Zone 20 in Quebec (Zone 20) is governed by the MFFP 2026 General Fishing Order. The zone has 30 water-body specific regulations, including 0 new for 2026 and 1 winter-fishing rules.
Zone 22
New rules have been in effect in this zone since April 1, 2026. See the latest changes the latest changes.
Interactive map of fishing zones
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 22 north fishing periods, limits and exceptions (PDF)
Printable version.
**Zone 22 south fishing periods, limits and exceptions (PDF)
Printable version.
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.
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 No length limit applies to walleye and sauger in réserves fauniques des lacs Albanel‑Mistassini‑et‑Waconichi and Assinica.
State of fish Whole, gutted or wallet filleted. Walleye and sauger don't have to be wallet filleted in the bodies of water where no length limit applies to these species. It must be possible to count and identify the fish (a piece of skin must adhere to the fillet).
Learn how to distinguish walleye from sauger.
May keepAtlantic salmon 30 cm and over, respecting any other applicable length limit and daily fishing quotas established for each river or river sector
State of fishWhole or gutted
NoteThe catch limit for salmon is expressed in terms of small salmon (at least 30 cm and less than 63 cm) and large salmon (63 cm or more).
May keep Lake trout less than 60 cm (catch and possession limit of 3, one of which may be 60 cm and more in zone 22 north)
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 fillet).
Note These measurements do not apply in national parks, wildlife reserves, controlled harvesting zones (ZECs) and on certain water bodies located in the territories of a number of outfitting operation with exclusive rights.
Possession and use of dead bait fish is prohibited in this zone.
5 lines on a body of water covered with ice or not, from December 1st to April 30
Printable version of zone 22 (PDF)
Length limits, bait fish allowed and number of lines authorized in winter.
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
How to measure and fillet fish
Possession and identification of fish
Imported from quebec.ca · 5/1/2026
Modification of the authorized fishing gear or method in rivière Jupiter: fly fishing only for all species. Reduction of the daily catch limit for Atlantic salmon in rivières Chaloupe and Jupiter: 1 small fish caught and retained or 3 caught and released depending on the quota first caught. Modification of the daily catch limit for Atlantic salmon in rivière à la Loutre and rivière Ferrée: 0 retained and no more than 3 caught and released.
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Zone 20 (Zone 20) regulations are published by Quebec's Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks (MFFP) in the 2026 General Fishing Order. The zone has 30 water-body specific exceptions, 0 new for 2026. See the official tool at peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca/regpec for catch limits, opening dates, and minimum sizes per species.
Opening dates vary by species: walleye typically opens 3rd Saturday of May, bass 4th Saturday of June, brook trout late April in the south to early June in the north. Check the 2026 General Order for exact dates in Zone 20.
Standard 2026 limits: walleye 6 per day, northern pike 6 per day. Some water bodies in Zone 20 have stricter limits — 30 exceptions are listed on this page. Refer to peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca/regpec for the exact rule on your lake.
Popular spots inside or near Zone 20 include: Baie-des-Chaleurs, Baie-des-Chaleurs, Embouchure rivière Malbaie, Embouchure rivière Petit Pabos, Embouchure rivière Saint-Jean. The full interactive map with 3,600+ Quebec fishing spots is available on pecheurquebec.com/carte.
A standard MFFP fishing license is required everywhere in Quebec (~$24/year for Quebec residents). For wildlife reserves and national parks within Zone 20, you also need a daily SEPAQ access reservation. Buy online at sepaq.com.
Source: MFFP — peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca. Always verify official rules before fishing.