Lac à Zec La Lièvre, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean — Lac Merlin
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Fishing at Lac Merlin, Zec La Lièvre

Lac · Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

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Zec La Lièvre

Description

Lac Merlin, located in the Zec La Lièvre in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, is a favored spot for trout fishing. Access is straightforward via a dock, and there is a boat launch available for anglers. A modest daily access fee is required, along with mandatory registration upon entry. This ZEC is managed by a non-profit association of local fishermen, promoting conservation and sustainable fishing practices. Camping and cabin options are also available for those wishing to extend their visit.

Highlights

  • 🎣
    Species
    Trout fishing at Lac Merlin.
  • 📍
    Location
    Located in Zec La Lièvre.
  • 🚤
    Access/Launch
    Easy access via a dock and boat launch.
  • 💰
    Fee/Permit
    Modest daily access fee required.
  • 🏕️
    Accommodation
    Camping and cabin options available.

Onsite Equipment

Boat Launch
Quai

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 all species except Atlantic Salmon in certain sectors of rivière Éternité and ruisseau Benouche: closes on July 15 (in force since April 17, 2023). Complete closure of fishing for all species in rivière Éternité, the sector in Saguenay Fjord National Park (in force since April 18, 2023). Modification of fishing season for walleye, pike, sturgeon and Atlantic Salmon in rivière Saguenay between the foot of the Chute-à-Caron dam and the Shipshaw dam to Dubuc bridge (see also zone 21) and in certain sectors of rivières Chicoutimi, Shipshaw and aux Vases: opens June 1. Modification of the daily catch limit for char in certain sections of Rivière à Mars: 0 retained. Modification of the daily catch limit for Atlantic salmon in certain sections of Rivière à Mars: 1 small fish caught and retained or 3 caught and released according to the quota caught first. Modification of the fishing season for all species except striped bass and Atlantic salmon in rivière Saint-Jean between a straight line 30 m upstream of the waterfall at kilometre 10.5 and the hydroelectric dam: closes September 15. Modification of the daily catch limit for Atlantic salmon in several sectors of rivière Saint-Jean: 0 retained and no more than 2 caught and released. Complete closure of fishing for all species in rivière Bras des Murailles. Modification of the daily catch limit for Atlantic salmon in rivière Sainte-Marguerite Nord-Est between the mouth of the river and chute du Seize: 1 small fish caught and retained or 3 caught and released according to the quota caught first. Modification of the fishing season for all species except landlocked salmon in lacs au Foin and Tchitogama and somesectors of rivières Mistassibi, Mistassibi Nord-Est and Péribonka: lake trout fishing closes the Sunday eve of the second Monday in September and fishing for other species (except landlocked salmon and lake trout) closes November 30th. Winter fishing for other species (except landlocked salmon and lake trout) remains open in these bodies of water. Modification of the fishing season for all species in lac Périgny: from July 1 to the Sunday eve of the second Monday in September. Modification of the fishing season for all species in lac Otis: from the fourth Friday in May to the Sunday eve of the second Monday in September.

Location

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