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Fishing at Lac Chien, Zec Varin
Lac · Côte-Nord
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Zec Varin
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Description
Lac Chien, located in the Zec Varin in Côte-Nord, is a popular fishing destination for walleye and trout. Access is provided via a well-maintained launch site, and registration at the entrance is mandatory. A modest daily access fee, ranging from $10 to $25, is required. The ZEC also offers camping and cabin options while playing a crucial role in conservation and promoting sustainable hunting and fishing practices. Be sure to check fishing seasons to make the most of your experience.
Highlights
- 🎣SpeciesWalleye and trout available.
- 🚤Access/LaunchWell-maintained launch site.
- 💰Fee/PermitAccess fee ranges from $10 to $25.
- 🏕️AccommodationCamping and cabin options available.
- 📅Season/PeriodCheck fishing seasons.
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
- au ChienLac
- des Mille Îles c) That part between the Highway 25 bridge (45°41'46.29" N., 73°39'4.27" W. and 45°41'18.03" N., 73°39'0.34" W.), and its confluence with Lac des Deux Montagnes (45°31'49,53" N., 73°53'15,75" W.), including the Rivière du Chêne and the Rivière aux Chiens up to Highway 640.RivièreNouveau 2026Zone 8 →
Source : peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca — vérifie toujours les règles officielles avant de pêcher.
