Zone 25
New rules have been in effect in this zone since April 1, 2026. See the latest changes the latest changes.
Maps
Zone map (PDF 536 Kb) (including a description of the zone)
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 and sauger measuring 40 cm and under between March 1 and March 31 of each year, between May 15, 2026 and June 15, 2026 inclusively, and between May 21, 2027 and June 15, 2027 inclusively. Outside of these periods, from June 16 to the last day of February, there is no lenght limit for walleye and sauger.
State of fish****Whole or gutted.
Learn how to distinguish walleye from sauger.
Muskellunge
May keep**** Muskellunge 137 cm or more
State of fish**** Whole or gutted
Lake trout (including splake trout)
May keep****Lake trout 45 cm or more
Exceptions****May keep lake trout of 55 cm and 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 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 December 20 to March 31**
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
Except in lac Témiscamingue where 2 lines only are authorized.
Printable version of zone 25 (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
Closure of winter fishing for lake trout on category III lands. Closure of winter fishing for all species in the Assinica and Lacs-Albanel-Mistassini-et-Waconichi wildlife sanctuaries.
Source: MFFP — peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca. Always verify official rules before fishing.