Lac, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean — Lac Saint-Jean
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Fishing at Lac Saint-Jean

Lac · Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean

LacEasy access
63m
Depth
1053 km²
Surface
Mai à octobre
Best Season
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Species

Description

Lake Saint-Jean, located in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, is a true haven for anglers. With over 600 lakes to explore, this area offers exceptional fishing opportunities, particularly for trout. To fish here, you must have a Quebec fishing license and obtain authorization from the CLAP. The fishing season runs from January to March for ice fishing, before the ice breaks in early March, allowing boat access. Be sure to book in advance to fully enjoy this aquatic paradise.

Highlights

  • 🎣
    Species
    Trout, with over 600 lakes to explore.
  • 📍
    Location
    Lake Saint-Jean, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.
  • 📅
    Season
    January to March for ice fishing.
  • 💰
    Fee
    Quebec fishing license required.

Recommended Techniques

Lancer légerPêche à la traîneJigging

Onsite Equipment

Boat Launch
Parking
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.
Exceptions réglementaires sur ce plan d'eau

Source : peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca — vérifie toujours les règles officielles avant de pêcher.

Location

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