
6 in all with at most 2 walleyeWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limitAngling only
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
10 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout)
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
same as the zone
Other species
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species
same as the zone

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Rivière Ontaritzi
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Other species
Same as the zone- Other species
same as the zoneAngling only

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Rivière Petit Saguenay
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Atlantic salmon
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
0 retained and at most 2 caught and releasedFly fishing onlyNOTE : Contact Zec about 24 hours before you go there if you wish to fish this area as it could be closed due to critical heat stress
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
3 in allless than 30 cmFly fishing onlyNOTE : Contact Zec about 24 hours before you go there if you wish to fish this area as it could be closed due to critical heat stress
Other species
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing onlyNOTE : Contact Zec about 24 hours before you go there if you wish to fish this area as it could be closed due to critical heat stress
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
Same as the zone
10 in all with at most 2 arctic charAngling only
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Other species
Same as the zone- Other species
same as the zoneAngling only
Atlantic salmon
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
0 retained and at most 2 caught and releasedFly fishing only
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to May 31st, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneAngling only
Other species
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing only

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Rivière Sainte-Anne (Portneuf)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Copper redhorse
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Sturgeon
From June 15th, 2026 to October 31st, 2026
1 in allAngling only
Bass
From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
6 in all
Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge
From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
2 in allAngling only
Atlantic tomcod
From December 26th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
no limit
Other species
From May 10th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026- Other species
same as the zone
Atlantic tomcod
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Copper redhorse
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Sturgeon
From June 15th, 2026 to October 31st, 2026
1 in allAngling only
Bass
From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
6 in all
Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge
From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
2 in allAngling only
Other species
From May 10th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026- Other species
same as the zone

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Rivière Snigole
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneAngling only

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Ruisseau Gagouette
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
All species
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited

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Station Forestière de Duchesnay
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
All species
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited

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Zec Batiscan-Neilson
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From May 15th, 2026 to September 7th, 2026
same as the zone
Lake trout and splake trout
From May 15th, 2026 to September 7th, 2026
2 in allAngling only
Other species
From May 15th, 2026 to September 7th, 2026- Other species
same as the zone

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Zec Buteux-Bas-Saguenay
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone
Other species
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zone

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Zec de la Rivière Blanche
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone
Lake trout and splake trout
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
2 in allAngling only
Other species
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zone

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Zec des Martres
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From May 25th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zoneAngling only
Other species
From May 25th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneAngling onlyExcept salmon

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Zec du Lac-au-Sable
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone
Other species
From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zone

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River du Gouffre c) between the Antonien pool located at
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Atlantic salmon
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
0 retained and at most 2 caught and releasedFly fishing with floating line only
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to May 31st, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneAngling only
Other species
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing with floating line only

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River du Gouffre e) between the bridge at the northern end of Rang from West Chicago , and the falls situated at
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Atlantic salmon
From June 1st, 2026 to June 30th, 2026
0 retained and at most 2 caught and releasedFly fishing with floating line only
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to June 30th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing with floating line only

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with the exception of the Malbaie River between the southern boundary of the National Park of Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie and the Érables Dam located at
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Brook trout
From April 1st, 2026 to April 30th, 2026
15 or 5 kg + 1 brook trout, whichever is reached firstAngling only
Landlocked salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to April 30th, 2026
2Angling only
Pike
From April 1st, 2026 to April 30th, 2026
10 in allAngling only
Walleye and sauger
From April 1st, 2026 to April 30th, 2026
8 in allWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively with at most 1 measuring 53 cm or more Sauger: no length limitAngling only
Yellow perch
From April 1st, 2026 to April 30th, 2026
50Angling only
Brook trout
From June 15th, 2026 to September 7th, 2026
15 or 5 kg + 1 brook trout, whichever is reached firstAngling only
Lake trout and splake trout
From June 15th, 2026 to September 7th, 2026
3 in allless than 60 cm with at most 1 measuring 60 cm or moreAngling only
Landlocked salmon
From June 15th, 2026 to September 7th, 2026
2Angling only
Pike
From June 15th, 2026 to September 7th, 2026
10 in allAngling only
Walleye and sauger
From June 15th, 2026 to September 7th, 2026
8 in allWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively with at most 1 measuring 53 cm or more Sauger: no length limitAngling only
Yellow perch
From June 15th, 2026 to September 7th, 2026
50Angling only
Brook trout
From December 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
15 or 5 kg + 1 brook trout, whichever is reached firstAngling only
Landlocked salmon
From December 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
2Angling only
Pike
From December 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
10 in allAngling only
Walleye and sauger
From December 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
8 in allWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively with at most 1 measuring 53 cm or more Sauger: no length limitAngling only
Yellow perch
From December 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
50Angling only
Other species
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species
Fishing prohibited

