Zone 26 in Quebec (Zone 26) is governed by the MFFP 2026 General Fishing Order. The zone has 53 water-body specific regulations, including 2 new for 2026 and 18 winter-fishing rules.
Modification of daily catch limit for char: 10 in all, with a maximum of 2 Arctic char. Extension of the fishing season for all species in réserve Mastigouche: closes the Sunday eve of the second Monday in September.
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Zone 26 (Zone 26) regulations are published by Quebec's Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks (MFFP) in the 2026 General Fishing Order. The zone has 53 water-body specific exceptions, 2 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 26.
Standard 2026 limits: walleye 6 per day, northern pike 6 per day. Some water bodies in Zone 26 have stricter limits — 53 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 26 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 26, 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.