Fishing · Québec
Zone 9 — Sport Fishing Regulations
Québec sport-fishing rules for Zone 9: 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=9
Data retrieved: 2026-08-08 · This page covers 37 of the 23 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 April 22nd, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow smelt | 120 | Fishing with dip nets and / or plaice fishing only. |
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 23rd, 2026 to May 14th, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow smelt | 120 | Angling, bow fishing, crossbow fishing, spear fishing while swimming, landing net fishing and plaice fishing |
From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) | 10 in all with at most 2 arctic char | |||
| 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 |
| Landlocked salmon | 3 | Angling only | ||
| Rainbow trout | 10 |
From April 23rd, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black crappie | 30 | |||
| Yellow perch | 50 |
From May 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike | 6 in all | |||
| Rainbow smelt | 120 | Angling, bow fishing, crossbow fishing and spear fishing while swimming | ||
| Walleye and sauger | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only |
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 November 30th, 2026
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6 in all | |||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 2 in all | Angling only |
From April 23rd, 2026 to November 30th, 2026- Other species
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other species | no limit |
Waterbody exceptions
This page covers 37 of the 23 waterbody exceptions listed by the authority for this zone.
Lac Archambault
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow smelt From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout From August 1st, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | 1 in all | 55 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Blanc
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Lac des Cerfs (46°10'02" N., 73°53'03" O.)
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) Same as the zone | 10 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From March 6th, 2027 to March 7th, 2027 | 5 in all | |||
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From March 6th, 2027 to March 7th, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac des Cygnes (46°10'07" N., 73°53'14" O.)
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) Same as the zone | 10 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From March 6th, 2027 to March 7th, 2027 | 5 in all | |||
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From March 6th, 2027 to March 7th, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac des Îles
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake trout and splake trout From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 1 in all | 45 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac des Sables
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass Same as the zone | 6 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) Same as the zone | 10 in all with at most 2 arctic char | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout Same as the zone | 1 in all | 55 cm or more | ||
| Landlocked salmon Same as the zone | 3 | |||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge Same as the zone | 2 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Pike Same as the zone | 6 in all | |||
| Walleye and sauger Same as the zone | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Bass From January 30th, 2027 to January 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) From January 30th, 2027 to January 31st, 2027 | 10 in all with at most 2 arctic char | |||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge From January 30th, 2027 to January 31st, 2027 | 2 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike From January 30th, 2027 to January 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Walleye and sauger From January 30th, 2027 to January 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From January 30th, 2027 to January 31st, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Écho
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 1 in all | 55 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Landlocked salmon From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 3 | Angling 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 | 6 in all | |||
| Walleye and sauger From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling 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 all | Angling only | ||
| Other species From April 23rd, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Hersey
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | same as the zone | Angling only | ||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From February 27th, 2027 to February 28th, 2027 | same as the zone | Angling only | ||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From March 6th, 2027 to March 6th, 2027 | same as the zone | Angling only | ||
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Louisa
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow smelt From April 1st, 2026 to April 22nd, 2026 | 120 | Fishing with dip nets and / or plaice fishing only. | ||
| Rainbow smelt From April 23rd, 2026 to May 14th, 2026 | 120 | Angling, bow fishing, crossbow fishing, spear fishing while swimming, landing net fishing and plaice fishing | ||
| Lake trout and splake trout From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 1 in all | 45 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Rainbow smelt From May 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026 | 120 | Angling, bow fishing, crossbow fishing and spear fishing while swimming | ||
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Manitou
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake trout and splake trout From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 0 retained | |||
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Maskinongé
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 1 in all | 55 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Landlocked salmon From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 3 | Angling 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 | 6 in all | |||
| Walleye and sauger From May 15th, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling 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 all | Angling only | ||
| Other species From April 23rd, 2026 to March 31st, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Morgan
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger From May 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From January 13th, 2027 to March 16th, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Narcisse
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass From April 23rd, 2026 to November 30th, 2026 | 6 in all | |||
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Ouareau
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow smelt From April 1st, 2026 to April 22nd, 2026 | 120 | Fishing with dip nets and / or plaice fishing only. | ||
| Lake trout and splake trout From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Rainbow smelt From April 23rd, 2026 to May 14th, 2026 | 120 | Angling, bow fishing, crossbow fishing, spear fishing while swimming, landing net fishing and plaice fishing | ||
| Rainbow smelt From May 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026 | 120 | Angling, bow fishing, crossbow fishing and spear fishing while swimming | ||
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Pierre
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake trout and splake trout From April 23rd, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 1 in all | 55 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From February 13th, 2027 to February 14th, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Raymond
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026 | 2 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge From February 13th, 2027 to February 14th, 2027 | 2 in all | Angling only | ||
| Walleye and sauger From February 13th, 2027 to February 14th, 2027 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From February 13th, 2027 to February 14th, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Sans nom (Chertsey) (46°08'17" N., 73°46'18" O.)