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b) That part between the eastern limits
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Atlantic salmon
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
0 retained and at most 2 caught and releasedFly fishing onlyNOTE : Contact Zec about 24 hours before you go there if you wish to fish this area as it could be closed due to critical heat stress
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
3 in allless than 30 cmFly fishing onlyNOTE : Contact Zec about 24 hours before you go there if you wish to fish this area as it could be closed due to critical heat stress
Other species
From June 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing onlyNOTE : Contact Zec about 24 hours before you go there if you wish to fish this area as it could be closed due to critical heat stress

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e) between the steel cable above the dam of the paper mill
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
same as the zone
Other species
From June 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species
same as the zone

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g) between the southern limit of Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie and a the Érables Dam
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Atlantic salmon
From July 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
0 retained and at most 2 caught and releasedFly fishing with floating line only
Other species
From May 25th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zoneFly fishing with floating line only

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c) That part between the eastern boundary of Domaine Laforest property and the eastern boundary of zec du Lac-au-Sable
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
Same as the zone
10 in all with at most 2 arctic charAngling only
Atlantic salmon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Other species
Same as the zone- Other species
same as the zoneAngling only

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Regulated waterbody #2233 (see source)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
American eel
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Copper redhorse
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Sturgeon
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From June 26th, 2026 to September 30th, 2026
5 in all
Lake trout and splake trout
From June 26th, 2026 to September 30th, 2026
2 in all45 cm or moreAngling only
Landlocked salmon
From June 26th, 2026 to September 30th, 2026
1Angling only
Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout)
From June 26th, 2026 to September 30th, 2026
5 in all
Bass
From June 26th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
6 in all
Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge
From June 26th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
1 in all137 cm or moreAngling only
Walleye and sauger
From June 26th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
5 in allno length limit
Other species
From June 26th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026- Other species
same as the zone

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Regulated waterbody #1957 (see source)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
10 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Landlocked salmon
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zoneAngling only
Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone
Pike
From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
same as the zone
Walleye and sauger
From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
same as the zoneWalleye: 32 cm to 47 cm inclusively Sauger: No length limitAngling only
Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge
From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
same as the zoneAngling only
Bass
From June 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
same as the zone
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
10 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout)
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
same as the zone
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species
same as the zone

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Regulated waterbody #3160 (see source)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Copper redhorse
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Striped bass
From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
Fishing prohibited
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
10 in all
Lake trout and splake trout
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
1 in all60 cm or moreAngling only
Landlocked salmon
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
3Angling only
Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone
Pike
From May 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
6 in all
Walleye and sauger
From May 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
6 in allWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limitAngling only
Sturgeon
From June 15th, 2026 to October 31st, 2026
1 in allAngling only
Bass
From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
6 in all
Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge
From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
2 in allAngling only
Bass
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
6 in all
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
10 in all
Landlocked salmon
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
3Angling only
Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
2 in allAngling only
Pike
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
6 in all
Sturgeon
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
1 in allAngling only
Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout)
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
same as the zone
Walleye and sauger
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
6 in allWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limitAngling only
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to November 30th, 2026- Other species
same as the zone
Other species
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species
same as the zone

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Regulated waterbody #1963 (see source)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
10 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone
Pike
From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
6 in all
Walleye and sauger
From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
6 in allWalleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limitAngling only
Bass
From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
6 in all
Lake trout and splake trout
From July 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
1 in all55 cm or moreAngling only
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
10 in all with at most 2 arctic char
Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout)
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
same as the zone
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species
same as the zone

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Regulated waterbody #1966 (see source)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
same as the zone
Bass
From June 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
6 in all
Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge
From June 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
2 in allAngling only
Lake trout and splake trout
From July 1st, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
1 in all45 cm or moreAngling only
Char (arctic char, brook trout)
From December 20th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
same as the zone
Other species
From April 23rd, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species
same as the zone

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Regulated waterbody #2988 (see source)
SpeciesCatch limitLength limitGearNotes
Pike
From April 1st, 2026 to April 15th, 2026
10 in all
Pike
From June 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027
10 in all
Striped bass
From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
350 cm to 65 cm inclusivelyAngling only with a single hook, without natural bait, for a maximum of 3 hooks on the line
Other species
From April 1st, 2026 to April 15th, 2026- Other species
same as the zone
Other species
From May 15th, 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

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