Zone 16
New rules have been in effect in this zone since April 1, 2026. See the latest changes the latest changes.
Maps
Interactive map of fishing zones
Fishing periods and quotas
The opening and closing dates and catch limits may vary from one body of water to another in the same area. You should always check to see if your body of water is a regulatory exception.
Zone's fishing periods, limits and exceptions (PDF)
Printable version.
Length limits for some species
It is prohibited to catch and keep or have in your possession a fish from the waters specified that does not comply with the length limits indicated for your zone. If a fish species or a zone is not mentioned in the table, no length limit applies to the species in this zone.
The fish must be kept in a state allowing its identification.
Walleye
*May keep***Walleye between 37 cm and 53 cm inclusively, one of which may be more than 53 cm
No length limit for sauger.
Exception****May keep walleye between 32 cm and 47 cm inclusively in certain lakes.
No length limit for sauger.
State of fish****Whole, gutted or wallet filleted
Learn how to distinguish walleye from sauger.
Lake trout (including splake trout)
May keep****Lake trout of 55 cm or more
State of fish****Whole or gutted, only where a length limit applies. Elsewhere, lake trout may be whole or filleted. It must be possible to count and identify the fish (a piece of skin must adhere to the filet).
Note** These measurements do not apply in national parks, wildlife reserves and controlled harvesting zones (ZECs).
Use of dead bait fish
Possession and use of all dead bait fish species, EXCEPT prohibited species, whether whole or cut up, are allowed from:
Number of lines authorized in winter
5 lines on a body of water covered with ice or not, from:
Printable version of zone 16 (PDF)
Length limits, bait fish allowed and number of lines authorized in winter.
Biodiversity, Wildlife and Parks – Client Services
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Regulatory information:
renseignements.faune@environnement.gouv.qc.ca
See also
How to measure and fillet fish
Possession and identification of fish
Imported from quebec.ca · 5/1/2026
Modification of daily catch limit for char: 10 in all, with a maximum of 2 Arctic char. Modification of the length limit for lake trout in lac Devenyns: 55 cm and more. Modification of the length limit for walleye in ZEC Mitchinamecus: from 37 to 53 cm inclusively. Implementation of a lenght limit for walleye in ZEC Lesueur: from 32 to 47 cm inclusively. Modification of the fishing season for lake trout in ZECs Collin and Lavigne: opens on the last Friday in June.
Source: MFFP — peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca. Always verify official rules before fishing.