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger From May 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From January 13th, 2027 to March 16th, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Sans nom (Sourire)
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger From May 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From January 13th, 2027 to March 16th, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Tire
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow smelt From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout From August 1st, 2026 to August 31st, 2026 | 1 in all | 55 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone |
Lac Vert
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) Same as the zone | same as the zone | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) and Trout (Brown trout, Cutthroat trout and Rainbow trout) From February 21st, 2027 to February 22nd, 2027 | same as the zone | |||
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone |
Rivière Doncaster
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) Same as the zone | 5 in all with at most 2 arctic char | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout Same as the zone | 1 in all | 55 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout) Same as the zone | same as the zone | |||
| Other species Same as the zone- Other species | same as the zone |
Rivière du Nord
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 all | 55 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Landlocked salmon From May 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 3 | Angling only | ||
| Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout) From May 15th, 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 all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Sturgeon From June 15th, 2026 to October 31st, 2026 | 1 in all | Angling 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 all | Angling only | ||
| Other species From May 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026- Other species | no limit |
Rivière Ouareau
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 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 |
Ruisseau sans nom
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 10 in all with at most 2 arctic char | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 1 in all | 55 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout) From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 10 in all with at most 2 arctic char | |||
| Lake trout and splake trout From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | 1 in all | 55 cm or more | Angling only | |
| Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout) From June 15th, 2026 to September 15th, 2026 | same as the zone | |||
| Other species From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026- Other species | same as the zone |
Lake Blanc
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From May 15th, 2026 to September 10th, 2026 | 5 in all with at most 2 arctic char | less than 30 cm | Fly fishing only | |
| Striped bass From May 15th, 2026 to September 10th, 2026 | 3 | 50 cm to 65 cm inclusively | Fly fishing only | |
| Other species From May 15th, 2026 to September 10th, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
(Saint-Donat)
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All species From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited |
(Val-Morin)
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All species From April 1st, 2026 to March 31st, 2027 | Fishing prohibited |
between lac Sainte-Marie and lac Théodore
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From May 15th, 2026 to September 10th, 2026 | 0 retained and at most 2 caught and released | Fly fishing only | ||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From May 15th, 2026 to September 10th, 2026 | 5 in all with at most 2 arctic char | less than 30 cm | Fly fishing only | |
| Other species From May 15th, 2026 to September 10th, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
between lac Saint-Joseph and lac Sainte-Marie
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon From May 15th, 2026 to September 10th, 2026 | 0 retained and at most 2 caught and released | Fly fishing only | ||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From May 15th, 2026 to September 10th, 2026 | 5 in all with at most 2 arctic char | less than 30 cm | Fly fishing only | |
| Other species From May 15th, 2026 to September 10th, 2026- Other species | same as the zone | Fly fishing only |
Regulated waterbody #10580 (see source)
| Species | Catch limit | Length limit | Gear | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 November 30th, 2026 | 6 in all | |||
| Walleye and sauger From May 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling 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 | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Sturgeon From June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026 | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Bass From February 7th, 2027 to February 7th, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Char (arctic char, brook trout) From February 7th, 2027 to February 7th, 2027 | 10 in all with at most 2 arctic char | |||
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge From February 7th, 2027 to February 7th, 2027 | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Pike From February 7th, 2027 to February 7th, 2027 | 6 in all | |||
| Sturgeon From February 7th, 2027 to February 7th, 2027 | 1 in all | Angling only | ||
| Trout (brown trout, cutthroat trout and rainbow trout) From February 7th, 2027 to February 7th, 2027 | same as the zone | |||
| Walleye and sauger From February 7th, 2027 to February 7th, 2027 | 6 in all | Walleye: 37 cm to 53 cm inclusively Sauger: no length limit | Angling only | |
| Other species From April 23rd, 2026 to November 30th, 2026- Other species | no limit | |||
| Other species From February 7th, 2027 to February 7th, 2027- Other species | same as the zone |