Lac à Zec Chapeau-de-Paille, Mauricie — Lac McLaren
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Fishing at Lac McLaren, Zec Chapeau-de-Paille

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Zec Chapeau-de-Paille

Description

Lake McLaren, located in the Chapeau-de-Paille Controlled Harvesting Zone (ZEC) in Mauricie, is a fishing lake known for species like bass and pike. Access is available via a boat launch, and a modest daily access fee is required, ranging from $10 to $25. Registration upon entry is mandatory. This ZEC is managed by a nonprofit association of local anglers, focusing on conservation and sustainable fishing practices, with camping and cabin options available for those looking to extend their visit.

Highlights

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    Species
    Bass and pike are available.
  • 🚤
    Access/Launch
    Access via a boat launch.
  • 💰
    Fee/Permit
    Daily access fee ranges from $10 to $25.
  • 🏕️
    Accommodation
    Camping and cabins available for anglers.

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: 10 in all, with a maximum of 2 Arctic char. Modification of the length limit for lake trout in lac Devenyns: 55 cm and more. Modification of the length limit for walleye in ZEC Mitchinamecus: from 37 to 53 cm inclusively. Implementation of a lenght limit for walleye in ZEC Lesueur: from 32 to 47 cm inclusively. Modification of the fishing season for lake trout in ZECs Collin and Lavigne: opens on the last Friday in June.

Location

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