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Fishing at Étang de l'Écluse, Zec Chapais
Lac · Bas-Saint-Laurent
LacEasy access
Zec Chapais
Description
Étang de l'Écluse, located in the Zec Chapais in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, is a popular lake for trout fishing. Access to the site requires a modest daily fee, ranging from $10 to $25, and mandatory registration upon entry. The ZEC is managed by a local non-profit fishing association, focusing on conservation and sustainable hunting-fishing practices. Camping and chalet options are also available for those looking to extend their stay in nature.
Highlights
- 🎣SpeciesTrout in a natural setting.
- 💰Fee/PermitEntry fee ranges from $10 to $25.
- 🚤Access/LaunchMandatory registration upon entry.
- 🏕️AccommodationCamping and chalet options available.
Onsite Equipment
Boat Launch
Réglementation officielle
Zone de pêche, exceptions et règles MFFP / Québec.ca
Nouveautés réglementaires de la zone
Modification of the fishing season for all species except Atlantic salmon: fixed opening on May 15 and fixed closing on September 10.
Modification of daily catch limit for char: 10 in total, with a maximum of 2 Arctic char.
Harmonization of the fishing season for all species in rivière Ouelle: May 15 to September 10. Fishing for Atlantic salmon and striped bass remains prohibited.
Modification of daily catch limit and length limit for lake trout in lac Mistigougèche, ZEC Bas-Saint-Laurent: 1 in all, less than 60 cm.
Exceptions réglementaires sur ce plan d'eau
- de l'ÉcluseLac
- Sainte-AnneRivièreSaumonZone 2 →
Source : peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca — vérifie toujours les règles officielles avant de pêcher.
