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Fishing at Lac Arthur, Zec Varin
Lac · Côte-Nord
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Zec Varin
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Description
Lac Arthur, located in the Zec Varin in Côte-Nord, is a popular fishing destination known for its trout populations. Access to the lake is provided via a boat launch, and a modest daily access fee is required, along with mandatory registration at the entrance. Managed by a non-profit association of local anglers, Zec Varin also offers camping and cabin options. Fishermen should be aware of the importance of conservation and practicing sustainable fishing in this protected area.
Highlights
- 🎣SpeciesAbundant trout populations in the lake.
- 🚤Access/LaunchAccess via a boat launch.
- 💰Fee/PermitModest daily access fee required.
- 🏕️AccommodationCamping and cabin options available.
- 💡AdvicePractice sustainable fishing and conservation.
Onsite Equipment
Boat Launch
Réglementation officielle
Zone de pêche, exceptions et règles MFFP / Québec.ca
Nouveautés réglementaires de la zone
Modification of daily catch limit for char: 20 in all, with a maximum of 2 Arctic char.
Modification of the fishing season for pike in various bodies of water: closes on November 30.
Modification of the fishing season for all species in lac à Tabac: from April 16 to the Sunday eve the second Monday in September.
Modification of the fishing season for all species in ZECs D¿Iberville and Forestville: harmonization with the zone 18 seasons.
Exceptions réglementaires sur ce plan d'eau
- Châteauguay b) That part between Arthur-Laberge bridge in Châteauguay (45°21'40'' N, 73°44'49'' W) and the dam upstream from Châteauguay and its extension to the north bankRivière
- McArthurLacNouveau 2026Zone 10 →
- McArthurLacNouveau 2026Zone 10 →
- Châteauguay a) That part between Lake Saint-Louis and the Arthur-Laberge Bridge in Châteauguay (45°21'40" N., 73°44'49" W.)RivièreNouveau 2026Zone 8 →
Source : peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca — vérifie toujours les règles officielles avant de pêcher.
