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Winter fishing
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Salmon rivers

Complete zone rules

Zone 29

Fishing zones :

Zone 29

New rules

New rules have been in effect in this zone since April 1, 2026. See the latest changes the latest changes.

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Maps

Zone map (PDF 2.61 Mb)

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.

View periods and quotas

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.

Lake trout (including splake trout)

May keep** Lake trout less than 60 cm (catch and possession limit of 3)

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) and in some bodies of water located in some outfitters with exclusive rights.

Fish ponds**** A fish pond is a body of water covering an area of no more than 20 ha maximum.

Possession of fish without a licence**** A wildlife protection officer or an wildlife protection assistant may stop you and check these elements.

Walleye

May keep**** Walleye between 32 cm and 47 cm inclusively

No length limit for sauger.

State of fish**** Whole, gutted or wallet filleted.

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.

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 1st to April 15

Printable version of zone 29 (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:

1-877-346-6763

renseignements.faune@environnement.gouv.qc.ca

See also

How to measure and fillet fish

Possession and identification of fish

Salmon fishing

Winter fishing

Special areas

Glossary

Imported from quebec.ca · 5/1/2026

Zone regulatory novelties

Complete closure of sport fishing for sturgeon and American eel. Extension of the muskellunge fishing season by two weeks, until December 15.

Recent news

Official zone map

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Water bodies with regulatory exceptions

Clément (45°31'31" N., 75°27'27" O.)(Ville de Gatineau)Baie
2026 novelties
des OutaouaisRivière
du LièvreRivière
Old Mill - (45°54'34" N., 76°54'53" W.) (Waltham Municipality)Lac
Petite Baie Clément (45°31'02" N., 75°28'55" O.)(Ville de Gatineau)Baie
2026 novelties
Sans nom (Petit lac Bell)Lac

Source: MFFP — peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca. Always verify official rules before fishing.