— 2026 — permits, zones, seasons and official resources
In Quebec, hunting and fishing share the same administrative system: government-issued permits, 29 wildlife zones (ZECs, wildlife reserves, outfitters) and the Mon dossier chasse et pêche portal. Pêcheur Québec focuses on fishing — below are the fishing essentials plus the shared resources you need.
✅ In short
Hunting and fishing in Quebec require separate government permits, bought online on Mon dossier chasse et pêche or from authorized retailers. The province is split into 29 wildlife zones, each with its own seasons and rules. A fishing license is mandatory from age 18; the standard sport license covers all species except Atlantic salmon.
It is the Quebec government portal (mondossierchassepeche.gouv.qc.ca) where you create an account to buy, renew and store your hunting and fishing permits, with digital signature. Permits can also be bought from authorized retailers.
Yes — hunting and fishing require separate permits. A fishing license is mandatory from age 18 (including catch-and-release), with a few exemptions. Hunting has its own certifications and permits managed by the government.
Online on Mon dossier chasse et pêche, or in person from authorized retailers (Canadian Tire, SAIL, Latulippe, dépanneurs near lakes, fishing shops).
Quebec is divided into 29 wildlife zones, plus ZECs, wildlife reserves and outfitters, each with specific seasons, limits and access rules for fishing (and hunting).
Pêcheur Québec focuses on sport fishing. For hunting-specific rules and permits, use the official Quebec government resources linked on this page; here you will find everything for fishing.