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🦷 Pike regulation 2026-2027

Northern pike quota in Quebec — daily limit & length

— 2026-2027 cycle — general limits (exact rules vary by zone)

Northern pike (grand brochet) is one of Quebec's top freshwater predators. The general daily limit is 6 pike. Minimum lengths, seasons and gear restrictions vary from one fishing zone to another, and some lakes carry their own exceptions — always check your zone on the official MFFP tool (regpec) before you go.

Daily limit

  • •6/day (general limit, most zones)
  • ⚡Some zones and lakes have exceptions — verify your zone on regpec

Minimum length

Length rules depend on the zone and the water body:

Most zonesNo minimum length
Certain zones / specific lakesA minimum length may apply — check regpec

Season

Pike generally opens around the 3rd Saturday of May and closes in spring, but exact dates vary by zone. Some zones add special winter periods. Confirm the season for your zone on regpec.

Good to know

  • ⚠️Live baitfish are banned everywhere in Quebec (since 2017)
  • ⚠️Some zones or lakes restrict gear (e.g. line fishing only) or require whole/gutted transport
  • ⚠️Winter ice fishing has its own line limits (see /peche-sur-glace-quebec)
  • ⚠️Rules can change each cycle — the official regpec tool is always the authority

Key points

  • →Limits, sizes and seasons vary by zone (Quebec has 29 fishing zones).
  • →Several lakes carry additional restrictions on length, quota or gear.
  • →Always confirm YOUR zone's and lake's rules on the official regpec tool before fishing.

Best baits & techniques

Pike is an aggressive ambush predator. Top baits:

  • •Large swimbait (4-6") slow-rolled near weed edges
  • •Inline spinner (Mepps #4-5) or buzzbait in summer
  • •Bucktail jig (3/4 - 1 oz) jigged through pockets
  • •Dead bait (smelt or sucker) under tip-up for winter trophy fishing
  • •Daredevil-style spoon on slow retrieve

Use the MFFP regpec tool for the exact rule on your lake.

See also

→ Pike — full fact-sheet→ Walleye quota→ Trout quota→ Full regulation

The binding rules are those of the official MFFP tool (regpec) for YOUR zone and lake. Limits, sizes and seasons vary — verify before you go.