Zone 26
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 32 cm up to and including 47 cm in length (respecting the daily fishing quotas)
No length limit for sauger.
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).
Note**** These measurements do not apply in national parks, wildlife reserves, controlled harvesting zones (ZECs) and in certain bodies of water located on some outfitters with exclusive rights areas.
Learn how to distinguish walleye from sauger.
Lake trout (including splake trout)
May keep****Lake trout of 45 cm or more
Exceptions****May keep lake trout of 55 cm or more in certain lakes.
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.
Use of dead bait fish
Possession and use of dead bait fish is prohibited in this zone.
Number of lines authorized in winter
5 lines on a body of water covered with ice or not, from December 20 to March 31
Printable version of zone 26 (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
Zone 27
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.
Pike
*May keep***Pike of any length
Exceptions****May keep pike from 56 cm to 70 cm inclusively in Bassin Louise and in the Rivière Montmorency, between the foot of Chute Montmorency and the northern right-of-way of Route 138.
State of fish****Whole or gutted where a length limit applies. Elsewhere, pike may be whole or filleted. Fish must be able to be counted and identified (a piece of skin must remain attached to the fillet).
Walleye
May keep**** Walleye between 37 cm and 53 cm inclusively
No length limit for sauger.
State of fish**** Whole, gutted or wallet filleted
Learn how to distinguish walleye from sauger.
Char
May keep****Char of any length, where char fishing is permitted, except in certain rivers where the length limit for char is less than 30 cm.
State of fish****Whole or gutted where a length limit applies. Elsewhere, char may be whole or filleted. Fish must be able to be counted and identified (a piece of skin must remain attached to the fillet).
Lake trout (including splake trout)
May keep****Lake trout of 45 cm or more
Exception****May keep lake trout of 55 cm or more in certain bodies of water.
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 measures do not apply in national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, ZECs and certain bodies of water in areas specific outfitters have exclusive rights to.
Use of dead bait fish
Dead shrimp as the only bait fish allowed for possession for Atlantic tomcod fishing only in one part of rivière Sainte‑Anne between the upstream side of route 138 bridge and the upstream side of autoroute 40:
From December 26 to March 31**
From December 1 to April 15, there may be possession of dead bait fish between parts of autoroutes 20 and 40 and routes 132 and 138, located in zones 1, 2, 3, 18, 19 and 27, and for use in zones 7 and 21.
Use the map of fishing zones to visualize this information by displaying the “Bait Fish” layer.
Number of lines authorized in winter
5 lines on a body of water covered with ice or not, from December 20 to March 31
10 lines, from Decembre 26 to March 31, are authorized in the rivière Sainte‑Anne, upstream side of the route 138 bridge, at Sainte‑Anne‑de‑la‑Pérade, and the upstream side of the autoroute 40 bridge.
Printable version of zone 27 (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
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Source: MFFP — peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca. Always verify official rules before fishing.