Zone 24 in Quebec (Zone 24) is governed by the MFFP 2026 General Fishing Order. The zone has 2 water-body specific regulations, including 0 new for 2026 and 0 winter-fishing rules.
Zone 28
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's 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 32 cm and 47 cm inclusively
No length limit for sauger.
This measure also applies to the Ashuapmushuan wildlife reserve and controlled harvesting zones (ZECs).
Exceptions Establishment of a maximum length limit of 47 cm for walleye and sauger in the lac Saint-Jean Community Wildlife Area, excluding lac à Jim Lake and rivière Micosas.
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 and wildlife reserves (except Ashuapmushuan wildlife reserve) and in certain bodies of water located on some outfitters with exclusive rights areas.
Learn how to distinguish walleye from sauger.
May keepChar 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 fishWhole 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).
May keepLake trout of 45 cm or more in length
ExceptionMay keep lake trout of 55 cm or more in certain bodies of water.
May keep lake trout of 60 cm or less in length in lac aux Hirondelles (50°00’54’' N., 70°23’29’’ W.)
State of fishWhole 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).
NoteThese 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 of dead smelt as the only bait fish allowed in the zone.
From December 20 to March 31, possession and use are allowed only in the following waters:
5 lines on a body of water covered with ice or not, from December 20 to March 31
Printable version of zone 28 (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
Zone 24 (Zone 24) regulations are published by Quebec's Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks (MFFP) in the 2026 General Fishing Order. The zone has 2 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 24.
Standard 2026 limits: walleye 6 per day, northern pike 6 per day. Some water bodies in Zone 24 have stricter limits — 2 exceptions are listed on this page. Refer to peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca/regpec for the exact rule on your lake.
Use the interactive map on pecheurquebec.com/carte to find spots inside Zone 24 with their access type, species present, and current rules.
A standard MFFP fishing license is required everywhere in Quebec (~$24/year for Quebec residents). For wildlife reserves and national parks within Zone 24, 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.