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.

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Exceptions
2
2026 novelties
18
Winter fishing
0
Salmon rivers

Zone regulatory novelties

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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Water bodies with regulatory exceptions

(46°48'06" N., 72°31'03" W.)
Winter fishing
(46°51'53" N., 72°32'02" W.)
Winter fishing
(47°16'57" N., 72°42'45" W.)
Winter fishing
(47°19'46" N., 72°45'08" W.)
Winter fishing
(47°25'21" N., 72°45'06" W.)
Winter fishing
(47°30'49" N., 72°42'07" W.)
Winter fishing
(Sainte-Thècle) (46°49'55" N., 72°30'00" W.)
Winter fishing
à BeauceLac
à l'Eau Claire (46°32'37" N., 73°03'35" W.)Lac
aux BrochetsRivière
aux SablesLac
BarnardLac
BostonnaisRivière
Brochet (La Bostonnais)Lac
Carrion (lac Brûlé) (47°27'05" N., 72°58'34" W.)Lac
Châteauvert (47°39'24" N., 73°55'15" W.)Lac
Clair (La Tuque)Lac
CrocheLac
Croche (Chavigny township) (46°56'26" N., 72°24'47" W.)
Winter fishing
CuisyLac
Cutaway (47°26'16" N., 72°52'14" W.)Lac
des Chicots (Sainte-Thècle)Lac
des Îles (Grandes-Piles) (46°45'23" N., 72°43'22" W.)
Winter fishing
des Pins RougesLac
des Souris (46°35'00" N., 72°59'39" W.)Lac
des Trois Caribous (Larue township, Laure) (47°35'46" N., 72°09'01" W.)Lac
of the JesuitLac
2026 novelties
du MilieuRivière
du MissionnaireLac
du PenduLac
Édouard (47°36'44" N., 72°21'43" O.)
Winter fishing
en CroixLac
between its mouth and the Highway 155 bridge.
Winter fishing
Flamand (47°32'37" N., 73°25'18" W.)
Winter fishing
Fontaine (46°49'08'' N., 72°39'34'' W.)Lac
2026 novelties
Germain (47°26'54" N., 72°54'05" W.)Lac
Grand lac Long (46°32'28" N., 72°57'01" O.)Lac
La TuqueLac
Lagon (47°27'46" N., 72°55'06" W.)Lac
Lamarre (Shawinigan) (46°41'13" N., 72°47'26" W.)
Winter fishing
Larose (Belleau township) (46°36'16" N., 73°04'00" W.)Lac
Méduse (46°47'19" N., 72°44'08" W.)
Winter fishing
Mékinac (47°03'43" N., 72°40'39" W.)
Winter fishing
SacacomieLac
SacacomieRivière
Saint-Alexis (46°28'07" N., 73°08'47" W.)
Winter fishing
Saint-Laurent (Chavigny township) (46°57'00" N., 72°23'57" W.)
Winter fishing
Saint-Maurice
Winter fishing
TouladiLac
Touridi (47°41'04" N., 73°59'24" W.)Lac
Traverse (Sainte-Thècle)Lac
Triangle (47°26'25" N., 72°56'28" W.)Lac
Vlimeux (Saint-Roch-de-Mékinac)Lac

Top fishing spots in Zone 26

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Frequently asked questions

Q1.What are the fishing regulations for Zone 26 in Quebec in 2026?

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.

Q2.When does fishing season open in Zone 26 for 2026?

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.

Q3.What's the catch limit for walleye and pike 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.

Q4.Where can I fish in Zone 26 in Quebec?

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.

Q5.Do I need a special permit for Zone 26?

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.