Zone 15 in Quebec (Zone 15) is governed by the MFFP 2026 General Fishing Order. The zone has 24 water-body specific regulations, including 1 new for 2026 and 6 winter-fishing rules.
Zone 16
New rules have been in effect in this zone since April 1, 2026. See the latest changes the latest changes.
Interactive map of fishing zones
The opening and closing dates and catch limits may vary from one body of water to another in the same area. You should always check to see if your body of water is a regulatory exception.
**Zone's fishing periods, limits and exceptions (PDF)
Printable version.
It is prohibited to catch and keep or have in your possession a fish from the waters specified that does not comply with the length limits indicated for your zone. If a fish species or a zone is not mentioned in the table, no length limit applies to the species in this zone.
The fish must be kept in a state allowing its identification.
May keepWalleye between 37 cm and 53 cm inclusively, one of which may be more than 53 cm
No length limit for sauger.
ExceptionMay keep walleye between 32 cm and 47 cm inclusively in certain lakes.
No length limit for sauger.
State of fishWhole, gutted or wallet filleted
Learn how to distinguish walleye from sauger.
May keepLake trout of 55 cm or more
State of fishWhole or gutted, only where a length limit applies. Elsewhere, lake trout may be whole or filleted. It must be possible to count and identify the fish (a piece of skin must adhere to the filet).
Note These measurements do not apply in national parks, wildlife reserves and controlled harvesting zones (ZECs).
Possession and use of all dead bait fish species, EXCEPT prohibited species, whether whole or cut up, are allowed from:
5 lines on a body of water covered with ice or not, from:
Printable version of zone 16 (PDF)
Length limits, bait fish allowed and number of lines authorized in winter.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Regulatory information:
renseignements.faune@environnement.gouv.qc.ca
How to measure and fillet fish
Possession and identification of fish
Imported from quebec.ca · 5/1/2026
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.
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Zone 15 (Zone 15) regulations are published by Quebec's Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks (MFFP) in the 2026 General Fishing Order. The zone has 24 water-body specific exceptions, 1 new for 2026. See the official tool at peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca/regpec for catch limits, opening dates, and minimum sizes per species.
Opening dates vary by species: walleye typically opens 3rd Saturday of May, bass 4th Saturday of June, brook trout late April in the south to early June in the north. Check the 2026 General Order for exact dates in Zone 15.
Standard 2026 limits: walleye 6 per day, northern pike 6 per day. Some water bodies in Zone 15 have stricter limits — 24 exceptions are listed on this page. Refer to peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca/regpec for the exact rule on your lake.
Popular spots inside or near Zone 15 include: Baie Martin, Bas du Courant, Boulter, Cascade du 80, Collin. The full interactive map with 3,600+ Quebec fishing spots is available on pecheurquebec.com/carte.
A standard MFFP fishing license is required everywhere in Quebec (~$24/year for Quebec residents). For wildlife reserves and national parks within Zone 15, you also need a daily SEPAQ access reservation. Buy online at sepaq.com.
Source: MFFP — peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca. Always verify official rules before fishing.